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Blenheim and Marlborough
Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest wine-producing
region and the long hot summers make for wines that
are world famous. The long hot summers also make for
great beach holidays and, fortunately, this region
has among the prettiest beaches in the country –
sandy bays nestled against bush-clad hills. There
are many more beaches to explore in the Nelson
region, northwest of Marlborough.
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Nelson Region - Very Sunny
Nelson, the sunniest spot in New Zealand, is based
between snow-capped mountains, rolling vineyards and
golden beaches and is also the geographic centre of
New Zealand. Nelson is New Zealand's second oldest
city, settled in 1841, and has the country’s most
sunshine hours per year.
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Kaikoura – Neptune’s playground
Kaikoura means 'meal of crayfish', reflecting the
abundance and importance of seafood that Maori
harvested there.
Situated about 2 hours north of Christchurch,
Kaikoura is one of the best places in New Zealand to
eat seafood, and certainly the best place to see
whales.
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Christchurch and Canterbury
If it is variety you want, Canterbury has it all.
Natural areas range from the mountains and tussock
grasslands, to beech and forests, braided rivers,
lakes and vast coastal wetlands.
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West Coast – Nature's Paradise
The West coast is likely to be one of the most
spectacular and diversified natural areas of the
world. Within a few hours you are able to see a
whole range of natural wonders.
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Aoraki Mt Cook &
Mackenzie Country
The Mackenzie Country, also known as the Mount Cook
region, is the high country southwest of Canterbury.
The sparsely populated region is backed by the
highest and most spectacular peaks of the Southern
Alps.
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Queenstown and Fiordland
The roof of New Zealand is the area around the
southern lakes with its charming domestic centres,
Wanaka and Queenstown. Both are directly on the lake
and surrounded by the main winter ski areas of New
Zealand.
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Dunedin, Southland &
Stewart Island
The southeast of the South Island is not the warmest
corner of the country, nor is it surrounded by the
highest mountains but it is here where every visitor
can enjoy small-town hospitality and unforgettable
eco-activities.
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