New Zealand 10-Day Itinerary: South Island Adventure
Day 5: Wellington → Christchurch → Greymouth ✈️ Flight Note: Forget what you read—NZ domestic flights DO have security checks! JetStar even weighs carry-ons pre-boarding. 😅 🏙️ Christchurch Vibes: Strolled through a park and uni—felt like a mini England with cleaner streets and aesthetic vibes. 🇬🇧✨ 🚗 Road to Greymouth: Detoured at Castle Hill (Narnia filming spot!). Pro tip: 4 PM light = magic for snowy mountain pics. 📸 🌌 Night Sky First: Saw the Milky Way with naked eyes—phone pics turned out shockingly clear! 🌠 6️⃣ Day 6: Greymouth → Fox Glacier 🌅 Greymouth Sunrise: Visited Strongman Mine Memorial—kinda like Melbourne’s 12 Apostles but moodier. 🪨 Paparoa NP: Pancake Rocks in 30 mins (geology nerds, rejoice!). ⚜️ Spooky Gold Town: Ross had free creepy cabins—noped out fast. 👻 7️⃣ Day 7: Fox Glacier → Queenstown 🚁 Helicopter Thrills: 8 AM flight over Cook Mt. + Fox Glacier (max 6 pax). ⚠️ Pro Tips: No scarves (safety hazard!). Tie your hair—glacier winds = instant "crazy hair" mode! 💨 🌲 "Lonely Tree" Stop: Spoiler—it’s never lonely with tourists mobbing it. 😂 #NZTravelDiaries #SouthIslandMagic #HelicopterViews #GlacierChaser