Experience the BEST of New Zealand's South Island with this epic road trip, taking you to the top destinations, and tons of hidden gems!  

Fiordland, Southland, New Zealand

Kaikōura, New Zealand

Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

Wānaka, New Zealand

Hokitika, New Zealand

South Island, New Zealand

Milford Sound, Southland, New Zealand

Kaiteriteri, New Zealand

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast, New Zealand

Christchurch, New Zealand

Mount Cook, Canterbury, New Zealand

Abel Tasman National Park, South Island, New Zealand

Hanmer Springs, New Zealand

Queenstown, New Zealand

West Coast, New Zealand

New Zealand's South Island | Epic 14 Day Road Trip

This is a map of all my favorite spots to explore, eat, and stay in Aotearoa New Zealand after a year and a half of living in the land of the long white cloud with my two kids. Nearly all the pins are child friendly and they are noted if not. 

I update this periodically as I travel to new places so keep an eye out and enjoy New Zealand's incredible country!

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Kid-friendly New Zealand

You are spoilt for choice when it comes to beautiful outdoors locations in New Zealand, but what are the very best spots for admiring this country's incredible nature and scenery? 

Check out this list of the most stunning and iconic outdoors spots in New Zealand! 

Fox Glacier, West Coast, New Zealand

Otari-Wilton's Bush Wilton Road, Wilton, Wellington, New Zealand

Cathedral Cove, Waikato, New Zealand

Tongariro, New Zealand

Mount Tasman, West Coast, New Zealand

Mount Aspiring, West Coast, New Zealand

Coromandel, New Zealand

Mt Cook, Canterbury, New Zealand

White Island, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Wharariki Beach, Wharariki Road, Pūponga, New Zealand

Rotorua, New Zealand

Northland, New Zealand

Mount Taranaki, Taranaki, New Zealand

Best of the New Zealand Outdoors

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New Zealand 

Discover the best of New Zealand in 5 weeks exploring the North and South Island🚍✨

Taupō, New Zealand

Wanaka, New Zealand

Blenheim, New Zealand

Milford Sound, Southland Region, New Zealand

Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Manawatu-Wanganui Region, New Zealand

Wellington, New Zealand

Tauranga, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

5 Weeks New Zealand Roadtrip Itinerary and Recommendations 

Kaikōura

The views of this incredible seaside town will take your breath away - a stunning stretch of mountains descending directly into a deep blue ocean. A nearby deep underwater canyon brings incredible marine life right by the town, so keep a keen eye out for dolphins, seals, and whales! 

Some of the best marine life watching in the country. Grab yourself a tour!

Kaikōura

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