The Gill’s South Island New Zealand Adventure

Doubtful Sound, New Zealand / Dave Campbell / Unsplash

12-15 Days | January/February 2024

A South Island self drive itinerary highlighting surfing, gardens, country inns, and leisurely hikes in some of the world’s most dramatic landscapes.

Day 1: January 30

  • Arrive in Auckland (flight tbd) and fly to Nelson
  • Pick up your rental car then…
    • Stay in Nelson (Pihopa Retreat?) and visit Abel Tasman National Park
    • -or- stay at Bay of Many Coves if we can make the price work

Day 2: January 31

  • Shared boat cruise

Day 3: February 1

  • Town, relaxation, or short coastal hike. Too many days here?

Day 4: February 2

  • Check out and drive to Kaikoura
  • Check in at Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

Day 5: February 3

  • Surfing Excursion for James
  • Whale Watching Cruise for Sally

Day 6: February 4

  • Check out from Hapuku Lodge and drive to Christchurch
  • Christchurch hotel?

Day 7: February 5

  • Christchurch city and garden tour

Day 8: February 6

  • Check out and drive to Dunedin
  • Check in to the Fable Hotel

Day 9: February 7

  • James goes on a surfing excursion near Dunedin
  • Sally explores town

Day 10: February 8

  • Check out and drive to Te Anau
  • Check in at Fiordland Lodge or Cabot Lodge

Day 11: February 9

  • Fly Fishing or short hike

Day 12: February 10

  • Check out and drive to Queenstown
  • Check in at Hulbert House

Day 13: February 11

  • Boat cruise of Doubtful Sound

Day 14: February 12

  • Day to relax in Queenstown and choose your own adventure

Day 15: February 13

  • Departure

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