The South Island
New Zealand
Overview
The South Island (or Te Wai Pounamu to use its Maori name) is an adventure playground, its luxury hotels serving as gateways to some of the world’s most stunning scenery. Whether you choose to hike or ski in its mountainous terrain, kayak or fish for trout along its rivers, or simply sit back in a helicopter and view it all from above, the experience will never be forgotten.
We will be delighted to incorporate any of our featured lodges in a memorable holiday where you’ll never want to be parted from your camera...
Flights, Timezone and Currency
Flights:
British Airways, Qantas, Cathay Pacific, (via Bangkok, Singapore or Hong Kong) from London Heathrow.
Singapore Airlines (via Singapore) from London Heathrow and Manchester
Air New Zealand (via Los Angeles or Hong Kong) from London Heathrow.
Flight time: 26 hrs (Auckland)
Time Difference:
GMT +12 hrs
Currency:
New Zealand Dollar
Climate - Christchurch
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 12 |
| Hrs of Sun | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Rain mm | 46 | 40 | 57 | 107 | 61 | 56 |
| Month | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp °C | 11 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 21 |
| Hrs of Sun | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Rain mm | 76 | 63 | 41 | 49 | 47 | 47 |
