South Island Tours, Christchurch

South Island Tours, Christchurch

Book a tour of South Island, or Te Waipounamu, for a scenic and exciting journey into the lap of nature.

Book a tour of South Island, or Te Waipounamu, for a scenic and exciting journey into the lap of nature. Gushing rivers rushing through the rocky ravines, majestic Southern Alps, lakes, and dramatic marine life greet you in the adventure-filled locale. The pristine Southern Alps present a glorious landscape, with Mount Cook soaring in the skyline as New Zealand’s highest peak. Take a cruise on Milford Sound at the heart of Fiordland National Park, to soak in the beauty of the Alps. Lakes Tekapo and Dunstan are picturesque, with placid waters.

Powerful jetboats will take you on thrilling rides along rapid rivers and steep gorges. Some of the most spectacular rides are on the Shotover and kawarau rivers near Queenstown, often referred to as the adventure capital of the world. For those after a slightly slower pace, white water rafting can give you an adrenaline rush.

The mix of hot and cold currents, and the plunging continental shelf bring hordes of marine life such as sperm whales, minke and humpback whales to the Kaikoura coast, along with orcas, dolphins and other mammals. The chill currents of the Southern Ocean crash on the coast of Otago, creating excellent rides for cold wave surfers.

In the north, golden sand beaches interspersed with virgin coves attract a steady stream of sea kayakers and canoeists to Abel Tasman National Park.