Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
New Zealand's South Island is the larger of the country's two main islands. The landscape here has been sculpted by powerful geological forces and consists of towering mountains, rugged coastlines, and expansive valleys. Being sparsely populated, the South Island offers a remote feel and a chance to truly connect with nature. While it's famous for world-class hiking and outdoor adventures, the island also surprises visitors with acclaimed wine regions, charming cities, and fascinating wildlife. In this video, we're excited to show you 15 of the most beautiful spots we discovered on our South Island road trip, presented in our travel order.
🗺️📍 GET OUR NEW ZEALAND ROAD TRIP GUIDE WITH INTERACTIVE MAP & ITINERARIES:
rexby.com/worldwildhearts/newzealand
🔗 SOUTH ISLAND ACTIVITIES & TOURS
☑️ Christchurch gondola: gyg.me/7285RWPd
☑️ Akaroa dolphin watching cruise: gyg.me/PdvnXf6u
☑️ Mt Cook - Hooker Valley trail overview: alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/canterbury/hooker-lake-via-hooker-valley-track
☑️ Milford Sound boat cruise: getyourguide.com/new-zealand-l168989/glenorchy-boutique-milford-sound-small-boat-cruise-t267522/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=SouthIsland_video
☑️ Queenstown - Ben Lomond trail overview: alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/otago/ben-lomond-track-via-skyline-gondola
☑️ Gertrude Saddle Trail overview: alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/southland/gertrude-saddle-route
☑️ Wānaka - Lake Hāwea bike trail rental: getyourguide.com/wanaka-l946/wanaka-and-hawea-bike-the-river-trails-back-to-wanaka-t495273/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=SouthIsland_video
☑️ Wānaka - Roys Peak Trail overview: alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/otago/roys-peak-track
☑️ Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Tour: getyourguide.com/franz-josef-town-l45694/franz-josef-helicopter-trip-over-glaciers-t398500/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=SouthIsland_video
☑️ Arthur's Pass NP - Bealey Spur Trail overview: alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/canterbury/bealey-spur-track
☑️ Abel Tasman kayak tour: msk.co.nz/trips/magical-marine-reserve
☑️ Abel Tasman Coast trek: alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/nelson-tasman/abel-tasman-coast-track
☑️ Marlborough bike & wine tour: getyourguide.com/blenheim-l32273/marlborough-full-day-self-guided-biking-wine-tour-t180917/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=SouthIsland_video
🚐 BOOK A CAMPERVAN IN NEW ZEALAND:
Jucy: https://t.cfjump.com/91399/t/71828
CamperCo: camperco.co.nz
⛴️ BOOK YOUR FERRY TO THE NORTH ISLAND:
interislander.co.nz
🎥 MORE NEW ZEALAND VIDEOS:
- Queenstown: youtu.be/vq22rrE_JI4
- Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park: youtu.be/7ppI7092Wx4
- Fiordland National Park: youtu.be/iMFzlEw3ScQ
- Wellington: youtu.be/uPANrJwGJJo
- Rotorua: youtu.be/4r0UX7Xt5oI
- Auckland: youtu.be/sC3ZRbWvTJo
- North Island Road Trip: youtu.be/nWjBe3P_JiA
- New Zealand Top 15: youtu.be/40Vh7oYEke4
- New Zealand Top Experiences: youtu.be/NOZf0NyhZYU
- New Zealand Scenic Relaxation Film: youtu.be/RU8en3Ppwsk
✍️ GET TRAVEL PLANNER AT 50% OFF:
worldwildhearts.com/product-page/comprehensive-travel-planner
💰 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR TRIP:
- Book cheap flights: skyscanner.pxf.io/c/3559813/1027991/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001
- Book cheap accommodations: booking.com/index.html?aid=7936148
- Book rental car: discovercars.com/?a_aid=Wordwildhearts
- Get ESIM at 15% discount with code WWH15: saily.com/worldwildhearts
- Find the best hiking trails & offline maps: alltrails.pxf.io/c/3559813/1865884/22353
✅ SUBSCRIBE:
youtube.com/c/WorldWildHearts
😊 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
instagram.com/worldwildhearts
tiktok.com/@worldwildhearts
🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
Without You Instrumental Version by Bobby Quick
Rejoice In The Morning by The David Roy Collective
Scotland Mountains by Angel Salazar
Tomorrow’s Promise by Steven Beddall
Heart On The Highway by Elijah Aaron
Encounter by Zac Nelson
Autumn Glow by Steven Beddall
Warm Winter Instrumental Version by T_Asco
For The City Instrumental Version by Sean Magwire
🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:19 Christchurch
2:20 Banks Peninsula
3:29 Lake Tekapo
4:27 Aoraki Mount Cook National Park
5:29 Oamaru and East Coast
6:31 Fiordland National Park
9:01 Queenstown and Glenorchy
10:35 Wānaka
12:24 Mount Aspiring National Park
13:09 Fox Glacier and Franz Josef
14:26 Hokitika Gorge
14:58 Arthur’s Pass National Park
16:17 Punakaiki and Westport
17:08 Abel Tasman National Park
18:50 Marlborough Wine Region
20:18 South Island New Zealand Travel Tips
#southisland #newzealand #roadtripitinerary
New Zealand's South Island is the larger of the country's two main islands. The landscape here has been sculpted by powerful geological forces and consists of towering mountains, rugged coastlines, and expansive valleys. Being sparsely populated, the South Island offers a remote feel and a chance to truly connect with nature. While it's famous for world-class hiking and outdoor adventures, the island also surprises visitors with acclaimed wine regions, charming cities, and fascinating wildlife. In this video, we're excited to show you 15 of the most beautiful spots we discovered on our South Island road trip, presented in our travel order.
