New Zealand South Island: Two Weeks of Pure Wonder

Christchurch to Arthur's Pass

The drive from Christchurch into the Southern Alps is a masterclass in New Zealand's dramatic geography. Within two hours, flat Canterbury plains give way to towering mountain passes.

Milford Sound by Kayak

Forget the cruise boats — kayaking Milford Sound at dawn, with waterfalls cascading around us and dolphins playing nearby, was the most incredible morning of my life.

Queenstown Adventures

From bungee jumping at the Kawarau Bridge to jet-boating through the Shotover Canyon, Queenstown lives up to its reputation as the adventure capital of the world.

Stargazing at Lake Tekapo

The Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve offers some of the clearest night skies on Earth. Through a telescope, Saturn's rings were clearly visible.