Canterbury into the Mackenzie
Leave Christchurch for the Mackenzie region, stopping when the landscape catches your eye. Stay near Lake Tekapo for lakeside time and a guided evening under the stars.
JOURNEY 06 / ADVENTURE & EXPLORATION
The Great New Zealand Road Trip
SUGGESTED DURATION18 days
PLACES TO DISCOVERChristchurch · Lake Tekapo · Aoraki / Mount Cook · Wānaka · Queenstown · Te Anau
Make it yours ↗A JOURNEY TO IMAGINE
Turquoise lakes, alpine roads, and little towns worth staying for. Take a spacious southern circuit with scenic stops, thoughtfully chosen overnight stays, and time to follow a view a little farther.
YOUR JOURNEY, AT A GLANCE
The places along the way.
- 01Christchurch
- 02Lake Tekapo
- 03Aoraki / Mount Cook
- 04Wānaka
- 05Queenstown
- 06Te Anau
Indicative connections · Regional locations are approximate.
Map outline: Natural EarthAoraki and Wānaka
Continue toward Aoraki / Mount Cook before traveling to Wānaka. Choose walking distances around your comfort level and keep room for weather changes.
Queenstown and Fiordland
Enjoy Queenstown before heading to Te Anau. A Fiordland excursion adds a contrasting landscape; allow a final travel day that works with your onward flight.
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