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New Zealand, South Island road trip

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Lakes, fjords and mountain passes on the worlds easiest great road trip — Milford in the rain is still magic.

New Zealand, South Island road trip — South Island, New Zealand

Day by day

Day 1

Christchurch to Lake Tekapo stars

Day 2

Aoraki Mt Cook walks

Day 3-4

Wanaka, then Milford Sound cruise

The must-dos, honestly graded

  • A Milford Sound cruise, rain or shineWorth It
  • Aoraki Hooker Valley trackWorth It
  • Tekapo Dark Sky stargazingWorth It
  • Driving alpine passes tired at night — plan short daysNot Worth It
Splurge — worth itA Milford Sound cruise, rain or shine
Skip — save yourselfDriving alpine passes tired at night — plan short days
What nobody tells youSingle-lane bridges and weather are the rhythm here; daylight driving only.
Plan ahead & packBook Milford cruise and Mt Cook stays ahead in summer.
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