What routes are recommended for traveling to New Zealand? What month is suitable for traveling?

First of all, it is suggested to travel in New Zealand in summer (December-February) for the following reasons:

1. You can experience Christmas in the southern hemisphere in summer, with "holiday season" and "Real NZ Summer" with strong festive atmosphere

2. Shopping malls in various cities are discounted at Christmas to facilitate shopping

3. Summer fruit picking season is coming. You can taste all kinds of high-quality horticultural products in New Zealand.

4. The climate is pleasant, and there is no heat (but there is sun exposure, especially in the South Island, so you must pay attention to protection)

Quote an introduction from official website of Tourism New Zealand:

For New Zealanders, summer means attractive barbecue and fresh salad, sweet Sauvignon Blanc, swimming by the sea or leisure in a holiday cabin.

When New Zealanders celebrate Christmas in shorts and T-shirts, New Zealand's native Christmas tree (pohutukawa) is full of crimson flowers, decorating the coastline with festive colors.

From December to February, the whole of New Zealand is alive with the noise of crickets, not just the army of insects. With the warming of the climate, New Zealanders have moved away from cities and rushed to country houses, camping sites and holiday resorts.

summer > New Zealand

This is a 1-day go on road trip route recommendation, which is characterized by a relatively complete tour, with the emphasis on the South Island.

There are more mountains and lakes in the South Island of New Zealand, with rich landforms and magnificent scenery, such as the most famous Queenstown, Miffjord, Fox Glacier and so on.

Therefore, we can also focus on the South Island, for example, taking Queenstown as the center and traveling in a divergent way. The line is dead, but people are alive ~

New Zealand daylight saving time = Beijing time +5 hours, and the local dark time is about 2:

Arrive at Auckland Airport

There are buses, car rental company counters and tourist information counters (I-SITE) that go directly to downtown Auckland.

reading a lot of free maps and AA travel brochures at the I-SITE counter is very useful for the whole trip.

Auckland Airport | New Zealand

Airport or urban car rental (advance booking is recommended)

Hertzrent-a-car

New Zealand Car Rental

Be sure to read the New Zealand traffic regulations before going on the road. And practice a little in the open space near the airport

Auckland CITY Tour

Insider Guide: Best of Auckland

Attractions: Sky Tower queen street Harbour

Accommodation: Hotel: Accommodation in New Zealand

Motel: Listings for Motel Assoc. I ion of New Zealand

Cuisine: The seafood buffet in Sky Tower is 68 NZD/person

Various restaurants near Prince's Wharf have beautiful scenery and high quality dishes.

Kermadec Ocean Fresh Restaurant is recommended, with a per capita income of 7 new Zealand dollars (address: corner lower Hobson &; Quay Streets 1st Floor Viaduct Quay Auckland, 11)

Auckland-Rotorua-Taupo

(234 km, 3 hours and 35 minutes. Scenic spots in New Zealand, hot spring spa Polynesian Spa

Rotorua Day Spa, Wellness Centre, Mass &; Hotpools: Polynesian spa

Taupo

Attractions: lake taupo is located in the center of the North Island volcanic area, which is a world-famous fishing resort, the largest freshwater lake in New Zealand and the location of the famous Huka Falls. The amount of water pouring down from the cliff top in huka falls is as high as 22, liters per second, which is especially suitable for going by jet speedboat. Craters of the Moon can see geysers, mud pools and steaming vents, which are peculiar sights that can only be seen on the moon. All water activities can be found here, such as jet skis, paragliding, fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, yachting and seaplane sightseeing.

lake taupo, a scenic spot in New Zealand

Accommodation:

Listings for Motel Association of New Zealand

Cuisine: you can eat prawns cultured in geothermal water

Huka Prawn Park, Taupo, New Zealand

Taupo----------Wellington

(38km, 5 hours and 1 minutes)

Wellington's activities and tourist attractions in Wellington New Zealand

Accommodation: activities and tourist attractions in downtown Wellington New Zealand

Motel. I ion of New Zealand

WELLINGTON-PICTON-Blenheim (three hours by ferry) (28 kilometers and 25 minutes)

The ferry from Wellington to Picton:

The most famous ferry line in New Zealand is from South Island. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Marlborough Sounds by taking a ferry with people and cars. You can even meet cute creatures such as dolphins, whales and seals.

