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CAMPERVAN RENTALhttps://www.wilderness.co.nz/locations/christchurchMy itineraries are 100% free! But if you find them helpful and want to send a small thanks, my venmo is below :)
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DAYROUTEDRIVE TIMEDAY ACTIVITIES/OPTIONS TOP ACTIVITY LINKCAMP/PARK SPOTSpot Notes
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1Leave HomeFly from destination to Christchurch (with layover in Auckland)
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3AKL > CHC > Kaikoura2h 15mLand in Christchurch and Wilderness Motorhome Rentals will pick you up from airport. Once you get your RV, drive to Kaikoura to spend the night. Maybe stop at grocery store to stock up.Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park
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4Kaikoura0Whale watching, eat crayfish, visit brewery, shop. Whale Watching TourKaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park
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5Kaikoura > Nelson3h 30mStop in Blenheim for wine, OR reach Havelock and take boat cruise to Marlborough sounds. Cable Bay Holiday ParkDo Laundry
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6Nelson1h 33 minAbel Tasman National Park. Book Abel Tasman Classic Water Taxi tour, which starts at Marahau/Kaitereri. This scenic boat ride will take a look at the whole coast before dropping you off for a 2.5 hour hike that is beautiful. It'll pick you up and bring you back to your car in Marahau. Abel Aqua Taxi TourNelson City Top 10 Holiday Park
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7Nelson > Punakaiki3h 45mStop at The Charleston Glowworm Cave Tour. From camp, walk to another small cave to explore. Have dinner at Punakaiki Rocks Hotel. Underworld AdventuresPunakaiki Beach Camp
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8Punakaiki > Franz Josef3hHeli-hike to Franz Josef Glacier, or kayak lake mapourikaHeli Hike ToursRainforest Retreat
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9Franz Josef > Wanaka3h 40mGet here early if you can, you can rent e-bikes into town & shop, visit wine bars, etc. Comes with wood fired hot tub at the site. Visit Pembrooke Patisserie!Book e-bikes from camping spot >>Land Escape WanakaNot powered.
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10Wanaka > Queenstown1hStop at Lord of the Rings filming locations, visit Kiwi Birdlife Park. Shop & eat in Queenstown. Kiwi Birdlife ParkDriftaway QueenstownDo Laundry
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11Queenstown > Milford Sound0Take 30 min flight to Milford Sound. Take a cruise of the fiord. Scenic Flight to Milford SoundDriftaway Queenstown
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Milford Sound Boat Tour
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12Queenstown > Mt Cook3hScenic drive. Want to get to park early if you can, make sure you have food for time in park.Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park (White Horse Hill Campsite)Not powered.
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13Mt Cook0Hike, stargazing. Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park (White Horse Hill Campsite)Not powered.
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14Mt Cook > Geraldine2h 15mVia Lake Tekapo. Visit The Church of the Good Shepherd. Stop at Fairlie Bakery. Hike. Geraldine Top 10 Holiday ParkDo Laundry, Comes with Breakfast
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15Geraldine > Christchurch2hBotanic Gardens, Canterbury Museum, shop for souvenirs. Tasman Holiday Parks
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16Christchurch (or Akaroa)0 to 1hr 26mStay in Christchurch, or visit Akaroa to see dolphins, blue penguins. Option to return camper van day early & get hotel.Penguin TourTasman Holiday Parks
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17CHC > AKL > HomeReturn Camper van. Travel Home
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