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This 11-day, adventure packed South Island, New Zealand road trip itinerary is the ultimate guide for first time travelers to New Zealand -- one of the most beautiful places on Earth. đłđż
After traveling around the South Island, New Zealand quickly became one of our favorite countries. The South Island is known for being more extreme in beauty. You'll see glaciers, fiords (the iconic Milford Sound), the Southern Alps mountain range, and so much more.
Whether you're booking a camper van (like we did) or renting a car, this adventure-packed guide will help you plan your next South Island road trip adventure.
In this guide, you will find:đ
-Our full 11-day road trip itinerary with over 50 stops focused on nature and outdoorsy locations (including 16 bonus stopsâď¸)
- 17 jaw dropping hiking trails
-Suggested packing list
-What to know if you fly a drone
-Tips on renting a van and car camping
-5 star campsites with bathrooms + views
Follow this guide for a guaranteed amazing outdoorsy vacation in New Zealand with days full of adventure. Make sure to follow us over on Instagram @travelersforgood for more outdoor travel tips and destinations!
Adventure ⢠Outdoors ⢠Road Trip ⢠Van Life ⢠Sustainable/Eco
$35.00
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Queenstown was one of our favourite stops along our New Zealand road trip - we even extended our stay in this town to get a little bit more out of this place! This three days itinerary includes where to stay, what to do, where to eat, and a few other tidbits of information to help you plan the perfect stay in Queenstown.
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Overwhelmed by trip planning? Have me arrange it so you can get back to daydreaming about your upcoming vacation and make your travel time stress free!
I help travel lovers explore the places I know best: Italy, France, Portugal, Spain, United States, and more!
And, since everything is custom, I will help you plan your trip as much or as little as you need. I've got you if you've booked your flights and lodging but need help with activities and restaurants. Or, if you need help with every last detail, from deciding when to travel to Florida to where to head on a New Zealand road trip, I can handle it all.
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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.
Adventure ⢠Foodie ⢠Outdoors ⢠Road Trip ⢠Relaxation
$25.00
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I've travelled NZ for more than 2 years in my van. So here is all the helpful information to make roadtrip planning easier for you. As I always travel on a budget and try to do so as cheap as possible, I've included tips and tricks on how to save money and cut costs. This guide is where you have everything you need to know in one place!
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Discover the extraordinary in the land of the long white cloud. Introducing my New Zealand Odysseyâan unparalleled journey that seamlessly blends nature's majesty, cultural immersion, and adrenaline-pumping adventures. Picture yourself exploring ancient Maori traditions under a starlit sky, venturing into the heart of the Southern Alps, and kayaking through pristine fjords. Immerse yourself in a world where innovation meets nature's wonders. In this guide, Iâve curated the perfect itinerary after years of living in and exploring all over New Zealand. Don't just visit New Zealand; experience it like never before with us. Your adventure awaits. Think different, travel different.
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Experience the BEST of New Zealand's South Island with this epic road trip, taking you to the top destinations, and tons of hidden gems!
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A complete roadtrip itinerary of the North Island from Wellington to Auckland. Activities, Food & Accommodations.
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$5.00
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Discover the extraordinary in the land of the long white cloud. Introducing my New Zealand Odysseyâan unparalleled journey that seamlessly blends nature's majesty, cultural immersion, and adrenaline-pumping adventures. Picture yourself exploring ancient Maori traditions under a starlit sky, venturing into the heart of the Southern Alps, and kayaking through pristine fjords. Immerse yourself in a world where innovation meets nature's wonders. In this guide, Iâve curated the perfect itinerary after years of living in and exploring all over New Zealand. Don't just visit New Zealand; experience it like never before with us. Your adventure awaits. Think different, travel different.
Road Trip ⢠Van Life ⢠Sustainable/Eco ⢠People & Culture ⢠Adventure ⢠Wellness ⢠Nature ⢠Mountain ⢠Camping ⢠Beach ⢠Relaxation ⢠Wine ⢠Photography ⢠Budget ⢠RV
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This 10 Day New Zealand South Island Van Life Itinerary is the accumulation of HOURS of planning and research and includes an interactive map, directions and exact GPS coordinates of where to camp, stops and things to do, hiking and trail data, links to the best activities, best photo spots and times of day to shoot, where we ate, optional trip add ons and more in the form of a 10 day adventure itinerary! This is a mobile friendly itinerary so you can use it throughout your trip in real time. This is the exact itinerary we used this year with optional add ons along the way, and it works for Spring, Summer and Fall trips.
