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