10 Days in New Zealand’s South Island | Ultimate Road Trip

The ultimate 10-day road trip through New Zealand's beautiful South Island

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⏳ Timestamps
(00:55) Day 1 | Arrival into Queenstown, Airbnb tour, Fergburger
(05:28) Day 2 | Onsen, Arrowtown, Skyline Gondola, bench viewpoint
(15:07) Day 3 | Queenstown to Wanaka: Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge, Cromwell Heritage Precinct, Wanaka Airbnb, Wishbone falls
(27:27) Day 4 | That Wanaka Tree, Diamond Lake, Lake Hawea
(31:10) Day 5 | Wanaka to Twizel: Lindis Pass, Ahuriri River, Omarama Clay Cliffs, High Country Salmon, Twizel Airbnb
(37:38) Day 6 | Lake Pukaki, Mt Cook, Lake Tekapo
(50:25) Day 7 | Cardrona Hotel, Te Anau Airbnb
(54:40) Day 8 | Milford Sounds
(01:04:52) Day 9 | Manapouri, best playground ever, Queenstown Airbnb and sunset
(01:13:13) Day 10 | Glenorchy, Lake Face Creek Falls

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📅 Travel date: 26 November - 7 December 2025
📷 Filmed with iPhone 16 Pro

🏠 Accommodation
Queenstown Airbnb 1 https://tinyurl.com/2r9sy9jd
Wanaka Airbnb https://tinyurl.com/4jwncztb
Twizel Airbnb https://tinyurl.com/2rf5h6ty
Te Anau Airbnb https://tinyurl.com/2nrj6bzc
Queenstown Airbnb 2 https://tinyurl.com/379z2nt2

🚗 Others
Car rental https://bestcarrentals.co.nz/
Mitrepeak cruise https://www.mitrepeak.com/, book through Bookme for cheaper rates https://www.bookme.co.nz/
Glenorchy walks https://www.queenstownnz.co.nz/storie...

📍 Places mentioned
Fergburger https://maps.app.goo.gl/NxPXCRD6tadNN...
Onsen Hot Pools and Day Spa https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jm9wDwAqZdiMa...
Postmasters Kitchen + Bar https://maps.app.goo.gl/h16kiKn78X8WV...
Skyline Queenstown https://maps.app.goo.gl/9dXeUxSExep7L...
Banquito para mates https://maps.app.goo.gl/xch7fYFhz73Gx...
Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge https://maps.app.goo.gl/dqLT7NKYJzGFo...
Cromwell Heritage Precinct https://maps.app.goo.gl/L3jKBg35nw3Z8...
The Store Room https://maps.app.goo.gl/gv9D7B5wo3qXY...
Pinot Junction - Lakeside Cafe https://maps.app.goo.gl/gGUqfFwStNHSm...
Wishbone Falls https://maps.app.goo.gl/4vLD8xs4KgybN...
Thai Taste Wanaka https://maps.app.goo.gl/u4S2rTWBYhmX9...
Diamond Lake Conservation Area https://maps.app.goo.gl/wgHXniurZ3os6...
Lake Hawea Esplanade Reserve https://maps.app.goo.gl/DHQSywg9dCypL...
Wedding Tree https://maps.app.goo.gl/76R8bHaDMyoww...
Lindis Pass Viewpoint https://maps.app.goo.gl/9siTmbnzKwDUz...
Ahuriri River Lookout https://maps.app.goo.gl/3iygAm1TaQnWP...
The Wrinkly Rams https://maps.app.goo.gl/a9MpcATarpsi7...
Clay Cliffs https://maps.app.goo.gl/hpeBcJMH8SkF3...
High Country Salmon https://maps.app.goo.gl/mNv6d5wM13PW4...
Lake Pukaki Power Station https://maps.app.goo.gl/PXvfq6sjZc6d4... (drive past this and keep looking out for pretty spots, changes every year!)
Tapataia Mahaka Peter's Lookout https://maps.app.goo.gl/7r4X8hSqh6HrE...
Hooker Valley track https://maps.app.goo.gl/6bawfogVjJS7n...
The Old Mountaineers Cafe https://maps.app.goo.gl/S6ukgJRdVcFnv...
Tasman Glacier View near the lake https://maps.app.goo.gl/ApL7rCD4i9vzt...
Mount Cook view https://maps.app.goo.gl/kTpjRpLTock9n...
Lupins Viewpoint (Pukaki Canal) https://maps.app.goo.gl/W18RgNWUTcMt8...
The Church of the Good Shepherd https://maps.app.goo.gl/iCDyfvRe6pDSr...
Cardrona Hotel https://maps.app.goo.gl/MkdSsi4LmUSRW...
Cardrona Valley General Store https://maps.app.goo.gl/KP6eaR4LPbKob...
Te Anau Downs Scenic Lookout https://maps.app.goo.gl/uCJH4mxfqT9p2...
Lake Gunn Viewpoint https://maps.app.goo.gl/zcDPLPvdRPUJc...
Falls Creek https://maps.app.goo.gl/V8nXkXfw98Heo...
Monkey creek https://maps.app.goo.gl/LKRZGdpe5Mitt...
Milford Sound Free Parking https://maps.app.goo.gl/J9Mou6eoKKS4D...
Milford Sound Foreshore Walk https://maps.app.goo.gl/PYc9gGNm6aEcH...
Two Wee Bookshops https://maps.app.goo.gl/kRdiZBc1cjEGH...
Time Traders https://maps.app.goo.gl/NpE8eYszHsxKq...
The Farmhouse https://maps.app.goo.gl/iu7XN3D5Vk3kf...
Hanley Park Playground https://maps.app.goo.gl/9b6GmdUXKLAcv...
Lake Face Creek Falls https://maps.app.goo.gl/fW5ybyFenZXKi...
Real Fruit Ice Cream Glenorchy https://maps.app.goo.gl/mRtQXMNXGqy9K...

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