Essential New Zealand: South Island

Explore Queenstown from all angles. Take the Skyline Gondola above the town for panoramic views over the Remarkables Mountain range and across Lake Wakatipu, then race downhill on a luge and stop for a feed at the popular Fergburger.

Join a wine tasting at the largest wine cave in New Zealand and the region’s oldest vineyards in the Gibbston Valley.

Spend a night at Lake Tekapo – explore the stunning purple lupins (in spring), turquoise waters and snow-dusted peaks and tuck into some delicious Kiwi kai (food) along the way

See all the highlights of the South Island on short hikes near Franz Josef Glacier and Makarora, soaking up the beauty of New Zealand’s varied landscapes – think glaciers, mountains, lakes and vast beaches.

Soak up the country's natural wonders at Milford Sound or get your heart rate up with skydiving, surfing and more during your free time.