Explore New Zealand South Island: Ultimate Self-Driving Tour Itinerary for National Day

I’m excited to share my self-planned New Zealand self-drive itinerary for the upcoming National Day holiday, along with some thrilling activities. I’m also hoping that those who have visited can provide me with more guidance and suggestions [Shy R]. This adventure spans 11 days, starting with a direct flight from Shanghai to Auckland, followed by a transfer to Christchurch.

🏨 For this journey, I’ve booked all accommodations through Booking.com and Airbnb:
– 1 night in Christchurch at the DoubleTree by Hilton
– 1 night in Oamaru at The Old Confectionery
– 1 night in Dunedin at EBB
– 3 nights in Queenstown at Highview Haven
– 1 night in Wanaka at Lakeside
– 2 nights in Tekapo at Shepherds Delight
– 1 night in Auckland at JW Marriott

🎮 Based on the above route, here are the main activities I’ve already booked:
– **Oamaru:** Witness the adorable little blue penguins 🐧
– **Queenstown:** Experience the adrenaline rush of Skyline Luge 🛴 and Nzone skydiving 🪂
– **Glenorchy:** Enjoy a scenic horse ride in the High Country 🐎
– **Wanaka:** Take the controls in a U-Fly plane experience ✈️, try your hand at hook fishing 🎣, savor Rippon wine tasting 🍷, and test your skills at the Real Guns shooting range 🔫
– **Tekapo:** Marvel at the stars during a stargazing session 🔭 and embark on an exhilarating Tasman Glacier Heli Hike 🚁

I’ve referred to many travel bloggers’ notes on Xiaohongshu, but I’m still open to any additional tips or hidden gems you might know [Kiss R][Kiss R][Kiss R]