You will enjoy the best activities in New Zealand while living in South Island. You can go swimming or surfing during summer. During winter, you can go skiing in the snowy mountains. There are always some exciting activities throughout the year.

New Zealand is also the cradle of the world's extreme sports, such as bungee jumping, extreme skateboarding, and mountain biking. These are the favorite activities of your New Zealand friends, your participation will bring more joy to them!

If you choose to study and live in South Island, there will always be numerous activities to take in your spare time. Make new friends, delve into new interests, or connect with your family.

Cuisine

South Island is a paradise for seafood lovers. China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand... With so many cultures coming together, you will be sure to find the food you love:

• You can find real Chinese food in Chinese restaurants in the city center

• Authentic Thai food can be found anywhere

• You can find cheap and plentiful Southeast Asian food at Asian supermarkets

• Oysters, crayfish from Antarctica and black gold abalone, anything you want to try.

Cute and unique animals

You can see New Zealand's unique animals in a natural setting. Say hello to kiwis on the Stewart Island, take a whale watching parachute in Kaikoura, let the dolphins ride the waves in Half Moon Bay, and watch the world's smallest penguin, the Blue Penguin, in Dunedin.。

Be passionate about sports

New Zealand is a world-renowned sporting country, and there are always some games in progress in the city of South Island.

There must be a sports team you like in your school, district or city. Join them and make friends.

Active history and culture

While visiting New Zealand's heritage buildings and landmarks you will discover different cultures brought by immigrants. You may find connections with your hometown, or even find out about an ancestor who moved to New Zealand many years ago.

Visit the villages of New Zealand's South Island and experience our rich and splendid past, delicious local products. From glaciers and jungles to wineries, seafood and hot springs, there is always something for you.

Fun on the Beach

Living in New Zealand means you will never be far from the coast. You can swim, sail away or go fishing in the nearby bay, or learn to surf at the beach.

Throughout the year, sea lions and seals are on the sunny beaches, in pairs or couples, or family members, enjoying the afternoon sun, perhaps waiting for your encounter.

Outdoor adventures

If you like vast spaces and outdoor activities, you will be infatuated with the rest of South Island. However, you don't have to go very far, and the nature reserve like Mount Cook National Park may be near your home. There will always be some walking and cycling trails.

You can go on a day trip or a weekend trip with your host family or local friends and family. You can also join a school trip and spend a good time with your teachers and friends.

Other attractions of New Zealand

South Island is not far from the main tourist attractions of New Zealand. The airports of each city are New Zealand's main transport hub. Just a short flight journey, you can arrive:

• Hobbit Village in Matamata

• Geothermal park in Rotorua

• Sky Tower in Auckland.

Your school will organize a tour during your stay.