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Fox Glacier is one of the most easily
accessible glaciers in the world
SOUTH ISLAND
The decision to holiday in New Zealand’s South Island is easy – it boasts the best snow, great
food and wine and every conceivable New Zealand experience from remote trekking to whale
watching. The hard part is deciding where to start.
FOX & FRANZ JOSEF GLACIERS MILFORD SOUND
SOUTHERN ALPS FIORDLAND
New Zealand is one of the rare places you can see As one of the most scenic destinations in New
a glacier up close and The Fox and Franz Josef Zealand, Milford Sound must be seen to be believed.
Glaciers are two of the most magical glaciers in the From towering cliffs and mountain peaks that touch
world. Take a guided walk to explore spectacular ice the sky to the dark waters below, you will be in awe
Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown caves and arches. Or experience a thrilling helicopter of this stunning region. For a unique view of this
flight over this stunning region and see the amazing spectacular landscape, see it from above during a
deep blue colour of the ice-flow from above. scenic flight, or try kayaking or hiking the tracks.
LAKE WAKATIPU HOT SPRINGS
QUEENSTOWN HANMER & TEKAPO SPRINGS
Shaped like a lightning bolt, Lake Wakatipu is the Created by a huge Alpine Fault in the Southern Alps,
third largest lake in New Zealand. Appreciate the Hanmer Springs is an all-seasons hot spring where
magnificent alpine scenery of the surrounding you’ll find thermal mineral, sulphur and freshwater
Remarkables mountain range and Queenstown with pools, as well as a large children’s activity area with
a cruise across the lake on a restored steamship. water slides. Beauty and massage treatments put the
Or hire a bike and leisurely cycle The Lake Wakatipu finishing touches on your relaxation. Further south
Ride track. you’ll find Tekapo Springs, located on Lake Tekapo.
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