Fiordland National Park
The amazing beauty of South Island reminded early European settlers of the fiords of Scandanavia. Hence, the name given to one of its biggest tourist attractions, Fiordland National Park.
Mount Cook
Mount Cook is the highest peak in the chain of mountains on South Island known as the ‘Southern Alps’. It is situated in Mount Cook National Park, much of which is permanently under ice and glacier. Tourists can take walking tours through the area, however, for the higher and less accessible regions there are helicopter and plane flights showing spectacular scenery from a bird’s eye view available at almost all times of the year.
Christchurch
Christchurch is known as the ‘Garden City’ of NZ, for its great parks and tree-lined avenues. It is also South Island’s largest city. Reminders of the early days of Christchurch’s European settlement may be seen in many beautiful 19th century greystone structures.
Queenstown
Queenstown is for the adventure seekers: people come here to go bungee jumping, white water rafting, jet boating or to ski. But Queenstown can also be a relaxing place. It is a great café society, and the presence of awe inspiring mountain scenery surrounding the city itself makes it an ideal place to simply sit and sip on a latte.
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