What are the interesting attractions in the South Island of New Zealand?

If you traveled all over the world, would you compare New Zealand to a more beautiful place on earth than heaven? This country seems to be blessed by God and always accepts the best gifts from nature. The eyes are green and the water is as clear as a mirror.

The South Island of New Zealand has the purest natural landscape you have ever experienced. Your eyes swim in the magnificent and arrogant scenery like a palette, but what your body breathes is full of freshness and clarity. If you are a person who loves to embrace nature, the South Island of New Zealand will definitely make you glad that you are here. What are the scenic spots in the South Island of New Zealand? Bian Xiao will take you to see them.

The magical Lord of the Rings, Greenock Town

Lenoci is located in the northernmost part of Lake Wakatip, about 45 minutes' drive from Queenstown. It is the gateway to many hiking routes and Middle-earth.

Greenwich's spectacular scenery makes it the first choice for filming blockbusters. The The Lord of the Rings Trilogy and The Legend of Narnia are both filmed here in large quantities.

With about 500 residents, Greenoch is warm, friendly and full of energy, and is famous for its southern hospitality. There are all kinds of accommodation, cafes, restaurants and bars.

There are many beautiful paths in the world at the entrance of Greenock. One of New Zealand's "famous trails", Lutebon Trail, is nearby. During the 3-4 days trip, you can enjoy the towering peaks and jewel-like lakes along the way. There are also 4-5 days' trips to Reese and Dart Trail and Greenstone/Kepos Trail.

Greenwich is also the source of Lake Wakatip in Queenstown, so it is also called the head of the lake.

Lake Wakatip is a beautiful emerald lake.

Lake Wakatip, shaped like lightning, is the third largest lake in New Zealand. The Dart River is located at the northern end of the lake, from which the lake flows. The Ka Vasco Var?o River originates from Queenstown, where the lake flows out.

Due to the violent glacier movement, the current Wakatip Lake was formed, which is surrounded by mountains. Among them, Enslow Mountain is the highest, with an altitude of 28 19 meters. Queenstown is located on the crystal clear Lake Wakatip, surrounded by majestic mountains.

In addition to Queenstown, there are villages in Kingston, Lenoci and Kinglock around the Lake District. Due to the unique shape of Lake Wakatip, the lake has formed a unique "tidal" phenomenon, and the water level rises and falls about 10 cm every 25 minutes.

The antique steamboat T. s. s. en slow provides several ferries to the other end of the lake, Walter Peak, every day. Visitors can enjoy the lake view by Enslow. This ancient steamboat has become a symbol of New Zealand. Cruise on Lake Wakatip by the restored ancient steam boat is the best way to enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery.

Tourists can fish in Lake Wakatip all year round. Especially the estuaries of Greenstone River and Luoxi River, where there are a lot of salmon, you must be very glad that you came. In summer, it is a holy place for swimming and summer vacation, which is very popular with tourists.

A paradise surrounded by the peaks of Lake Wanaka.

In South Island Lake, Wanaka is like a shy girl, hiding her beauty between Wanaka Lake and Havia Lake and southern alps, waiting for curious tourists to discover her.

Winter is the busiest season in Wanaka. Skiers from all over the world gather here to enjoy the extraordinary downhill skiing of Cardrona and Treble Cone, the Nordic skiing of Snow Farm and, of course, the most exciting skiing by helicopter in Mt Harris.

Of course, Wanaka is more than just a winter playground. Fishing, hiking, mountaineering, skydiving and other projects here are open all year round. From here, you can easily go shopping and visit wineries in Queenstown, Cromwell and Alexandra, or just find a country coffee shop to kill time and forget the real world.

Although Wanaka is a quiet town, the warm and simple folk customs here have given birth to a high-quality accommodation experience, from backpack inn to high-end B&; B (bed and breakfast) and boutique hotels can be seen everywhere.

Glaciers on the west coast pass through glacier canyons on cliffs.

While many glaciers in the world are melting, Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier are not affected because they are close to sea level.

The local low altitude and warm and humid climate provide a convenient environment for sightseeing and become the most popular glacier landscape in the world.

Visitors can easily walk to the foot of the glacier, cross the valley with cliffs on both sides, and enjoy the beautiful scenery formed by the glacier after thousands of years of melting and freezing. When you get close to the foot of the glacier, its majestic beauty will definitely shock you.

