South Island
Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand, sits on the shores of the South Island’s Lake Wakatipu, set against the dramatic Southern Alps.
Renowned for adventure sports, it’s also a base for exploring the region’s vineyards and historic mining towns.
There's bungee jumping off Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge and jetboating on the Shotover and Dart rivers.
In winter, there's skiing on the slopes of The Remarkables and Coronet Peak.
Places to visit in and around Queenstown
Lake Wakatipu
Bob’s Peak and Skyline Gondola
The Remarkables
Shotover Jet Boat ride
A J hackett Bungee Jumping on Navis
Tour to Gibbston Valley Winery tour
Full day Milford sound tour
Coronet Peak tour (Recommended for winters)
Glenorchy – Lord of the Rings Tour
Wanaka tour with the Puzzling Tour
Franz Josef
Franz Josef / Waiau is a small town in the West Coast region of the South Island of New Zealand. Whataroa is 32 kilometres to the north-east, and the township of Fox Glacier is 23 kilometres to the south-west.
Franz Josef is 350 kms away from Queenstown.
You can visit through road or can experience a train journey from Greymouth to Franz Josef.
Places to visit in and around Franz Josef
Franz Josef Glacier Hot pools
Skydive Franz Josef
Twin Glacier Franz and Fox – 30 minutes departing Franz Josef
Lake Mappourika
Glacier Heli-hike
CHRISTCHURCH
Christchurch, known for its English heritage, is located on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island.
Flat-bottomed punts glide on the Avon River, which meanders through the city centre. On its banks are cycling paths, the green expanse of Hagley Park and Christchurch Botanic Gardens.
In 2010 and 2011, earthquakes destroyed many of the historic centre's stone-built buildings.
Places to visit in and around Franz Josef
Punt on Avon River
Canterbury Museum
Christchurch Gondola
One day tour to Kaikoura whale watching tour
International Antarctic Centre
Orana Wildlife Park