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New Zealand South Island: Alpine Lakes and Glaciers
Experience the dramatic landscapes of the South Island, from the turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo and the peaks of Mount Cook to the fjords of Milford Sound and the adventure capital of Queenstown.
7days
14stops
942km
Day 1: Christchurch City Centre → Christchurch Botanic Gardens
3min · 0.9km2 stops
Christchurch City Centre
09:00 – 11:00
3min · 0.9km
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
12:00 – 14:00
Day 2: Church of the Good Shepherd → Mount John Observatory
2h 58min · 227km2 stops
Church of the Good Shepherd
09:00 – 11:00
2h 58min · 227km
Mount John Observatory
12:00 – 14:00
Day 3: Lake Pukaki Viewpoint → Hooker Valley Track
41min · 53km2 stops
Lake Pukaki Viewpoint
09:00 – 11:00
41min · 53km
Hooker Valley Track
12:00 – 14:00
Day 4: Lindis Pass Viewpoint → That Wanaka Tree
1h 33min · 127km2 stops
Lindis Pass Viewpoint
09:00 – 11:00
1h 33min · 127km
That Wanaka Tree
12:00 – 14:00
Day 5: Te Anau Lakefront → Milford Sound
2h 58min · 227km2 stops
Te Anau Lakefront
09:00 – 11:00
2h 58min · 227km
Milford Sound
12:00 – 14:00
Day 6: Skyline Queenstown → Queenstown Gardens
3h 54min · 288km2 stops
Skyline Queenstown
09:00 – 11:00
3h 54min · 288km
Queenstown Gardens
12:00 – 14:00
Day 7: Arrowtown Buckingham Street → Queenstown Airport
24min · 20km2 stops
Arrowtown Buckingham Street
09:00 – 11:00
24min · 20km
Queenstown Airport
12:00 – 14:00
Heads Up
- 1. Book Milford Sound cruises and popular activities in Queenstown at least 4 weeks in advance.
- 2. Check road conditions for the Crown Range and Milford Road, especially during winter or heavy rain.
- 3. Sandflies are common in Fiordland; carry high-quality insect repellent for outdoor stops.
- 4. Driving times can be longer than expected due to winding alpine roads and scenic photo stops.