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South Island
South Island, New Zealand
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Hotels in South Island
New Zealand Accommodations (303)
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
1273 reviews Corner Earl Street and Marine Parade, Queenstown, New Zealand
Holiday Inn City Centre Christchurch
121 reviews cnr Cashel & High Sts, PO Box 22755 , Christchurch, New Zealand
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Packing the fish...
This is a top pick! ... this year and so that is why he has worked for so long (although I still maintain that he could go on a trip around the South Island first). More often than not, I return to the backpackers just after midnight to find everyone asleep, so it was a nice ...
Penguin spotting...and rain!
This is a top pick! ... more than a seagull or an oyster catcher. "That's a penguin isn't it?" she said, and she was right. Stood upright on a rock island just metres in front of us was a Fiordland crested, yellow eyed penguin. I'd seen a few of them on the Milford Sound ...
Home made Yorkshire puddings!
This is a top pick! ... the mist made the overlooking mountains invisible to the eye. This despite the fact that we were now in the middle of the South Island, a fact that Mum had great pleasure in pointing out! They'll be well blessed when I'm in Brisbane... I'd not booked ...
Tramping up Pudding Hill
This is a top pick! Thanks to our great planning we spent our second day in the van driving back into Christchurch so that we could pick up some food! That done we headed in the direction of Mt Cook. The beauty of NZ for driving compared to Australia is that everything is ...
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Skydive Lake Wanaka
Mustang Lane, Wanaka Airport Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand
1-2 days advance reservation recommended.Imagine freefalling from 15,000 feet above the most extreme scenery in the world! Your breathtaking scenic flight to altitude capturesNew Zealand's highest snow capped peaks including Mt. Cook and MtAspiring, glaciers, lakes and rivers. Capture your massive freefall smile with our DVD and photography options. Operating 364 days, bookings essential. Skydive with an experienced, safe and friendly team. New Zealand Tourism Industry award winners 2007/2008.
Hurunui Horse Treks
Hawarden Road, North Canterbury Canterbury, Christchurch-Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand
Forum Discussions on South Island
South Island Forum (193)
Trip to South Island for 6 days
Posted by aurocky
Hi all, I am planning with my wife and 2 kids (2 and 4 yr old) to visit South island, New Zealand. I am planning to arrive at Dunedin sometime around beginning of July. I like all sort of adventurous activities and my wife loves cycling. Don't have a ...
Getting around Australia & New Zealand
Posted by Chicken...
I voted -Campervan. I had the most fun travelling by campervan around the South Island (New Zealand). In my opinion, it's the best way to see a country - your way and in your own time. It's a great way to meet new people doing a similar thing and also ...
Everywhere....BEACHES!!
Posted by dell_abbs
... walk back up the beach to start again. One Foot Island and Muri Beach - Cook Islands... Gorgeous. Cannibal's Bay, south Island, New Zealand... Sea Lions park themselves on the beach and flick sand over themselves. Then randomly (when we were there) 80 ...
11 - November 2009 Photo of the Month
Posted by jacquesl
... Don't wait... VOTE NOW ! 1.) fresh fish - Koh Lanta, Krabi, Thailand by: 2.) Waves - Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand by: 3.) Buttterflies - Iguazu National Park, Misiones, Argentina by: 4.) Phantom Ship - Crater Lake National Park ...
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