{"id":1919,"date":"2017-06-13T02:33:04","date_gmt":"2017-06-12T14:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/travellingk.com\/?p=1919"},"modified":"2018-01-01T20:31:16","modified_gmt":"2018-01-01T20:31:16","slug":"best-south-island-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/travellingk.com\/best-south-island-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"Best South Island Destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The South Island of New Zealand is full of stunning spots. In this list, I’ve included some of my favourites, with reflective lakes, waterfalls, dense bush and plenty of great hikes. I’ve realised they are all far from the cities and require a bit of organisation before visiting.<\/p>\n

Do you have any you would recommend? Leave them in the comments at the end and I’ll explore.<\/p>\n

Milford Sounds<\/h3>\n

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Milford Sound in New Zealand is a fiordland with incredibly beautiful scenery tucked away at the bottom of the island. Every time I visit, I\u2019m in-love\u00a0and wonder why I don\u2019t come more often. Water is everywhere \u2013 waterfalls appear down the mountains after it rains, clear\u00a0blue rivers, reflective lakes, snow even in summer and the sea comes in around the fractured land.<\/p>\n

The trip from Te Awau to Milford Sound is a great scenic drive.\u00a0There are so many hiking tracks in the area, it\u2019s crazy!\u00a0I still haven’t managed one of the famous multiple day hikes like\u00a0Milford Track<\/a>\u00a0or the\u00a0Routeburn Track<\/a>, but there are plenty of unbelievably beautiful day hikes like\u00a0Key Summit Track<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Lake Marian Track<\/a>. Then there is the option of cruises on the sound or even kayaking.\u00a0If you are after\u00a0THE photo of Milford Sound, go on the Piopiotahi Milford Foreshore Walk, which is right next to the Milford Sound carpark.<\/p>\n

Tips before visiting<\/h5>\n