Our complete one-week New Zealand South Island itinerary includes Queenstown, Wanaka, Lake Tekapo, and Mount Cook, along with practical travel tips, costs, where to stay, and the experiences that made this road trip unforgettable.

From award-winning wineries and stunning coastal scenery on Waiheke Island to glow worm kayaking, Māori culture, geothermal wonders, and thrilling whitewater rafting near Rotorua, we found more than enough adventure to fill an entire week.