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The South Island of New Zealand is a study in contrasts: ragged, snow-capped peaks rise abruptly from glassy lakes, ancient glaciers carve emerald valleys, and temperate rainforests tumble into a rugged, windswept coastline.
The South Island of New Zealand is a study in contrasts: ragged, snow-capped peaks rise abruptly from glassy lakes, ancient glaciers carve emerald valleys, and temperate rainforests tumble into a rugged, windswept coastline.
Explore hotels in South IslandMajor entry points are Christchurch, Queenstown, Dunedin and Nelson airports, with regular domestic flights from Auckland/Wellington; smaller airports include Blenheim and Invercargill. The Cook Strait ferries (Picton–Wellington) link the North and South islands.