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Kaimoana Takeaways
restaurant120 Rue Jolie, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand
Second best fish and chips, large portions with as much fish as fries
View on Google MapsButcher's Pies
restaurant86 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Pies
View on Google MapsMiles Better Pies
restaurant1 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau 9679, New Zealand
Pies, both savory and sweet
View on Google MapsThe Boat Shed Cafe
restaurant9300/847 Frankton Road, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Probably the best breakfast, Chorizo Scramble with crispy potatoes and whipped feta cream, reservation recommended
View on Google MapsFergburger
restaurant42 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Allegedly the best burger in New Zealand, price and taste are great, but the wait time is long
View on Google MapsLake Hāwea
attractionOtago Region 9382, New Zealand
View on Google MapsTe Waihou Blue Spring (Whites Road entrance)
activityWhites Road, Putāruru 3483, New Zealand
Swimming spot with blue springs
View on Google MapsRoys Peak
activityWānaka 9382, New Zealand
Hiking trail with sunrise views
View on Google MapsAoraki / Mount Cook
attractionCanterbury Region 7999, New Zealand
Mountain with glaciers and lakes
View on Google MapsKaikōura
otherCanterbury Region, New Zealand
Stay at least a night because you can do a whale watching tour.
View on Google MapsAoraki/Mount Cook National Park
attractionCanterbury Region 7999, New Zealand
Hike Sealy Tarn Track to Mueller Hut (Hard), Hike Hooker Valley Track (re-opens late 2026), visit during end of Nov/start of Dec for unreal lupins
View on Google MapsLake Tekapo
otherCanterbury Region 7999, New Zealand
Best time to see Lupins is the last week of November, and the first two weeks of Dec
View on Google MapsThe Church of the Good Shepherd
attractionPioneer Drive, Lake Tekapo 7999, New Zealand
Touristy but worth a quick stop
View on Google MapsWānaka
otherOtago Region, New Zealand
Rob Roy Glacier Hike (easy to moderate), visit Lake Hawea, go to The Secret Sauna for a post-hike treat!
View on Google MapsThe Secret Sauna
activity1208 Makarora-Lake Hawea Road Lake Hāwea, Wānaka 9382, New Zealand
Sauna and cold plunge into Lake Kohuea
View on Google MapsBig Fig Wanaka
restaurant105 Ardmore Street, Wānaka 9305, New Zealand
Dinner
View on Google MapsQueenstown
otherQueenstown, New Zealand
Bobs Cove (short walk & swim), Queenstown Lake Front & gardens, sauna at Watershed Saunas
View on Google MapsWet Jacket Wines
barQueenstown Marina Shed 3/3 Sugar Lane, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Wine tasting
View on Google MapsFino Restaurant & Wine Bar
restaurantQueenstown Marina Shed 8/9/3 Sugar Lane, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Dinner
View on Google MapsTe Anau
otherSouthland Region, New Zealand
Lake Marion hike, day trip to Milford Sound
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