3 South Island Routes for New Zealand Travel! Blue Line, Green Line, Red Line

[Image][Image][Image][Image][Image][Image][Image][Image]3 South Island Routes for New Zealand Travel! Blue Line 🆚 Green Line 🆚 Red Line The South Island is truly a paradise on earth! ⛰ Glaciers, lakes, starry skies, and lots of cute animals 🐧, every route is worth exploring～ · New Zealand Travel Guide 🌊 Blue Line (Glacier Adventure) ✨ Features: Less crowded, off-the-beaten-path experience, see million-year-old glaciers and stunning coastlines Itinerary: Queenstown → Arrowtown → Wanaka → Fox Glacier → Hokitika → Alpine Train → Akaroa → Christchurch 👭 Suitable for: Those who want to avoid crowds and love glaciers & outdoor adventures Must-try: Helicopter 🚁 flight over glaciers + hiking experience ⛷ · 🌿 Green Line (Classic Highlights) ✨ Features: Mountain and lake scenery + Milky Way starry sky, a golden route for first-time visitors Itinerary: Christchurch → Lake Tekapo → Mount Cook → Wanaka → Cromwell → Arrowtown → Glenorchy → Queenstown 👭 Suitable for: First-time visitors to New Zealand / those who prefer comfortable sightseeing Highlights: 🌌 See the Milky Way with the naked eye at Lake Tekapo 🌳 Wanaka’s “Lonely Tree” 🪂 Queenstown, the outdoor sports paradise · 🐾 Red Line (Wildlife Watching) ✨ Features: Relaxed and easy, abundant flora and fauna along the way, perfect for families and elders Itinerary: Christchurch → Lake Tekapo → Mount Cook → Oamaru → Dunedin → Clyde → Cromwell → Glenorchy → Queenstown 👭 Suitable for: Families with kids / leisure travelers Must-see: Oamaru Little Blue Penguins 🐧, Dunedin Yellow-eyed Penguins + Scottish town charm · 📅 Best Time to Visit New Zealand? 🌸 Spring (Sep-Nov): Lupins & cherry blossoms bloom, but occasional rain ☀ Summer (Dec-Feb): Peak season! Lavender fields, dolphin watching, and abalone catching 🍂 Autumn (Mar-May): Golden leaves in Arrowtown & Wanaka, breathtakingly beautiful ❄ Winter (Jun-Aug): Mild climate (5-10℃), and catch the Bluff Oyster Festival · 🔥 The above multi-day South Island tours on the Red, Blue, and Green Lines are available upon request 🔥 If you have enough time, you can mix and match the three routes for a richer experience 👉 Red-Blue, Blue-Red, Blue-Green, Green-Blue For customized itineraries, just contact me to plan a personalized trip~