Fox Glacier is 13 km long and inclines downward from the height of 2600 meters in southern alps. Four alpine glaciers accumulate about 30 meters of snow every year and inject it into Fox Glacier.

Professional tour guides will take you deep into the world of ice and snow, and helicopters or snowmobiles can take you to the source of glaciers. Although the price is small and expensive, it is indeed an indispensable experience in this life.

Mount Cook climbed to the top of romance and looked at the stars in the sky.

Mount Cook is located at the foot of the highest mountain in New Zealand. This is an ideal mountain roaming base, which will amaze you.

Cook Mountain Village is a comfortable paradise, located in one of the most unforgettable areas in New Zealand. No matter from which direction, you can see the towering southern alps. The weather changes quickly, even in summer.

Cook Mountain Village is only 44 kilometers away from the coast, and the storm will suddenly strike from tasman sea, bringing sudden danger to climbers. However, you don't have to climb a mountain to enjoy the beautiful scenery. There are many mountain paths near the mountain village, and it takes about three hours to get back and forth.

Sightseeing on Tasman Glacier by plane or skiing on the top of the mountain by helicopter (in winter) is another good way of entertainment.

Cook Mountain is far away from the city lights, so it has an unparalleled black night sky in New Zealand, which is undoubtedly an excellent place to watch stars at night.

The legendary Good Shepherd Church in Lake Tikapu

Lake Tekapo is located in the Mackenzie Basin, and it can be reached by driving southwest from Christchurch for three hours. To the north of the town is a green lake, and on the other side of the lake is the majestic southern alps. Rock powder flows into the lake along the glacier on the mountain and is suspended in the lake, which makes Lake Tikapu appear rich green.

Maori were the first people to live in the Mackenzie Basin. They used stones as tools to catch eels and birds, and set up many summer camps on the banks of rivers and lakes.

It was not until the middle of19th century that a Scottish shepherd named Jock Mackenzie was caught here for stealing sheep that European colonists discovered the lake. At that time, Mackenzie hid the stolen sheep in this small town in order to escape legal punishment.

You can see the beautiful Good Shepherd Church by the lake, and you can see the magnificent scenery of Mount Cook from the window of the church altar. There is a "shepherd dog monument" near the church-this bronze statue expresses the gratitude of the local people to the shepherd dog, and it is engraved with the words: "Without the shepherd dog, there would be no town today".

There are many sidewalks along the shore of the lake. You can climb Mount John Observatory or Mount cowans at an altitude of 103 1m to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Mackenzie Basin.

The recommended activity of Lake Tikapu is a star-watching tour. Through the travel agency in the town, you can book a star-gazing tour of Mount John operated by Canterbury University and enjoy one of the most beautiful starry skies in the world. In the beautiful New Zealand sky, you will feel many stars falling on you.

Otago Peninsula encounters wild ecological wonders.

Go on road trip in Otago Peninsula is absolutely not to be missed. It has boundless scenery, beautiful and stony beaches and is located in the Royal Albatross Center in Taiaroa Head. This is the only place in the world where you can see the natural habitat of the northern royal albatross inland.

Otago Peninsula lies on the side of Dunedin Harbor. The land and sea are high and uneven, and the harbor is warm and sheltered from the wind.

Dunedin, one of the cities in southern New Zealand, has followed many Scottish traditions. Dunedin is surrounded by mountains and has a picturesque long harbor at its foot. It is one of the best-preserved cities in Victorian and Edwardian architecture in the southern hemisphere.

Travel to the south, to the ancient town of Oamaru. There are many round boulders scattered on the beach of Moelaki, 40km south of umaru. There are also some huge stones distributed around sandstone cliffs, each weighing several tons and up to two meters.

The mysterious Morlacchi Stonehenge attracts countless tourists here. You can start from umaru and explore Dunedin, a historic Scottish city, all the way south. Umaru is located 88km northeast of Dunedin.

The fjord is the largest national park in the world.

The fjord is one of the most charming and beautiful tourist destinations in New Zealand. Whether it's a water cruise, aerial sightseeing or hiking, every scene here will make you marvel.

