NEW ZEALAND ROAD TRIP 🏔 | Our Incredible Week Exploring Milford Sound, Queenstown, Mount Cook & More

Come explore New Zealand with us! 🏔 We spent an incredible 7 days discovering the South Island of New Zealand with stops at Milford Sound, Mount Cook, Queenstown, and so much more! Hope you enjoy this little travel vlog and find some inspiration for your future travels. ✨ #newzealand #travelvlog

Planning a trip to New Zealand soon? Here’s a little breakdown of what we did!

► WHERE WE STAYED

► TRIP ITINERARY
DAY 1: CASTLE HILL & LAKE TEKAPO
» Departed from Christchurch
» Stop 1: Castle Hill
» Stop 2: Rakaia Gorge
» Stop 4: Lake Tekapo
» Dinner at Ramen Tekapo
» Watched the sunset at Church of the Good Shepherd
DAY 2: MOUNT COOK & HOOKER VALLEY TRACK
» Stop: Lake Pukaki Overlook
» Hiked the Hooker Valley Track
» Relaxed at Lake Tekapo Springs
DAY 3: OMARAMA CLAY CLIFFS & WANAKA
» Breakfast at The Greedy Cow (order the berry pancakes!)
» Stop 1: Omarama Clay Cliffs
» Stop 2: Lindis Pass
» Stop 3: Wanaka
» Visited the Wanaka Market (visit the Pottery by John Kalb stand!)
» Gelato at Black Peak
» Dinner at Water Bar
» Watched the sunset at an overlook between Wanaka and Queenstown
DAY 4: QUEENSTOWN
» Breakfast at Yonder
» Lunch at Fergburger (order the Ferg Deluxe)
» Ice Cream at Patagonia
» Chill time at our Airbnb
DAY 5: MILFORD SOUND
» Stopped at plenty of overlooks en route to Milford Sound (Highlights: Mirror Lakes)
DAY 6: MILFORD SOUND
» Finished our overnight cruise
» Drove back to Queenstown
» Caught our flight to the North Island

Tip: If we learned anything on this trip it’s, if you see a scenic overlook in New Zealand, stop. They’re all worth it.

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[Max_Chaddington]

As a Kiwi I can say you guys have the right attitude. If you come here and treat our beautiful country with the respect it deserves you will be rewarded. Our economy relies a lot on tourism and we really appreciate how much of an effort it takes to actually get here. So if you make that effort, and respect the land and culture, then all are welcome. We love sharing this wonderful part of the world.

[photographybyliamanderson]

6 days left till im in new Zealand for a month and these are all included in my trip. your positivity makes it a joy to watch your video

[vickymull]

OMG - this would have to be the trip of a lifetime! It's hard to believe this much beauty exists in our world and how wonderful to have that chance to see it. Thanks for sharing with us - beautiful photography!

[renehoffman]

This brings back so many awesome memories of my trip to New Zealand in 2018. My husband and I spent 3 weeks there for our honeymoon. Half time in the north island and half time in the south island. New Zealand really is a special place! 💖 😊

[Kkangnico]

The new Zealand it so beautiful place in the world, i hope can visit in the new Zealand with incredible experience, thank you for your sharing of the lucky travel

[allyjoyce]

So glad you had a nice time here in New Zealand. I always feel happy when people from overseas visit NZ and mention it online because we are so far away from most countries and a small country population wise. ❤

[andreassaputra]

thank you for sharing the details of ur trip with a crystal-clear view. manifesting myself to be there in the spring season of the next year

[ewawosz]

New Zealand is truly an amazing place and South Island is my favourite. I wish I visited again one day .🗺😎😍

[katieehawkes]

Thanks for sharing, Ashlynne! I used to live in Queesntown so watching your video brought back so many great memories. Looks like you had an incredible trip! New Zealand is one of my favorite places in the world.

[Letsdothisthing]

Thanks for sharing this trip. 😊 You were able to get some incredibly beautiful scenery.

[TAY_TOH]

Thank you for documenting the views so well!! Absolutely incredible!!

[nzfalcon]

if you come to New Zealand you will soon enjoy the peaceful and tranquil views of the beaches, waterfalls, mountain ranges, rivers, bushwalks etc, whether your camping or not one of the things ienjoy to do is being up early to see the sun rise in the morning and having a good cup of coffee and just taking in the view of where you are

[shinji]

I've been lucky enough to have visited Milford Sound twice, once in the sunshine and once in the rain. I've got to say it's quite a sight to see all the waterfalls come to life in the rain, so I hope you get to come back and see the other side of Milford Sound. Thanks for your video.

[janethassing]

I can’t wait to go too. We will be in New Zealand in ‘24. Loved the places you went! Thanks so much for sharing!

[megancraig]

I literally had a smile on my face this entire video! Much needed! ❤

[brunagava]

We live in a beautiful world!! You should come visit Brasil, the Iguaçu Falls, it's stunning, you guys, definitely, would love!

[misstalusaboutit]

Visited Iceland recently and thought it was the only place with these magnificent views. NZ looks like it could definitely top it! Thank you for sharing, you inspired my next dream trip!

[annepierson]

Living in the North Island of New Zealand there is lots I haven't seen in the South. Thank you for sharing this. Never been to the Milford sound. It looks amazing 😍

[gdsgrl]

Ashlynne, thank you for this video!! My mother’s ultimate dream has been to go to New Zealand, but circumstances and Finances have made it difficult for her to realize that dream. But, Ashlynne, thanks to your beautiful video, I can in some way, “ take her to New Zealand.” God bless and keep you and yours❤️🙏🏻.

[Bobo]

Love this video! I am currently here in New Zealand for 2 weeks as I type this from the United States .Going to have to visit the Milford Sound. Currently visiting Great Barrier Island. New Zealand is incredible so far.