South Island Travel and Accommodation Guide
Posted on May 21, 2008 under South Island |This series of articles has been designed to provide the ‘independent traveler’ with suggestions as to where to go, and what scenic sights to visit, in New Zealand’s South Island. Visitors agree that the South Island has by far the most stunning scenery within New Zealand, and areas of wilderness which are unrivaled anywhere in the world.
Because of the relative remoteness and small size of the population centres, however, it can be difficult for the overseas visitor to obtain adequate information about the wilderness spots that make a visit to the South Island so memorable. This article will hopefully be of some help. The readers for whom the travelogue will probably be most useful are those wishing to have a:
- tramping/walking or camping/backpacking
- botanical tours
- photography/painting
- birdwatching
- ‘away-from-it-all in a safe part of the world’ eco tourism
type of a vacation. It doesn’t really cater for ‘activities-R-us’ type people who would prefer a guided tour of NZ bungy jumping, for example; or anyone who is interested in local history to any extent.
Information regarding native flora, climate, recommended ‘away from it all’ accommodation for the independent traveler, and daily weather forecasts is included. Not all areas include accommodation recommendations however; it depends whether there is a particularly unusual and/or pleasant place to stay in that locality. You can check out the New Zealand Accommodation directory for other accommodation in New Zealand.
- Kaikoura
- Lewis Pass
- Banks Peninsula
- Punakaiki Rocks
- Karamea
- Golden Bay
- Haast
- Central Otago
- Lake Manapouri and Te Anau
- Doubtful Sound
- Milford Sound
- Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown area
- Arthurs Pass
Click on the South Island destinations above to get more information about the attractions and accommodation available in each region.