{"id":2341,"date":"2023-04-14T00:38:18","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T14:38:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wow-worthy-wonders-on-new-zealands-south-island\/"},"modified":"2024-06-18T04:34:13","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T18:34:13","slug":"wow-worthy-wonders-on-new-zealands-south-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wow-worthy-wonders-on-new-zealands-south-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Wow-Worthy Wonders on New Zealand\u2019s South Island\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Whale-watching expeditions, bungee jumping over a river gorge and mountain hikes \u2013 it doesn\u2019t get much better than an epic adventure to New Zealand\u2019s South Island. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Snow-capped mountains, glacier-blue lakes and dark skies punctured with stars: Mother Nature puts on a show on New Zealand\u2019s postcard-perfect South Island (Te Waipounamu). There\u2019s something for every traveller on this idyllic island, from adventure sports for adrenaline seekers to a famous wine region for pinot noir lovers, and free-roaming kiwi birds for wildlife enthusiasts. No matter what you came for, you\u2019re bound to fall hard for the South Island with these bucket-list experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Want to explore New Zealand on your own terms?<\/strong> Car hire is now hire available through Luxury Escapes. Book your wheels of choice from the world&#8217;s leading suppliers for your next road trip <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/car-hire\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lux_UI lux_offer_carousel\">\n\t\n\t<h3>Discover New Zealand<\/h3>\t\n\t<section class=\"splide lux_offer_carousel_feed\" aria-label=\"Discover New Zealand\">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000hcJX7YAM\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_78e7ca0c5d4810dd2e07176392a37604\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/swiss-belsuites-pounamu-queenstown-new-zealand-south-pacific\/006RF00000hcJX7YAM\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus\" data-name=\"Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/thjgwcv3uw53mfmpfkw.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/thjgwcv3uw53mfmpfkw.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/thjgwcv3uw53mfmpfkw.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/thjgwcv3uw53mfmpfkw.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/thjgwcv3uw53mfmpfkw.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/thjgwcv3uw53mfmpfkw.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown, Queenstown, Nouvelle-Z\u00e9lande\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Queenstown, Nouvelle-Z\u00e9lande<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Escapade \u00e0 Queenstown avec vue sur le lac Wakatipu et les Remarkables, panier de petit-d\u00e9jeuner inclus<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">2 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$249<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$279<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$609<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-54%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000hCjgYYAS\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_d1f60c7a40a972a0aa0b6f97eea72db8\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/swiss-belsuites-victoria-park-auckland-new-zealand\/006RF00000hCjgYYAS\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus\" data-name=\"Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park, Auckland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/9tso3zxg3n0g51e6ac.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/9tso3zxg3n0g51e6ac.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/9tso3zxg3n0g51e6ac.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/9tso3zxg3n0g51e6ac.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/9tso3zxg3n0g51e6ac.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/9tso3zxg3n0g51e6ac.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park, Auckland, Auckland, Nouvelle-Z\u00e9lande\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Auckland, Nouvelle-Z\u00e9lande<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park, Auckland<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Appartements \u00e9l\u00e9gants et ind\u00e9pendants au c\u0153ur d\u2019Auckland, avec vue sur le parc ou la ville et petit-d\u00e9jeuner quotidien<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">2 nights, 1 suite from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$249<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$279<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$422<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-33%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000MJ3ojYAD\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_e1d65f8d02a753f99f5cd21ce2efe56c\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/fable-terrace-downs-resort-canterbury-new-zealand\/006RF00000MJ3ojYAD\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus\" data-name=\"Fable Terrace Downs Resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/pdurqdv1qdcg3chzmeh.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/pdurqdv1qdcg3chzmeh.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/pdurqdv1qdcg3chzmeh.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/pdurqdv1qdcg3chzmeh.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/pdurqdv1qdcg3chzmeh.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/pdurqdv1qdcg3chzmeh.