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South Island Mountain Attractions
Here are the top South Island mountain listings so you can find the best in South Island for your trip. Read these mountain reviews written by real travelers. You can narrow these results using the filters to the left.
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Franz Josef Glacier, South Island, New Zealand
Named after Emperor Franz Josef I of Austria in 1865, the Franz Josef Glacier, also known as Ka Roimata o Hinehukatere descends from the Southern Alps about 19 km shy..
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South Island, New Zealand
We flew by "Glacial Helicopters" from the town of Franz Joseph, over Franz Joseph and Fox Glacies and landed in the snow field above. The trip was to have included a..
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Nelson, South Island, New Zealand
This is an absolute 'must do' for bikers. First you can bike along the Maitai River in beautiful landscape with just little ups and downs. It's possible to go for a..
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Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand
Very nice ski area with posibility of skiing or snowboarding for people on any experience level. You can enjoy skiing on three main sites: Green gates, Main express and..
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Te Anau, South Island, New Zealand
Located in the remote wilderness region of Te Wāhipounamu in the South west portion of South Island, Fiordland National park is home to snow-capped mountains, frozen..
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Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand
South Island's first national park and New Zealand's third Park, Arthur's Pass National Park is backcountry terrain popular with hikers and trampers. It is located..
7. Treble Cone
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Pembroke, South Island, New Zealand
ski area. not a resort, it's a mountain with a few lifts. to get to and out of really good stuff, you're gonna have to hike. pretty big place; half black, half blue...
8. Mt Hutt
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Methven, South Island, New Zealand
great place to ski, just not much fun to get to - road is quite scary! Skiing in New Zealand is different to anywhere else as you ski above the tree-line, so no trees..
9. Fox Glacier
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Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand
Oops! Fox Glacier is actually North of Queenstown, a lot North. Been a while since I was there. It's actuall near Franz Josef. WAAAY worth the travel.
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Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand
Take the cable car up to the top above Queenstown, NZ. Absolutely stunning view!
