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This South Island dreamland of pristine forests, soaring mountains, meandering rivers and spectacular glaciers is a paradise for outdoor adventures.

Spend a day getting up close with New Zealand fur seals, visiting a century-old lighthouse and enjoying panoramic views of the South Island’s untamed coastline.

Spend a day getting up close with New Zealand fur seals, visiting a century-old lighthouse and enjoying panoramic views of the South Island’s untamed coastline.

Ocean waves lap on the rocky shores of this beautiful bay where you can see multitudes of New Zealand fur seals basking in the sun.

Hike around this picturesque lake in the forest to see the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps reflected in its dark waters on a clear day.

Find wild coastlines and awe-inspiring glaciers in this remote area of New Zealand where the Southern Alps tower over green forests.

Spend a day getting up close with New Zealand fur seals, visiting a century-old lighthouse and enjoying panoramic views of the South Island’s untamed coastline.

Fly over a glacier in a helicopter, clamber over and through its ice mass, climb its walls of ice and see glow worms in one of New Zealand’s prime destinations.

Fly over a glacier in a helicopter, clamber over and through its ice mass, climb its walls of ice and see glow worms in one of New Zealand’s prime destinations.

Fly over a glacier in a helicopter, clamber over and through its ice mass, climb its walls of ice and see glow worms in one of New Zealand’s prime destinations.

Spend a day getting up close with New Zealand fur seals, visiting a century-old lighthouse and enjoying panoramic views of the South Island’s untamed coastline.

Fly over a glacier in a helicopter, clamber over and through its ice mass, climb its walls of ice and see glow worms in one of New Zealand’s prime destinations.

Fly over a glacier in a helicopter, clamber over and through its ice mass, climb its walls of ice and see glow worms in one of New Zealand’s prime destinations.

Fly over a glacier in a helicopter, clamber over and through its ice mass, climb its walls of ice and see glow worms in one of New Zealand’s prime destinations.

Hike or bike The Old Ghost Road, watch seals play in the waves and go whitewater rafting on the mighty Buller River in this coastal town of the South Island.

Find wild coastlines and awe-inspiring glaciers in this remote area of New Zealand where the Southern Alps tower over green forests.

This South Island dreamland of pristine forests, soaring mountains, meandering rivers and spectacular glaciers is a paradise for outdoor adventures.