South Island!

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Dani

Planning to travel the South Island. Starting in Picton the 1st of Jan, doing the Abel Tasman for 4 days, down to St Arnaud. After thatm going down the west coast to Wanaka, Queenstown, Te Anau (Kepler track). Then coming back up the East Coast, passing Mt. Cook and Lake Tekapo. Then finishing in Christchurch!
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Trip Itinerary
1

Nelson

Day 1-8
I'll sleep in Nelson the night before and after hiking the Abel Tasman track!
2

Saint Arnaud

Day 8-9
After Nelson, I'd like to camp near Lake Rototiti in St. Arnaud, before heading south along the west coast.
3

Franz Josef Glacier

Day 9-10
Before getting to Wanaka, this would be one stop to explore the area!
4

Wanaka

Day 10-13
Second big stop would be at Wanaka. The idea is to explore around, hike Isthmus Peak or Roy's Peak!
5

Te Anau

Day 13-14
I managed to book Iris Burn Hut in the Kepler track, so would sleep in Te Anau the night before that!
6

Iris Burn Hut

Day 14-15
After hiking the whole day, time to relax and sleep at Iris Burn Hut!
7

Te Anau

Day 15-16
After finishing the hike, it's time to relax in Te Anau!
8

Queenstown

Day 16-20
Third big stop! After going to Lake Marian, I'd like to head to Queenstown to do some more hiking and activities. Maybe also going to Glenorchy.
9

Mount Cook

Day 20-21
After Queenstown, the idea is to start going north again, but this time along the east coast and stop at beautiful Mt. Cook and Lake Tekapo. Hopefully camp somewhere there!
10

Christchurch

Day 21-23
Finally in Christchurch, last stop of the roadtrip!
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Camping & Hostel & Other
23 days trip
Nelson, Saint Arnaud & 8 more
Transportation
Car, Other
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