Tag: Motueka

The number nine engraved on the center of a metal-spoked wheel, a relic from the coal mining site of Brunner, New Zealand.

Written by Mod Fam on June 23, 2019

The Best New Zealand South Island Itinerary 7 Days

This 7 Day South Island Itinerary has you flying in to Queenstown and then out of either Picton or Wellington, depending on domestic and international connections, rental car arrangements, and your time frame and schedule. If you only have 5 days, check out our 5 Day Itinerary from Wellington to Dunedin, flying out of Queenstown.

A view of the mountains and river near Haast, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Written by Mod Fam on June 22, 2019

The Best New Zealand Itinerary 2 Weeks

14-Day Itineraries . Backpacking . Hiking . Itineraries . New Zealand . Outdoor Recreation . Tent Camping . Travel . Worldwide Travel

We’ve planned the best 14 Day New Zealand Itinerary so you don’t have to! Check out each of the days below to put together your own holiday around the South Island and Wellington, or customize a trip if you’ve only got a few days or a week. (Check out our “Itineraries” in the main menu for other, shorter itineraries from New Zealand and other countries, as well).

A view from the top of the first ridge of the Abel Tasman National Park trail. The trail carves out a deep section of the hillside as it wraps around the top of the hill.

Written by Mod Fam on June 1, 2019

Abel Tasman Coast Track – Great Walks NZ

Backpacking . Hiking . New Zealand . Outdoor Recreation . Tent Camping . Travel . Worldwide Travel

If you’re thinking of either a long day hike or a longer, overnight trek, add Abel Tasman National Park to your list of stops on your two week trip. We’ve hiked the Milford Track, one of New Zealand’s Great Walks, and many shorter treks throughout the South Island. The scenic views, secluded beaches, and dense native bush of Abel Tasman make this one of our favorite areas to hike and camp (and we have a lot of favorites in New Zealand!).

A mother and daughter pose in an open window at the Brunner, New Zealand, while another daughter stands nearby, on railroad tracks that lead toward a museum building on the site.

Written by Mod Fam on May 28, 2019

New Zealand Itinerary – Brunner, Waiuta, and Motueka

Hiking . New Zealand . Outdoor Recreation . Travel . Worldwide Travel

We planned day four as a driving day to cover about 1/3 of the length of the South Island, from Hokitika all the way to Motueka, on the South Island’s North Shore between the Abel Tasman National Park and the wine-growing region of Nelson, Picton, and Blenheim. If you have a little more time, you could easily break this into two segments and stay in Reefton, the first town in New Zealand and all of the Southern Hemisphere to receive electricity. You can easily cover the distance with a few fun stops in less than a full day.