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Christchurch gateway and southern lakes

Wānaka side stay and two return nights

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Route and nights

  1. Christchurch2 nights
  2. Wānaka5 nights
  3. Christchurch2 nights

Trip format: Return gateway loop · One hotel or guesthouse per overnight base

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Trip stats

Trip days
10
Nights
9
Home Bases
2

Days by place

Christchurch
5
Wānaka
5

Hotels and other stays

Wānaka
5 nights
Christchurch
4 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 Botanic Gardens and Avon River paths
OvernightChristchurch
Day 3 Wānaka
  1. Plan note Transfer from Christchurch to Wānaka. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections.
OvernightWānaka
Day 4 Wānaka
  1. Plan note Town and regional settlement history
OvernightWānaka
Day 5 Wānaka
  1. Plan note Lakeshore paths and mountain views
OvernightWānaka
Day 6 Wānaka
  1. Plan note Local food and cafés
OvernightWānaka
Day 7 Wānaka
  1. Plan note Keep the day open for a missed visit, a slower neighborhood outing or a rest before the next move.
OvernightWānaka
Day 8 Christchurch
  1. Plan note Transfer from Wānaka to Christchurch. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections.
OvernightChristchurch
Day 9 Christchurch
  1. Plan note Christchurch Art Gallery
OvernightChristchurch
Day 10 Christchurch
  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 Botanic Gardens and Avon River paths
    OvernightChristchurch
  3. Day 3

    Wānaka

    1. Plan note Transfer from Christchurch to Wānaka. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections.
    OvernightWānaka
  4. Day 4

    Wānaka

    Open map for Wānaka
    1. Plan note Town and regional settlement history
    OvernightWānaka
  5. Day 5

    Wānaka

    Open map for Wānaka
    1. Plan note Lakeshore paths and mountain views
    OvernightWānaka
  6. Day 6

    Wānaka

    Open map for Wānaka
    1. Plan note Local food and cafés
    OvernightWānaka
  7. Day 7

    Wānaka

    Open map for Wānaka
    1. Plan note Keep the day open for a missed visit, a slower neighborhood outing or a rest before the next move.
    OvernightWānaka
  8. Day 8

    Christchurch

    1. Plan note Transfer from Wānaka to Christchurch. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections.
    OvernightChristchurch
  9. Day 9

    Christchurch

    Open map for Christchurch
    1. Plan note Christchurch Art Gallery
    OvernightChristchurch
  10. Day 10

    Christchurch

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