Planning itinerary
Hihi, I have booked my air tickets to Christchurch in May and currently doing research and planning my trip for my 18 Days self drive trip! Was inspired by all the amazing scenery photos shared.
Looking through all the pages on this thread, I am really glad to get so much knowledge! It is really useful.
I have made a draft itinerary, am wondering if I can get advise to see if it make sense!
04 May - Depart Singapore
05 May - Reach Christchurch 9.30am. Explore Christchurch
06 May - Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
07 May - Lake Tekapo to Dunedin
08 May - Dunedin
09 May - Dunedin to Te Anau
10 May - Te Anau to Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound
11 May - Te Anau to Queenstown
12 May - Queenstown
13 May - Queenstown to Wanaka
14 May - Wanaka
15 May - Wanaka to Franz Josef Glacier
16 May - Franz Josef Glacier to Punakaiki OR Hokitika?
17 May - Punakaiki - Nelson OR Hokitika to Abel Tasman
18 May - Nelson/Abel Tasman National Park
19 May - Nelson - Blenheim/Hammer Springs? - Kaikoura
20 May - Kaikoura
21 May - Kaikoura to Christchurch
22 May - Depart Christchurch 10.50am
Is it worth spending a day at Mount Cook also before heading to Dunedin?
After Franz Josef, there seems to be many stopover areas like Hammer Springs, Piction, Punkaiki, Nelson.. any recommendations for the ending stage of the trip?
Feel free to give me feedback on my itinerary!
Much appreciated!