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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Thunder Creek Falls Mt Aspiring NP New Zealand From a height of 28 metres, the Thunder Creek Falls plunge into the Haast River in Mt Aspiring National Park, New Zealand.	Travel Destination Pancake Rocks Paparoa NZ Blowholes, sunsets, intriguing rock formations, and West Coast vistas make the Pancake Rocks a prime travel destination in Paparoa National Park of New Zealand.	Whale Watch Kaikoura Tour Boat New Zealand The Whale Watch Kaikoura catamaran Wheketere (which means Giant Squid) makes its way towards the action off the coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
Abel Tasman National Park Sea Kayaker Picture A sea kayaker passes the granite cliffs of Arch Point during a kayaking adventure in the Abel Tasman National Park of New Zealand.	Paparoa National Park Pancake Rocks New Zealand The sun sets over the Tasman Sea and the Pancake Rocks in Paparoa National Park on the West Coast of New Zealand.	Falls Creek Fiordland National Park New Zealand The crystal clear waters of the Falls Creek waterfall appear from the dense native bush of Fiordland National Park on the South Island of New Zealand.
Chasm Bridge Fiordland National Park NZ A hiking track wends through the dense native bush to a foot bridge which passes over Chasm in Fiordland National Park, NZ.	Kahurangi National Park Coastline Kohaihai Beach NZ The 452,000 hectare Kahurangi National Park is one of the largest national parks in New Zealand and Kohaihai Beach is one of the starting out points for the Heaphy Track.	Town Of Picton Marlborough NZ The starting out point for many adventures in the Marlborough Sounds of New Zealand is the town of Picton also the location of the Interisland Ferry services.
Kayaking Abel Tasman National Park New Zealand A popular vacation activities on the South Island of New Zealand is kayaking the pristine coastal waters of the Abel Tasman National Park.	Oamaru NZ Little Blue Penguin Statue A statue of a Little Blue Penguin, made of stone, is on display along the main street of Oamaru, NZ.	Whale Watching Trips Kaikoura New Zealand One of the best trips to embark on during a visit to Kaikoura on the South Island of New Zealand is a whale or dolphin watching tour.
Festival Oamaru South Island New Zealand Each year, the town of Oamaru on the South Island of New Zealand celebrates their yearly Wine and Food Festival.	Honeymoon Destination Marlborough New Zealand Punga Cove Resort, a romantic and secluded honeymoon destination is situated in the sunny Marlborough Sounds on the South Island of New Zealand.	New Zealand Coastal Holiday Destination Kaikoura The Coastal town of Kaikoura is a popular holiday destination situated on the South Island of New Zealand.
South Bay And Kaikoura Mountain Range Picture Green pastures and South Bay are illuminated with the last rays of daylight as the Kaikoura Mountain Range is shrouded in a thin layer of fog in Canterbury, New Zealand.	Lake Pukaki Mt Cook Scenery New Zealand The scenery is stunning as you stand above the green landscape overlooking Lake Pukaki, Mt Cook and the Southern Alps on the South Island of New Zealand.	Yellow Eyed Penguin Walk Curio Bay New Zealand A lonely Yellow-Eyed Penguin on a walk across the Fossil Forest at Curio Bay on the South Island of New Zealand on its way back to its nest.
Christchurch City View Port Hills New Zealand The view of the city of Christchurch on the South Island of New Zealand from Summit Road on the Port Hills.	Sailboat Regatta Akaroa Harbour New Zealand Surrounded by the beautiful landscape of Akaroa Harbour on the South Island of New Zealand, a sailboat regatta takes place in the blue colored water.	Christmas Light Tour Otago New Zealand On a tour around New Zealand, be sure not to miss this Christmas light display in Pukeuri, Otago on the South Island of 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.