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new zealand spring 2018 itinerary

2/1/2018

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New Zealand HERE WE COME!  With only 15 days including flight, my husband and I will be making the best of our New Zealand trip with a jam packed schedule. It took me an entire weekend to put this itinerary together. I spoke with countless of friends and also made sure to check out other blogs, articles, and instagram accounts to create the best vacation New Zealand can offer and here it is! After talking with several people, the best way to experience New Zealand is by RV, many people may not know this but there are over 500 Freedom Camping Locations in New Zealand, there are some campgrounds you need to pay for based on location and amenities that charge per person. Also, we will be visiting New Zealand end of February to March, which during that time is the end of Summer in New Zealand. We are very excited!!! 
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Monday February 19, 2018 - Monday March 5, 2018
Check Out My Custom Google Map:         https://goo.gl/7MFc9h    
Renting an RV for New Zealand    
 
Day 1 /  2.19.18 / Monday:    
LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal Check in 9PM  / KAL Lounge 

Length of Flight: 13 HRS 20 MIN   

Day 2 / 2.20.18 / Tuesday:       
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In Flight 


Day 3 / 2.21.18 / Wednesday:    
Arrive Auckland 9:20AM - Baggage Claim 10AM 

Est. Downtown Auckland UberX Fare $31 - 41 NZ 20km /  24 Min
Hilton Auckland :  147 Quay St. 1010 New Zealand 
Lunch: Amano
Dinner: Sky Tower / The Sugar Club                

Day 4 / 2.22 / Thursday:  
Hobbitown Movie Tour $298.66 NZ (2)  

 Kiwi Fun Tours on +64 27 214 8000 / kiwifuntours@gmail.com
10AM: 40 Darby St / Westpac Bank / Return 7:30PM - 8PM 
 *Stop at a Cafe / Lunch in Matamata / LOTR Tour / Green Dragon Inn
Dinner: The Grill by Sean Connolly  or Elliott Stables    

Day 5 / 2.23 / Friday:   
Check out: Hilton Auckland 9:30AM

Est. Auckland Airport UberX Fare $31 - $41 NZ 20 km / 24 Min
Auckland Airport Check in 10AM 
JetStar Flight  11:30AM / 1 HR 25 MIN / $372 NZ (2)
Arrive Christchuch 12:55PM - Baggage Claim 1:30PM Pick up  RV  2PM
Grocery Store: PAK’nSave Hornby (15 Min Drive) 15.5km 2:30 - 4PM
*Grocery List / Pick up Lunch &  Dinner - Stop for Gas If Tank is Not Full
(2.5 Hr Drive) 178km 4PM - 6:30PM
Kaikoura Peketa Beach Holiday Park $44 NZD 

Day 6 / 2.24 / Saturday:        
Breakfast    

Check Out Kaikoura Peketa Beach Holiday Park 10AM 
(10 Min Drive) 8km 10AM - 10:30AM 
Whale Watch Kaikoura 10:30AM - 1PM $300 NZ 
Lunch in Kaikoura:  Beach House Cafe 1PM - 2PM * Gas Stop Kaikoura
(2 Hr 15 Min Drive) 157 km 2PM - 4:30PM *Gas Stop Blenheim
Havelock Holiday Park  Check in 4:30pm $38 NZ 
Dinner in RV / BBQ 


Day 7 / 2.25 / Sunday:        
Breakfast

Check Out Havelock Holiday Park Check Out By 10AM
Pelorus Eco Adventures 9AM - 1PM $360 NZ
(1 HR 10 Min Drive) 75km 1PM - 2:15PM 
Lunch in Nelson: Harbour Light Bistro 2:30PM - 3:30PM *Gas Stop 
(3 HR 15 Min Drive) 233km 3:30PM - 6:45PM
Charleston Motor Camp $35 NZ *Booked: CMCamp@xtra.co.nz PAY THERE
Dinner in RV / BBQ

Day 8 / 2.26 / Monday:        
Breakfast

Check Out Charleston Motor Camp 
Underworld Adventures Underworld Rafting 9AM - 1PM $370 NZ 
Lunch at Underworld Cafe 1PM - 2PM
 (30 Min Drive) 30km - Punakaiki  / Parking Lot 2:PM - 2:30PM
 Pancake Rocks & Blowholes (20 Min Loop Walk) 2PM - 2:30PM 
(40 Min Drive) 44km - *Gas Stop in Greymouth 3:10pm 
 (2 Hr 15 Min Drive) 173 Km 3:15PM - 5:30PM 
 Rainforest Retreat & Holiday Park $44 NZ
Dinner: Monsoon Bar & Restaurant 