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Fable Terrace Downs Resort, Windwhistle, Nouvelle-Z\u00e9lande\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Windwhistle, Nouvelle-Z\u00e9lande<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Fable Terrace Downs Resort<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Villas de deux chambres sur l\u2019\u00eele du Sud de la Nouvelle-Z\u00e9lande avec deux parties de golf, parcours de championnat et petit-d\u00e9jeuner quotidien<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">2 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$559<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$579<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$922<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-37%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000cEWzpYAG\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_813fb80b4ff93b962f59ac897884792d\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/maruia-river-retreat-nelson-south-island-new-zealand\/006RF00000cEWzpYAG\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus\" data-name=\"Maruia River Retreat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/tqexaut71cu7uc5gcs.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/tqexaut71cu7uc5gcs.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/tqexaut71cu7uc5gcs.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/tqexaut71cu7uc5gcs.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/tqexaut71cu7uc5gcs.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/tqexaut71cu7uc5gcs.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Maruia River Retreat, Nelson, Nouvelle-Z\u00e9lande\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Nelson, Nouvelle-Z\u00e9lande<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Maruia River Retreat<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Escapade bien-\u00eatre sur l\u2019\u00eele du Sud en Nouvelle-Z\u00e9lande avec petit-d\u00e9jeuner quotidien, d\u00eener et exp\u00e9rience de bain \u00e0 remous en for\u00eat<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">2 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,199<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,299<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$1,853<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-29%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006Ii000002Ilw5IAC\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_e22312204195502d59a16e868ddfba1a\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/novotel-queenstown-lakeside-south-island-new-zealand\/006Ii000002Ilw5IAC\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus\" data-name=\"Novotel Queenstown Lakeside\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/d9pifhkqypfqo9zup7a0r.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/d9pifhkqypfqo9zup7a0r.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/d9pifhkqypfqo9zup7a0r.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/d9pifhkqypfqo9zup7a0r.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/d9pifhkqypfqo9zup7a0r.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/d9pifhkqypfqo9zup7a0r.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, Queenstown, Nouvelle-Z\u00e9lande\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Queenstown, Nouvelle-Z\u00e9lande<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Novotel Queenstown Lakeside<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">S\u00e9jour alpin paisible \u00e0 Queenstown, au bord du lac Wakatipu, avec restaurant et bar sur place<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">1 night, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$126<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$137<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_8e37ca6d-d741-4236-9459-9ea6c359909d\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_6625ca55b8d5ac76c7da6096e1456115\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/kamana-lakehouse\/8e37ca6d-d741-4236-9459-9ea6c359909d\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel\" data-name=\"Kamana Lakehouse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/6cb172py96otnb9q89v.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/6cb172py96otnb9q89v.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/6cb172py96otnb9q89v.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/6cb172py96otnb9q89v.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/6cb172py96otnb9q89v.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/6cb172py96otnb9q89v.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Kamana Lakehouse, Queenstown, New Zealand\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Queenstown, New Zealand<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Kamana Lakehouse<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Profitez des nombreux \u00e9quipements et services qui caract\u00e9risent l&#039;h\u00e9bergement, notamment l&#039;acc\u00e8s Wi-Fi \u00e0 Internet gratuit, un service de conciergerie et un local \u00e0 skis. Parmi les services et \u00e9quipements offerts par cet h\u00f4tel vous trouvez \u00e9galement un service d&#039;organisation de mariages, une chemin\u00e9e dans le hall et une salle de banquet.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$991<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y000004v1aXAAQ\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_1dd665693aa5d5e827282e355ecd8df0\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/qt-queenstown-new-zealand\/0062y000004v1aXAAQ\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel\" data-name=\"QT Queenstown\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/rbrg6cvhd79za7q6u8zl.