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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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