Queenstown, Wanaka, Te Anau, Fiordland, Catlins, Stewart Island

The southern part of the South Island is one of the most diverse and beautiful environments in New Zealand.  Queenstown is renowned for its 'adventure tourism', you can do anything from jumping out of a plane to jumping off a bridge, riding raging rapids to riding extreme ski slopes.  For the more relaxed person there are options to cruise the serene Lake Wakitipu or simply take in some of the top retail spots.  Wanaka is more relaxed and a less cosmopolitian equivalent, still offering all the adventure or relaxation required!  Te Anau acts as a gateway to the spectacular Fiordland World Heritage Park, which features the famous Milford Sound.  A day trip to Milford Sound is popular with all travellers, and is an experience which is truely memorable.  The trip along the Catlins Coast is a remarkable experience.  An area rich in native forest and lush farm land, the Catlins is remote enough to leave you feeling like the only person for miles, yet accessible enough to include in any travel itinerary.  For those with a little extra time, a trip to Stewart Island reveals a true hidden paradise.  New Zealand's third island is often forgotten by international travellers but life on the island is a true 'kiwi' experience for those who have the time to visit.