Save and share this itinerary for your next South Island adventure! ⬇️ 🚗 It’s time to start planning a road trip through some of the most breathtaking spots in New Zealand’s South Island! 📝 Below is a jam-packed 9-day itinerary—flying into Christchurch and flying out of Queenstown. This trip involves quite a bit of driving, with stints ranging from 1.5 to 4 hours (but with views this good, you won’t mind the drive)! 💪 You only need to take 5 days of leave (+ weekends) for this epic adventure! ⏰ If you have extra time, I’d definitely recommend adding an extra day or two in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Wānaka, or Queenstown. There’s so much to explore! 🍂 This road trip is perfect for March/April, it’s the perfect mix of warmer days, fewer crowds, and still some snow-capped mountains! Itinerary: ✈️ Day 1 - Fly into Christchurch 🚗 Day 1 - Drive to Tekapo 🔭 Day 2 - Explore Tekapo & stargazing 🚗 Day 3 - Drive to Aoraki/Mount Cook 🏔️ Day 3-4 - Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park 🚗 Day 5 - Drive to Wānaka 🌅 Day 5 - Explore Wānaka (Roy’s Peak, That Wānaka Tree) 🚗 Day 6 - Drive to Queenstown 🎿 Day 6 - Queenstown adventures (bungee, Skyline, Onsen hot pools) 🚗 Day 7 - Drive to Milford Sound ⛴️ Day 7-8 - Milford Sound cruise & hikes 🚗 Day 8 - Drive back to Queenstown ✈️ Day 9 - Fly out of Queenstown 👉 Follow @naturewithliam for more wild adventures and hidden gems!