Explore Christchurch to Queenstown: Ultimate 7-Day Loop Travel Itinerary Guide

Just wrapped up an exhilarating loop around the central, eastern, and southern lines of New Zealand’s South Island! This 12-day adventure took us from Christchurch to Queenstown, where we indulged in salmon fishing, marveled at penguin parades, hiked glaciers, and explored stunning blue ice caves.

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Packed with hand-drawn distance maps of attractions, detailed coordinate positioning, and route navigation, this guide is your ultimate companion. Discover the best times to depart, where to play, attraction strategies, and valuable tips to avoid common pitfalls. If you like it, save it and follow it directly when you set off ✅

✨ Stargaze under the night sky at Mount John in Tekapo
🏔️ Marvel at snow-capped mountains and glacier lakes along Highway 80
🚶 Hike on ice at an altitude of 1200 meters
🐧 Watch little blue penguins return home at night in their natural habitat

🚗 Total mileage: 1887 kilometers, averaging 157 kilometers per day, making for a relaxed and enjoyable journey
A self-driving trip around New Zealand’s South Island that leaves no regrets 🇳🇿
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⚠️ We are a team specializing in New Zealand self-driving tours, having compiled over 77 self-driving guides covering many classic and niche attractions in New Zealand.

From South Island loops, North Island loops to cross-island trips, our routes range from 6 to 21 days, offering a variety of unique experiences.
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📖 The travel guide includes:
– Daily food, accommodation, and transportation, with language explanations (highly praised by tour leaders and tourists for years)
– Specific parking coordinates and route navigation, eliminating the need for independent searches
– Hand-drawn diagrams of complex attractions, detailing route distances and visiting order
– Essential knowledge for driving in New Zealand, including toll payments, parking, refueling, and car rental/return tips
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