Friday, February 15, 2019

15D Drive at New Zealand South Islands - Full Itinerary

Hi guys,

I am off to New Zealand for honeymoon. I know some of you may be interested in our itinerary. So there you go! (Have also updated some changes made during the trip :D)

Day 1: Christchurch

  • Dinner at Bacon Bros Burgers (Check out our post here!)




Day 2: Akaroa

  • Barrys Bay Cheese
  • The Giants House (Check out our post here!)



Day 3: Hokitika

  • Castle Hill
  • Devil's punchbowl and waterfall (Not worth going)
  • Glowworm Dell (remember to book an accommodation that is within walking distance)



Day 4 to 5: Franz Josef

  • Lake Kaniere (if you have the skills and time, drive up to Dorothy Falls to find a hidden gem...sorry didn't include its photo in the collage as they are in hubby's phone)
  • Hokitika Gorge
  • Okarito
  • Meal at Alice May (Read our food post here!)
  • HeliHike (Check out our post here!)



Day 6 to 7: Wanaka

  • Salmon Farm Cafe (Read our food post here!)
  • Ship's Creek (somewhat similar to Okarito)
  • Roy's Peak (5 hours hike...but the scene is worth it!)
  • Wanaka photohunt (Disappointment...can be missed)



Day 8 to 11: Queenstown

  • Cardona Hotel (Note: taking this route means the path to drive to Queenstown will be slightly more difficult)
  • Cardona Bra Fence
  • Remarkables Market (Worth checking out, we bought home quite a bit of goodies)
  • Gibbston Valley (Check out the post here!)
  • Arrowtown (too commercialised...give it a miss)
  • Glenorchy and Paradise (MUST GO!)
  • Fergburger
  • Nevis Swing
  • TSS Ernslaw (Check out the post here!)
  • Milford Sound Tour (Check the the post here!)



Day 12 to 13: Dunedin

  • Larnach Castle (Check out the post here!)
  • Walking Tour - Otago Museum (free place and you get to learn quite a bit on the Maori)



Day 14: Lake Tepako (my most favourite place in NZ!)

  • Moreaki Boulders (small area only)
  • Oamaru - Steampunk Museum (Check out the post here!)
  • Church of the Good Shepard


Day 15: Christchurch

  • Tramsway Restaurant (Check out the post here!)

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