16 - Marlborough SoundsTe Tauihu-o-te-Waka-a-Māui
Te Tauihu-o-te-Waka-a-Māui refers to the “prow of Māui’s canoe”, a name that connects… CLICK TO READ MORE
17 - Nelson / Abel Tasman (Whakatū)
Whakatū, known today as Nelson, sits at the top of the South Island and is one of the sunniest regions in New Zealand.… CLICK TO READ MORE
18 - Kaikōura
Kaikōura means “to eat crayfish” in Māori, reflecting the area’s deep connection to the ocean and its rich marine life.… CLICK TO READ MORE
19 - Christchurch (Ōtautahi)
Ōtautahi, known as Christchurch, is the largest city in the South Island and a place that has reinvented itself… CLICK TO READ MORE
20 - Arthur’s Pass (Kā Tiritiri o te Moana – Southern Alps)
Arthur’s Pass sits in the heart of Kā Tiritiri o te Moana (the Southern Alps), forming a natural divide between the east … CLICK TO READ MORE