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/rbrg6cvhd79za7q6u8zl.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/rbrg6cvhd79za7q6u8zl.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/rbrg6cvhd79za7q6u8zl.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/rbrg6cvhd79za7q6u8zl.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/rbrg6cvhd79za7q6u8zl.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"QT Queenstown, Queenstown, Nouvelle-Z\u00e9lande\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Queenstown, Nouvelle-Z\u00e9lande<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">QT Queenstown<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">QT Queenstown : luxe design surplombant le lac Wakatipu<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">1 night, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$191<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_6032cb93-42ab-4c9e-b4f4-a08b52bac901\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_19b34679c086e936f1fef283e8e044d4\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/marina-terrace-apartments\/6032cb93-42ab-4c9e-b4f4-a08b52bac901\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel\" data-name=\"Marina Terrace Apartments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/rb2wi6f6eh40rhgx07ov.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/rb2wi6f6eh40rhgx07ov.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/rb2wi6f6eh40rhgx07ov.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/rb2wi6f6eh40rhgx07ov.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/rb2wi6f6eh40rhgx07ov.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/rb2wi6f6eh40rhgx07ov.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Marina Terrace Apartments, Wanaka, New Zealand\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Wanaka, New Zealand<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Marina Terrace Apartments<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Ne manquez pas de profiter des \u00e9quipements de loisirs, notamment d\u2019une piscine int\u00e9rieure, d\u2019un bain \u00e0 remous et d\u2019une salle de sport.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,150<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_a79207f9-a8e7-4ce5-907a-84f93551eec1\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_2f22bd7442e20b6007912d056c208ebc\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/fox-glacier-lodge\/a79207f9-a8e7-4ce5-907a-84f93551eec1\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel\" data-name=\"Fox Glacier Lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/hafj8k5kyhcvy2wepz3.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/hafj8k5kyhcvy2wepz3.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/hafj8k5kyhcvy2wepz3.webp 400w, 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Cette maison d\u2019h\u00f4tes propose \u00e9galement une aire de pique-nique et des barbecues.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$544<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"offer_x\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/search?destinationName=New+Zealand&#038;destinationId=le_9fc3d7152ba9336a670e36d0ed79bc43&#038;adults=2&#038;children=none&#038;flexibleWithDate=true\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"carousel\" data-name=\"See all New Zealand offers\">\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide_cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta_tag\">Looking for something else?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View all<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cta\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/search?destinationName=New+Zealand&#038;destinationId=le_9fc3d7152ba9336a670e36d0ed79bc43&#038;adults=2&#038;children=none&#038;flexibleWithDate=true\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"carousel\" data-name=\"See all New Zealand offers\">See all New Zealand offers<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find adventure in Queenstown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Shotover_Jet-Queenstown-MH-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"-\" class=\"wp-image-11897\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image by Miles Holden.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cradled by the dramatic Southern Alps, Queenstown is New Zealand\u2019s hub for adventure sports. In winter, keen snowboarders and ski bunnies flock in droves to carve up the slopes, while summertime is a thrill seeker\u2019s dream, with sky-high bungee jumping, heart-racing jet boat rides and skydiving over pristine lakes, rocky gorges and mountains.&nbsp;If soft adventure is more to your pace, the town is crisscrossed with exceptional hiking trails that snake through pristine scenery \u2013 just make sure to rug up, wear your most sturdy shoes and arm yourself with a camera to capture the views.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reach new heights at Aoraki Mount Cook National Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/L387-Aoraki-Mount-Cook-National-Park-Canterbury-Rob-Suisted-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"-\" class=\"wp-image-11896\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image by Rob Suisted.