{"id":100947,"date":"2021-06-25T09:52:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T08:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=100947"},"modified":"2025-03-05T12:48:18","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T11:48:18","slug":"spectacular-destinations-new-zealands-south-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/spectacular-destinations-new-zealands-south-island\/","title":{"rendered":"6 stunning places on New Zealand&#8217;s South Island\ufffc"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Helicopter rides over icy glaciers, hiking trails through&nbsp;pristine&nbsp;national parks,&nbsp;extreme adventures&nbsp;like&nbsp;jet boating&nbsp;in the adventure capital of Queenstown&nbsp;\u2013 there\u2019s a reason New Zealand\u2019s spectacular South Island is known as a&nbsp;must-visit destination for keen travellers.&nbsp;With diverse natural beauty and exhilarating experiences, it\u2019s a true \u2018bucket list&#8217; destination \u2013 and with Trafalgar, you can visit them all. Here are&nbsp;6&nbsp;spectacular destinations to visit on New Zealand\u2019s South Island.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-marlborough-wine-region\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/tours\/t\/sensational-south\">Marlborough Wine Region<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to&nbsp;the sun-drenched wineries of Marlborough, where more than&nbsp;100&nbsp;cellar doors serve up&nbsp;world-famous Sauvignon Blanc!&nbsp;With Trafalgar, you can explore&nbsp;some of the best wineries&nbsp;in the region, including&nbsp;Hans Herzog Estate for a tasting and three-course regional dinner paired with matching wines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/06\/New-Zealand-winery-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Marlborough Wine Region\" class=\"wp-image-100950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/New-Zealand-winery-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/New-Zealand-winery-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/New-Zealand-winery.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-te-anau-glowworm-caves\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/tours\/t\/southern-spectacular)\"><strong>Te&nbsp;Anau&nbsp;Glowworm&nbsp;Caves<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cruise across the picturesque Lake Te Anau in search of one of the most&nbsp;<em>picturesque<\/em>&nbsp;insects&nbsp;in the world:&nbsp;bioluminescent&nbsp;glowworms.&nbsp;Explore the complex cave system with a local guide, learning of the natural wonders at work here before gliding into the&nbsp;glowworm&nbsp;grotto.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-aoraki-mount-cook-national-park\"><strong>Aoraki\/Mount Cook National Park<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only is Aoraki\/Mount Cook&nbsp;National Park home&nbsp;to&nbsp;the tallest mountain in New Zealand, it\u2019s also home to the longest glaciers,&nbsp;meaning it\u2019s a must-visit for nature lovers. Experience the alpine scenery by boat with Trafalgar, taking a 30-minute walk through the Tasman Valley to&nbsp;an&nbsp;eerie-yet-magical&nbsp;lake,&nbsp;where you\u2019ll hop on board to&nbsp;soak up the scenery while a local specialist fills you in on the history of the Tasman Glacier, lake and national park.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/06\/mount-Cook-national-park-glacier-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Mount Cook National Park\" class=\"wp-image-100955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mount-Cook-national-park-glacier-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mount-Cook-national-park-glacier-220x330.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mount-Cook-national-park-glacier.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shotover-river-kimi-kau-river\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/tours\/t\/contrasts-of-new-zealand\"><strong>Shotover River&nbsp;(Kimi\u0101kau&nbsp;River)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The striking blue waters of Shotover River in Queenstown are&nbsp;an unbelievable sight to behold&nbsp;and there\u2019s only one way to see them: by jet boat.&nbsp;The Shotover Jet has exclusive access to the deep canyons and beautiful&nbsp;blue&nbsp;river.&nbsp;Not to mention, it\u2019s a whole lot of fun!&nbsp;Settle in for an exhilarating ride, complete with 360 spins, high speeds and gravity defying stunts.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-otago-peninsula\"><strong>Otago Peninsula<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Animal lovers and photography buffs will love the chance to set sail on an oceanic voyage to discover the impressive wildlife of the Otago Peninsula. Rare New Zealand Sea Lions, New Zealand fur seals, yellow-eyed penguins, little blue penguins, the northern royal albatross and more \u2013 the Otago region is world-famous for its impressive wildlife, making this a must-visit destination on the South Island.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/06\/Otago-Peninsula-Pengiun-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Penguin New Zealand\" class=\"wp-image-100958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Otago-Peninsula-Pengiun-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Otago-Peninsula-Pengiun-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Otago-Peninsula-Pengiun.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fiordland-national-park\"><strong>Fiordland National Park<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Saving the best for last, the protected Fiordland National Park is not only one of the most stunning&nbsp;natural&nbsp;places to visit in New Zealand,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;renowned as one of the most&nbsp;spectacular&nbsp;in&nbsp;&nbsp;the&nbsp;world. Part of the&nbsp;Te&nbsp;Wahipounamu&nbsp;World Heritage site, the Fiordland National Park is known for monumental sights including Milford Sound,&nbsp;Cleddau&nbsp;Valley, Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls.&nbsp;Make the most of your time on the South Island with a day trip through the park with Trafalgar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/06\/Fiordland-National-Park-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Fiordland National Park\" class=\"wp-image-100963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Fiordland-National-Park-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Fiordland-National-Park-2-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Fiordland-National-Park-2.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Helicopter rides over icy glaciers, hiking trails through&nbsp;pristine&nbsp;national parks,&nbsp;extreme adventures&nbsp;like&nbsp;jet boating&nbsp;in the adventure capital of Queenstown&nbsp;\u2013 there\u2019s a reason New Zealand\u2019s spectacular South Island is known as a&nbsp;must-visit destination for keen travellers.&nbsp;With diverse natural beauty and exhilarating experiences, it\u2019s a true \u2018bucket list&#8217; destination \u2013 and with Trafalgar, you can visit them all. 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