10-Day Deep Tour of South Island, New Zealand, bringing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery and authentic experience of the pure country

Day 1 - Start of the journey across the northern and southern hemispheres ✈️ Depart from Beijing, transfer in Guangzhou to Auckland, then fly to Christchurch. Rent a vehicle from Ezi at the airport, which is economical and has good service. The car rental fee for 10 days is only over 3000 RMB. Stay at the Wyndham Garden Hotel, which is conveniently located, clean, and has a supermarket downstairs for easy shopping. Day 2 - Christchurch to Lake Tekapo Starry Sky Tour 🚗 Drive from Christchurch to Fairelie town and Tekapo, taste the signature pie of Fairlie Bakehouse on the way, a must-try food in South Island! Stay at Lake Blue Water Resort, recommend the lake view room, with beautiful scenery in sight. Visit the Dark Sky Project in the afternoon, enjoy a steak dinner while stargazing, and you can stargaze on your own near the Good Shepherd Church at night or join a Chinese stargazing group. The total driving time is about 3 hours. Day 3 - Explore Mount Cook National Park 🚗 Get up early to go to Astro Cafe to overlook the panoramic view of Lake Tekapo, then taste Mount Cook salmon and find the best shooting spots along the way. Challenge the Hooker Valley Track and Tasman Valley Track in Mount Cook National Park to experience the magnificent scenery of nature. The driving time is about 1 hour. Day 4 - From Mount Cook to Wanaka 🚗 Stay at the beautiful Edgewater Hotel, with a lake in front of the door, enjoy the comfortable life of seeing the lake when you open the door. Visit the famous Lone Tree and try the local creative cuisine at Kika Restaurant. Drive for about 2.5 hours to reach Wanaka. Day 5 - Leisure time in Queenstown 🚗 Arrive in Queenstown and check into the Amity Hotel. Experience paragliding or skydiving adventure in the morning, take the Skyline cable car up the mountain in the afternoon, play skateboard on the mountain top, and enjoy the panoramic view at the buffet restaurant on the mountain top for dinner. The driving time is about 1.5 hours. Day 6 - A leisurely day in Queenstown 🚗 Taste the Ferg burger in Queenstown in the early morning, then visit Deerpark to see wild deer. Walk around the city to buy souvenirs, take a century-old steamboat to watch the sheep shearing show, and enjoy the unique charm of Queenstown. Day 7 - From Queenstown to Te Anau 🚗 Visit Arrowtown, stroll through the historic district, and explore the Te Anau Glowworm Caves in the evening to experience the stunning natural wonders. The total driving time for the day is about 3 hours. Day 8 - Adventure in Milford Sound 🚗 Round trip to Milford Sound to admire one of the eight wonders of the world, the waterfall group, and queue up to taste the local popular pizza in the evening. The round trip driving time is about 3.5 hours. Day 9 - Trip to Dunedin and Oamaru 🚗 Pass through Dunedin to visit the station and the famous slope, then go to Oamaru to watch the super cute little blue penguins return to their nests. The long-distance driving time for this day is about 5 hours, but the scenery along the way is absolutely worth it! Day 10 - End of the perfect journey 🚗 Experience the steam punk style and Victorian-style alleys in Oamaru in the morning, taste the Imperial Fried Chicken before returning to Christchurch. Then return to Christchurch, end the tour of South Island, New Zealand, and fly back to Beijing. The driving time back to Christchurch is about 3 hours, successfully ending the trip to New Zealand. This itinerary is carefully planned and arranged so that travelers can fully appreciate the essence of South Island even if they sleep until they wake up naturally every day. It's comfortable and not rushed, leaving unforgettable memories for your trip to New Zealand! 🎈🎉