In this guide we'll cover some of the most popular New Zealand mountain peaks and ranges along with a few ideas on how you can experience them.

The weather can be a little extreme but if you want to experience a remote side of New Zealand you'll want to head to the bottom of the South Island.

Sitting on the shore of Lake Wakatipu and surrounded by mountains it’s easy to see why this cosmopolitan town is a year-round adventurer's paradise.

Wanaka has everything you’d expect from a holiday town. It has a picturesque lake, mountain views and a bustling waterfront filled with cafes and bars.

In Māori, kai means ‘food’ and koura means ‘crayfish’. We can’t think of a better place to eat freshly caught crayfish while enjoying the stunning view.

With an unmistakable Scottish heritage, Dunedin, New Zealand’s first city, is rich with history, culture and, thanks to its student population, energy.

Unique, unspoilt, off the beaten track. These are just some of the terms used to describe this southeastern corner of the South Island, home to the Catlins.

An important fruit growing and winemaking region, Central Otago’s other claim to fame is the Otago Central Rail Trail, New Zealand’s original Great Ride.

Christchurch & Canterbury's diverse landscape greets visitors with big skies and big mountains including Aoraki/Mount Cook, the country’s highest peak.

A region with two very different coastlines that meet at the northernmost tip of the North Island and home to some of New Zealand's best scuba diving.