New Zealand is absolutely one of our favorite countries in the whole world! It offers beautiful landscapes, kind people, delicious food and so much to do! The more time you have in this country. I’ve outlined an itinerary of 10-days in the South Island for you to have the best possible trip ever to Kiwi Country!
Best Time To Visit: Seasons are opposite to the Northern Hemisphere and most people who visit New Zealand choose to come during the summer season, which is December through February.
Day 1-2: Queenstown
During These Two Days, You’ll See:
Queenstown Gondola
Shotover Jet Boat
Bungee at Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge
TSS Earnslaw Steamship Cruise on Lake Wakatipu
Peregrin Winery
Be SURE To Eat At:
Atlas Beer Cafe
Flame Bar & Grill
Fergburger
Day 3: Milford Sound
Day 4: Mount Cook, Lake Pukaki & Tasman Glacier
During This Day, You’ll See:
Lake Pukaki
Tasman Glacier
Mount Cook & Hooker Valley Trek
Be Sure To Eat At: Old Mountaineers’ Cafe, Bar and Restaurant
Day 5: Lake Tekapo
On This Day, You’ll See:
Church of the Good Shepherd
Be Sure To Eat At: Reflections Restaurant
Day 6: Fox Glacier
On This Day You’ll See:
Skydive Fox Glacier
Hike Fox Glacier
Be Sure To Eat At: Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon
Day 7: Franz Joseph Glacier
On This Day You’ll See:
Helicopter Ride Of Franz Joseph Glacier
Hike Franz Joseph Glacier
Be Sure To Eat At: Alice May
Day 8: Drive to Christchurch
On This Day You’ll See:
Arthur’s Pass
Be Sure To Eat At: Pedro’s House of Lamb
Day 9: Christchurch
On This Day You’ll See:
Botanic Gardens
185-Empty White Chairs
Gondola
Tram City Tour
Punting on the Avon
Be Sure To Eat At: Bloody Mary’s
Day 10: Sumner Beach
On This Day You’ll See:
Sumner Beach
Be Sure To Eat At: Beach Bar
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