Accommodations
We traveled in August during the New Zealand winter. There weren’t many tourists so it was easy to find nice places to stay using AirBnB. Our route was Christchurch, Oamaru, Dunedin, Te Anau, Queenstown, Hokitika, Kaikōura, then return to Christchurch.
Transportation
We rented a car from the airport at Christchurch. Driving was easy. As most roads are 2 lanes, during busy seasons you may get stuck behind a slow moving camper.
See – Favorites
- Natural beauty of mountains and waterfalls (with many sheep)
- Steampunk Museum
- Little Penguins
- Stop the car and hike
- Glow worms (both free roadside and in Te Anau)
- Wineries (Queenstown and northern area where most are located)
- Wildlife – kea (parrot)
- Wildlife – fur seals (Kaikōura)
- Wildlife – Willowbank Wildlife Preserve
Food & Shopping
Given the low population of the south island, any food and shopping is appreciated.
