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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New Zealand Christmas Oamaru The magic of Christmas is alive as people decorate their homes throughout New Zealand.	Christmas Decor Otago Some people in Otago, New Zealand love to add to the decor of the Christmas spirit and this little house in Pukeuri is a fine example.	New Zealand Scenery Mt Cook Lake Pukaki The scenery from above the unique blue colored Lake Pukaki on the South Island of New Zealand is spectacular with Mt. Cook and the Southern Alps adorning the backdrop.
Akaroa Harbour Boat Tour New Zealand Passengers aboard a boat tour in Akaroa Harbour in Banks Peninsula in New Zealand enjoy the scenery and green colored waters that surround them.	Oamaru Architecture South Island New Zealand The elegant architecture of the historic Oamaru Opera House was the design of architect J.M. Forrester and was opened in October 1907.	Marlborough Sounds Accommodations New Zealand Punga Cove Resort in Endeavor Inlet in the Marlborough Sounds of New Zealand are luxurious accommodations where relaxing by the pool is high on the list.
Glacier Helicopters Vacation Tour Westland National Park Tourists get a birds eye view of a glacier from a helicopter during a vacation in Westland National Park on the South Island of New Zealand.	Westland National Park Landscape Picture The diverse landscape of the Westland National Park is that of lush native bush which gives way to jagged rocky peaks of the Southern Alps on the South Island of NZ.	Franz Josef Glacier Aerial Photo An aerial view of the steep incline of Franz Josef Glacier in the Westland National Park on the South Island of New Zealand.
Snowcapped Aoraki Mt Cook South Island New Zealand Photo New Zealand's highest peak, Mt Cook is situated in the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park on the South Island.	Bull Kelp Picture Taiaroa Head Otago New Zealand Bull Kelp swirls across the coastline of Taiaroa Head in Otago on the South Island of New Zealand when the tide is at its lowest point.	Aoraki Mt Cook National Park Southern Alps New Zealand The jagged peaks of Mt Cook tower to heights of 3,754 metres in the Southern Alps and mark the highest point in New Zealand.
New Zealand Glacier Photo South Island The Southern Alps of New Zealand play host to a number of glaciers such Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier in Westland National Park on the South Island.	Penguin Animal Hospital Dunedin New Zealand A woman takes care of an orphaned Yellow-Eyed Penguin at Penguin Place Hospital near Dunedin, New Zealand and will continue to tend to this animal until it is ready to fend for itself.	New Zealand Oyster Catchers Variable Oyster Catchers are easily recognizable on the coastline of New Zealand as they have black plumage, bright orange eyes and beak with a tinge of yellow at the tip.
Cromwell New Zealand Sign A brightly colored fruit sculpture and a sign reading Cromwell, Lake Dunstan welcomes visitors to this unique town in Central Otago, New Zealand.	Pacific Ocean Sunset Picture New Zealand Thunderous clouds above the Pacific Ocean make for a stunning contrast during sunset when the light pierces through the clouds one evening in the Catlins, New Zealand.	Yellow Eyed Penguins Beach Walk NZ Three Yellow-Eyed Penguins enjoy their walk up the beach of Roaring Bay after spending the day in the waters off the South Island of NZ.
Tree Stump Fossil Forest New Zealand An ancient tree stump that has been sitting along the shore of the Fossil Forest at Curio Bay on the South Island of New Zealand for many years.	Purakaunui Falls Picture Otago New Zealand This picture displays the different tiers that make up Purakaunui Falls along the Southern Scenic Route in Otago, New Zealand.	Cook River New Zealand Aerial Aboard a helicopter tour, you get an aerial view of the Cook River rushing through the mountainous landscape of Mount Cook on the South Island of New Zealand.
Beach Driftwood Ship Creek New Zealand Driftwood is a common sight along the beach at Ship Creek on the South Island of New Zealand and many pieces have been here for years.	Curio Bay Kelp Fossil Forest New Zealand The waves crash in along the rocky shoreline of Curio Bay near the Fossil Forest on the South Island of New Zealand as the water encompasses the kelp beds.	Tautuku Beach Otago New Zealand The sandy beach extends around the coastline of Tautuku Bay along the Southern Scenic Route in Otago on the South Island of New Zealand.
Wooden Boat Kaikoura Coast New Zealand An old wooden boat is parked on the beach along the Kaikoura Coast on the East Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.	Matai Falls South Island New Zealand Waterfall A magnificent flow of water known as the Matai Falls cascades over the cliff along the Southern Scenic Route on the South Island of New Zealand.	Good Shepherd Church Lake Tekapo NZ The Church of the Good Shepherd is located on the banks of Lake Tekapo on the South Island of NZ where the view from the windows is spectacular.
Coastline Curio Bay Fossil Forest New Zealand Waves thunder against the rock cliffs that make up the coastline near the Fossil Forest at Curio Bay on the South Island of New Zealand.	Catlins Coastline Sheep New Zealand The sheep of the Catlins coastline love to spend the day grazing on the green pastures overlooking the beautiful scenery of Otago, New Zealand.	Taieri Mouth Harbour Otago NZ A fishing boat tied up to the dock in the harbour of Taieri Mouth along the Southern Scenic Route in Otago on the South Island of NZ.
Yellow Sunset Gillespies Beach South Island NZ A stunning sunset across the horizon brightens Gillespies Beach on the South Island of New Zealand into a yellow vision of beauty.	Ngakuta Bay Marlborough Sounds NZ Pristine waters and beaches line the coastline of Ngakuta Bay in the Marlborough Sounds on the South Island of New Zealand.	Foxglove Flower Pictures Brilliant colors of the Foxglove flower blend in beautifully with the turquoise colored waters of Titirangi Bay in the Marlborough Sounds on the South Island of New Zealand.
Hanmer Springs Pools New Zealand Hanmer Springs on the South Island of New Zealand is a great place for adults and kids as there are separate thermal pools with slides for the kids to enjoy.	Hookers Sealions Beach New Zealand A pair of Hookers Sealions interact on the beach in Molyneux Bay on the South Island of New Zealand.	Kayaking New Zealand Three brightly colored kayaks take a break on this kayaking adventure around Okarito Lagoon on the South Island of New Zealand.
Horse Drawn Wagons Roxburgh Horse drawn wagons make their way through the town of Roxburgh in Central Otago, New Zealand as a fund raising event for Westpac Helicopter Rescue.	Tasman Sea Cliff Covered in lush greenery and blossoming flowers, the steep cliff heads straight down into the Tasman Sea along Glacier Highway on the South Island of New Zealand.	Christmas Yard Display The lights on display in the yard of this privately owned house in Pukeuri on the South Island of New Zealand is elegant enough for a King and Queen.
Wildlife Cruises Dunedin A boat tour with Monarch Wildlife Cruises takes you to explore the amazing amount of wildlife near Dunedin, Otago on the South Island of New Zealand.	Park Bench Akaroa New Zealand Relax on a park bench along the waterfront in the town of Akaroa in Canterbury on the South Island of New Zealand and take in the scenery.	Torch Lily Flowers When the Torch Lily flowers it adds to the beauty of the drive along the Catlins Highway in Southland on the South Island of New Zealand.