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow in the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary to Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, home to New Zealand\u2019s tallest mountains. Hillary practised mountain climbing on the park\u2019s namesake, Aoraki Mount Cook, before famously tackling Mount Everest (and becoming the first man to reach the summit). Fresh air and vast wilderness are in abundance, with 10 short mountain walks at your disposal, the most popular being the Governors Bush Walk, Bowen Bush Walk and Tasman Glacier View Walk. If you\u2019re enjoying an overnight stay, you\u2019re in luck. The park falls under New Zealand\u2019s International Dark Sky Reserve, which means you\u2019ll be privy to simply spectacular stargazing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Glide across Milford Sound (Piopiotahi)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/9233-Milford-Sound-Fiordland-Matt-Crawford-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"-\" class=\"wp-image-11894\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image by Matt Crawford.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along the west coast of the South Island you\u2019ll discover the fiord cliffs, cascading waterfalls and mountainous peaks of Milford Sound (Piopiotahi). A certified bucket-list experience during any trip to New Zealand, the natural attraction has been dubbed the \u2018eighth wonder of the world\u2019. One of the best ways to see the majestic region is aboard a cruise. Feel the spray of the waterfalls, skirt the cliffs to see native forests at close quarters and catch a glimpse of New Zealand fur seals, dolphins and Fiordland crested penguins (among other fascinating wildlife). If you\u2019re a keen hiker, the Milford Track is a four-day trek through jaw-dropping wilderness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taste your way across Central Otago Wine Region<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Winery-Gibbston-Valley-Otago-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"-\" class=\"wp-image-11889\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image by Alistair Guthrey.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fan of a ruby-red drop of smooth pinot noir? If so, you can\u2019t miss a trip through storied vineyards and vast open plains of the Central Otago wine region, home to some of the world\u2019s best red wine grapes. Take the short journey from Queenstown to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chardfarm.co.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chard Farm Winery<\/a>, an Italian-style building set on a mountain and surrounded by acres of vines. If you\u2019re based around Wanaka, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rippon.co.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rippon Vineyard &amp; Winery<\/a> not only boasts award-winning pinot noir but also a phenomenal view of Lake Wanaka. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gibbstonvalley.com\/au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gibbston Valley Winery<\/a> is a popular choice for travellers and locals alike: visit for a tasting in the leafy courtyard, stay for a leisurely lunch at the restaurant or pop into the cheesery for a selection of artisan cheeses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect with nature at Abel Tasman National Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/EX22181_Abel_Tasman_Fraser_Clements-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"-\" class=\"wp-image-11891\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image by Fraser Clements.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the north-western corner of the South Island, you\u2019ll find a pocket of natural paradise home to sandy beaches, granite formations, moss-covered valleys and native forest. Abel Tasman National Park invites visitors to stay, play or relax with an abundance of things to do. See an ancient M\u0101ori p\u0101 (fort) site at Pitt Head, spot petite blue penguins and lounging fur seals and trek to numerous lookouts for epic views (we recommend Skinner Point for a spectacular view of Totaranui Beach). Feeling adventurous? Join a canyoning tour to abseil through waterfalls and slide down rock chutes for a guaranteed adrenaline rush.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go whale watching in Kaik\u014dura\u202f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MHP_8378_Kaikoura_Canterbury_Miles_Holden-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"-\" class=\"wp-image-11893\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image by Miles Holden.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just a 2.5-hour drive north of Christchurch is Kaik\u014dura, the whale-watching capital of New Zealand. Whale-watching tours depart daily and you\u2019re likely to spot giant sperm whales (year-round residents), dolphins and New Zealand fur seals. If you time it right, you may also see migrating humpback whales, blue whales, southern right whales and pilot whales. And if you\u2019re really lucky, you may see a number of Hector\u2019s dolphins, the world\u2019s smallest and rarest dolphin species. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See wild kiwis on Stewart Island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3125-UlvaIsland-StewartIsland-MilesHolden-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"-\" class=\"wp-image-11892\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image by Miles Holden.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wild kiwis (the native bird, not the locals) can be found roaming freely on Stewart Island, just a one-hour ferry from Bluff, a town along the southern coast of the South Island. Stewart Island is occupied by just 400 or so friendly human residents, who are outnumbered by the indigenous brown kiwi birds 50-to-one. 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