About the South Island of New Zealand...
Welcome to our place. A place which is home to the imposing Southern Alps and New
Zealand’s tallest mountain – Aoraki Mount Cook, a place where locals can be skiing
at Mt Hutt in the morning, and later the same day be relaxing in the sand of the
Canterbury beaches, a place that is paradise, a place that we call home.
The South Island is a diversity of scenery, attractions, people and cultures - there is something here that will appeal to everyone. From the internationally acclaimed Marlborough wine growing district, through to the dairy pastures of the Canterbury Plains and the tourism mecca of Central Otago, the South Island offers a truly unique experience.
During your stay, take the opportunity to travel from the Pacific Ocean to the Tasman Sea on one of the worlds most scenic train journeys. Experience the scenery of the Canterbury Plains, the spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River; travel through and under the magnificent Southern Alps, before descending through the lush beech rain forest of the West Coast, all within four and a half hours.
The South Island, a mixture of historic charm, agricultural based towns and vibrant cities. A place where you can enjoy the hustle and bustle of city life, shopping and cafe culture, and thirty minutes later be enjoying the tranquility of the clean green country side that New Zealand is so well known of. Come and visit, and let us delight you with the delicacies of the South Island. We know you will leave spellbound. Welcome to the South Island, a place that we call home.
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