11-Day New Zealand Itinerary: A Complete Guide to the Most Beautiful and Popular Scenic Spots

Hey guys, here's a super detailed guide for an 11-day in-depth tour of New Zealand! Explore this beautiful country without wasting time! / Itinerary: Day 1: Depart 🛫 for Auckland on a New Zealand Airlines 787-9 Dreamliner. Day 2-3: Fly from Auckland to Christchurch, visit the garden city 🌳, head to Greymouth, see the amazing Pancake Rocks, explore Lake Matheson, and enjoy a light hike and beautiful scenery. Day 4: West Coast Glacier Town, take a helicopter 🚁 to see the amazing glaciers, choose a glacier hike to explore the blue ice caves, head to Wanaka, and take a photo under the lonely tree 🌲. Day 5-6: Travel from Wanaka to Queenstown, pass through the beautiful Arrowtown 🍂, enjoy a full day of free time in Queenstown, choose to skydive or take a day trip to Milford Sound. Day 7: Travel from Queenstown to Mount Cook National Park, choose a light hike 🚶‍♂️ on the Hooker Valley/Tasman Trail, stay at a Dark Sky Reserve hotel, and stargaze ✨. Day 8-10: Take a photo at Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd ⛪, return to Christchurch and fly to Auckland, visit the Waitomo Glowworm Caves 🐛, enjoy dinner at the Skyline Rotorua Restaurant 🍽️, visit the Agrodome Farm 🐏🐕, and visit the Hobbiton Movie Set 🏡 in Matamata. Day 11: Return to Shanghai and end your wonderful trip to New Zealand 🛬. / Attraction Recommendations: ✨ Hobbiton: A recreation of the Middle-earth wonders from The Lord of the Rings, as if you were in a fantasy world! 🌌 Waitomo Glowworm Caves: Thousands of beads reflect in the mirror, green dots of light flicker, taking you into a dreamlike world. 🐑 Agrodome Farm: There are cute animals, bountiful orchards, and rows of kiwi trees waiting for you to explore. 🌻 Christchurch Botanic Gardens: 10 gardens with different styles, blooming with colorful vitality, a great place to take photos. 💧 Lake Tekapo: A picturesque sky-blue lake, set against the snow-capped mountains, the scenery is picturesque and unforgettable. / 🧳 Travel Preparation: New Zealand Travel Essentials 📞 SIM Card: Don't forget to get a local SIM card for easy contact and save on roaming fees! 🔌 Plug Adapter: New Zealand has different plug standards, so bring an adapter to charge without worry. 🪪 Documents: Passport, visa, and driver's license translation, essential for travel, don't forget! 👚 Clothing: The temperature in New Zealand in December is moderate, bring some spring and autumn clothes, and a windbreaker. 🔋 Charger and Power Bank: You'll need your phone for photos and navigation, so bring a charger and power bank to stay charged! / On your trip to New Zealand, enjoy the beauty of nature, feel the fusion of purity and tranquility, and leave unforgettable memories! 🌿🌟