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AT#962 - Travel to the Northern South Island of New Zealand

AT#962 - Travel to the Northern South Island of New Zealand

Update: 2025-09-20
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Hear about travel to the top half of New Zealand's South Island as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jonty Crane from Jonty Travels about his adopted country.


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Why should you visit the top half of New Zealand's South Island?


Jonty says that this area has "spectacular scenery, natural hot springs, beautiful beaches, world-class vineyards, and whale watching".


Jonty suggests a two-week road trip (with additional optional side trips, particularly for multi-day hikes) starting in Christchurch and looping north through North Canterbury, Nelson/Tasman, Marlborough, and Kaikōura before returning to Christchurch. The trip combines cities, hot springs, alpine passes, national parks, short walks and multi-day hikes, vineyards, wildlife, and heritage.




Suggested Itinerary




Days 1–2: Christchurch



  • Explore the city centre, largely rebuilt post the devastating 2010/11 earthquakes: Hagley Park, Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Avon River punting, and the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial.

  • Visit cultural sites: Canterbury Museum, Christ Church Cathedral ruins, Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, aka the cardboard cathedral, Christchurch Art Centre, Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities, Rutherford’s Den, and Christchurch Art Gallery.


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https://amateurtraveler.com/northern-south-island-of-new-zealand/

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AT#962 - Travel to the Northern South Island of New Zealand

AT#962 - Travel to the Northern South Island of New Zealand

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