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The South Island of New Zealand, also known by the Maoris as Te Wai Pounamu or Water of Greenstone, is a place of spectacular scenery. There is a wide range of activities to do and diverse places to stay, to suit whatever your budget or lifestyle.

The South Island has accommodation ranging from cottages, backpacker hostels, bed and breakfasts, holiday parks, luxury lodges, and hotels to home-hosted stays on farms.

If you're looking for breathe taking scenery, amazing attractions and fun activities for your New Zealand holidays, South Island is the place to be! With an incredible diversity of landscape, you are able to experience nature at its best. Have the time of your life white water rafting in Buller River, sky diving with New Zealand Sky Dive; visiting the world's only Southern Royal Albatross colony in Dunedin, having helicopter rides over Lake Wanaka and the Canterbury plains, cycling through Marlborough Select Single Track, whale watching in Kaikoura, visiting Maori sites in Nelson, visiting the International Antarctic Centre in Christchurch or simply relaxing and rejuvenating at the Aspects Day Spa in Queenstown. Whatever you're interested in; South Island is well equipped to satisfy.

Come and visit South Island to bring balance back into your life - quench your thirst for adventure, invigorate your soul, enjoy impressive meals, get in touch with nature, learn about Maori culture and leave with a lifetime of cherished memories.

Business

New Zealand is one of the best countries in the world for doing business – it’s been officially proven. According to the 2008 World Bank survey, New Zealand is the number two country of ease for doing business and comes only second to Singapore. International companies such as Saito continue to operate and trade successfully from their base in NZ So why not consider coming to work and live here? With beautiful landscape, friendly people, an excellent education system and a strong economic performance, why not invest here?

Overseas investments in local businesses are encouraged and establishing a new business is welcomed too. The economy in the South Island is booming, that even businesses from the North Island are considering expanding here. If you want more information on doing business in NZ, visit here.