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The top of a glacier flowing through mountains as seen from a helicopter on the West Coast of New Zealand

The Best Road Trip Through the West Coast of New Zealand

A day-by-day itinerary discussing the different things to do along the West Coast of New Zealand and how to best enjoy the amazing views.

A town sitting on the edge of lake between mountains that can be visiting on your trip to Queenstown

Update 56: Visiting Queenstown, the Adrenaline Capital of the World

We went on a jet boat, hiked part of a Great Walk, sampled top pinot noir wine, and ate delicious food all while visiting Queenstown and the area around.

An enormous mountain looming over a road between Queenstown and Christchurch

How to Make the Most of a Road Trip Between Queenstown and Christchurch

A multi-day itinerary and guide of the different things to do between Queenstown and Christchurch, including in Wanaka, Mount Cook, and Lake Tekapo.

A gondola going over a town that can be done on the itinerary between Queenstown and Christchurch

A Concise 3-Day Itinerary to See the Queenstown Highlights

An itinerary that highlights the top things to do in Queenstown including the landscapes, adventure activities, opportunities to relax, and more.

Rocks jutting out of the ocean in the Catlins

A 1-Day Itinerary of the Southern Scenic Route Through the Catlins

A complete itinerary with all the stops between Dunedin and Invercargill to experience the Catlins on the Southern Scenic Route worth checking out.

A teal blue lake beneath white-capped mountains on a trip from Christchurch to Dunedin

Update 54: Taking the Scenic Route from Christchurch to Dunedin in New Zealand

We started our New Zealand road trip with a balance of culture in the South Island cities, from Christchurch to Dunedin, and natural beauty of the Southern Alps.