THE ULTIMATE NEW ZEALAND SOUTH ISLAND ROAD TRIP ITINERARY

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