Getting the most out of your trip is what you should be aiming for when you visit New Zealand. There is so much to do and so many different places to explore that it is often a case of trying to fit everything you want to do in! Even if you are just planning on seeing the South Island, there is enough to keep you busy for at least a month. Having the right form of transport and planning your adventure the right way can really help.
With the vast number of small towns and every region across the country offering something a little different, booking accommodation everywhere that you plan on visiting can be a real hassle. Many find that motor home rental in the South Island works best as the transit and accommodation solution that they need to have a better Kiwi experience. When you plan your visit, look into booking a motor home and make sure you check out some of these must-see locations down south.
Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers
Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers are two of the most accessible in the world and are bot incredible works of nature that draw thousands of visitors every day. At the bottom of the West Coast, they aren't a far drive from Hokitika or Wanaka. You're welcome to book with one of the guide companies that operate on the glaciers to get up on the ice yourself - the tours are a great learning experience as well as a lot of fun.
Skiing and Snowboarding at Mt Hutt and Porters
Just an hour from Christchurch both Mt Hutt and Porters are the ski-fields to visit during the winter season. Porters is the closer of the two to the Garden City, located at the bottom of the Cragieburn Ranges, with slopes that cater for beginners right through to the most experienced skiers. Mt Hutt is one of the most popular fields in the South Island with beautiful views of the Southern Alps from the summit. If you're visiting during the colder months, skiing is a must as New Zealand has some of the best slopes in the world.
Queenstown
The Adventure Capital of the World if public perception and the sheer number of adrenaline-pumping, high octane bungy jumps, thrill and adventure sport opportunities are anything to go by. Queenstown offers the most excitement of any city in the country: take the leap from the tallest bungy jump in New Zealand, the AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy, towering over the Nevis River at 134 metres, speed through the Shotover Canyons on the Shotover Jet and even do the ultimate dare and leap out of a plane high above the city with NZONE Skydiving. You'll be able to relax in the beautiful tourist town by the lake in the evening, but during the day Queenstown is all about thrills and excitement.
Wine Tasting in Marlborough
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The northernmost region in the South Island is home to some of the best, award-winning wines in the world. Marlborough's name has become synonymous with the sauvignon blanc it's so famous for producing and wine lovers from all over find their way for a taste. Book a wine tour through a professional operator or just find a couple of vineyards that you'd like to visit in Blenheim while you're there.
Hanmer Springs
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The South Island's answer to Rotorua, Hanmer Springs has built a strong reputation around its popular hot spring. Soak for a day in the pools, enjoy a therapeutic massage and pamper yourself - Hanmer Springs is the best place to relax. While it might not have all the geysers and mud pools of the North Island resort town, Hanmer does boast a beautiful forest that's ideal for bush walking, mountain biking and there's even bungy jumping for the more adventurous.
So enjoy your time in the South Island; you're guaranteed to come away with exciting stories that your friends will love hearing!
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