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Nelson Lakes National Park, Nelson-Tasman Region
Ollie #171 of 568 attractions in South Island
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  National Parks
Distance  156.5 miles from city center
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Lochmara Lodge Marlborough Sounds Wildlife Recovery Centre, Picton
Ollie #172 of 568 attractions in South Island
4 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Owner description: This unique centre provides an opportunity for nature-lovers to interact with, learn about and appreciate the unique flora and fauna of the...... more » Owner description: This unique centre provides an opportunity for nature-lovers to interact with, learn about and appreciate the unique flora and fauna of the Marlborough Sounds. The centre includes wild bird recovery areas, endangered bird and gecko breeding enclosures, and an ecotour among native bush. Day/half-day trips include a boat cruise from Picton on the stunning Queen Charlotte Sound, and an optional walk on the Queen Charlotte Track. Also an Arts Centre, cafe, and accommodation on site. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  247.4 miles from city center
Gillespies Beach, Fox Glacier
Ollie #173 of 568 attractions in South Island
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
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Wild Tracks crazy Kiwi Buggy Adventures
Ollie #174 of 568 attractions in South Island
5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Owner description: Steep climbs,sheer drops, mud troughs...the wind in your face and your foot to the floor.Wild Tracks Crazy Kiwi Buggy Adventure is your ticket    to a...... more » Owner description: Steep climbs,sheer drops, mud troughs...the wind in your face and your foot to the floor.Wild Tracks Crazy Kiwi Buggy Adventure is your ticket    to a full on, fun adrenaline rush.Your buggy will go places and do things that surprise you. Personal attention.Guided.safety registered.A quiet, rural location, on a working N.Z. organic farm. Unique remote controlled mini tank challenge, giant outdoor games. Food.Summer and Winter! « less
Attraction type  Off road/All Terrain Vehicle Trails
Distance  199.6 miles from city center
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The Royal Albatross Centre, Dunedin
Ollie #175 of 568 attractions in South Island
4 of 5 stars 130 reviews
Owner description: Taiaroa Head is alive with wildlife species, many of them scarce nesting seabirds. Our jewel in the crown is the Northern Royal Albatross. To view...... more » Owner description: Taiaroa Head is alive with wildlife species, many of them scarce nesting seabirds. Our jewel in the crown is the Northern Royal Albatross. To view this majestic seabird flying at speeds up to 120kph is an exhilarating sight. Experience it for yourself by taking a guided tour through the Nature Reserve into the viewing Observatory.The latest Lonely Planet publication 1000 Ultimate Sights features the Royal Albatross Centre alongside the Taj Mahal and Grand Canyon. They say of us: Here at one of New Zealand's hottest attractions the draw card is the birdlife. Taiaroa Head is the site of the world's only mainland royal albatross breeding ground, where you can observe the spectacle of the albatrosses with wingspans of up to 3m coming in to land like a succession of 747s.The Royal Albatross Centre is located on the tip of the Otago Peninsula, about a 45 minute drive from Dunedin. We are owned by the Otago Peninsula Trust, a charitable trust formed in 1967 for the protection of the local natural environment. The Nature Reserve on Taiaroa Head is managed by the Department of Conservation.Taiaroa Head is also famous in New Zealand history. From a small Maori camp in the 1300s to a fortified pa where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840; from a wooden flagstaff to 1864 lighthouse to radar entrance for Otago Harbour; from an 1880s underground fortress to a large defence base in WWII. Taiaroa Head is today a Nature Reserve and iconic wildlife attraction. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  152.4 miles from city center
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Larnach Castle & Gardens, Dunedin
Ollie #176 of 568 attractions in South Island
4 of 5 stars 169 reviews
Attraction type  Castles; Historic Sites
Distance  158.0 miles from city center
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Cardrona Alpine Resort
Ollie #177 of 568 attractions in South Island
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Owner description: Located between Wanaka and Queenstown in the Southern Alps of New Zealand, Cardrona is a high ski resort renowned among skiers and snowboarders for...... more » Owner description: Located between Wanaka and Queenstown in the Southern Alps of New Zealand, Cardrona is a high ski resort renowned among skiers and snowboarders for its dry, powder snow and wide slopes. Features include NZ's leading snowboard park and pipes, excellent kids skiing facilities, ski and snowboard school, on snow restaurants and apartment accommodation. Cardrona's ski season is approx mid June to early October. « less
Attraction type  Ski/ Snowboard Areas
Distance  113.3 miles from city center
Bushy Beach, Oamaru
Ollie #178 of 568 attractions in South Island
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Arthur's Pass Visitor Center, Arthurs Pass
Ollie #179 of 568 attractions in South Island
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centers
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Glacier Country Kayaks, Franz Josef
Ollie #180 of 568 attractions in South Island
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  16.6 miles from city center
Moa Brewery Bar, Blenheim
Ollie #181 of 568 attractions in South Island
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Breweries
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Cape Farewell Horse Treks, Golden Bay
Ollie #182 of 568 attractions in South Island
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Horseback Riding Stables
Distance  93.7 miles from city center
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North Otago Museum, Oamaru
Ollie #183 of 568 attractions in South Island
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: Where there are riches there are people and where there are people, stories flow. The Museum is situated in the historic 1882 Athenæum building and...... more » Owner description: Where there are riches there are people and where there are people, stories flow. The Museum is situated in the historic 1882 Athenæum building and has a collection that reflects the natural and social history of the Waitaki District. The Willetts’ Collection of Waitaha taoka, along with early examples of Māori rock art and the areas unique geology form the heart of the Museum’s displays. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  108.8 miles from city center
Cloudy Bay, Blenheim
Ollie #184 of 568 attractions in South Island
4 of 5 stars 48 reviews
This winery's sauvignon blanc brought international attention to New Zealand's wine region.
Attraction type  Wineries
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Brennan Wines, Queenstown
Ollie #185 of 568 attractions in South Island
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews

A visit to Brennan wines is something special. Set on the Back Road in Gibbston the atmosphere within the Valley and mountain ranges makes you want to keep returning.... if only... more »

Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  121.6 miles from city center
Kaikoura Marine Aquarium, Kaikoura
Ollie #186 of 568 attractions in South Island
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Aquariums
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Go Dive Marlborough, Picton
Ollie #187 of 568 attractions in South Island
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  244.4 miles from city center
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Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve, Hokitika
Ollie #188 of 568 attractions in South Island
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  67.4 miles from city center
Rubicon Valley Horse Treks, Springfield
Ollie #189 of 568 attractions in South Island
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Horseback Riding Stables
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Across Country Quad Bikes, Franz Josef
Ollie #190 of 568 attractions in South Island
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Tours; Off road/All Terrain Vehicle Trails
Distance  16.5 miles from city center
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