Ferry Company:

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry is cheap, but the number of trips is limited. Please book tickets in advance.

Interislander: Cook Strait Ferry Wellington & Picton, North & The prices of South Island, New Zealand are on the high side, and there are many choices of ships. Reservations are required in advance.

Blenheim-Christchurch (38km, 4 hours and 35min)

blenheim, Branny (Marburg area) WINE TOUR

Marburg is New Zealand's (some people say it is the world's) white Sauvignon strong wine capital, with 85% of New Zealand's white Sauvignon. Sauvignon Blanc has a rich aroma, acidity, refreshing taste and grass fragrance such as vinegar millet flower and pepper. This variety has won great success for New Zealand wine industry.

the second most famous wine in this region is pinot noir. People generally evaluate it as a red wine with mellow aroma and smooth taste in Marburg area. Other wine varieties in Marburg include Chardonnay with rich fruity flavor and rieslings with crisp and delicate taste.

Many wineries are arranged side by side along Wairau Valley and Avati Valley. This vast and flat area is an ideal choice for gourmets to travel around. Starting from Renwick, there are 3 excellent wineries on the 24-kilometer circular road. It's easy to rent bicycles here.

the special wine on the lunch menu is Allen? Allan Scott Wines, Clifford Bay Estate and Wairau River Wines. Order some local specialties, such as smoked salmon, blue cod, etc., which will definitely make you feast your eyes. Senior chef students from New Zealand and all over the world are attracted by the high-quality ingredients and outdoor lifestyle in Marburg. In the evening, Herzog wineries and restaurants provide all kinds of delicious food for tourists. One difference is that sneaking into the "kitchen" allows you to go into the kitchen and learn from the chef.

in Branny, the capital of this region, you can taste the succulent mussels produced by Havelock nearby in restaurants and cafes.

WINE TOUR, where you can visit vineyards and taste all kinds of wines, is very characteristic of New Zealand.

- Highfield (providing accommodation)

Wither Hills

Christchurch

Attractions: Activities and tourist attractions in Christchurch, New Zealand

Accommodation: listings for motel association of New Zealand

Cuisine: Greek burritos, next to the cathedral, the store name is Demitris Souvlaki, and the address is 79 Colo.

A little further from p>colombo Street, there is a shop called Nando, which sells roast chicken with local flavor in South Africa. Address: 145d,Columbo Street, price: roast chicken+large side order * * * 12 $

Nando's life

Christchurch-Franz Joset Glacier

(395km, 6 hours and 25min)

The west coast is a wild area, surrounded by rivers and rainforests. The width here is no more than 5 kilometers, and the population is only 31,.

Glacier hiking is a "star" event in outdoor sports in New Zealand. Of all the glaciers in southern alps, only Franz Josef and Fox have spread to the rainforest. These giant glacier tongue have squeezed each other and descended to a place only 25 meters from the sea level, which makes it convenient for tourists to measure this magical "ice world" with their feet.

Franz Josef Town and Glacier

Attractions: Activities and tourist attractions in Franz Josef Glacier New Zealand

Glacier hiking must follow a professional guide and contact the town information center.

you can also take a helicopter tour.

Welcome to Glacier Country New Zealand

Glacier Helicopters

Accommodation:

Listings for Motel Association of New Zealand

Franz Josef-Quee. NSTOWN

(44 kilometers, 7 hours and 45 minutes)

Queenstown

Attractions: Activities and tourist attractions in Queenstown, New Zealand

I-SITE information centre

It is recommended to try bungee jumping, skydiving and playing golf.

the first five extreme sports (adrenaline) in Queenstown

Accommodation: Listings for MOTEL Association of New Zealand

It is recommended to find a Motel near the lake.

food: take the cable car to the panoramic restaurant at the top of the mountain. Skyline Queenstown

Milford Sound Milford Fjord

Activities and tourist attractions in Milford Fjord New Zealand

There is no accommodation in this resort, and you need to return to Queenstown at night. Please consult the I-SITE information center for specific information.

Flexible arrangement

You can choose to have a rest in Queenstown or visit nearby Arrow Town and Lake Wanaka (2 hours' drive).

Activities and tourist attractions in Arrow New Zealand

Activities and tourist attractions in Wanaka Lake New Zealand

Return to Auckland Airport from Queenstown by plane. The rented car can be returned at Queenstown.

please book your flight in advance.

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