Where should I visit while in New Zealand? SOUTH ISLAND ONLY PLZ?

Question

well, im going to new zealand at the end of the year. trying to plan what sites to see and what activities to do! any recommendations? Oh and please only things on the south island. Thanks!

Answer 1

Great - The south island is better anyhow LOL  I lived there for many years

My top picks are::::

From top of the south island start in Nelson with the great beaches, vineyards, outdoor adventure and art centres. http://www.nelsonnz.com.  

Rent a campervan of http://www.tourism-nelson.co.nz and go cruising.

See Abel Tasman National park http://www.abeltasman.co.nz - http://www.aquataxi.co.nz

Marlborough / Picton – The Sounds - http://www.destinationmarlborough.com

Whale watching is in Kaikoura. http://www.kaikoura.co.nz

http://www.whalewatch.co.nz

http://www.whales.co.nz

http://www.worldofwhales.co.nz

Christchurch Best attractions are http://www.chchattractions.co.nz

The Gondola is great - http://www.gondola.co.nz

Christchurch's International Antarctic Centre - http://www.iceberg.co.nz

Franz Joseph Glacier - http://www.franzjosefglacier.com

Queenstown - adventure capital of NZ.  Costly little place with all the attractions on offer.  You can't pass up a bungy jump though.  http://www.ajhackett.co.nz

and the Milford Sounds, http://www.fiordland.org.nz

The world famous Shotover Jet doing full 360º spins! http://shotoverjet.co.nz

And if you are really stuck for ideas - search http://www.dosomething.co.nz