Created by rufusni on September 17, 2008
- Just a few days travelling around the South Island taking in all the amazing scenery and meeting incredible people.
Created by Jack Ventura on February 3, 2004
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Our two, dilapidated, diesel rental vans notwithstanding, New Zealand’s south island was one of the best road tours of all time for me, my parents, a brother, his family, and a balance of fun friends.
- 4 reviews
- 1 Story
- 20 photos
Created by dawn on May 25, 2002
- Wild places in this world are protected by people with foresight, such as biologist Dr. McSweeney and his teacher-wife, Anne. The lodge at Lake Moeraki is in a rainforest near the penguin coast while Arthur's Pass Lodge is surrounded by mountains in alpine meadows of a working sheep farm.
Created by sarah date on July 10, 2001
- I had always thought I would do New Zealand "properly" – spending a few months traversing snowy mountains and immersing myself in Maori culture – but when an opportunity arose to spend just a week in the South Island, I jumped at the chance all the same.
- 1 review
- 5 Stories
- 16 photos
Created by Becs on November 5, 2000
- Inner strength... physical endurance... facing fears... growth within... and all New Zealand's beauty! (Plus a kiwi experience bus trip!)
Created by casper1 on October 23, 2004
- This was a trip to rediscover the South Island and all its beauty. As New Zealanders, we tend to take a lot of it for granted. It has been 20 years since Alan and I toured the South Island with our three children; we decided that we would take another good look. We left Nelson and drove down the west coast as far as Franz Josef Glacier, where we stayed the night. There are two ways to go down the coast; one is through Reefton (the inland route) and the other is through Westport (the coastal route). Both journeys have great views, and if the coastal route is taken ,there is the added bonus of Punakaiki. After a night in Franz, we went up to the glacier. There are numerous bus trips from the town, with all types of adventure helicopter flights, or just take your vehicle out and go for a walk. After leaving Franz we headed for Countrytime Resort in Omarama, which would be our base for the next 5 days. The resort is a hotel that has timeshare facilities, from a studio to a two-bedroom apartment with its own facilities. The staff at Countrytime is extremely friendly, there is an excellent restaurant for breakfast and dinner, and there are views that are superb. Omarama is a very central spot for daytrips to Queenstown, Wanaka, and Mt Cook. Central Otago is a well-known wine area, which specialises in pinot noir. On a trip to Queenstown we stopped at a couple of wineries. The roads are excellent, and at this time of the year, traffic is fairly light. After a wonderful week, we will be keeping our eye out for another bonus week.
Created by Orl on April 7, 2004
- Like many visitors to New Zealand, I was inspired to go by Peter Jackson's (who is worshipped in his native land) films. The country did not disappoint.
Created by kamiri on September 19, 2003
- Escaping the frigid winter of Japan, a few friends and I decided to have the adventure of a lifetime in New Zealand's South Island.
Created by Aya on April 20, 2002
- This was my first trip to New Zealand, and it was also my first sports tour. I went with my touch rugby team. We drove around every day so we didn't ever stay long at one place.
Created by Billy Brown on February 16, 2001
- I recently spent 6 months in New Zealand, working, and road tripping around the south isalnd. Here are some of the best things to do and see.
South Island
Tourism and Travel Guide