We were told by trusted resources that if we were going to spend time on both North and South Islands in New Zealand, we should spend 1/3 of that time on the North Island, and 2/3 of the remaining time on the South Island.  We now completely understand why.  South Island offers some of the most stunning vistas from snow topped mountains to intensely shaded blue green waters, and colorful flora and fauna.  It’s staggeringly gorgeous.  Below is just a fraction of the scenery we were treated to. We were also strongly encouraged to… Read More