| Buyers interested in property for sale in the South | | | | the rainfall and river region, the West Coast is rich in |
| Island of New Zealand have a wide selection of | | | | natural resources such as coal, gold and industrial |
| regions and property styles to consider. The South | | | | minerals, plus timber and fisheries. These resources |
| Island has arguably some of the most picturesque | | | | contribute to the region's economic welfare. Tourism |
| scenery in New Zealand - the Southern Alps, lakes, | | | | is also a major industry in the West Coast. |
| glaciers and skiing mountains make an amazing | | | | Canterbury |
| backdrop to most properties. The climate, landscape | | | | Located on the east coast of the South Island - |
| and economic activity differ across the various | | | | Canterbury's main city is Christchurch. The main |
| regions and are often deciding factors to the regional | | | | regional areas available in Canterbury include: Kaikoura, |
| area that buyers focus on. If you are new to the | | | | Hurunui, Selwyn, Waimakariri, Christchurch, Ashburton, |
| market and the South Island lifestyle - check out our | | | | Mackenzie, Timaru and Waimate. Canterbury's |
| summary of the main centres below. | | | | economic earners include agriculture, industry, fishing, |
| Nelson/Tasman | | | | forestry and tourism. Canterbury is now the largest |
| Located at the top of the South Island - the Nelson | | | | dairying region of the South Island. Christchurch's |
| Tasman area is favoured for its climate and lifestyle | | | | International Airport is one of the main arrival portals |
| choice. The main economic industries include | | | | into New Zealand and the deep harbour port and rail |
| agriculture, forestry and fishing. This area also boasts | | | | network make Christchurch the main distribution |
| the highest population of artist and crafts people in | | | | centre in the South Island. |
| New Zealand. If you enjoy caving, tramping, | | | | Otago |
| mountaineering, sailing, hunting, horse trekking and/or | | | | Located in the Southern region of the South Island - |
| fishing, you will love the Nelson/Tasman lifestyle. | | | | the Otago region is the second largest in New |
| Regional areas include: Richmond, Motueka, Hope, | | | | Zealand. There are five regional district areas: |
| Brightwater, Wakefield, Mapua and Takaka. | | | | Queenstown-Lakes, Central Otago, Clutha and |
| Marlborough | | | | Waitaki. Rich in cultural heritage - Otago is renowned |
| Located in the northeast of the South Island, | | | | for its natural beauty. Mountain backdrops, crystal |
| Marlborough is home to many award winning wineries | | | | clear lakes and sandy beaches make up much of the |
| and boutique breweries, beautiful waterways and | | | | landscape. Farming is one of the biggest economic |
| outdoor adventure pursuits. Blenheim and Picton are | | | | earners in this region - particularly sheep and dairy. |
| the main urban centres. Blenheim in particular is | | | | Tourism is also huge in this area throughout the year. |
| known as the wine capital of New Zealand, and | | | | If you are a keen skier / snowboarder - you will feel |
| Picton is the main ferry portal to the South Island | | | | right at home in Otago with access to Cardrona, |
| from Wellington. Marlborough enjoys warm and | | | | Coronet Peak, Snowpark, The Remarkables and |
| settled weather. | | | | Treble Cone. |
| West Coast | | | | Of course nothing quite compares with actually |
| This region is the least populated and more remote | | | | visiting each of these areas to get a real feel for the |
| than other areas in the South Island. The main | | | | environment, people and potential for being your |
| districts include Buller, Grey and Westland. Known as | | | | next home. |