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 Maruia Falls South Island
Maruia Falls South Island

A picturesque view of the Maruia Falls in Maruia Falls Scenic Reserve on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Elephant Rocks Waitaki Valley NZ
Elephant Rocks Waitaki Valley NZ

Unusual limestone formations are known as elephant rocks in the Waitaki Valley in North Otago on the South Island of NZ.
photo of Ocean Sunset Picture
Ocean Sunset Picture

The ocean waves splash against the rugged rocks during sunset along the West Coast of New Zealand.
photo of Digitalis Purpurea Flower Picture
Digitalis Purpurea Flower Picture

The scientific name for the Foxglove flower is Digitalis purpurea, these flowers add a splash of colour to the landscape and to your pictures.
photo of Titirangi Bay Marlborough Sounds
Titirangi Bay Marlborough Sounds

A quiet location situated at the north eastern end of the Marlborough Sounds of New Zealand is the protected Titirangi Bay.
photo of Pelorus River Marlborough NZ
Pelorus River Marlborough NZ

Pelorus River on its journey from the Richmond Range to Pelorus Sound in the Marlborough Sounds on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Coastal Adventures Abel Tasman
Coastal Adventures Abel Tasman

The pristine coastal waters of the Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand are an ideal destination for kayaking adventures.
photo of Livingstone Daisy Flower Picture
Livingstone Daisy Flower Picture

The Livingstone Daisy flower creates beautiful pictures growing on a wall in North Otago, New Zealand.
photo of Toitoi Plants Kaikoura
Toitoi Plants Kaikoura

Toitoi plants blowing in the breeze along the Kaikoura Beach on the East Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Christmas Traditions New Zealand
Christmas Traditions New Zealand

Traditions at Christmas are very important for the residents of Pukeuri, Otago on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Clyde Dam New Zealand
Clyde Dam New Zealand

Water rushes through to the Clutha River from Clyde Dam in Central Otago on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Fyffe House Kaikoura
Fyffe House Kaikoura

The Fyffe House is a charming colorful house in Kaikoura on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Wings Over Whales Kaikoura
Wings Over Whales Kaikoura

On a whale watching flight with Wings Over Whales in Kaikoura, New Zealand you get a chance to see enormous sperm whales resting on the surface.
photo of Yellow Lupine Bush NZ
Yellow Lupine Bush NZ

A beautiful yellow lupine bush blossoms along the lakeside in Central Otago on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Canterbury Landscape New Zealand
Canterbury Landscape New Zealand

From a roadside viewpoint, the lush green hillsides form the picturesque landscape of Canterbury on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Kingston Flyer Steam Train
Kingston Flyer Steam Train

The Kingston Flyer Steam Train is a famous vintage steam train that runs twice daily on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Pukaki River Canterbury NZ
Pukaki River Canterbury NZ

The control gates are opened and Lake Pukaki drains into the river canal in Canterbury, New Zealand.
photo of Franz Josef Glacier New Zealand
Franz Josef Glacier New Zealand

Franz Josef Glacier on the South Island of New Zealand is designated as a World Heritage Site.
photo of Kelp New Zealand Waters
Kelp New Zealand Waters

The waters of the Kaikoura Peninsula off the South Island of New Zealand is filled with beautifully golden colored kelp.
photo of Luxury Vacation New Zealand
Luxury Vacation New Zealand

Punga Cove Resort is a luxury vacation spot in Endeavour Inlet on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Motueka Town New Zealand
Motueka Town New Zealand

Turquoise waters of Tasman Bay encompass the town of Motueka in the Tasman District of New Zealand.
photo of Apricot Tree Roxburgh
Apricot Tree Roxburgh

Brilliant colored apricots are ready to be picked on this apricot tree in Roxburgh, New Zealand.
photo of Hectors Dolphins New Zealand
Hectors Dolphins New Zealand

Two amazing sea creatures known as Hectors Dolphins frolic aimlessly in Akaroa Harbour in New Zealand.
photo of Covered Wagons New Zealand
Covered Wagons New Zealand

Among the covered wagons in the procession through Roxburgh was this interesting version which included comfy car seats for the driver and passenger.
photo of Water Features New Zealand
Water Features New Zealand

Situated at the Furneaux Lodge in Endeavour Inlet is a historic water feature with paths which leads in all directions.
photo of Furneaux Lodge Marlborough Sounds
Furneaux Lodge Marlborough Sounds

The typical relaxed atmosphere at Furneaux Lodge in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
photo of Tata Beach Abel Tasman NP
Tata Beach Abel Tasman NP

The beautiful seaside resort of Tata Beach is situated in the Abel Tasman National Park on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Vintage Chrysler Car
Vintage Chrysler Car

The old vintage chrysler car fits into the scene parked outside the Cardrona Hotel in Central Otago.
photo of Lupine Plant
Lupine Plant

A splash of purple, pink and white colours adorn these lupine plants found along the road in Fiordland National Park.
photo of Field Of Russell Lupins New Zealand
Field Of Russell Lupins New Zealand

A field of contrasts as the Russell Lupins bloom on the banks of the Eglinton River in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand.
photo of Dancing Penguins
Dancing Penguins

When penguins come ashore, as well as preening themselves and checking out their surroundings they also move like they are dancing.
photo of Bird Watching Holidays New Zealand
Bird Watching Holidays New Zealand

There are many holiday options available in New Zealand including bird watching trips.
photo of Royal Spoonbill Bird
Royal Spoonbill Bird

The Royal Spoonbill is a self-introduced bird originating from Australia which began breeding in New Zealand in the early 1940's.
photo of Seal Colony Kaikoura Peninsula
Seal Colony Kaikoura Peninsula

Kaikoura Peninsula on the South Island of New Zealand is the ideal location to find a colony of the New Zealand Fur Seal.
photo of Coastal Ocean Biomes
Coastal Ocean Biomes

The planet is made up of 6 major biomes and the Coastal Ocean areas belong to the Ocean biome of the world.
photo of Lake Rotoiti Nelson Lakes NP
Lake Rotoiti Nelson Lakes NP

The Nelson Lakes National Park is based around two lakes namely Lake Rotoiti and Lake Rotoroa on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Lupin Photography New Zealand
Lupin Photography New Zealand

Standing on a knoll in the middle of a lupin field a tourist to New Zealand is in photography heaven.
photo of Livingstone Daisy Flowers
Livingstone Daisy Flowers

Pink, radiant Livingstone Daisy flowers grow along a wall in the Waitaki Valley in North Otago on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Yellow Eyed Penguin Picture
Yellow Eyed Penguin Picture

The Yellow Eyed Penguin is a protected endemic bird species found in the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of South Bay Kaikoura Sunset
South Bay Kaikoura Sunset

A ray of light streaks down through the clouds and reaches the sea at sunset in South Bay, Kaikoura, New Zealand.
photo of Sweet Briar Flower Pictures
Sweet Briar Flower Pictures

The delicate petals of the Sweet Briar flower have a pleasant light fragrance.
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.
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