A glimpse of New Zealand's South Island

New Zealand - South Island
Image taken from: http://www.pullmanhotels.com/gb/destinations/new-zealand.shtml 

New Zealand is famed for its breath taking natural scenery. In terms of tourism, it is suitable for both adventure seekers as well as those who feel like a relaxing sight-seeing trip. This country is very versatile as tourists are able to engage in a wide range of activities that cater to people with different interests.


Queenstown



Picture taken from: https://www.newzealand.com/int/queenstown/

Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s most scenic locations. There are so many activities you can do here - kayaking, bungee jumping, skiing, going on a gondola and much more!
Franz Joseph Glacier


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Picture taken by Rachael Ong

Franz Joseph Glacier was named after an Austrian emperor by its first explorer - Julius von Haast in 1865. Today it is a major tourist attraction, with about 250,000 tourists visiting each year. Enjoy a long relaxing walk from Highway 6. On the way to the glacier, you will see a few waterfalls and landforms. Be sure to wear your sport shoes when walking as there are many rocks on the footpath.

The picture below is a photo (which I took on the way to the glacier) of small waterfalls.

Picture taken by Rachael Ong

Puzzling World
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Picture taken by Rachael Ong
Puzzling world is a museum filled with a lot of illusions and puzzles. You will have a lot of fun here.
Check out their website for information about their opening hours, admission prices and more. http://www.puzzlingworld.co.nz/

Hobbiton
Picture taken from: http://www.hobbitontours.com/en/our-tours/hobbiton-movie-set-tour/ 
If you are a fan of the movie Lord of the Rings, then be sure to check out Hobbiton! There you can explore and learn more about behind-the-scenes of making Lord of the Rings, as well as explore the amazing movie sets and costumes. 

Check out their website for more information on pricing and the types of tours they have for offer: http://www.hobbitontours.com/en/ 



Bonus - The “Van Gough” van!


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Picture taken by Rachael Ong
While on a ship from North Island to South Island, I saw this brilliant van parked outside on the car deck.

That is my overview of New Zealand's South Island. 

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Author: Rachael Ong

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