# Christchurch gateway and southern lakes · Three bases and a return to the gateway [Canonical itinerary]() Three bases and a return to the gateway - Region: Oceania - Trip format: Return gateway loop - Nights: 10 - Interests: Food & Drink, Arts & Theatre, History, Design ## Route and nights - Christchurch · 3 night(s) - Queenstown · 3 night(s) - Wānaka · 3 night(s) - Christchurch · 1 night(s) Tradeoff: This loop includes three hotel changes. Keep transfer days light and plan where luggage goes on each move. Compare: Drive or coach to compare ## 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 Riverside Market and neighborhood cafés Overnight: Christchurch ### Day 3 · Christchurch Christchurch Art Gallery Overnight: Christchurch ### Day 4 · Queenstown Transfer from Christchurch to Queenstown. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections. Overnight: Queenstown ### Day 5 · Queenstown Lake settlements and mining history Overnight: Queenstown ### Day 6 · Queenstown Lakefront public spaces and hillside streets Overnight: Queenstown ### Day 7 · Wānaka Transfer from Queenstown to Wānaka. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections. Overnight: Wānaka ### Day 8 · Wānaka Local food and cafés Overnight: Wānaka ### Day 9 · Wānaka Town and regional settlement history Overnight: Wānaka ### Day 10 · Christchurch Transfer from Wānaka to Christchurch. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections. Overnight: Christchurch ### Day 11 · Christchurch Check out and leave time for the trip to your departure point.