Top Reasons to Go

Top Reasons to Go

Bungy Jumping: Don't worry, New Zealanders aren't going to pressure you into jumping off a bridge with an elastic cord tied to your ankles. But if you have an overwhelming desire to bungy (Kiwi for "bungee"), this is where to do it.

Fly-Fishing: The lakes and rivers of the Southern Alps are some of the world's best fly-fishing spots. The waters are so clear half the challenge is hiding from your target. Most guides follow the catch-and-release policy.

Hiking: South Island's southwestern wilderness areas are the stuff of legendary tramping. It doesn't get any better than the Milford Track, the Kepler, the Routeburn, and the Hollyford. You'll see mountains, fjords, waterfalls, and rain forests, and because the DOC keeps a close eye on trail traffic, you'll have the exhilarating sense of being alone in the wilderness.

Scenic Flights: With high mountain peaks, deep fiords, rambling glaciers, thick forest, and open tussock lands all in close proximity, a scenic flight in either a fixed-wing plane or helicopter is money well spent. If you think the Southern Alps are spectacular from the ground, wait until you see them from above!