This New Zealand South Island itinerary includes some of the most sought-after tourism destinations in the country. Unlike the North Island, it does not have as much volcanic activity, but has incredibly large, snow-capped mountain ranges, fjords and glaciers. So, the best way to travel is by car, allowing you to adapt your itinerary, if needed, since many of the attractions change their conditions and accessibility according to the weather. But assuming the weather is on your side, here is a two-week itinerary that showcases the very best that the South Island has to offer. Don’t leave home without: Lonely Planet New Zealand (Travel Guide) Table of Contents: Two Week New Zealand South Island Itinerary 3 Days in Canterbury Christchurch Kaikoura Tekapo 3 Days in Tasman Abel Tasman 2 Days in West Coast Punakaiki Glaciers 3 Days in Otago Wanaka Queenstown Dunedin 3 Days in Fiordland and Southland Milford Sound Invercargill and … [Read more...] about Two Week New Zealand South Island Itinerary
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The New York Times picks 52 places to go in 2019
52 Places To Go 2019 (Tag bylines with individual items.), New York Times Published 8:47 pm CST, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 Here are some of the places The New York Times thinks you should travel this year. Read the article for the full list. Here are some of the places The New York Times thinks you should travel this year. Read the article for the full list. Photo: Louise Denton Photography/Getty Images Photo: Louise Denton Photography/Getty Images Image 1 of / 39 Caption Close Image 1 of 39 Here are some of the places The New York Times thinks you should travel this year. Read the article for the full list. Here are some of the places The New York Times thinks you should travel this year. Read the article for the full list. … [Read more...] about The New York Times picks 52 places to go in 2019
10 wonders to see in New Zealand’s South Island
As we set off from Christchurch International Airport in a rusty orange Mahindra, a compact SUV made in India, city scenery is quickly eclipsed by every shade of green imaginable. We have just embarked on a week-long road trip through the South Island of New Zealand, which is nowhere near enough time to see everything. Stretching about 150,000sq km — roughly half the size of the UK — the South Island is a 13-hour drive from top to bottom without stopping. But you’ll want to stop... every five minutes. After all, this is a far-flung land of forested mountains, staggering cliffs, heroic fiords, inviting vineyards and countless winding roads. For starters, there’s the Lewis Pass in the north, which leads to hot springs retreats and oceanside viewing points for whale-spotting; the Lindis Pass in the centre, which cuts through spectacular mountains and lakes; and the Great Coast Road in the west, punctuated by gorges and glaciers. To see a fraction … [Read more...] about 10 wonders to see in New Zealand’s South Island