Consider renting a car so you can explore all that New Zealand has to supply at your individual tempo. If you’re seeking to stay in the Central Business District space, it is a nice affordable option that’s nonetheless a personal en-suite room. To round out the experience, you get to have a pint of Southfarthing’s own ales within the iconic Green Dragon pub. It’s designated as exhausting for purpose – it’s never ending and simply whenever you assume the forest ought to clear into marking lot, it retains going. The trek is an incredible experience as a outcome of it takes you through such a dynamic change of landscapes. It truly provides you an appreciation of the awe-inspiring energy of mom nature at work at its rawest kind.

Though nonetheless recovering fromthe devastating earthquakes that struck town in 2010 and 2011, Christchurch nonetheless has much to discover. One of one of the in Oamaru is Ocean View on Avon, which mixes a lovely homely inside with beautiful views of the harbour. From Nugget Point drive north to the Otago Peninsula and to Dunedin. Built throughout New Zealand’s gold rush, the historic metropolis of Dunedin is famous for its grand Victorian architecture and,until lately, having the steepest highway on the planet.

Day 7: Arthurs Pass To Christchurch

The primary purpose to split up your time in Queenstown with a keep in Te Anau is to maximise the time you’ll be able to discover the park. The issue I even have with day trips is that you find yourself wasting too much time on the highway in a single day. The Queenstown airport is small however really easy to navigate and your first step once you get your bags is to grab your car rental. If you followed my recommendation by reserving with Hitch, head over to the courtesy phone beside the Avis counter and let them know you’re right here.

All the tools is supplied so that you won’t want to worry about overalls or sneakers. The south island’s west coast is known for its glaciers, that are sadly receding, however can be admired from afar. If you prefer to go to the North Island, Rotorua is a good sightseeing base. Fly into and out of Auckland and spend your time in Rotorua visiting geothermal reserves, experiencing Maori culture, and soaking in rejuvenating sulphur spas.

Day 4: Mount Cook

Don’t miss the beautiful views of Lake Wanaka from Boundary Creek or the Lake Wanaka lookout simply earlier than The Neck, a slender tract of land that separates the 2 gorgeous lakes. Just a five minute drive from the town of Fox Glacier, looped strolling trail surrounded by thick forest circles aroundLake Mathesonwhich includes a majestic view ofMount Cookin the distance. On the way again, observe the path because it branches off towards the historic suspension bridge that was in-built 1929 and nonetheless stands over the Fox River. Details of these walks and many others along the west coastcan be discovered right here.

• The Redwoods Treewalk is a 700M-long suspended stroll by way of the towering redwoods, suspended 20 metres from the ground.
• The Hawke’s Bay area can additionally be identified for its wonderful vineyardsmany of which may be accessed alongside easy cycle trails.
• One evening Liz took us to a cute, atmospheric restaurant referred to as The White House Cafe and Bar, which had some great veggie choices.

For those who favor to remain dry an underwater digicam relays photographs to an onboard TV. Heading again throughout nation the Matakohe Kauri Museum is an award profitable museum and has intensive displays of the areas logging, farming and social historical past. Just a short drive from Warkworth in direction of the coast is the small township of Matakana and a little additional you can see the usually deserted seashores of the Tawharanui Marine Reserve. A quick 25-minute cruise by way of the Waitemata Harbour to the Hauraki Gulf delivers you to Rangitoto Island.

Highlights embrace Kaikoura, the Marlborough wine area, Nelson, Abel Tasman National Park, Hokitika Gorge, conventional Maori jade carving artisans, and probably the TranzAlpine Train. Above all itinerary, Lake Tekapo is trying great to explore this place, I will attempt to visit right here in next month. The MOUNTAIN Lover itinerary ensures a slower total pace with extra time obtainable for hikes and actions within the Southern Alps. In addition, there’s almost no level in visiting the Milford Sound if you’re not going to do a cruise of the sounds, as so little is accessible via land. Factor in gasoline, high food prices and limited options, as nicely as the cruise, and you see how shortly all of it adds up.

Pancake RocksLeaving Nelson at present, cross through the suburb of Richmond, followed by Nelson Lakes and the Kahurangi National Park region. Trees, rivers, and valleys accompany you now as you head toward the town of Murchison, a quiet place and a great lunch stop. Underneath its sleepy farming facade is an adventurers’ paradise, with whitewater rafting, jet boating, gold panning, kayaking, 4-wheel-drive journeys, and glorious trout fishing. As you leave the Auckland city boundary, the landscape changes to lush farmland. Cross the fertile Hauraki Plains—one of New Zealand’s largest dairy-producing regions. Take a short detour to nearby Miranda to see the big flocks of godwits and oystercatchers.

Spend today in search of albatross, penguin and Hooker sea lion on the rugged beaches round Dunedin. Overnight on Doubtful Sound waking to the sounds of silence surrounded by surroundings untouched by time. Departing each Monday, the Essential New Zealand replicates the primary four days of the Ultimate New Zealand and contains all of the essentials you need to kick off your working vacation. It’s not goodbye though, you’ll have access to our BUNAC staff and job-hunting abilities for your complete trip.