Southland and Stewart Island
Best time to be there
Summer on the north island (December to February) is ideal for outdoor pursuits with mild temperatures and hours of sunshine. Venture to the numerous ski slopes and warm up close to a crackling fire during the winter months in June to August.
Fly to
Auckland (Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, daily)
flying time
26 hours, one stop
time difference
GMT +12 hours
Visas
Not required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
Yellow Fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area
Itineraries
Classic New Zealand
Classic New Zealand highlights * Cruise Auckland harbour * Explore the town of Rotunda * Experience Maori culture on Mokoia Island Read more ...
Follow the Spirit of the Maori
Follow the Spirit of the Maori highlights * Helicopter excursion to White Island * Mokoia Island Read more ...
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In the deep south of New Zealand, Southland offers breathtaking scenery, from waterfalls to emerald-green hills, combined with a famously warm southern welcome. Invercargill is the region's hub and it's known for its excellent eateries and museum.
Stewart Island is the birding capital of New Zealand, home of the kiwi and only a short distance south of the South Island. The Island offers a special experience - a glimpse into a simpler, slower lifestyle in rhythm with the seas and tides, attuned to the natural world of bush and beach. The permanent residents on the island value its clear, clean waters, the lush rainforest, sweeping sands, flora and fauna, and the unspoilt natural beauty.
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- GD, Windermere
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