We took all of our experience from our summer trip to New Zealand and our mishaps/what we wish we knew and compiled everything into this guide. The best part is as we go back to New Zealand again in the future, youâll get access to all of our new information as well since these guides are synced with live updates! Youâll have it for life and can access it any time.
Follow this guide exactly (weather and conditions permitting) for a guaranteed amazing set of experiences and vistas! Or, combine our insights with your own research to craft the trip of your dreams.
Tag us in the photos you take - we'd love to see your experience! @theloverspassport
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$29.97
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Northland is the northernmost of NZ's 16 regions. Come and immerse yourself in the pure beauty of New Zealand's sub-tropical paradise.
Explore Maori culture, the world's largest Kauri tree, pristine beaches, lush meadows boasting a striking shade of green found nowhere else and the Bay of Islands awaiting you with secluded beaches, dolphins and whales.
The Winterless North is a treasure trove of hidden gems and off the beaten path places, where countless rainbows await.
My guide includes 104 locations shown on an interactive map, the most beautiful places to visit, off the beaten path and hidden gem spots. The main focus of my guide is on outdoor nature places but also provides accommodation recommendations including free camps, places to eat and what to do.
I've visited all of these places myself (except some hotels and restaurants) during the more than 2 years that I lived in NZ. If you have time and you're doing a roadtrip you can just follow the route or simply pick out the places you like most.
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A day to day itinerary with what to do and see, accommodation recommendations for every budget and travel style and spots to eat as well as hidden gems.
The roadtrip sarts in Queenstown and includes stops on the way to the West Coast and all the way up to Westport.
Explore the rugged and wild coastline, waterfalls and rainforest, glaciers, windswept beaches or a geological wonder reminding of a pancake stack. Find your own pounamu (greestone), go gold panning and discover mining relics.
The guide comes with an interactive map showing you all the places and is compatible with the phone so that you can have the guide always with you.
As the weather is unpredictable on the West Coast you can always decide whether to stay longer or shorter in one place. With my guide you won't be short on options.
Have a great roadtrip!
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My comprehensive guide provides you with everything you need to know to spend some beautiful days on the Banks Peninsula. Due to its proximity to Christchurch, this is the perfect place for a weekend getaway (or longer).
It includes general information, recommendations on where to stay, the best places to eat, what to do and beautiful spots around the Peninsula.
I experienced it a as very relaxing and peaceful place, perfect to calm down but without getting bored, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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Auckland's West Coast is often overlooked by travellers as you need a car to reach it and explore everything. When I visited, it exceeded my expectations and I fell in love with this rugged and wild coastline. The West Coast is part of the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park and is home to stunning black sand beaches, lush rainforest with waterfalls, one of NZ's most popular surf beaches and a gannet colony.
It is not far from Auckland but you will feel like entering a completely different world. This remote and untamed region is more than worth a visit and will for sure casts its spell over you.
A magical place that you should not miss out on and that can also be explored on a day trip if you have a tight schedule.
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This is one of our favourite itineraries we have ever crafted as it truly packs in so much adventure whilst also allowing time to relax. Here you'll find 12 days of adventure in the South Island covering what to do, where to eat, where to stay, and insider information from our travels to these spots.
Whilst the first two days are in hotels in Queenstown, the rest of this itinerary is by camper van and does include driving. We HIGHLY recommend doing New Zealand by campervan to reach & stay in some of the most stunning places.
You can expect fjords, hiking, beaching, and adventure from this itinerary. This is for those who really want to get the most of out their 12 days on the South Island and covers the following regions:
-> Queenstown (with day trips)
-> Milford Sound
-> Mt. Cook / Aoraki National Park (& surrounding towns)
-> Lake Tekapo & Lake Pukaki
-> Wanaka
-> Dunedin
-> The Catlins
-> Arthurs Pass (with a quick stop in Christchurch & an option to change the itinerary OR make it a 14 day trip).
PLUS so many more ideas on how to fill your days.
Note: If you're interested in doing the North & the South Island of New Zealand, check out our three week itinerary on our Thatch page to both places to get the best value (it includes everything written in this itinerary).
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West of Hamilton and just 2 hours from Auckland, NZ's surf town is a great escape if you're looking for a getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Catch a wave, explore black sand beaches, waterfalls or pay the quirky shops a visit.
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