This blog will have all posts about the South island of New Zealand
Nestled in the heart of Te Waipounamu – the South Island, Lake Tekapo is one of Aotearoa – New Zealand’s most peaceful and photogenic alpine destinations. With its turquoise waters, golden tussocks and snow-capped Southern Alps, every view feels like it belongs on a postcard. Whether you’re soaking in the Tekapo Springs hot pools, stargazing […]
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Te Tai Poutini – the West Coast – is one of Aotearoa – New Zealand’s most rugged and awe-inspiring regions, where wild coastlines collide with ancient rainforest and glaciers descend from the Southern Alps into mist-filled valleys. Stretching from Karamea in the north to Jackson Bay in the far south, this coastline carries Māori legends,
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Tucked between the rugged Seaward Kaikōura Range and the deep blue Pacific Ocean, Kaikōura is one of Aotearoa – New Zealand’s most spectacular coastal towns. Here, nature sets the rhythm — a place of towering mountains, epic marine encounters and fresh seafood straight from the sea. Whether you’re watching whales breach offshore, feasting on freshly
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Rakiura – Stewart Island, at the remote southern edge of Aotearoa – New Zealand, is a place where nature, heritage and ocean spirit come together. Steeped in Māori history and surrounded by untamed beauty, this southern gem offers rugged coastlines, lush native forest and skies that seem endless. Nearby Motupōhue – Bluff shares that same
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Ōtautahi – Christchurch is more than just the largest city in Te Waipounamu – South Island — it’s a place of resilience, creativity and natural beauty. From the peaceful flow of the Ōtākaro (Avon River) to the Southern Alps on the horizon, Christchurch invites you to explore, reflect and begin your South Island journey. Shaped
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If you’re after a region that gives you everything — from snow-dusted mountains and turquoise lakes to hot pools, wine country, and dramatic coastlines — Canterbury, Aoteraoa-New Zealand is calling you. This massive central South Island region is all about contrasts. One minute you’re driving through wide-open plains under big skies, and the next you’re
Abel Tasman National Park, on the sun-drenched northern tip of Aotearoa – New Zealand’s South Island, is a coastal paradise of golden beaches, turquoise waters and lush native bush. This compact park offers the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and serene relaxation — from kayaking beside seals to hiking forest-lined coastal tracks or unwinding on
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