The Journey - New Zealand
South Island
The deserted yet mind blowing South Island is said to be 'The Real New Zealand'. "You haven't seen this beautiful country until you have visited the South Island" is a phrase I once heard whilst travelling. I do agree though, this mountainous island is quite different to the North and is home to some of the country's most popular and well known travel locations. Queenstown is a major tourist spot for the crazy adrenaline activities on offer. Milford Sound is another popular spot known for it's spectacular fiords set among towering mountains. The lovely seaside town of Kaikoura is a great spot for whale watching
Best Mountain
Being the biggest mountain in the country it has got to be Mt Cook
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Greatest Lake
Lake Pukaki is outstanding! That lovely blue colour is amazing to see first hand.
Must Do
Take a trip out to Milford Sound, the best place I have ever seen!
 Arthur's PassA small township set among stunning mountainous landscapes and cyrstal clear streams... |  ChrischurchThe biggest city in the Canterbury region & the third most popular area in the country... |  Hanmer SpringsA small town in the Canterbury region of the South Island known for it's natural hot springs... |
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 KaikouraA seaside town situated on the east coast of the South Island known for it's marine life and huge mountains... |  Milford SoundA fiord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, said to be the Eighth Wonder Of The World... |  Lake Tekapo and PukakiLocated in the inland South Island these two lakes are among the largest in the country and renowned for there powerade blue water... |
 Mt Cook & GlaciersMount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand and stands at 3,724 metres (12,218 feet)... |  Nelson LakesNelson Lakes National Park is located near the top of the South Island and is popular among hikers... |  WanakaA popular ski and summer resort town in the Otago region. Similar to Queenstown only with less crowds... |
 QueenstownA busy resort town in the Otago region known for it's adrenaline pumping activities and beautiful landscapes... |