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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Sunset Cloud Cover Kaikoura Coast New Zealand The cloud cover over South Bay and the Kaikoura Coast on the South Island of New Zealand displays an array of hues during the sunset hours.	Cute Duck Picture Lake Rotoiti Nelson Lakes NP A female mallard duck keeps a wary eye on her cute ducklings as they take to the cool waters of Lake Rotoiti in the Nelson Lakes National Park, South Island, New Zealand.	Coastal Landforms Watering Cove Abel Tasman National Park The constant wearing of the coast in the Abel Tasman National Park of New Zealand has created some interesting coastal landforms which can be seen during a hike from Anchorage Bay to Watering Cove.
Coastal Erosion Abel Tasman NP New Zealand While kayaking the coastal waters of the Abel Tasman National Park on the South Island of New Zealand, the erosion of the soft granite rocks can be clearly seen.	Marine Plants Picture Bull kelp is one of the marine plants that reproduces quickly along the coastline at the Fossil Forest at Curio Bay on the South Island of New Zealand.	First Church Windows Picture Otago NZ Various pictures are shown in the stained glass windows that adorn the First Church of Otago in the City of Dunedin on the South Island of New Zealand.
Pied Shags Flying Formation Picture Three Pied Shags show off their flying formation above Taiaroa Head on the Otago Peninsula in the South Island of New Zealand.	Kaikoura Whale Watching Boat Wheketere NZ The bright blue and yellow colours of the Wheketere is seen daily on the waters off Kaikoura, NZ as long as there is enough passengers to board this whale watching boat.	Suffolk Sheep Picture Three Suffolk sheep in a lush green pasture in Nopera in Kenepuru Sound in Malborough on the South Island of New Zealand do not seem too concerned about having their picture taken.
New Zealand West Coast Wave Action The West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand at Cape Foulwind is an incredible place to watch the action as each wave rolls in around the rocks.	New Zealand Sea Lion Behavior Otago NZ Watching a New Zealand Sea Lion at the beach at Roaring Bay in Otago, NZ perform his behavior tactics, can be quite amusing.	Lakeshore Russell Lupins South Island New Zealand The lakeshore of Lake Tekapo on the South Island of New Zealand is beautiful when the Russell Lupins and the wildflowers bloom.
Aratere Interislander Ferry New Zealand The stern of the Aratere, an Interislander Ferry, leaving Picton on its way to Wellington on the North Island of New Zealand.	Oamaru Public Gardens New Zealand Perfectly manicured landscape of the Oamaru Public Gardens on the South Island of New Zealand with a beautiful garden and fountain sitting in the foreground.	Lake Pukaki Information Centre South Island New Zealand Summer brings many tourists to Lake Pukaki on the South Island of New Zealand and many of them tour through the information centre in search of various activities around the region.
Fox Glacier Summit South Island New Zealand At the summit of the Fox Glacier on the South Island of New Zealand, the scenery is stunning as the sunlight reflects off the snow and ice under the deep blue colored sky.	Lake Moeraki Glacier Highway New Zealand A tree fern beautifies the banks of Lake Moeraki located along the Glacier Highway on the South Island of New Zealand.	Lake Pukaki Mountain Scenery New Zealand An incredible view of the scenery that surrounds Lake Pukaki, the mountain ranges of Mt. Cook and the Southern Alps on the South Island of New Zealand from the road side.
Marlborough District Sunset Rarangi New Zealand Near the town of Rarangi in the Marlborough District on the South Island of New Zealand, a beautiful sunset fills the sky.	Clyde Town Shops Central Otago New Zealand Small shops along the main street of the town of Clyde in Central Otago on the South Island of New Zealand.	Waipapa Point Beach South Island New Zealand When the tide is out, a Paua Shell was left on the sandy shores along the beach of Waipapa Point on the South Island of New Zealand.
Hay Bale People Kurow North Otago New Zealand People have been created out of a hay bale along Highway 83 in the town of Kurow in North Otago on the South Island of New Zealand.	Mount Cook Snow Peaks Canterbury New Zealand The snow settles in and around the peaks of Mount Cook in Mount Cook National Park in Canterbury, New Zealand.	Aerial Picture Westland National Park Mountains New Zealand An aerial picture of the thick shrubland that adorns the mountains in the lower laying areas of Westland National Park on the South Island of New Zealand.
Blue Pukaki River Canterbury New Zealand The Pukaki River in Canterbury, New Zealand is a unique light blue color as it flows towards Lake Benmore.	Waipapa Point Lighthouse South Island New Zealand The bright blue sky surrounds the old wooden Waipapa Point Lighthouse on the South Island of New Zealand.	Ship Creek Driftwood South Island New Zealand Large pieces of driftwood adorn the beach at Ship Creek along the Glacier Highway on the South Island of New Zealand.
Resting New Zealand Sea Lion South Island A New Zealand Sea Lion resting on the beach at Waipapa Point along the Catlin's Highway on the South Island of New Zealand.	Otago Coastline Fossil Forest Curio Bay The turquoise colored water along the coastline of the Fossil Forest at Curio Bay in Otago, New Zealand.	Franz Josef Glacier Ice Formations New Zealand An aerial view of the dramatic ice formations seen on the surface of the Franz Josef Glacier on the West Coast of New Zealand.
Highway 1 Scenery New Zealand Driving along State Highway 1 near the town of Ward, New Zealand the scenery is stunning especially as the sun begins to set behind the hills.	Penguin Crossing Sign Otago New Zealand This penguin crossing sign is not a joke, so while traveling in Oamaru, Otago on the South Island of New Zealand, please be aware of any penguins.	Jacks Bay Coastline Otago New Zealand The beautiful scenic view of the rugged coastline that adorns Jack's Bay along the Southern Scenic Route in Otago, New Zealand.
Apricots Harvest Central Otago New Zealand Apricots hanging from the trees in an orchard near Roxburgh, Central Otago in New Zealand ready for harvest time.	Brighton Beach Dunedin New Zealand As the tide recedes along Ocean View Beach just south of Dunedin, New Zealand, fascinating rocks and creatures are visible along the sandy shore.	Rock Formations Waitaki Valley NZ Interesting rock formations in a small valley on farmland in the Waitaki Valley on the South Island of New Zealand.
Boat Tour Kaikoura Travel Canterbury New Zealand One of the many options available to tourists to the travel destination of Kaikoura in Canterbury, New Zealand is a dolphin watching tour.	Travel Destination Abel Tasman National Park A prime travel destination on the South Island of New Zealand is the pristine Abel Tasman National Park.	Swim With Dolphins Tour Kaikoura NZ Don a wetsuit and swim with the dolphins during a tour with Encounter Kaikoura on the South Island of New Zealand.
Royal Albatross Kaikoura Coast New Zealand Seen during a tour with Encounter Kaikoura, a Northern Royal Albatross resting on the water off the coast of Kaikoura on the South Island of New Zealand.	Boyd Creek Falls Fiordland Waterfall NZ A not so well known sight along the Milford Road are the Boyd Creek Falls found in Fiordland National Park, Southland, New Zealand.	Fantail Falls Mt Aspiring National Park NZ One of the most accessible waterfalls in the Haast Pass, Fantail Falls are a 5 minute return walk from the road in Mt Aspiring National Park on the South Island of New Zealand.