The fjord is the most representative natural landscape in New Zealand and has been listed as a World Heritage Area.

The New Zealand fjord is a wonder formed by glacier flow over 654.38 million years. The waterfall "Flying Down Three thousands of feet" rushes into the bottomless fjord, and the dense virgin rainforest clings to the majestic mountains, but the red-glowing lakes and granite peaks still maintain the "appearance" of 1000 years ago.

Tianao Lake is sacred and purifies the beauty of the soul.

Te Anau Lake is the largest glacial lake in South China, covering an area of 344 square kilometers. The main lake is north-south oriented. There are three big fjords on the west side of the lake, which are called North Fjord, Middle Fjord and South Fjord.

The eastern part of the lake is dominated by undulating hills; In the west, there is a magnificent forest and mountains. Mount Kepler and Mount Murchison are about 1, 700 meters above sea level.

Most of Swan Lake is located in Fjord National Park and World Heritage Site.

There are two small towns on the shore, and Dinao Town is the largest one.

On the west bank of Tinau, there is also a charming firefly cave. After the sightseeing tour of Tian 'ao Lake, go boating at the bottom of the cave and explore the mystery of the cave world. Look at the rushing water etching rocks, look at all kinds of ancient stone pillars, and then enter the dark and quiet firefly hole. Thousands of fireflies will light up a wonderful picture for you.

A natural journey of pure charm in the southern region

Inver cargill is the center of the southern region. The local attractions are the 80 hectares of tree-lined trails in Queen's Park and the characteristic gardens including the Rose Garden, Bird Watching Garden and Japanese Garden.

Bluff is a fishing port, half an hour's drive from Inver cargill. This is "the most delicious oyster in the world", the origin of Bluff oyster. The annual Bluff Oyster and Food Festival is a pilgrimage site for enthusiastic oyster and seafood lovers. The consumption of huge, plump and juicy oysters at the food festival is calculated by tens of thousands every year.

Stewart Island is the smallest of the three main islands that make up New Zealand. This is a paradise for bird lovers all over the world to watch birds. Only on this small island can you have a chance to watch national birds and exotic birds in natural habitats.

The magic weapon to attract tourists to catherine is wildlife, quiet beaches and waterfalls hidden in the forest. You will see the world-famous fossil forest of geographical wonders in Guli Bay. This fossil forest is rooted in coastal bedrock and is over1.800 million years old.

Cape sterling is a landmark of the world.

There are many beautiful places to take pictures in Bluff, including Sterling Point and Bluff Mountain.

1 national highway runs through the north and south of New Zealand, and Stirling Point is located at the southernmost tip of this national highway. The most famous landmark here is the road sign standing here, which shows the distance to major cities in the world. If you come here, you must take this interesting road sign as a souvenir.

Enter Foveaux Pedestrian Street from Sterling Angle. This path consists of two independent steps, which meet at Bluff Mountain Peninsula. Both trails will take you through a variety of dense vegetation, including native jungles, coastal shrubs and privately owned farmland, with pleasant scenery along the way.

Along the way, you can not only enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Fovo Strait and Stewart Island, but also enjoy the smooth rocks carved by the waves and the vast beaches. This path almost encircles the whole peninsula. After a stroll, you can climb to the top of Bluff and have a bird's eye view.

Unique coastal scenery of Cape Nugat lighthouse

The Nugget Point is one of the most unique landforms along the Otago coast. This is a steep headland with a lighthouse and many rocky islands shining like gold nuggets.

It takes 5 minutes to walk from Cape Nugat to reach the lighthouse and enjoy the charming scenery at both ends of the coastline. Looking down from the lighthouse, we can see many seals lying lazily on rocks or swimming and playing among rocks, enjoying a lazy and comfortable time. It's best to carry a telescope with you so that you can observe the seals living here at close range.

Cape Nugate is also home to sea lions, grey gulls, egrets, yellow-eyed penguins, egrets and gannets. Walruses and leopard seals visit here occasionally. If you look into the water for a while, you may also see hershey dolphins.

Along the trail, you can easily walk all the way from Nugat Point to Roaring Bay, where you can secretly "hide" and wait for the yellow-eyed penguins to appear and have a romantic encounter with them. Early morning and sunset are the best viewing time.