The full guide ⬇️ First, make sure you SAVE this for later and share it with your road trip buddy! I’ve heard that if they read your message, they have to take you on an all-expenses paid trip!! 😂 This legendary South Island road trip takes you from Christchurch to Queenstown (but you can also do it the other way around!!!), stopping at New Zealand’s most jaw-dropping alpine landscapes. In this second part, I’m talking all about Aoraki/Mt. Cook National Park: ✨ WHEN TO GO Nov-Jan for alpine flowers in bloom 🌸 Dec-Feb for epic hiking weather ☀️ Mar-May for less crowds and crisp air 🍂 June-Aug for the snowiest peaks ❄️ 🏕️ WHERE TO STAY 💳 Budget: 📍 White Horse Hill Campground – Wake up to breathtaking mountain views and stargaze at night 📍 YHA Mt. Cook – A cozy backpackers' lodge with a great social vibe 💵 Mid-range: 📍 Aoraki Alpine Lodge – Comfortable rooms with incredible views of Aoraki/Mt. Cook 💰 Luxury: 📍 The Hermitage Hotel – Iconic, high-end stay with the best views of Aoraki 🚗 EVEN MORE THINGS YOU SHOULD DO ✨ Stargazing – The park is part of the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve, offering unreal night skies 🏔️ Sealy Tarns Track – Climb 2,200+ steps for insane panoramic views over the valley 🌄 Mueller Hut Route – An epic overnight or day hike with dramatic alpine scenery and a bright red hut 🚁 Scenic flight or heli-hike – Experience the Southern Alps from above, with the option to land on a glacier 🛶 Tasman Glacier Kayaking – Paddle among icebergs in a surreal alpine setting 🧊 Red Tarns Track – A short but steep climb to a perfect lookout over the village and beyond Follow @getlostwithliam and don’t miss out on part 3! 🤩 #connecttonature #travelnz #newzealandtravel #bucketlisttravel #adventuretravel