SOUTH ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND (2025) | 15 Beautiful Places To Visit on a South Island Road Trip (+ Tips)
New Zealand's South Island is the larger of the country's two main islands. The landscape here has been sculpted by powerful geological forces and consists of towering mountains, rugged coastlines, and expansive valleys. Being sparsely populated, the South Island offers a remote feel and a chance to truly connect with nature. While it's famous for world-class hiking and outdoor adventures, the island also surprises visitors with acclaimed wine regions, charming cities, and fascinating wildlife. In this video, we're excited to show you 15 of the most beautiful spots we discovered on our South Island road trip, presented in our travel order.
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π SOUTH ISLAND ACTIVITIES & TOURS
βοΈ Christchurch gondola: https://gyg.me/7285RWPd
βοΈ Akaroa dolphin watching cruise: https://gyg.me/PdvnXf6u
βοΈ Mt Cook - Hooker Valley trail overview: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/canterbury/hooker-lake-via-hooker-valley-track
βοΈ Milford Sound boat cruise: https://www.getyourguide.com/new-zealand-l168989/glenorchy-boutique-milford-sound-small-boat-cruise-t267522/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=SouthIsland_video
βοΈ Queenstown - Ben Lomond trail overview: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/otago/ben-lomond-track-via-skyline-gondola
βοΈ Gertrude Saddle Trail overview: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/southland/gertrude-saddle-route
βοΈ WΔnaka - Lake HΔwea bike trail rental: https://www.getyourguide.com/wanaka-l946/wanaka-and-hawea-bike-the-river-trails-back-to-wanaka-t495273/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=SouthIsland_video
βοΈ WΔnaka - Roys Peak Trail overview: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/otago/roys-peak-track
βοΈ Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Tour: https://www.getyourguide.com/franz-josef-town-l45694/franz-josef-helicopter-trip-over-glaciers-t398500/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=SouthIsland_video
βοΈ Arthur's Pass NP - Bealey Spur Trail overview: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/canterbury/bealey-spur-track
βοΈ Abel Tasman kayak tour: https://www.msk.co.nz/trips/magical-marine-reserve/
βοΈ Abel Tasman Coast trek: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/nelson-tasman/abel-tasman-coast-track
βοΈ Marlborough bike & wine tour: https://www.getyourguide.com/blenheim-l32273/marlborough-full-day-self-guided-biking-wine-tour-t180917/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=SouthIsland_video
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π₯ MORE NEW ZEALAND VIDEOS:
- Queenstown: https://youtu.be/vq22rrE_JI4
- Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park: https://youtu.be/7ppI7092Wx4
- Fiordland National Park: https://youtu.be/iMFzlEw3ScQ
- Wellington: https://youtu.be/uPANrJwGJJo
- Rotorua: https://youtu.be/4r0UX7Xt5oI
- Auckland: https://youtu.be/sC3ZRbWvTJo
- North Island Road Trip: https://youtu.be/nWjBe3P_JiA
- New Zealand Top 15: https://youtu.be/40Vh7oYEke4
- New Zealand Top Experiences: https://youtu.be/NOZf0NyhZYU
- New Zealand Scenic Relaxation Film: https://youtu.be/RU8en3Ppwsk
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π΅ MUSIC CREDITS:
Without You Instrumental Version by Bobby Quick
Rejoice In The Morning by The David Roy Collective
Scotland Mountains by Angel Salazar
Tomorrowβs Promise by Steven Beddall
Heart On The Highway by Elijah Aaron
Encounter by Zac Nelson
Autumn Glow by Steven Beddall
Warm Winter Instrumental Version by T_Asco
For The City Instrumental Version by Sean Magwire
π₯ VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:19 Christchurch
2:20 Banks Peninsula
3:29 Lake Tekapo
4:27 Aoraki Mount Cook National Park
5:29 Oamaru and East Coast
6:31 Fiordland National Park
9:01 Queenstown and Glenorchy
10:35 WΔnaka
12:24 Mount Aspiring National Park
13:09 Fox Glacier and Franz Josef
14:26 Hokitika Gorge
14:58 Arthurβs Pass National Park
16:17 Punakaiki and Westport
17:08 Abel Tasman National Park
18:50 Marlborough Wine Region
20:18 South Island New Zealand Travel Tips
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