South Island

Introduction

It seems that all who travel to New Zealand come back utterly enchanted. Small wonder, when you consider the sheer diversity of scenic, sporting and cultural attractions. We specialise in New Zealand luxury holidays and can offer advice and assistance to tailor-make your perfect itinerary.

Set in the South Pacific, New Zealand’s two magnificent islands offer snow-capped mountains, deep fiords, impenetrable rainforest, glaciers and bubbling geo-thermal pools…simply nowhere else compares. It is a country that is clean, safe and courteous, where many things seem reassuringly familiar – an unparalleled multi-centre touring destination whose fabulous lodge hideaways and luxury hotels lead the world in terms of lavishness and location. A luxury holiday to New Zealand offers a thrilling adventure and outstanding scenery as well as the finest gourmet dining and wine tasting opportunities. Ideal for honeymoons and family holidays alike, New Zealand is second to none as a self drive destination and is served by daily flights from London Heathrow and also via Los Angeles and Hong Kong with Air New Zealand.

The South Island has a character all of its own and is home to Queenstown, the country’s adventure capital and centre for skiing in New Zealand. Explore historical cities such as Christchurch and Dunedin, take a flight to the nature lover’s paradise of Milford Sound, go whale watching in Kaikoura, take a thrilling jet boat ride along the Shotover River, ride the wildest of white water rapids and set foot on awesome glaciers like the Tasman, Fox and Franz Joseph. Maori culture is everywhere in New Zealand, where ancient traditions and artforms have become precious to the modern Maori.

Regional Info

TRAVEL TIPS

CLIMATE
New Zealand's seasons are the opposite to the UK but not as extreme - the warmest months are December to April. The South Island is temperate.

CAPITAL

Wellington

TIME DIFFERENCE
GMT +12 hours

CURRENCY
New Zealand Dollar

VISA REQUIREMENTS
British passport holders do not require a visa.

FLYING TIME
CHRISTCHURCH: 27 hours

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