New Zealand’s West Coast and southern lakes

New Zealand’s West Coast and southern lakes · Three bases with a stop in the middle

1. Day 1

   Christchurch

   1. Plan note Check in and keep the first evening near your base.
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2. Day 2

   Christchurch

   1. Plan note Botanic Gardens and Avon River paths
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3. Day 3

   Christchurch

   1. Plan note Riverside Market and neighborhood cafés
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4. Day 4

   Franz Josef

   1. Plan note Transfer from Christchurch to Franz Josef. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections.
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5. Day 5

   Franz Josef

   1. Plan note Village meal and weather buffer
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6. Day 6

   Franz Josef

   1. Plan note Glacier valley viewpoint with conditions and access check
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7. Day 7

   Queenstown

   1. Plan note Transfer from Franz Josef to Queenstown. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections.
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8. Day 8

   Queenstown

   1. Plan note Lake settlements and mining history
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9. Day 9

   Queenstown

   1. Plan note Lakefront public spaces and hillside streets
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10. Day 10

    Queenstown

    1. Plan note Lake Wakatipu paths and mountain views
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11. Day 11

    Queenstown

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