At first, it was scary, especially the moment of jumping, but it only lasted about five seconds, and the instructor would push you to jump, so there wasn't much to resist. After that, it was just endless enjoyment of the magnificent scenery—super satisfying! A must-do on my bucket list at least once in a lifetime.
The boat was very stable and didn't cause seasickness. There were two decks to choose from; it's recommended to arrive early to queue for seats on the upper deck. The farm itself was beautiful, and the buffet was quite good. After lunch, watching the sheep shearing show was perfect. It was a very relaxing trip.
We departed from Te Anau, and the driver stopped at 4-5 photo spots along the way, stopping for 5-10 minutes at each. The timing of our arrival at the fjord was perfect; we boarded the boat after 10 minutes. The boat offered complimentary coffee and fresh milk, as well as sandwiches. If you chose the lunch set, you received a lunchbox. The boat trip took approximately 1.5 hours, and after returning to shore, we started our return journey, driving all the way back to Te Anau.
After the jump, I found the Flying Dinosaur ride at Universal Studios to be quite scary; skydiving didn't give me that heart-pounding feeling. You can buy a photography package on-site, it's not cheap, but you get a bunch of photos and one long and one short video.
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Otago Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Otago year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 8.5–13.4°C, cool climate with occasional showers, but generally pleasant. Common activities: Hiking, flower viewing. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, comfortable trousers and sweater.
Summer (December–February): Average 14.7–15.8°C, mild climate, sunny, but relatively high rainfall. Common activities: Outdoor activities, camping, exploring Otago's natural scenery. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, comfortable trousers.
Autumn (June–August): Average 5.6–6.7°C, cold climate, relatively low rainfall, but higher rainfall in July. Common activities: Indoor activities, visiting museums, wine tasting at wineries. Recommended clothing: Warm coat, scarf, hat, gloves.
Winter (September–November): Average 8.9–12.5°C, mild climate, rainfall varies, higher rainfall in October. Common activities: Spa relaxation, skiing (depending on altitude and snow conditions), indoor activities. Recommended clothing: Warm clothing, waterproof jacket, waterproof shoes.
Otago climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 10.8°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 907 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: July
Otago monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
15.8°C
61.8
February
15.3°C
79.9
March
13.4°C
80.4
April
11°C
60.3
May
8.5°C
62.9
June
5.6°C
48.8
July
6.4°C
130.7
August
6.7°C
40.3
September
8.9°C
64
October
10.2°C
113.5
November
12.5°C
70.9
December
14.7°C
93.5
Otago weather for the next seven days
4/9
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
16.8°C/6.6°C
4/10
Friday
Sunny
16°C/3.6°C
4/11
Saturday
Partly Cloudy
18.7°C/5.6°C
4/12
Sunday
Partly Cloudy
16.4°C/7.9°C
4/13
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
17.3°C/6.5°C
4/14
Tuesday
Moderate rain
13.5°C/4.2°C
4/15
Wednesday
Moderate rain
5.5°C/3.7°C
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