42 Activities
New Zealand South Island Road Trip: Different Climates and Natural Experiences
Starts from
Queenstown
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
42
Duration
4 days
Length
804 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Queenstown
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
4 days
Length
804 mi
Anna Varfolomyeyeva
Travel Expert
- Immerse in the beauty of the magical Fiordland.
- Experience breathtaking emotions during the ride on a high-speed jetty.
- Taste flavourful wines at world-famous Gibbston Valley wineries.
- Take an unforgettable hike to the sacred Māori mountain.
During this trip you can plunge into the untouched beauty of the South Island of New Zealand: eat freshly caught salmon with white wine on the shores of the purest turquoise lake, wander at the foot of mountains with glaciers, listen to the nature of fascinating fjords with waterfalls, feed funny large Kea parrots that are "friends" with travelers in parking lots, travel around an incredibly beautiful country at your own pace and feel unity with nature and the joy of travel.
This road trip is ideal for NZ summertime: from December to February. This trip is possible, in principle, at any time of the year. The only important thing is to check the weather and road conditions before the trip.
The weather in NZ changes several times a day. So don't forget to bring wind and rain-protected wear, sunscreen, and mosquito repellant.
This road trip is ideal for NZ summertime: from December to February. This trip is possible, in principle, at any time of the year. The only important thing is to check the weather and road conditions before the trip.
The weather in NZ changes several times a day. So don't forget to bring wind and rain-protected wear, sunscreen, and mosquito repellant.
During this trip you can plunge into the untouched beauty of the South Island of New Zealand: eat freshly caught salmon with white wine on the shores of the purest turquoise lake, wander at the foot of mountains with glaciers, listen to the nature of fascinating fjords with waterfalls, feed funny large Kea parrots that are "friends" with travelers in parking lots, travel around an incredibly beautiful country at your own pace and feel unity with nature and the joy of travel.
This road trip is ideal for NZ summertime: from December to February. This trip is possible, in principle, at any time of the year. The only important thing is to check the weather and road conditions before the trip.
The weather in NZ changes several times a day. So don't forget to bring wind and rain-protected wear, sunscreen, and mosquito repellant.
This road trip is ideal for NZ summertime: from December to February. This trip is possible, in principle, at any time of the year. The only important thing is to check the weather and road conditions before the trip.
The weather in NZ changes several times a day. So don't forget to bring wind and rain-protected wear, sunscreen, and mosquito repellant.
Anna Varfolomyeyeva
Travel Expert
- Immerse in the beauty of the magical Fiordland.
- Experience breathtaking emotions during the ride on a high-speed jetty.
- Taste flavourful wines at world-famous Gibbston Valley wineries.
- Take an unforgettable hike to the sacred Māori mountain.
Travel itinerary
14 Activities
Day 1
252 mi1 mi
Start a Dream Way to the Magic Milford Sound Fiordland
There are many magnificent roads in New Zealand, but the road to Milford Sound is simply incredible in its beauty.
To avoid traffic, it is better to start as early as suits you, preferably before even 7 am.
Important:
— before driving, check road status here: Road info
— make sure you have a full tank of fuel before leaving Te Anau
— take snacks, water, and insect repellent with you
— be prepared for any weather
21:15
7 Activities
Day 2
172 mi0.2 mi
From Fiordland to Wanaka Lake
Perhaps the most photographed tree has become an icon of Southern New Zealand. Its trunk seems to grow right out of the waters of Wanaka lake. There is a feeling that the tree is floating on the surface of the water, especially in the early morning hours when the water is like a mirror.
20:45
10 Activities
Day 3
177 mi6 mi
To the Sacred Mountain of the Maori - Mount Cook
Height 3724 m, always covered with a cap of snow. Incredible natural park with well-organized hiking trails through the forest and views of the glacier. In addition, near Mount Cook, you can enjoy the awesome spectacle of the nightly bright starry sky. The road to the park itself is stunning, running along the shores of the bright blue lake Pukaki and lovely lavender fields.
20:45
11 Activities
Day 4
203 mi
Back to Queenstown and Its Beautiful Surroundings
Queenstown - an extreme sports town, next to which you can ride a reactive boat on a turbulent river with rocky banks, jump from the bungy and go for a wine tasting in one of the many Gibbston Valley wineries.
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