Hotels in South Island, New Zealand

New Zealand's South Island sits in the southwestern Pacific, famous for its dramatic Southern Alps and fjords. Summers (December to February) are mild, around 68°F (20°C), perfect for hiking the Routeburn Track or kayaking in Milford Sound's steep cliffs. Winters (June to August) drop to 41°F (5°C), bringing snow that turns Queenstown into a hub for skiing at The Remarkables and Coronet Peak.