# New Zealand’s West Coast and southern lakes · Two bases with one hotel change

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/oceania/open-jaw/new-zealand-s-west-coast-and-southern-lakes-z0781/>)

Two bases with one hotel change

- Region: Oceania
- Trip format: Open jaw
- Nights: 9
- Interests: Design, Nature, Food & Drink, Sport, History

## Route and nights

- Christchurch · 4 night(s)
- Queenstown · 5 night(s)

Tradeoff: Keep the two places you most want to see. Verify whether the direct transfer works before dropping the middle stop.

Compare: Drive or intercity coach combinations

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Christchurch

Check in and keep the first evening near your base.
Overnight: Christchurch

### Day 2 · Christchurch

Post-earthquake rebuilding and architecture
Overnight: Christchurch

### Day 3 · Christchurch

Botanic Gardens and Avon River paths
Overnight: Christchurch

### Day 4 · Christchurch

Riverside Market and neighborhood cafés
Overnight: Christchurch

### Day 5 · Queenstown

Transfer from Christchurch to Queenstown. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections.
Overnight: Queenstown

### Day 6 · Queenstown

Choose one guided outdoor activity if conditions suit
Overnight: Queenstown

### Day 7 · Queenstown

Local lunch and regional produce
Overnight: Queenstown

### Day 8 · Queenstown

Lake settlements and mining history
Overnight: Queenstown

### Day 9 · Queenstown

Lakefront public spaces and hillside streets
Overnight: Queenstown

### Day 10 · Queenstown

Check out and leave time for the trip to your departure point.