🗃️ Ultimate Guide: South Island NZ Road Trip (With Doggo!)

Finally organized my graduation trip itinerary—this time, a dog-friendly South Island road trip! ⏳ Timeline 📅 12 Days (Aug 19-30) 🚗 Route: 1️⃣ Auckland → Wellington (drive) 2️⃣ Ferry to Picton (car + human + doggo 🐾) 3️⃣ South Island loop (details below!) 4️⃣ Ferry back to Wellington → Drive to Auckland 📍 Highlights: Snow-capped peaks 🏔️ (just before winter closures!) Moody rainy highways 🌧️ Golden sunrise at Lake Tekapo 🌄 🏆 Must-Visit Spots ✔ Lake Tekapo: Dreamy stargazing & turquoise waters ✨ ✔ Wānaka: Laid-back lakeside charm 🍃 ✔ Queenstown: Adventure capital (year-round thrills!) 🪂 ✔ Kaikōura: Whale watching + fresh seafood 🐋🦞 📢 Coming Soon! Even after 2 years in NZ, the South Island’s peaceful magic still amazes me. Stay tuned for: 🚙 Car rental tips 🗺️ Day-by-day itinerary 🏡 Pet-friendly stays 💰 Budget breakdown #NewZealand #NZTravel #SouthIslandNZ #RoadTrip #TravelWithPets #DoggoAdventures