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New Zealand’s West Coast and southern lakes

More time in the middle and at the far end

Submitted by Weekend Compass
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Route and nights

  1. Christchurch3 nights
  2. Franz Josef5 nights
  3. Queenstown5 nights

Trip format: Open jaw · One hotel or guesthouse per overnight base

Tradeoff: The middle base gets time of its own. Book the last gateway separately and compare the total transport cost.

Compare: Drive or intercity coach combinations

Trip stats

Trip days
14
Nights
13
Home Bases
3

Days by place

Franz Josef
5
Queenstown
5
Christchurch
3
Arrowtown
1

Hotels and other stays

Franz Josef
5 nights
Queenstown
5 nights
Christchurch
3 nights

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Christchurch
  1. Plan note Check in and keep the first evening near your base.
OvernightChristchurch
Day 2 Christchurch
  1. Plan note Riverside Market and neighborhood cafés
OvernightChristchurch
Day 3 Christchurch
  1. Plan note Christchurch Art Gallery
OvernightChristchurch
Day 4 Franz Josef
  1. Plan note Transfer from Christchurch to Franz Josef. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections.
OvernightFranz Josef
Day 5 Franz Josef
  1. Plan note Glacier valley viewpoint with conditions and access check
OvernightFranz Josef
Day 6 Franz Josef
  1. Plan note Interpretation of changing glaciers and rivers
OvernightFranz Josef
Day 7 Franz Josef
  1. Plan note Village meal and weather buffer
OvernightFranz Josef
Day 8 Franz Josef
  1. Plan note Keep the day open for a missed visit, a slower neighborhood outing or a rest before the next move.
OvernightFranz Josef
Day 9 Queenstown
  1. Plan note Transfer from Franz Josef to Queenstown. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections.
OvernightQueenstown
Day 10 Queenstown
  1. Plan note Lakefront public spaces and hillside streets
OvernightQueenstown
Day 11 Arrowtown
  1. Plan note Gold-rush streets and riverside walking
OvernightQueenstown
Day 12 Queenstown
  1. Plan note Choose one guided outdoor activity if conditions suit
OvernightQueenstown
Day 13 Queenstown
  1. Plan note Local lunch and regional produce
OvernightQueenstown
Day 14 Queenstown
  1. Plan note Check out and leave time for the trip to your departure point.

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  1. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Open map for Christchurch
    1. Plan note Check in and keep the first evening near your base.
    OvernightChristchurch
  2. Day 2

    Christchurch

    Open map for Christchurch
    1. Plan note Riverside Market and neighborhood cafés
    OvernightChristchurch
  3. Day 3

    Christchurch

    Open map for Christchurch
    1. Plan note Christchurch Art Gallery
    OvernightChristchurch
  4. Day 4

    Franz Josef

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

    Franz Josef

    Open map for Franz Josef
    1. Plan note Glacier valley viewpoint with conditions and access check
    OvernightFranz Josef
  6. Day 6

    Franz Josef

    Open map for Franz Josef
    1. Plan note Interpretation of changing glaciers and rivers
    OvernightFranz Josef
  7. Day 7

    Franz Josef

    Open map for Franz Josef
    1. Plan note Village meal and weather buffer
    OvernightFranz Josef
  8. Day 8

    Franz Josef

    Open map for Franz Josef
    1. Plan note Keep the day open for a missed visit, a slower neighborhood outing or a rest before the next move.
    OvernightFranz Josef
  9. Day 9

    Queenstown

    1. Plan note Transfer from Franz Josef to Queenstown. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections.
    OvernightQueenstown
  10. Day 10

    Queenstown

    Open map for Queenstown
    1. Plan note Lakefront public spaces and hillside streets
    OvernightQueenstown
  11. Day 11

    Arrowtown

    Open map for Arrowtown
    1. Plan note Gold-rush streets and riverside walking
    OvernightQueenstown
  12. Day 12

    Queenstown

    Open map for Queenstown
    1. Plan note Choose one guided outdoor activity if conditions suit
    OvernightQueenstown
  13. Day 13

    Queenstown

    Open map for Queenstown
    1. Plan note Local lunch and regional produce
    OvernightQueenstown
  14. Day 14

    Queenstown

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