South Island

South Island is an island in New Zealand. Its main areas include Queenstown, Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson, Blenheim, and Wanaka. Travellers find churches, yoga studios, dance studios, bars, restaurants, hotels, hostels, and sports clubs. The climate is temperate, with summer from December to February being most popular and mild winters at low altitudes. Food centres on fresh seafood, lamb, dairy, and local wines. English is the main language, alongside Māori, and domestic flights and ferries connect the islands.