South Island

Pictures and images from the South Island of New Zealand

Some of the best known attractions of the South Island of new Zealand are: Queenstown, Able Tasman National Park, Picton, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Dunedin, the Catlins, West Coast, Fiordland National Park and for sure the Penguins.

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photo of Mt Cook New Zealand
Mt Cook New Zealand

Mt Cook and the Southern Alps tower above Lake Pukaki in Canterbury on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Nugget Point Lighthouse Catlins
Nugget Point Lighthouse Catlins

High upon a rocky cliff in the Catlins, New Zealand sits the Nugget Point Lighthouse.
photo of Penguin Bird Watching Sights
Penguin Bird Watching Sights

A close encounter with a penguin during an evening out bird watching in the Catlins.
photo of Ocean Landscape Sunset Picture
Ocean Landscape Sunset Picture

The Kaikoura Peninsula features a dramatic rocky landscape which fringes the waters of the Pacific Ocean in Canterbury, New Zealand. A beautiful time to visit this area of the peninsula is at sunset.
photo of Abel Tasman Sea Kayaking Adventure NZ
Abel Tasman Sea Kayaking Adventure NZ

A great family vacation adventure during a visit to New Zealand is paddling the pristine waters of the Abel Tasman National Park during a sea kayaking Tour.
photo of New Zealand Christmas Oamaru
New Zealand Christmas Oamaru

The magic of Christmas is alive as people decorate their homes throughout New Zealand.
photo of Haematopus Unicolor
Haematopus Unicolor

The scientific name for the boisterous Variable Oystercatcher, a sea bird found around the coasts of New Zealand is Haematopus unicolor.
photo of Yellow Eyed Penguin Portrait
Yellow Eyed Penguin Portrait

A side ways glance by a cute Yellow Eyed Penguin provides a perfect portrait of these rare birds.
photo of Wildflower Pictures
Wildflower Pictures

Yellow Tree Lupins are a wildflower which grows in abundance along the roadside in Central Otago.
photo of Abel Tasman Kayaking Vacation
Abel Tasman Kayaking Vacation

A guided kayaking tour along the Abel Tasman National Park coastline is a must do while on vacation in New Zealand.
photo of Elegant Decorated Christmas Lights And Tree Scene
Elegant Decorated Christmas Lights And Tree Scene

A beautiful Christmas tree scene on a verandah bordered by elegant wreaths and delicatly draping lights. This delightful Christmas Scene was taken in 2006 at a house in Pukeuri in Otago on the East Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Diomedea Sanfordi Northern Royal Albatross Kaikoura New Zealand
Diomedea Sanfordi Northern Royal Albatross Kaikoura New Zealand

A Diomedea sanfordi, a Northern Royal Albatross skims across the water as a whale watching tour with Encounter Kaikoura goes by. This bird was seen around Kaikoura on the East Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Woolly Sheep Titirangi Bay Marlborough South Island New Zealand
Woolly Sheep Titirangi Bay Marlborough South Island New Zealand

A woolly sheep looks directly at the camera at the Titirangi Bay Campground in Marlborough on the South Island of New Zealand. These animals are usually livestock and are kept on farms but you can find wild sheep in some countries as well.
photo of Variable Oystercatcher Ocean Bay Port Underwood South Island New Zealand
Variable Oystercatcher Ocean Bay Port Underwood South Island New Zealand

A Variable Oyster Catcher, also known by its scientific name of Haematopus unicolor, stands up on a rock along the beach at Ocean Bay in Port Underwood in the Marlborough District in the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Melting Glacier Ice Effects Of Global Warming New Zealand
Melting Glacier Ice Effects Of Global Warming New Zealand

Part of a melting glacier on Fox Glacier turns into a spectacular blue lake that can been seen from the air on a Mount Cook Spectacular with Glacier Helicopters flight, in Westland, on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Aerial View Te Pukatea Bay Beach Abel Tasman National Park NZ
Aerial View Te Pukatea Bay Beach Abel Tasman National Park NZ

A beautiful aerial view of the curved sandy beach of Te Pukatea Bay in the Abel Tasman National Park on the South Island of New Zealand. The Abel Tasman National Park covers an area of 22,530 hectares and is New Zealand's smallest national park.
photo of Blue Fox Glacier Lake Aerial Photo Westland National Park NZ
Blue Fox Glacier Lake Aerial Photo Westland National Park NZ

An aerial view of a brilliant blue lake caught between the crevasses of Fox Glacier in Westland National Park situated on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Wave Picture Pacific Ocean Coastline Catlins New Zealand
Wave Picture Pacific Ocean Coastline Catlins New Zealand

A spectacular show as a wave rolling in off the Pacific Ocean hits the coastline and splashes high into the air in the Catlins district of the South Island, New Zealand.
photo of Beautiful Scenic Waterfall Catlins New Zealand
Beautiful Scenic Waterfall Catlins New Zealand

