6 Day Roadtrip from Christchurch
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6 Day Roadtrip from Christchurch
Sarah
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This roadtrip takes you from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook and back over Oamaru, exploring all the beautiful places along the way. My itinerary includes the best places to stop, activities, accommodation recommendations for every budget as well as recommendations on where to eat. All this with an interactive map, suitable on the phone so you can have it always with you.
It is based on my own experiences as I have travelled the country in my van for 2 years.
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You can follow the itinerary how I've put it together or, if you prefer to spend more time just relaxing or hanging out, you can always add another night if you feel like staying longer.
DAY 1
The first day is meant for the drive from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo with some stops on the way.
GERALDINE
Geraldine
@sarahgeiger
About 140 km from Christchurch you find this small town at the foot of the Southern Alps which is home to the iconic kiwi brand "Barkers" as well as the cheese factory "Talbot Forest Cheese" and the "Humdinger" gin distillery. It is also the heart of a prosperous farming area and a great place for various outdoor activitites.
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Barker's Foodstore & Eatery
@sarahgeiger
The iconic kiwi brand Barkers has its home in Geraldine. Since 1969 they produce jams, chutneys, sauces, compots, curdes as well as drinks.
Pass by to stock up your pantry. A Barker's product has never disappointed me.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sarah
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❗PLEASE NOTE❗
I'm trilingual. I offer my services here in English but I can also provide them in German 🇩🇪 and Spanish 🇪🇸 if you contact me ✨
Hi everyone 👋🏻
I'm Sarah from Germany and my biggest passion is everything related to travel. I not only LOVE to organize my own travels but also help others make travelling and especially planning easier. Below you can find some facts about me to get to know me a little better 😊
🌏 I'm backpacking solo around the world since 2017, exploring new places and cultures. I love to travel off the beaten path as I think this is the best way to experience local life and discover places away from mass tourism.
🗻 I've lived in New Zealand for 2,5 years, exploring this beautiful country in my van and I've also lived in Australia and Uruguay for one year each.
🥥 I always try to spend as much time as possible in one country to be able to explore it thoroughly. The first thing I usually do is wandering the streets to get a feel for the place, visiting local markets and also trying all the food.
🏞️🏝️ I love the outdoors, hiking, chasing waterfalls, driving around with the scooter, scuba diving and snorkeling.
What's included
Digital Map
Fully interactive, digital map for finding places nearby
68 places
68 hand-picked places with notes from the creator
1 extra guide
Access to additional guides curated by the creator.
12 photos
Beautiful, hi-res photos from the creator
DESTINATION(S) COVERED
Omarama, Neuseeland
Twizel, Neuseeland
Sealy Tarns Viewpoint, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Aoraki, Neuseeland
Geraldine, Neuseeland
St Andrews Diner, Saint Andrews, Neuseeland
Lake Pukaki, Canterbury, Neuseeland
Caroline Bay, Canterbury, Neuseeland
Elephant Rocks Island Cliff-Duntroon Road, Island Cliff, Neuseeland
Timaru, Neuseeland
Christchurch, Neuseeland
Mount John, Tekapo, Neuseeland
Castle Claremont Mount Horrible Road, Claremont, Neuseeland
Mount Cook, Canterbury, Neuseeland
Clay Cliffs Henburn Road, Omarama, Neuseeland
Oamaru, Neuseeland
Hooker Valley track Hooker Valley Track, Mt Cook National Park, Neuseeland
Mount Cook Village, Neuseeland
Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, Neuseeland
FOCUSES AND THEMES
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Backpacker
Couples
Groups
Family
Female Solo
Vegan
Vegetarian
Adventure
Budget
Camping
Coffee
Luxury
Outdoors
People & Culture
Boutique
Sustainable/Eco
Van Life
RV
Photography
Road Trip
Format
Itinerary
Itineraries typically include day-by-day plans, with food, lodging and activity recommendations for each day.
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