Destination
South Island
Alpine passes, wild coastlines, lakes and fiords. More space, fewer people, and weather that makes its own rules.
What people usually build in
- Marlborough Sounds
- Abel Tasman
- Kaikōura
- Queenstown / Wānaka
- Fiordland / Aoraki
Our honest note
One-way drives between Nelson and Queenstown can swallow a whole day. We build in overnight stops so you're not racing the sunset.
When to go
December to March for alpine access; June to September for skiing and snow.