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🇳🇿6 dreamy check-in spots in New Zealand's South Island! Easy itinerary + recommended stay times 🌲🗻🍔

🏔️Queenstown (3-4 days) Extreme sports paradise and relaxing at the same time, perfect vacation mode on! ✨ Must-play recommendations: - Ramp pulley - Must-eat Fergburger 🍔 - Sky Diving - Enjoy casual coffee on the beach by the sea 🛳Milford Sound Milford Sound (1 Day) The legendary wonder of the world, take a boat into the fjord and be conquered by the spectacular views of nature! Although I usually try to want sunny days when traveling, but coming to Milford to see the waterfall, I hope you get a little cloudy, will be shocked super much📸 - Must do: Tours play all day 🏞️Glenorchy (1 day) A must-visit place for Lord of the Rings fans! Driving along Lake Wakatipu, the view is so beautiful that you want to scream. There is also a Lagoon Track inside, which is worth the price of just seeing the scenery! - Must-do: Check-in and see the scenery! ! 🌸Wānaka (1-2 days) The legendary reddest tree in the world "The Wanaka Tree" is here ~ You can also check out the purple romantic lavender field (remember to check the flowering period) - Must do: Visit Wanaka Lavender Farm 🗻Mt Cook (1 day) The highest point in New Zealand! Helicopter spells the perspective, or walk along the Hooker Valley Track to the lake and experience the greatness of nature. - Must do: nature walk + must try aoraki salmon! ✨Lake Tekapo (1-2 days) The ultimate pilgrimage for astronomy fans! One of the most beautiful starry skies in the world, no light pollution, you can take pictures of the Milky Way with your phone in winter! - Must-do: Sit by the lake and slowly watch the stars, super healing! 💡Travel Tips: There are many key attractions near Queenstown, it is recommended to explore slowly with Queenstown as a base; Milford Sound boat tour requires advance reservation; self-driving is super convenient, all the attractions along the way are super beautiful scenery ~ #newzealand #milfordsound #wanaka #laketekapo #mtcook #queenstown
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