Here is the short and simple road trip route itinerary for south island in New Zealand. Regardless of when you choose to visit, here is where I suggest you go and our advice for the best route to navigate your way around the country. Just a tip – New Zealand IS EXPENSIVE, SUPER EXPENSIVE, UBER EXPENSIVE.
NEW ZEALAND SOUTH ISLAND ROAD TRIP Route Plan :
DAY 1 : Fly to Christchurch
DAY 2 : Go see Christchurch
DAY 3 : Drive from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
DAY 4 : Drive from Lake Tekapo to Mt.Cook
DAY 5 : Do the hikes in Mt.Cook
DAY 6 : Drive from Mt.Cook to Wanaka
DAY 7 : Do the hikes in Wanaka
DAY 8 : Drive from Wanaka to Arrowtown
DAY 9 : Drive from Arrowtown to Queenstown
DAY 10 : Do the activities in Queenstown
DAY 11 : Drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy
DAY 12 : Drive from Glenorchy to TeAnau
DAY 13 : Drive from Te Anau to Milford Sound
DAY 14 : Drive from Te Anau to Queenstown
DAY 15 : Fly back home