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Lake Tekapo South Island New Zealand

South Island

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New Zealand’s South Island lives up to its reputation for magnificent scenery, wide-open landscapes, and for being a photographer’s paradise. Waterfalls, glaciers, fjords, wine growing regions, ski slopes, and reflective lakes are just the beginning.

The wildlife on the South Island contains many endemic and endangered bird species. Take it slow, and enjoy every minute of this magical land sometimes referred to as Middle Earth.

The main cities of the South Island include Christchurch, Dunedin, and Queenstown. While they are each exciting in their own right, we like to also explore those areas a bit off the beaten path. The good news is that wherever you go on New Zealand’s southern island, it will be wonderful.

If you love New Zealand and want to discuss it with other travellers or residents, join our Facebook group: Explore New Zealand and share travel tips, stories, photos, or just ask questions.

Enjoy our South Island of New Zealand-based articles:

Doubtful Sound New Zealand seen from the water

Dinner Harvested from the Mysterious Doubtful Sound, New Zealand

A dirt road leading to the mountain as part of several New Zealand road trips

New Zealand Road Trips: Itineraries for North or South Island Adventures

Waterfront walkway in sunny Nelson New Zealand

Things to Do in Nelson: Geographical Centre of New Zealand

Beach seen through the trees on a section of the Rakiura Track from Port William to Lee Bay. This is one of New Zealand's great walks

Three Days on Stewart Island: NZ’s Ecotourism Spot for Kiwi and Hiking

Franz Josef glacier heli hike

How to See New Zealand Glaciers: Franz Josef, Fox, & Tasman (Mt. Cook)

Monroe Beach, one of the stops along a west coast New Zealand South Island Road Trip

NZ South Island Road Trip: Queenstown to Nelson (West Coast)

Yellow-eyed penguin at Katiki Lighthouse in New Zealand

Katiki Point Lighthouse & Other Spots to See Yellow-Eyed Penguins in NZ

Purakaunui Falls, a multi level cascading waterfall in the Catlins, Southland New Zealand

Discover the Catlins: A New Zealand Rainforest Along the Southern Coast

One of the views from the Taieri Gorge Train, a Dunedin railways adventure on the South Island of New Zealand

South Island Road Trip: Dunedin to Christchurch NZ

Lake Tekapo New Zealand

Things to Do in Lake Tekapo: Scenic Days, Starry Nights

Hokitika gorge at the water's edge in New Zealand

Vibrant Hokitika: Gorge, Sunsets and Greenstone

Avon river in Christchurch New Zealand

39 Things to Do in Christchurch Five Years After The Quakes – Should I Visit?

A View from the top of the Christchurch gondola on Mount Cavendish in New Zealand

Christchurch Gondola for Panoramic Views and Hiking

Street art in Christchurch New Zealand

Christchurch Street Art Uplifts NZ’s Post-Quake City

Punting on the Avon in Christchurch New Zealand

Enjoy the Christchurch Botanic Gardens by Punting on the Avon

Orana Wildlife Park Lion Encounter

Wildlife Encounters at Orana Park in Christchurch New Zealand

Things to do in Oamaru New Zealand

Things to Do in Oamaru: New Zealand’s Steampunk Capital

St. Pauls Cathedral at night in Dunedin New Zealand

25 Things to Do in Dunedin New Zealand

Family suite in the Distinction Hotel Dunedin New Zealand

Distinction Hotel Dunedin Review: Best Sleep in New Zealand

Borrowed scenery at the Dunedin Chinese Garden New Zealand

Dunedin Chinese Garden: Authentic Tranquil Beauty

Northern Royal Albatross in flight with the Taiaroa Head Lighthouse in the Background. Photo Credit: Chris McCormack

Royal Albatross Centre: We Saw Tiny Penguins and Huge Seabirds

Moeraki Boulders at the turn of the tide on the South Island of New Zealand

Moeraki Boulders – Legend or Science: Can you solve this NZ Mystery?

Taieri Gorge Railway passing over a bridge on the South Island of New Zealand

Taieri Gorge Train: A Dunedin Railways Adventure in New Zealand

View of the Southern Alps from the top of Mount Iron in Wanaka New Zealand

Views from Mount Iron Summit, Wanaka New Zealand

Buried trees in a swamp at Ship Creek New Zealand

Ship Creek New Zealand: Swamp Forest and Dunes on the West Coast

Fiordland Crested Penguin on Monroe Beach in New Zealand

Monro Beach Walk – Spotting a Fiordland Crested Penguin in New Zealand

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