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Taupō

Kaikōura

Bay Of Plenty

Waitomo Caves

New Zealand

Matamata

Ngatapa

Waikato District

Manawatu-Wanganui

Southland

Akaroa

Queenstown

Auckland

Rotorua

New Zealand Bucket List

The Ultimate Summer Adventure!

Explore the gems of both North and South Islands in this adventure-filled itinerary. In the North, we'll explore Auckland, Waitomo, and Rotorua. From there, we'll fly to South Island and roadtrip along the coast hitting Queenstown, Christchurch, and everything in between. YES- that's right. All in 18 days!

What's included?
- Budget friendly hotel accommodations
- The best places to eat & drink
- Where to go and what to see
- Links to must-do excursions
- A digital map of all locations
- Travel with a mobile guide you can open on-the-go 
- Leave the planning to me and have a stress-free, unforgettable experience!



Wānaka, New Zealand

Abel Tasman National Park, South Island, New Zealand

Waitomo Caves, New Zealand

South Island, New Zealand

Fox Glacier, New Zealand

North Island, New Zealand

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast, New Zealand

Queenstown, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

Rotorua, New Zealand

Christchurch, New Zealand

Milford Sound, New Zealand

The Ultimate 18-Day New Zealand Itinerary

Discover the best of New Zealand in 5 weeks exploring the North and South Island🚍✨

Taupō, New Zealand

Kaikōura, New Zealand

Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

Wanaka, New Zealand

Blenheim, New Zealand

Hokitika, New Zealand

Milford Sound, Southland Region, New Zealand

Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Manawatu-Wanganui Region, New Zealand

Wellington, New Zealand

Tauranga, New Zealand

5 Weeks New Zealand Roadtrip Itinerary and Recommendations 

This guide includes a road trip route that can be altered to any time frame and hits the highlights of New Zealand's south island. It includes notable sights to see, hikes, places to eat, places to stay, and quirky off-the-beaten-path attractions recommended by locals.

Milford Sound, Southland, New Zealand

Aoraki / Mount Cook, New Zealand

New Zealand South Island Road Trip

Kaikoura is one of the greatest wonders of Aotearoa’s South Island. Surrounded by the ocean, the fabulous wildlife and snow caped mountains, Kaikoura is the perfect place to escape for a weekend. 🏔️
Wether you want a place to relax, discover fun activities or explore the coastline and its landscapes, it is definitely a bucketlist item in New Zealand ! 😍

This guide will provide you with multiple choices of activities, restaurants and hotels, the perfect tool to help plan a vacation for every budget! 
You will also find a 2 day itinirary for inspiration, as well as a coast break down, and some personal photos to show the wonders of this place ! 🐋🦭🏔️

Kaikoura Week-end Gateaway 

Experience animals!  Wildlife, zoos, farm animals, and sanctuaries.  

Animal Experiences New Zealand with Kids

Whale Watch Kaikoura

THE absolute must do in Kaikourā ! Sperm whales all year long, humpback whales (june- august), Blue whales, pilot whales, southern right whales, dolphins, orcas, seals, marine birds… The list is endless ! Kaikoura is one of the best spot in the southern hemisphere for marine life sightings. Despite the price of a boat tour (>150$ p/person), it certainly is the activity you do not want to miss out on! 🐋🐬🦭 (Morning only, except for one afternoon tour during summer)

In Kaikoura, New Zealand’s vessel-based whale watching company offers close-up encounters to these magnificent mammals. You can see the Giant Sperm Whale enjoying its days in his natural habitat at all times of the year.

The only whale watch company in Kaikoura. $315 NZD for 2. Just 30 minutes on the water and we saw our first whale!

If you've ever wanted to see whales, dolphins, and other marine wildlife, this is the place to do it.

Whale Watch Kaikoura

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