South Island Tourism & Visitor Guide
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Welcome to South Island!
This South Island travel and tourism guide, featuring accommodations, tours, attractions, events, shopping and more, will help you plan a successful visit to the South Island of New Zealand.Canterbury is the South Island’s most populated region, with most of the population in the city of Christchurch. The second largest city on the South Island is Dunedin, home to the University of Otago—New Zealand’s oldest University. But, in Otago, Dunedin is overshadowed by Queenstown, touted as the Adventure Capital of the World and home to jet boating, bungee jumping, tramping (hiking), mountaineering and many more activities.
Outdoor, adventure tourism introduces visitors to Te Wahipounamu-South West New Zealand World Heritage Area, which covers four national parks and straddles the borders of the Southland, Otago, Canterbury, and the West Coast. Nelson-Marlborough offers similar retreats from city life.
Current & Upcoming Events [ View All ]
Looking for something to do in South Island? Check out these current and upcoming events. If you know of an event that is not listed in the travel guide, please feel free to add an event listing (it's free).
- Marlborough Wine Festival
Feb 11 » Brancott Estate Vineyard - Christchurch Festival of Flowers
Feb 17 to Mar 04 » The Christchurch Botanic Gardens - MLT Moonshine Trail
Feb 18 » Dolamore Park - Hokonui Moonshiners' Festival
Feb 25 » Gore, NZ - Wildfoods Festival
Mar 10 » Hokitika, NZ - Goldrush Multisport Race
Mar 24 to Mar 26 » Alexandra, NZ - Annual PSNZ Photographic Convention
Apr 25 to Apr 29 » Invercargill, NZ - Otago Festival of the Arts
TBA » Dunedin, NZ - Vintage Steamship TSS Earnslaw Centenary Celebrations
Oct 14 to Oct 22 » Ashburton Museum