🗺️📍 GET OUR NEW ZEALAND ROAD TRIP GUIDE WITH INTERACTIVE MAP & ITINERARIES:
rexby.com/worldwildhearts/newzealand
🔗 SOUTH ISLAND ACTIVITIES & TOURS
☑️ Christchurch gondola: gyg.me/7285RWPd
☑️ Akaroa dolphin watching cruise: gyg.me/PdvnXf6u
☑️ Mt Cook - Hooker Valley trail overview: alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/canterbury/hooker-lake-via-hooker-valley-track
☑️ Milford Sound boat cruise: getyourguide.com/new-zealand-l168989/glenorchy-boutique-milford-sound-small-boat-cruise-t267522/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=SouthIsland_video
☑️ Queenstown - Ben Lomond trail overview: alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/otago/ben-lomond-track-via-skyline-gondola
☑️ Gertrude Saddle Trail overview: alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/southland/gertrude-saddle-route
☑️ Wānaka - Lake Hāwea bike trail rental: getyourguide.com/wanaka-l946/wanaka-and-hawea-bike-the-river-trails-back-to-wanaka-t495273/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=SouthIsland_video
☑️ Wānaka - Roys Peak Trail overview: alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/otago/roys-peak-track
☑️ Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Tour: getyourguide.com/franz-josef-town-l45694/franz-josef-helicopter-trip-over-glaciers-t398500/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=SouthIsland_video
☑️ Arthur's Pass NP - Bealey Spur Trail overview: alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/canterbury/bealey-spur-track
☑️ Abel Tasman kayak tour: msk.co.nz/trips/magical-marine-reserve
☑️ Abel Tasman Coast trek: alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/nelson-tasman/abel-tasman-coast-track
☑️ Marlborough bike & wine tour: getyourguide.com/blenheim-l32273/marlborough-full-day-self-guided-biking-wine-tour-t180917/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=SouthIsland_video
🚐 BOOK A CAMPERVAN IN NEW ZEALAND:
Jucy: https://t.cfjump.com/91399/t/71828
CamperCo: camperco.co.nz
⛴️ BOOK YOUR FERRY TO THE NORTH ISLAND:
interislander.co.nz
🎥 MORE NEW ZEALAND VIDEOS:
- Queenstown: youtu.be/vq22rrE_JI4
- Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park: youtu.be/7ppI7092Wx4
- Fiordland National Park: youtu.be/iMFzlEw3ScQ
- Wellington: youtu.be/uPANrJwGJJo
- Rotorua: youtu.be/4r0UX7Xt5oI
- Auckland: youtu.be/sC3ZRbWvTJo
- North Island Road Trip: youtu.be/nWjBe3P_JiA
- New Zealand Top 15: youtu.be/40Vh7oYEke4
- New Zealand Top Experiences: youtu.be/NOZf0NyhZYU
- New Zealand Scenic Relaxation Film: youtu.be/RU8en3Ppwsk
✍️ GET TRAVEL PLANNER AT 50% OFF:
worldwildhearts.com/product-page/comprehensive-travel-planner
💰 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR TRIP:
- Book cheap flights: skyscanner.pxf.io/c/3559813/1027991/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001
- Book cheap accommodations: booking.com/index.html?aid=7936148
- Book rental car: discovercars.com/?a_aid=Wordwildhearts
- Get ESIM at 15% discount with code WWH15: saily.com/worldwildhearts
- Find the best hiking trails & offline maps: alltrails.pxf.io/c/3559813/1865884/22353
✅ SUBSCRIBE:
youtube.com/c/WorldWildHearts
😊 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
instagram.com/worldwildhearts
tiktok.com/@worldwildhearts
🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
Without You Instrumental Version by Bobby Quick
Rejoice In The Morning by The David Roy Collective
Scotland Mountains by Angel Salazar
Tomorrow’s Promise by Steven Beddall
Heart On The Highway by Elijah Aaron
Encounter by Zac Nelson
Autumn Glow by Steven Beddall
Warm Winter Instrumental Version by T_Asco
For The City Instrumental Version by Sean Magwire
🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:19 Christchurch
2:20 Banks Peninsula
3:29 Lake Tekapo
4:27 Aoraki Mount Cook National Park
5:29 Oamaru and East Coast
6:31 Fiordland National Park
9:01 Queenstown and Glenorchy
10:35 Wānaka
12:24 Mount Aspiring National Park
13:09 Fox Glacier and Franz Josef
14:26 Hokitika Gorge
14:58 Arthur’s Pass National Park
16:17 Punakaiki and Westport
17:08 Abel Tasman National Park
18:50 Marlborough Wine Region
20:18 South Island New Zealand Travel Tips
#southisland #newzealand #roadtripitinerary
