Hotels in South Island, New Zealand

South Island is New Zealand's larger landmass, with a cool maritime climate where summer temps hit 70°F (21°C) and winter lows dip to 45°F (7°C). It's famous for the Southern Alps, Milford Sound's steep cliffs, and the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers. In summer, you can hike the Routeburn Track or kayak the turquoise waters of Abel Tasman National Park, while winter brings skiing at Queenstown's The Remarkables and Coronet Peak, or you can explore the artsy towns of Nelson and the wild West Coast roads.