Mike <> wrote in message
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> My wife and I are finalizing an itinerary for a trip to New Zealand.
> We have 9 days to spend in the south and would appreciate some advice
> on where to go and how to get there. ..... >
> Christchurch Area /Kaikoura
> Arthurs Pass
> Franz Josef Glacier
> Mt. Cook
> Queenstown Area/Milford Sound
Too much for the time you have.
Hire a camper as it will extend your flexibility.
Perhaps C'hurch to the west coast down to Wanaka, up via Mt cook to C'hurch.
Kiakoura maybe if time permits, but it would be an awful rush. That route
would provide plenty of walk opportunities, even a jet boat ride.
We learnt on our trip that everywhere takes longer to get to than planned -
winding hilly roads slow you down considerable (a chance to enjoy the
scenery!!)
Traveller