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 Sunset Rock Memorial NZ
Sunset Rock Memorial NZ

A rock memorial stands in the glowing rays of the disappearing sunset on Gillespies Beach near Fox Glacier in New Zealand.
photo of Beach Hookers Otago
Beach Hookers Otago

Two Hookers Seal Lions cuddle on the beach in Otago on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Cardrona Hotel Central Otago
Cardrona Hotel Central Otago

The old Cardrona Hotel is one of the oldest historic hotels in New Zealand and still offers quality accommodation in Central Otago, New Zealand.
photo of Kingston Flyer Steam Train Picture
Kingston Flyer Steam Train Picture

With the blow of her whistle the grand historic Kingston Flyer steam train pulls out slowly from Fairlight Station in Central Otago, New Zealand.
photo of Kea Camper New Zealand
Kea Camper New Zealand

A confident Kea sits atop a camper along the Milford Road in Fiordland National Park, South Island, New Zealand.
photo of Cool Car New Zealand
Cool Car New Zealand

An old but still pretty cool Chrysler car in Cardrona along the Crown Range Road in Central Otago, New Zealand.
photo of Cape Foulwind Lighthouse NZ
Cape Foulwind Lighthouse NZ

Stationed in an area which bears the brunt of many storms the Cape Foulwind Lighthouse has been guiding ships safely since 1876.
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.
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