Hotels in South Island, New Zealand

New Zealand's South Island lies southwest of the North Island, with a temperate climate-cold winters (averaging 32°F/0°C in July) and mild summers (around 68°F/20°C in January). It's famous for rugged mountains, glaciers, and adventure capital Queenstown, where you can ski at The Remarkables in winter or bungee jump off the Kawarau Bridge in summer. Head to Fiordland National Park for Milford Sound's waterfalls and cruises, or explore the Canterbury Plains for cycling and hot pools.