Ranking of the top 12 things to do in South Island, New Zealand. Travelers favorites include #1 Milford Sound, #2 Maori Cultural Experiences and more.

Milford Sound sits within Fiordland National Park, which in turn is part of Te Wahipounamu — South West New Zealand, a UNESCO World Heritage site that covers 10 percent of the country’s landmass.

Towering mountains, beautiful villages, thundering sea. To call New Zealand “picturesque” would be an understatement. Here’s are 10 spots not to miss around the South Island.