8-Day New Zealand Trip with Friends: A Worry-Free Travel Guide

Hey friends, an 8-day New Zealand trip is here! Experience the local culture, explore the beautiful scenery, and stay in a hotel with a good reputation. Enjoy a comfortable trip together! -- New Zealand is located in the South Pacific Ocean 🌊, a country where history and nature intertwine. It is known as the land of the long white cloud 🏞️ and has a rich Maori culture. Take a spontaneous trip and explore its endless charm! -- 🎈Itinerary: Day 1: ✈Arrive in Christchurch, free time After checking in to the hotel, you can explore Christchurch at your leisure! Day 2: Kaikoura Whale Watching Cruise - Kaikoura Fur Seal Colony - Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway Go whale watching in Kaikoura, visit the fur seal colony, and take a walk along the peninsula walkway to get close to nature. Day 3: International Antarctic Centre - Christchurch Cathedral - Lake Tekapo - Church of the Good Shepherd - Tekapo Stargazing Tour in Chinese Experience an Antarctic adventure, visit the cathedral, then head to Lake Tekapo, and enjoy a stargazing tour in Chinese at night! Day 4: Mount Cook - Hooker Valley Track - Mount Cook Salmon Farm - Wanaka Tree - Wanaka Town Hike the Hooker Valley Track, visit the salmon farm, take a photo with the Wanaka Tree, and finally explore Wanaka Town. Day 5: Arrowtown - Buckingham Street - Lake Te Anau - Te Anau Glowworm Caves Visit the historic town of Arrowtown, stroll along Buckingham Street, then head to Lake Te Anau, and visit the glowworm caves at night. Day 6: Milford Sound - Milford Sound Cruise - Queenstown Skyline Gondola Take a cruise to explore the spectacular Milford Sound, then take the Skyline Gondola to enjoy the beautiful view of Queenstown. Day 7: Free time in Queenstown Enjoy free time in Queenstown. You can choose to join activities such as Glenorchy, TSS Earnslaw, or Walter Peak High Country Farm. Day 8: ✈Leave Queenstown, end of the trip End your New Zealand trip with lots of memories. 🎉 -- Travel tips: * The weather in New Zealand is pleasant in December, but you should bring a light jacket to cope with the temperature difference between day and night. 🧥 * The local currency is the New Zealand dollar, and the exchange rate with the Chinese yuan is about 1:5. It is recommended to exchange currency in advance. 💰 * New Zealand is 4 hours ahead of Beijing time, so be aware of the time difference. ⏰ * Don't miss the seafood and lamb chops in New Zealand, they are delicious! 🍤🥩 -- A trip to New Zealand is not only a feast for the eyes but also a spiritual cleansing. We look forward to your next adventure!