Day 16: Christchurch to Ohau (via Lake Tekapo)
This morning we’ll explore iconic downtown Christchurch and your guide will show you the cool and creative ways the city is being rebuilt after the life-changing 2011 earthquake here. Christchurch folk are an innovative and creative bunch – the Transitional Cathedral, created from cardboard, is totally inspirational.
Mid-morning we head for Lake Tekapo. Ready your camera – the lake’s breathtaking turquoise colour and mountain backdrop is a photographer’s dream come true.
The tiny Church of the Good Shepherd stands right at the water’s edge, proving that small is bold and definitely beautiful. Grab some confetti and congratulate any passing brides – couples travel from all over the world for wedding shots in front of the chapel!
INCLUDED
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Mt John Lookout
Summary
- Day 1: Auckland
- Day 2: Auckland to Tutukaka
- Day 3: Tutukaka to Paihia
- Day 4: Paihia
- Day 5: Paihia to Auckland
- Day 6: Auckland to Coromandel
- Day 7: Coromandel to Raglan
- Day 8: Raglan to Rotorua (via Waitomo and Matamata)
- Day 9: Rotorua
- Day 10: Rotorua to Taupō
- Day 11: Taupō
- Day 12: Taupō to Wellington
- Day 13: Wellington
- Day 14: Wellington to Kaikōura
- Day 15: Kaikōura to Christchurch
- Day 16: Christchurch to Ohau (via Lake Tekapo)
- Day 17: Ohau to Queenstown
- Day 18: Queenstown
- Day 19: Queenstown to Wanaka
- Day 20: Wanaka
- Day 21: Wanaka to Franz Josef
- Day 22: Franz Josef
- Day 23: Franz Josef to Christchurch
- Day 24: Christchurch