If you’re ready for the road trip of a lifetime, this 10-day New Zealand north of the South Island itinerary is for you. While we’re the first to admit that a 10-day road trip isn’t enough time to properly see this diverse island, this north of the South Island itinerary will give you a taste of New Zealand’s best.

Wānaka, a picturesque lakeside town in central Otago, offers a quaint downtown, lakeside views, and plenty of mountain sports. Located just over five hours from Christchurch, Wānaka makes the perfect destination for a long weekend in a campervan.

If you’re ready for the road trip of a lifetime, this 10-day New Zealand South Island itinerary is for you. While we’re the first to admit that a 10-day road trip isn’t enough time to properly see this diverse island, this South Island itinerary will give you a taste of New Zealand’s best.

Some like to go far to make the most of a long weekend, but we’ve found our own slice of paradise at Onuku Farm Hostel, just outside of Akaroa. The perfect place to find the right balance between relaxation and exertion, we’ll be nipping back to this gem on the Banks Peninsula every chance we get.