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7 day New Zealand South Island itineraries. Hi there i've worked in the
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make informed decisions to better maximize your time here in new zealand
my name is Mark Perkins and this is Explore New Zealand.
This particular itinerary is based on starting and leaving from Christchurch.
Once you have settled into New Zealand and in particular Christchurch spend the rest
of the day exploring places and things like the tram cars, they have an
excellent commentary as they tour around Christchurch city. The murals that have
been popping up since the earthquakes of 2010 and 11 take a punt on the Avon river
Check out the Transitional Cathedral.
Day 2, head off to Oamaru
a town I believer is often overlooked, stop at one of the little quaint towns or
the biggest town on the route Timaru for lunch and then go on into Oamaru
Marvel at the exquisite Oamaru stone architecture in the main street.
Visit the old Victorian precinct at the end of the town enjoy the Steampunk theme
that is prevalent throughout Oamaru and finish the day with a visit
to the Blue Penguin colony.
The third day is a quick hop down to Dunedin
the Edinborough of the south. About half an hour out of Oamaru is the
Moeraki boulders well worth a look and a cuppa at the cafe.
Look out for a hidden gem, a New Zealand Fur Seal colony at the end of Shag point
Now Dunedin has a lot to offer, drive to the top of Signal Hill for a panoramic
Vista of Dunedin City, visit the Botanic Gardens take a look at the world
famous Dunedin Railway Station and grounds, the Early Settlers Museum has
an excellent display on Dunedin's history,. Photograph the early churches and
historic buildings, take a visit to Lanach Castle in the morning before leaving for Te Aanu
Day 4, half days travel to Te Anau and the largest lake in the South Island
along the way pass through Balclutha and travel the Presidential Highway between
Clinton and Gore before driving through Lumsden and Mossburn on your way to Te Anau
5th day, a big day from Te Anau at Milford Sound and ending up in Queenstown.
Milford Sound is a testing Road so take your time and drive carefully.
View Te Anau Downs the launching pad for the world-famous "Milford Track" walk.
Walk alongside the Mirror Lakes refresh your water bottle and hopefully see the Kea
the world's only alpine parrot at Monkey Creek take a small walk to check out the
chasm
Enjoy a Milford Sound cruise exploring the waterfalls,
and taking in the awe-inspiring views that is Milford sound day6 is a non-driving day exploring
Queenstown, take the gondola to the top of Bob's Peak
for spectacular views get the adrenaline rush of a jet boat ride or a
bungee jump.
Taste the world-famous Ferg Burger, but be prepared for a long cue. You name it
you can do it in Queenstown finish the day with a gastronomic feast at
Walter Peak station after a relaxing cruise across the lake on the "Lady of the Lake"
the TSS Earnslaw.
7th Day takes you back to Christchurch, a quick trip into Arrowtown town
to visit this historic exquisite old gold-mining town stop at Mrs. Jones
fruit store in Cromwell for a real fruit ice cream
onto Lake Pukaki to view
the tallest mountain in New Zealand Mt Cook or "Aoraki" meaning cloud piercer
Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd must stop before making
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