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New Zealand’s West Coast and southern lakes

Short middle stop and a slower finish

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New Zealand’s West Coast and southern lakes · Short middle stop and a slower finish

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch

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

    Christchurch

    1. Plan note Christchurch Art Gallery
    OvernightChristchurch
  3. Day 3

    Christchurch

    1. Plan note City history and heritage buildings
    OvernightChristchurch
  4. Day 4

    Christchurch

    1. Plan note Post-earthquake rebuilding and architecture
    OvernightChristchurch
  5. Day 5

    Christchurch

    1. Plan note Botanic Gardens and Avon River paths
    OvernightChristchurch
  6. Day 6

    Franz Josef

    1. Plan note Transfer from Christchurch to Franz Josef. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections.
    OvernightFranz Josef
  7. Day 7

    Franz Josef

    1. Plan note Interpretation of changing glaciers and rivers
    OvernightFranz Josef
  8. Day 8

    Queenstown

    1. Plan note Transfer from Franz Josef to Queenstown. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections.
    OvernightQueenstown
  9. Day 9

    Queenstown

    1. Plan note Lake Wakatipu paths and mountain views
    OvernightQueenstown
  10. Day 10

    Arrowtown

    1. Plan note Gold-rush streets and riverside walking
    OvernightQueenstown
  11. Day 11

    Queenstown

    1. Plan note Local lunch and regional produce
    OvernightQueenstown
  12. Day 12

    Queenstown

    1. Plan note Lake settlements and mining history
    OvernightQueenstown
  13. Day 13

    Queenstown

    1. Plan note Lakefront public spaces and hillside streets
    OvernightQueenstown
  14. Day 14

    Queenstown

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