Often referred to as the ‘Mainland’, the South Island of New Zealand is slightly larger than the North, even though it has a lower population.
Also known as Te Wai Pounamu in Maori, the South Island is home to Christchurch, Dunedin, Queenstown and Milford Sound.
A popular tourist attraction, Milford Sound is a long inlet with surrounding mountains. creating a valley of breath-taking landscapes. Tourists and locals have the opportunity to go on cruises, boat rides, go canoeing and snorkeling and participate in other water sports.
The South Island is also known for its amazing ski mountains and ski season. Some of the greatest mountains of the country including Treble Cone, Coronet Peak and the Remarkables can be found in the Otago region. At the foot of the mountains are the homely and cosy townsof Queenstown and Wanaka.
Queenstown is an international resort town built around the beautiful Lake Wakatipu with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. Known for its commerce oriented tourism, it’s popular for adventure and ski tourism. Wanaka is also a very popular resort town and offers adventures and attractions in both winter and summer.
House Sitting Destinations on New Zealand’s South Island
- House Sitting Canterbury
- House Sitting Marlborough
- House Sitting Nelson
- House Sitting Otago
- House Sitting Southland
- House Sitting Tasman
- House Sitting West Coast
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