2 WEEKS SOUTH ISLAND ITINERARY

World Wild Hearts - (worldwildhearts)
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World Wild Hearts
What you’ll do

Discover the best of the South Island in 2 weeks! For this itinerary, you'll end in Abel Tasman National Park / Nelson. There are flights from Nelson back to Christchurch. If you don't want to fly and drop the vehicle back in Christchurch, you'll need to use the last day to drive back to Christchurch.

Note that some days are populated with multiple options/hikes in one area because based on your preferences or activity level, you can pick and choose.

Day Total

272.3 km (169.2 mi)

3 hr 49 min

1

Christchurch
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Biggest city on South Island
Category
Area
Direction

234.9 km (146 mi)

2 hr 55 min

2

The Church of the Good Shepherd
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Famous photo stop
Category
Photospot
Direction

1.7 km (1.1 mi)

3 min

3

Lake Tekapo Lookout
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Stunning views of Lake Tekapo
Category
Photospot
Direction

996 m (0.6 mi)

2 min

4

Tekapo Springs
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Quiet and relaxing springs near the lake
Category
Hot Spring
Est. Price
$
Direction

141 m (0.1 mi)

5

Mt John Summit Circuit Hike
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Scenic hike with panoramic views
Category
Hike
Est. Duration
2-3h
Direction

10.6 km (6.6 mi)

17 min

6

Mt John Observatory
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Astronomical research facility
Category
Tours
Est. Price
$$
Est. Duration
2-3h
Direction

10.1 km (6.3 mi)

14 min

7

Godley Peaks Road
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Scenic road with few people and lots of road stops
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

13.8 km (8.6 mi)

16 min

8

Lakes Edge Holiday Park Camping Ground
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Scenic lakeside camping with amenities
Category
Campsite
Est. Price
$
Direction

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