5 WEEKS SOUTH ISLAND ITINERARY

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What you’ll do

Follow our exact itinerary on the South Island to discover all the highlights of the island! Instead of ending in Picton to take the ferry to the North Island, you'll end in Christchurch making this a circular route.

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

25.9 km (16.1 mi)

54 min

1

Christchurch
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Biggest city on South Island
Category
Area
Direction

545 m (0.3 mi)

2 min

2

Riverside Market
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Vibrant indoor market with variety of ethnic foods
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$
Restaurant Type
Any
Direction

668 m (0.4 mi)

2 min

3

Bridge of Remembrance
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War memorial honoring sacrifices
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

425 m (0.3 mi)

2 min

4

Arts Centre
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Vibrant hub of creativity
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

1.1 km (0.7 mi)

4 min

5

New Regent Street Precinct
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Vibrant district with boutique shops, cafés, and bars
Category
Shop
Est. Price
$
Direction

1.3 km (0.8 mi)

4 min

6

Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial
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Memorial honoring Canterbury earthquake victims
Category
Photospot
Direction

10.3 km (6.4 mi)

17 min

7

Christchurch Gondola
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Beautiful city & landscape views
Category
Sightseeing
Est. Price
$
Direction

11.6 km (7.2 mi)

20 min

8

103 Prince of Bealey Motel
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Budget quality accommodation
Category
Hotel
Est. Price
$
Direction

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