New Zealand South Island Adventure
Epic outdoor adventure from mountains to fjords, camping and staying in budget lodges with hiking, kayaking, and stargazing.
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Itinerary
Friday, April 17, 2026
1
10:00 - 11:00
Transportation
Airport to Queenstown
Airport shuttle
2
12:00 - 14:00
Accommodation
Adventure Lodge
Budget hostel
3
15:00 - 17:00
Activity
Lake Wakatipu Walk
Waterfront stroll
4
18:00 - 20:00
Dining
Fergburger
Famous burger joint
5
08:00 - 10:00
Activity
Skyline Gondola
Views and luge
6
11:00 - 14:00
Activity
Jet Boat Tour
Shotover River
7
15:00 - 17:00
Activity
Wine Tasting
Gibbston Valley
8
06:00 - 10:00
Transportation
Drive to Milford
Scenic mountain route
Saturday, April 18, 2026
9
10:30 - 12:30
Activity
Milford Sound Cruise
Fiord exploration
10
13:00 - 15:00
Activity
Kayaking
Paddle the fjord
11
18:00 - 20:00
Accommodation
Milford Lodge
Remote lodge
12
08:00 - 11:00
Transportation
Milford to Wanaka
Mountain drive
Sunday, April 19, 2026
13
12:00 - 14:00
Accommodation
Lakeside Camping
Campground setup
14
15:00 - 17:00
Activity
That Wanaka Tree
Iconic photo spot
15
18:00 - 20:00
Activity
Lakefront Sunset
Beach relaxation
16
08:00 - 14:00
Activity
Roy's Peak Hike
Summit trek
17
15:00 - 17:00
Activity
Lake Swimming
Refreshing dip
18
19:00 - 21:00
Activity
Stargazing
Dark sky reserve
19
08:00 - 11:00
Transportation
Wanaka to Mt. Cook
Alpine route
Monday, April 20, 2026
20
12:00 - 14:00
Accommodation
Mt. Cook Lodge
Mountain hostel
21
15:00 - 18:00
Activity
Hooker Valley Track
Glacier hike
22
07:00 - 12:00
Activity
Mueller Hut Hike
Alpine climbing
23
14:00 - 16:00
Activity
Tasman Glacier View
Glacier lookout
24
19:00 - 21:00
Activity
Star Gazing Tour
Astronomy session
25
09:00 - 10:30
Transportation
Mt. Cook to Tekapo
Scenic drive
26
11:00 - 13:00
Visit
Church of Good Shepherd
Iconic chapel
27
14:00 - 16:00
Activity
Lake Tekapo Hot Pools
Alpine spa
28
17:00 - 19:00
Accommodation
Tekapo Camping
Lakeside camp
29
08:00 - 11:00
Transportation
Tekapo to Christchurch
Return drive
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
30
12:00 - 14:00
Accommodation
City Center Hostel
Budget accommodation
31
15:00 - 17:00
Visit
Botanic Gardens
Beautiful gardens
32
18:00 - 20:00
Activity
Riverside Walk
City exploration
33
09:00 - 11:00
Visit
Christchurch Rebuild Sites
City recovery tour
34
13:00 - 15:00
Transportation
Airport Departure
Return car and fly out