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10-Day New Zealand South Island Itinerary

Fly into Christchurch, drive the whole south island in ten days, fly out of Queenstown.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 days
Cities: 4
Flight legs: 1
Budget/day: $260

Cities

Christchurch
Queenstown
Milford Sound
Wanaka

The plan

Day 1 Christchurch arrival, rental car. Day 2 drive to Lake Tekapo (3h). Day 3 continue to Wanaka (3h), lake walks. Day 4 drive to Queenstown (1h), the adrenaline capital. Day 5-6 Queenstown adventures: bungee, jet boat, or slow gondola + food. Day 7 Milford Sound day trip (long day -- drive + cruise, 12h total). Day 8 Glenorchy scenic drive. Day 9 back to Queenstown. Day 10 fly home.

When to go

December-March (southern summer).

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