3 Day North/South Island Itinerary
Wellington - Picton - Nelson
Day 1
Wellington - Picton
Begin in Wellington, New Zealand's capital, nestled between the harbour and the hills Wellington City is cultured and full of character. A Wellington must see is their Dance, Theatre or Musical performances.
Some Wellington Highlights
- Te Papa Museum
- Wellington Cable Car
- Karori Sanctury Trust
- Wellington Zoo
- City Gallery Wellington
Places to stay:
Travel the 3 hour passage across the picturesque Cook Strait through the Marlborough Sounds to the seaside town of Picton.
Day 2
Picton - Nelson
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere that is Picton, take in the wonderful scenery of the harbour and the surrounding native bush areas.
Some Picton Highlights
- Charted Boat Cruises
- Native walks
- Dolphin Encounters
- Sea Kayaking
Places to stay:
Travel on to 1.5 hours to Nelson, the home to most hours of sunshine in New Zealand, discover beautiful beaches, wide open spaces, lakes and spectacular national parks.
Day 3
Nelson
Enjoy the creative culture that nelson has to offer, vineyards gourmet cafes, artists and galleries. Nelson also has an array of boutique shops that can only be described as a uniquely Nelson way of life.
Some Queenstown Highlights
- Scenic Flights
- Paragliding, Skydiving, Hangliding
- White water & Jet Boating activities
- Wearable Arts & Classic Cars Museum
Places to Stay:
Experience the great food at the many cafes & restaurants or just take it easy in this wonderful relaxed atmosphere. Travel back to Wellington or continue your journey south via the West or East Coast.
