The Ultimate New Zealand South Island Road Trip Under $2.7k | The Travel Intern

New Zealand s South Island offers breathtaking views, amazing landscapes and fun adrenaline-fuelled activities! This video will show you how to get the most out of the South Islands on an epic New Zealand road trip. Read our full New Zealand South Island Road Trip itinerary: https://thetravelintern.com/new-zealand-south-island-itinerary/ Other cool things to do in New Zealand s South Island: https://thetravelintern.com/new-zealand-south-island-guide/ Our route starts off in Christchurch, then we drove to Kaikoura, Akaroa, Tekapo, Wanaka, Te Anau, Milford Sound and ended in Queenstown. ___________________________________ 00:25 - Car Rental CHRISTCHURCH - 00:32 We landed at Christchurch Airport before going on to explore the city — also known as the Garden City of the plains. 00:40 - Christchurch Gondola Take a ride on a cable car that brings you to port hills. 00:50 - Port Hills Get a fantastic view of the city of Christchurch from above and also the surrounding landscapes. 00:59 - Avon River Punting KAIKOURA - 1:07 Located close to the Hikurangi Trench, Kaikoura is a hotspot for marine wildlife including whales, seals, and dolphins all year-round. 01:24 - Dolphin Encounter Get a once in a lifetime chance to swim with wild Dusky dolphins, native to Kaikoura! 01:41 - Seal Kayaking Get up close and personal with seal colonies as you kayak beside them. AKAROA - 2:04 Akaroa is a homely town that sits on the Banks Peninsula — an extinct volcano complex area composed of the remains of two drowned volcanic craters on the South Island. 02:11 - Pohatu Bay Penguin Watching Tour A family-owned penguin area you could visit to see penguins. Arthur s Pass - 02:31 Arthur’s Pass is the highest mountain pass over the Southern Alps at an elevation of 920m. The drive around Arthur’s Pass promises amazing alpine scenery and makes for one of the most beautiful road trips around New Zealand’s South Island! 02:41 - Devil s Punch Bowl Falls One of New Zealand s most famous waterfalls. 02:56 - Castle Hill This place has massive limestone boulders. It has no fixed trails and it s like a huge gigantic playground. TEKAPO - 03:23 Tekapo is a sparsely-populated town home to Lake Tekapo. Famous for its dark night skies, Tekapo attracts tourists looking to catch a glimpse of the elusive Southern Lights! 03:38 - Mount John Summit 03:58 - Church of the Good Shepherd Built in the mid-1930s the church is a famous spot to take wedding photos and Instagram photos. WANAKA - 04:12 Wanaka has many famous sights, including #thatwanakatree (yes, the tree has its own hashtag) and popular hikes like Roy’s Peak and the Isthmus Peak. 04:17 - Mt Cook Alpine Salmon Get quality salmon for unbelievable prices that will leave you wanting more with each bite. 04:39 - Roy s Peak Roy s Peak is possibly the most famous mountain in New Zealand. The hike up is a challenge but the view at the top is very much worth it! 05:23 - That Wanaka Tree The famous tree that is grows out of the pristine waters of lake Wanaka. TE ANAU - 05:37 05:50 - Fiordland Jet Pure Wilderness Adventure A super-fast jet boat that s going to cross the river Waiau and then through Lake Manapouri. MILFORD SOUND - 06:27 One of New Zealand s most stunning natural attractions. 06:39 - Milford Sound Cruise Cruise This two-hour cruise goes through the 16km long fjord and out to the Tasman Sea. We were mesmerised by dramatic cliffs and powerful waterfalls! 06:52 - Milford Sound Swing QUEENSTOWN - 07:04 Queenstown is a must-visit while road tripping around New Zealand. Known as the “Adventure Capital of the World”, the infinite list of activities here caters to people of all thrill appetites. 07:10 - Queenstown Quad Bike Adventure This tour has exclusive access to Queenstown Hill, with a panoramic view at the top. 07:27 - Shotover Canyon Swing Experience the thrill and excitement of a canyon swing here! There are 70 different jump styles to choose from so pick what suits you the best! 08:10 - Moa 4-Zipline Experience Get to experience a zipline paired with a beautiful sunset. You can even invert yourself or do a trust fall to up the challenge! ___________________________________ Edited by: Cedric Choo - https://www.instagram.com/choocedric/ NZ Team: Cedric Choo - https://www.instagram.com/choocedric/ Kimberly Lai - https://instagram.com/kimberly_lai/ Alexis Ang - https://instagram.com/angjhui/ Teo Chao Rui - https://instagram.com/teochaorui/ Follow our travel guides around the world on: ► https://thetravelintern.com/ Follow us on our travel adventures on social media: ► @TheTravelIntern http://facebook.com/thetravelintern http://instagram.com/thetravelintern https://t.me/thetravelintern Learn about The Travel Intern Programme: ► https://thetravelintern.com/about-tra... Business enquiries: weare@thetravelintern.com #thetravelintern #newzealand #newzealandroadtrip