Matai Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls and scenic areas to stop at along the Catlins Highway on the Southern Scenic Route in New Zealand.
photo of Kaikoura Peninsula Aerial Picture South Island NZ
Kaikoura Peninsula Aerial Picture South Island NZ

An aerial view of the Kaikoura Peninsula and the coastline of the South Island is another way to sightsee and whale watch while visiting New Zealand.
photo of Pancake Rocks Punakaiki New Zealand
Pancake Rocks Punakaiki New Zealand

Sunsets along the lush coastline of Punakaiki on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand are exceptional especially when the rays from the sun glisten off the Pancake Rocks.
photo of Kaikoura Coast Sunset
Kaikoura Coast Sunset

Fascinating cloud formations of extraordinary hues fill the sky at sunset over South Bay and the Kaikoura Coast on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Catlins Waterfall New Zealand
Catlins Waterfall New Zealand

The multi-tiered Purakaunui Falls situated along the Southern Scenic Route in the Catlin's is an iconic waterfall for southern New Zealand.
photo of Kaikoura New Zealand Pictures
Kaikoura New Zealand Pictures

The seaside community of Kaikoura is a popular vacation destination for visitors interested in whale watching and great seafood restaurants.
photo of Christmas Lights Display South Island
Christmas Lights Display South Island

Christmas lights on display on a residential property in Pukeuri, Otago on the South Island of New Zealand shows some true Christmas spirit.
photo of Penguin Sign Oamaru
Penguin Sign Oamaru

A Penguin crossing sign along the road in Oamaru, Otago on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Aerial Glacier Crevasses New Zealand
Aerial Glacier Crevasses New Zealand

Beautiful hues of blue appear amongst the crevasses on Franz Josef Glacier on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Paradise Te Pukatea Bay South Island NZ
Paradise Te Pukatea Bay South Island NZ

Te Pukatea Bay is a paradise for any visitor to Abel Tasman National Park on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Dunedin Railway Station Otago
Dunedin Railway Station Otago

The historic Dunedin Railway Station in Otago on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Kaikoura Peninsula Sunset New Zealand
Kaikoura Peninsula Sunset New Zealand

Unique rock formations are part of what makes Kaikoura Peninsula in New Zealand a radiant place to be at sunset.
photo of Kaikoura Peninsula Canterbury
Kaikoura Peninsula Canterbury

Visiting Kaikoura Peninsula in Canterbury on the South Island of New Zealand at sunset is a breathtaking experience.
photo of Russell Lupin Picture Fiordland
Russell Lupin Picture Fiordland

The roadside is ablaze with colour as the Russell Lupins bloom from early to mid summer in Fiordland National Park.
photo of Russell Lupin Flowers
Russell Lupin Flowers

Thousands of Russell Lupin flowers create a carpet of colour waving gently in the breeze along the Milford Road in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand.
photo of South Island Sunset New Zealand
South Island Sunset New Zealand

A threatening sunset of fascinating colors near Hopewell in Kenepuru Sound on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Destination Kaikoura New Zealand
Destination Kaikoura New Zealand

A clear day at the popular holiday destination of Kaikoura along the east coast of the South Island, New Zealand
photo of Sperm Whales Kaikoura
Sperm Whales Kaikoura

Aerial Stock Photo of a Sperm Whale of the kaikoura coast
photo of Whale Watching New Zealand
Whale Watching New Zealand

Aerial Stock Photo of Sperm Whale Watching in New Zealand
photo of Endangered Whales
Endangered Whales

photo of Gillespies Beach Art Sunset West Coast New Zealand
Gillespies Beach Art Sunset West Coast New Zealand

A beautiful sand and pebble beach on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand, Gillespies Beach is fringed by the rugged Tasman Sea and sand dunes - an art inspiring location no matter what the medium or time of day from sunrise to sunset.
photo of Coastal Wave Action Curio Bay South Island New Zealand
Coastal Wave Action Curio Bay South Island New Zealand

Waters crashing against the Fossil Forest reef along the shore of Curio Bay on the South Island of New Zealand, create magnificently memorable coastal wave action scenery enjoyed by nature loving tourists.
photo of Abel Tasman Coastal Scenery Kayaking South Island New Zealand
Abel Tasman Coastal Scenery Kayaking South Island New Zealand

Kayakers take a rest along the Abel Tasman National Park beach front in the South Island of New Zealand. Sea kayaking is a popular tourist activity that offers spectacular views of the gorgeous coastal scenery of the park.
photo of Chasm Milford Sound Fiordland National Park New Zealand
Chasm Milford Sound Fiordland National Park New Zealand

The Chasm in the Darran Mountains is found in Fiordland National Park along the Milford Road in Fiordland on the South Island of New Zealand. It has been described as an almost magical place due to the power of the water.
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