Our New Zealand Itinerary of the South Island and all the details can be found here! Keep reading to see how we spent 5 days in this beautiful country at the end of January.
We love adventure and find it hard to sit still, so note that this New Zealand itinerary is packed full. Feel free to take it at face value, or adjust by a few days to give yourself more time.
We chose to rent a car rather than a camper van being we weren’t going to be in the New Zealand for too long. The Airbnbs we stayed at along the way are also listed below! Enjoy!
New Zealand Itinerary – South Island
Day 1
Castle Rock
Devil’s Punchbowl Waterfall
Hokitika Gorge
Hokitika Beach
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Day 2
Franz Josef Glacier
Ship Creek
Fantail Falls
Blue Pools
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Day 3
Diamond Lake | Rocky Mountain Hike
Mt. Difficulty Winery
The Stoaker Room
Bob’s Cove
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Day 4
Quenstown Hill Hike
Arrowtown
Amisfield Winery
Lake Pukaki
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Day 5
Luciano Espresso Bar
Pegasus Bay Winery
Greystone Winery
Terrace Edge Winery
Boneline Winery
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Make sure to check out the related posts listed in this article for even more details on our favorite stops on the South Island of New Zealand. This was a trip of a lifetime and will be your trip of a lifetime too! Feel free to comment any questions below. Happy travels and thanks for giving this article a read. It means so much!
Great article. New Zealand is a must see destination. Lots of good times.
Thank you! We love New Zealand so much 🙂
New Zealand is truly a paradise for nature lovers. The landscapes are incredibly diverse, ranging from majestic mountains to pristine beaches. The stunning fjords, such as Milford Sound, took my breath away with their sheer grandeur. The rolling hills of the countryside and the vibrant colors of the forests left me in awe. Every corner of this country seems to be a picture-perfect postcard.