New Zealand travel route planning table (2)

New Zealand is an island country with very rich tourism resources. You should prepare fresh strategies before going there. Here I have compiled a New Zealand travel route planning table (2) for everyone, welcome to read.

First stop Christchurch - Kaikoura Accommodation: Kaikoura

Mileage: 182 kilometers, Google shows 2.5h, actual 4h

Tour Route: Christchurch City – Kaikoura

Fly from Auckland to Christchurch in the morning.

At around 3pm, we set off from Christchurch city to Kaikoura. Since they had just gotten the car not long ago, the two men were careful when driving in the afternoon. In addition, this road happened to be in the earthquake zone of New Zealand and part of the road was under repair, so they had to go around the mountain road and pass through the coast, mountains, countryside, beaches, etc. Different scenery, so it basically took us four hours to drive from Christchurch to Kaikoura, check into the resort and rest, and saw the most beautiful fire clouds.

Here, you can participate in or experience many sea activities, such as whale watching or dolphin watching, and our choice of sea fishing in Kaikoura.

Second stop Kaikoura-Christchurch-Tekapo Accommodation: Tekapo

Mileage: 402 kilometers, Google shows 5h, actual 6-7h

Tour route: Kaikoura sea fishing - Tekapo - stargazing trip

Don't miss: Kaikoura sea fishing, Tekapo starry sky

Outdoor sports are the most popular As for the weather, our fishing activities were canceled on the morning of our second day in Kaikoura due to strong wind and waves. But we still had a delicious lobster feast at the famous bbq barbecue restaurant on the beach, and it was not in vain that we took a detour to Kaikoura. We set off at one o'clock in the afternoon, and the mountain road from Kaikoura to Christ was coupled with the rainy weather. We arrived at Tekapo around seven o'clock in the evening and enjoyed stargazing late at night.

Tekapo is a famous starry sky town. You can’t miss a stargazing trip here. You can join a stargazing group organized by a travel agency.

Of course, you can also go to the Church of the Good Shepherd to shoot the stars on your own. Stargazing activities are closely related to the weather. We are simply very lucky. The first time we saw the stars in the sky can only be described as amazing. We could see the Southern Cross (the brightest star in the sky) which is not found in the northern hemisphere.

If you are lucky enough, you can also enjoy the colorful ensemble of lights and shadows of the Aurora Australis. We deceive ourselves into thinking that we have seen the Aurora Australis. The Aurora Australis can generally only be seen in the southern half of the South Island, and can be seen in Lake Tekapo, Dunedin, Queenstown, the Southern Region and Stewart Island.

Third stop Tekapo - Mount Cook - Tekapo Accommodation: Tekapo

Mileage: 214 kilometers, one-way Google shows 1h15m, actual 1h 15m

Tour routes: Lake Pukaki - Mount Cook - Lake Tekapo - Church of the Good Shepherd

Not to be missed: Mount Cook's 20-kilometer Hooker Trail hike, alpine salmon , Lake Tekapo, Church of the Good Shepherd

With the driving experience of the previous two days, from this day on, our actual driving time basically coincided with the time shown on the map. Today’s itinerary is to hike Mount Cook, passing the beautiful Lake Pukaki along the way. Don’t miss the fresh alpine salmon. Along the way, snow-covered mountains, flat terrain and farmland interweave into a beautiful scene.

Mount Cook is a famous hiking location in the South Island of New Zealand. We chose to hike the classic Hook Trail, which is 20 kilometers round trip and takes 4 hours. Along the way, we will see snowy mountains, green spaces, waterfalls, and creeks. Glacial lake, there are floating ice on the lake.

After returning from Mount Cook, go to Lake Tekapo. Surrounded by the towering Alps, Lake Tekapo has gem-like clear water. The Shepherd’s Church located on the lake is also famous.

Fourth stop Tekapo-Wanaka-Arrowtown-Queenstown Accommodation: Queenstown

Mileage: 266 kilometers, Google shows 3.5h, actual 4h

Tour route: Mount John - Breakfast on Mount John - Wanaka learn to fly - Arrowtown - Queenstown Sky Cable Car Buffet Dinner

Not to be missed: Mount John, Arrowtown, Queenstown Sky Cable Car Buffet dinner

In the morning, we set off from Tekapo to Queenstown, the "outdoor sky". After enjoying a perfect breakfast at Mount John, overlooking the two lakes, we drove to Wanaka to participate in the flight experience, and then stopped at " After a brief stop in the gold mining town of Arrowtown, head to Queenstown.

Arrive at the Sky Cable Car before 8pm, enjoy a delicious buffet dinner (advance reservation required), and overlook the beautiful night view of Queenstown.

Fifth stop Queenstown - Glenorchy - Paradise Town - Queenstown Accommodation: Queenstown

Mileage: 140 kilometers, Google shows 46Min, actual 1h

< p> Tour route: Queenstown skydiving - Lake Wakatipu - Glenorchy - Paradise Town - Queenstown

Don't miss: skydiving, self-driving Paradise Town

Participate in Queenstown in the morning Go skydiving or paragliding for an unforgettable experience.

In the afternoon, drive along the beautiful Lake Wakatipu to the legendary Glenorchy and Paradise Town, looking for the Middle-earth world in The Lord of the Rings. Believe me, although you have arrived in Paradise, the Road to Paradise is endless. If you keep driving, you will cross Mount Aspiring and drive all the way to the West Coast. So when you arrive in Paradise Town, you can turn back and end the journey at your own discretion.

Sixth stop, one day leisure in Queenstown. Accommodation: Queenstown