Day 9 / 2.27 / Tuesday:        
Breakfast

 Check Out Rainforest Retreat & Holiday Park 10AM
Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk / Bike Trail 10AM - 12PM
(34 Min Drive) 31km 12 - 12:30PM 
Lunch in Fox Glacier: Matheson Cafe 12:30 - 1:30PM
Fox Glacier Top 10 Holiday Park Check in 2PM $52 NZ 
Fox Heli Hike Tour 2:50PM - 6PM $900 NZ 
Dinner in RV / BBQ

Day 10 / 2.28 / Wednesday:    
Breakfast

 Check Out Fox Glacier Top 10 Holiday Park 8AM 
 *Gas Stop (1 Hr 26 Min Drive ) 119km  Haast / Johnston Motors OR
 *Gas Stop (2 Hr 18 Min Drive) 199km Makarora / Allied 
Fox Glacier - Queenstown (4 Hr 15 Min Drive) 328km 8AM - 12:15PM
Lunch in Queenstown: FergBurger 12:15PM - 1PM
(10 Min Drive) 8km 1:15pm (Check in 45 Min Prior) 
Shotover Jet Tour 2pm - 2:30pm $298 NZ (2)
 *Gas Stop Caltex Queenstown 
Skyline Queenstown Gondola & Luge $98 NZ 3PM - 5PM 
(2 Hr 10 Min Drive) 173km 5PM - 7:15PM
 Te Anau Top 10 Holiday Park 7:15PM $57 NZ #80611
Dinner in RV / BBQ

Day 11 / 3.1 / Thursday:        
Breakfast

Check Out Te Anau Top 10 Holiday Park
Gas Stop : Lakeside Service Centre RDP Te Anau
 (1 Hr 45 Min Drive) 117km 10AM - 12PM 
Real Journeys Scenic & Discovery Cruise $240 NZ 1:30PM - 4PM 
 Lunch on the Scenic Cruise - International Buffet
 Milford Sound Lodge  Check in 3pm $60 NZ 
 Dinner RV 

Day 12 / 3.2 / Friday:        
Breakfast

Check Out at Milford Sound Lodge 10AM
(20 Min Drive) 32km 10:00 - 10:30AM Park At the Divide
Routeburn Track: Key Summit Track (3HR) 10:30AM - 1:30PM
Lunch RV 1:30PM - 2:30PM 
(1 Hr 10 Min Drive) 85km  2:30 - 3:40PM 
Te Anau Top 10 Holiday Park 3:30PM  $55 NZ 
Real Journeys Te Anau Glowworm Tour (2Hr 15 Min) 4:30PM - 6:45PM $166 NZ (2)
Dinner RV

Day 13 / 3.3 / Saturday:        
Breakfast

Check Out Te Anau Top 10 Holiday Park 10AM
Gas Stop : Lakeside Service Centre RDP Te Anau
 (4 Hour Drive) 307 km 10AM - 2PM 
Gas Stop: Mobil Dunedin / Lunch Stop
 Portobello Village Tourist Park $40 NZ
Bike Ride to Royal Albatross Center (2 Hours Bike Ride) 3PM - 6PM
Dinner at Albatross Cafe 

Day 14 / 3.4 / Sunday:        
Breakfast

Check out Portobello Village Tourist Park 9AM 
(4 Hour 50 Min Drive) 362km 9AM - 2PM ***Clean RV***
Lunch Stop 
Return RV 
Drop off Christchurch (25 Min Drive / 21km)
Chateau on the Park - Doubletree Christchurch Check In 3PM 
Dinner - Christchurch Tramway Restaurant

Day 15 / 3.5 / Monday        
Breakfast at Hotel

Check out Chateau on the Park - Doubletree Christchurch 8:30AM 
Est. Downtown Christchurch UberX Fare $17-23 NZ 7.6km / 12 Min    
JetStar Flight #JQ234 10:40AM / 1 HR 25 MIN / $372 NZ
Arrive Auckland 12PM - Baggage Claim 12:30PM - Lunch
Check In AA Flight #82  3:20PM / 12 HRS 15 MIN 

Day 16 / 3.6 / Tuesday       
Arrive at LAX 6:30AM - Customs/Baggage Claim 8AM 
Breakfast
Rest / Unpack / Laundry
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