It's an amazing experience to walk on a glacier, take photos with the beautiful snow-capped mountains, and if you're lucky, you might see ice caves and blue eyes.
The bus was parked in the area to the right of the meeting point. Although it was marked 120 minutes, it seemed they wouldn't check. You needed to check in at the counter first. After checking in, you had to take a speedboat to the cave (if you get seasick, take seasickness medication beforehand). Once in the cave, you were divided into groups for a guided tour before entering. It was really dark inside the cave, and you could see many blue glowing points. Finally, we had a hot drink and watched a video in a room to conclude the tour. It was really fun and very well-organized! Two last two things to remember: be sure to wear a waterproof jacket and shoes with good traction. Also, if it rains, remember to bring an umbrella so you don't get soaked!
From registration to the safety briefing, everything was handled with meticulous care and friendliness. The staff were highly professionally dressed and repeatedly checked my equipment until just before boarding and until the very last moment of the jump. I felt incredibly reassured entrusting my safety to the instructor. I highly recommend purchasing the photography package; you might only ever jump like this once in your life, so why not capture that unforgettable moment? It's absolutely priceless.
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south island Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
south island year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 8.1–13.7°C, cool and rainy with occasional warm sunshine. Common activities: Hiking, flower viewing (e.g., some hardy flowers). Recommended clothing: Waterproof jacket, warm layers, comfortable hiking boots.
Summer (June–August): Average 5.9–6.3°C, cold and damp with high rainfall, especially in July. Common activities: Indoor activities, museum visits, onsen experiences. Recommended clothing: Warm waterproof jacket, sweaters, long pants, waterproof shoes.
Autumn (September–November): Average 9.0–13.0°C, gradually warming with less rainfall. Common activities: Hiking, exploring nature. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long pants, comfortable shoes.
Winter (December–February): Average 15.2–16.4°C, mild with moderate rainfall. Common activities: Outdoor activities, beach walks (weather permitting). Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long pants, comfortable shoes.
south island climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 10.9°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 801 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: July
south island monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
16.4°C
42
February
15.6°C
71.7
March
13.7°C
66.1
April
11.2°C
49
May
8.1°C
45.1
June
6.1°C
54.1
July
5.9°C
142.3
August
6.3°C
60.8
September
9°C
55
October
10.6°C
79.1
November
13°C
73.5
December
15.2°C
63.1
south island weather for the next seven days
12/6
Saturday
Sunny
20.2°C/9.3°C
12/7
Sunday
Sunny
17.4°C/11.3°C
12/8
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
14.5°C/5.6°C
12/9
Tuesday
Sunny
18.2°C/7°C
12/10
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
19.9°C/7.9°C
12/11
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
9.9°C/6.3°C
12/12
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
13.1°C/3.5°C
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