2025 Wedderburn Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

I recently had the opportunity to visit the South Island in all its glory. I can honestly say, there is certainly enough to keep you busy, and the variety of the South Island is out of this world. I headed to the South Island in Feb, which is summer time in New Zealand. It’s a brilliant time to visit, as the weather is warming up and the season is only just getting started, which also means fewer tourists. #summervacay

| Step into a Dreamland of Starry Skies and Snowy Peaks. Who says paradise is far away? New Zealand's South Island hides a real-life 'Avatar' wonderland! 🌈 Glaciers, starry skies, glowworm caves… This ultimate wild guide takes you to 99% of the heavenly scenery most tourists miss! --- 🚗 5-Day 4-Night Highlights Route (Photographer’s Private Edition) 1️⃣ Queenstown Extreme Day ✔️ Must-do: NZONE Skydiving (the world’s most beautiful skydiving spot!) ✔️ Hidden gem: Evening cruise on the TSS Earnslaw steamship + Walter Peak Farm dinner, recreating Alice in Wonderland scenes! 2️⃣ Wanaka’s Lone Tree 🌅 At dawn, camp by the lake to capture the reflection of the "world’s loneliest tree"—drone shots are even more stunning! (Location: Roys Bay) 3️⃣ Off-the-Beaten-Path Gem! Hooker Valley Track 🚶♂️ Hike the 3-hour Hooker Valley Track to discover a milky lake dotted with floating icebergs! 💧 (Latest Instagram hotspot) 4️⃣ Lake Tekapo Stargazing ✨ Head straight to Mount John Observatory at night to see the Milky Way arch with your naked eyes! 📸 Pro tip: How to capture the Southern Lights with your phone (winter exclusive). 5️⃣ Hobbiton Movie Magic 🧙♂️ Dress in elf cloaks and sip honey beer at the Green Dragon Inn—collect all Middle-earth Easter eggs! (Psst: Night tours are 10x more magical than daytime.) --- 🍔 Foodie Radar ▪️ Christchurch Container Market: Fresh salmon sashimi + mussel hotpot ▪️ Queenstown’s Fergburger: Juicy venison burger (Jay Chou’s favorite) ▪️ Hidden menu: Freshly sliced salmon sashimi at Mount Cook Salmon Farm --- 💡 Pro Tips ✅ Drive on the left! Recommended RV park: Lake Tekapo Holiday Park ✅ Visa: ETA allows 90-day stays; just bring your driver’s license to rent a car ✅ Best seasons: Sept–Nov for lupin fields, June–Aug for skiing + auroras

#springitinerary Spring in New Zealand is a stunning season of renewal. From September to November, the landscapes burst into bloom — rolling green hills, blossoming cherry trees, and fields of wildflowers create a colourful patchwork across the country. Lambs frolic in the meadows, waterfalls run fuller, and the air feels fresh and alive. It’s a perfect time for hiking, wine tasting, or road-tripping through dramatic scenery without the summer crowds. Whether you’re on the South Island or the North, spring brings New Zealand to vibrant, unforgettable life.

#January travel support event #New Zealand #New Zealand travel #Sunset spots 📍Queenstown Baby Chi If you like nature while traveling to New Zealand, you must visit the South Island!! You must go to Queenstown ㅎㅎㅎㅎ If you only go to Queenstown, you can take a bus And Queenstown city is small, so you can walk everywhere ㅎㅎ If you go during sunset, you can see a better view!

#2024TravelWish The South Island of New Zealand is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers, with its magnificent scenery carved by the magic of nature. It is home to stunning fjords, clear lakes and vast mountain ranges. Queenstown, known as the "Adventure Capital", offers exciting activities such as skiing, bungee jumping and mountain biking 🚴⛷️. The natural beauty of Milford Sound and Dubil Sound is a dream destination for photography enthusiasts and nature lovers📸. The Alps in the South Island are a great place for hiking and mountaineering🏔️. It not only offers unparalleled outdoor experiences, but also unique wildlife and friendly local culture. New Zealand's South Island is the ideal place to explore natural wonders and experience exciting adventures.

The ten-day self-driving tour of New Zealand's South Island allowed us to fully experience this beautiful land. Although we encountered delays at the beginning because my girlfriend's flight was cancelled, we were not discouraged. Instead, we looked forward to this trip even more. On the first day, we went to Greymouth, visited Stonehenge, and felt the mysterious atmosphere of the ancient civilization. Along National Highway 76 in New Zealand's South Island, we admired the magnificent snow-capped mountains around us and took in the natural beauty. Finally, we arrived at our hotel in Greymouth and rested for the night in preparation for our next adventure. The next day, we headed to Fox Glacier and although the road was rough, we were able to enjoy the stunning views of the glacier. Although it's not possible to take a helicopter to the snowy mountains, the glacier tour was still amazing. At night, we stayed in the small town of Haast, looked up at the starry night sky, and felt the unique natural beauty of New Zealand. On the third day, we arrived at the charming town of Wanaka. Here, we went to the salmon fishing ground to try fishing and successfully caught a two-kilogram salmon. This was our first time fishing, and we felt the gift of nature. We then headed to Queenstown, enjoying the stunning snow-capped mountains and breathtaking scenery along the way. On our second day in Queenstown, we experienced the outdoor hot springs and enjoyed the gift of nature. In the afternoon, we visited the ice bar and experienced the unique environment inside the ice and snow house. The originally planned skydiving activity was forced to be cancelled due to weather and environmental issues, but we were not discouraged. Instead, we sampled the famous local fergburger and visited various attractions in Queenstown. On the fourth day, we visited Arrowtown and fed the goats in Arrowbelle, which was an interesting experience. On the way back, we also visited the Gem Alpaca Farm and observed the life of the alpacas. New Zealand's starry sky is beautiful and spectacular because the area is free of light pollution. Although we were unable to see the aurora, we were still amazed by the beauty of the starry sky. Finally, we chose to return to Hong Kong during Christmas because shops are closed during Christmas and we hope to spend this special holiday with our family. This self-driving tour of South Island brought us many unforgettable memories. We enjoyed the magnificent natural scenery of New Zealand's South Island and experienced the local culture and activities. Whether it is Stonehenge, glaciers, fishing, hot springs or the ice bar in Queenstown, each attraction brings us unique experiences and surprises. New Zealand's South Island's natural beauty and abundance of activities make it an ideal self-drive destination. If you love nature and adventure, then New Zealand's South Island is definitely a place worth visiting. Remember to plan and book ahead, and get ready to enjoy this unforgettable trip! #Queenstown #NewZealand #OverseasTravel #FoodTour

South Island is one of the two main islands that make up New Zealand, located in the south of New Zealand, separated from the North Island by the Cook Strait to the north; facing Stewart Island across the Foveaux Strait to the south, 1600 kilometers away from Australia to the west, and neighboring Tonga, Fiji to the east! Whether it's lush rainforests, clear lakes, or green grassy slopes and clear sandy beaches, they all show New Zealand's freshness and beauty!

New Zealand in mid to late November is really too beautiful!! Green grass, snow mountains, lupines and waterfalls... indeed there is no ceiling I prefer the lakes and mountains of the South Island

The early summer in the South Island of New Zealand is truly captivating. The lupins on the shore of Tekapo are blooming competitively, setting off the distant snow-capped mountains. The walking trail at the foot of Mount Cook, it's like a step-by-step path to heaven. The winding mountain road from Wanaka to Queenstown, where the sky and clouds are within reach. Queenstown, accompanied by mountains and Lake Wakatipu. Glenorchy, this is probably what heaven looks like.