A Nanny-Level Guide to New Zealand's Spring Outing During Qingming Festival
An 8-day in-depth tour of New Zealand is perfect for the Qingming Festival! Don't miss out on the delicious lobster, black gold abalone, and alpine salmon. Enjoy the scenery of the South Island, with Milford Sound and charming towns waiting for you to explore, as well as the spectacular views of the Tasman Glacier and the twin glaciers. Don't forget to check in at the starry town and the lone tree of Wanaka!
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🚩Suggested Route: In-depth South Island Tour
Day 1: Christchurch Botanic Gardens🌳——Cathedral Square🕍——Avon River🌊——Castle Hill🏰
Experience the blend of nature and history in Christchurch, from the lush Botanic Gardens to the ancient Cathedral, then stroll along the Avon River, and finally ascend Castle Hill for a panoramic view of the city.
Day 2: Pancake Rocks🪨——Franz Josef Glacier🏔️
Explore the spectacular Pancake Rocks and marvel at nature's craftsmanship. Then, head to Franz Josef Glacier to experience the glacier's majesty and purity.
Day 3: Lake Wanaka🌊——Wanaka Tree🌲——Cromwell🏡——AJ Hackett Kawarau Bridge Bungy Center🎢——Lake Wakatipu🌅
Enjoy Lake Wanaka, check in at the lone tree, and experience the tranquility and beauty of the South Island. Then, head to Cromwell to experience the charm of this unique town. Challenge yourself with a bungy jump. Finally, arrive at Lake Wakatipu and admire the picturesque scenery.
Day 4: Queenstown🚩Free day💌Breakfast included
Enjoy free time in Queenstown, explore every corner of this beautiful town, and savor the local delicacies.
Day 5: Lake Te Anau🌊——Milford Sound🏞️——Milford Sound Cruise🚢——Te Anau Glowworm Caves🐛
Visit Lake Te Anau and enjoy the tranquil beauty of the lake and mountains. Then, head to Milford Sound and take a cruise to admire the magnificent natural scenery. In the evening, explore the Glowworm Caves for a magical experience.
Day 6: Baldwin Street🛤️——Dunedin Railway Station🚂——Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony🐧
Stroll along Baldwin Street and feel the traces of history. Visit the historic Dunedin Railway Station and experience the retro charm. Finally, head to the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony for a close encounter with the adorable blue penguins.
Day 7: Mount Cook National Park🏞️——Lake Tekapo🌊
Explore the magnificent scenery of Mount Cook National Park and experience the grandeur and mystery of nature. Then, head to Lake Tekapo to admire the picturesque scenery and enjoy the tranquility.
Day 8: Church of the Good Shepherd⛪
Conclude this South Island journey at the Church of the Good Shepherd, experience the solemnity and sanctity of the church, and reminisce about the beautiful moments of the entire trip.
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🎒 Travel Essentials: Packing List for New Zealand in March
📞 SIM card, adapter: When abroad, the Internet is essential, so prepare a SIM card. New Zealand has different sockets, so don't forget an adapter.
🪪 Documents, visa: Passport, driver's license, and a New Zealand visa. It's important to have all your documents when traveling abroad.
👗 Clothing and gear: The temperature difference in New Zealand in March is significant, with short sleeves during the day and jackets at night. Waterproof jackets and comfortable shoes are essential for exploration!
🔋 Charger, power bank: Taking photos, navigating, and using your phone constantly requires a charger and a power bank.
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Extreme sports that you must experience when you come to New Zealand! Adrenaline is soaring! I jumped down with the mentality of experiencing it once in my life, hahahaha. You have to weigh yourself before jumping. New Zealand's beef, lamb chops and salmon are so delicious that I am five pounds heavier than when I set out. . . After the jump, you can buy pictures or videos, which are very expensive, but they are also souvenirs. You will also get a T-shirt with a 43-meter bungee jump printed on it as a souvenir. If it is not open, there is a free shuttle bus to Queenstown.
The AJ Hackett Kawarau Bridge in Queenstown is definitely the most famous bridge here. The clear water of the Kawarau River is underneath, which is very impressive. You can experience bungee jumping from this bridge. This is also the most famous outdoor experience project in Queenstown. It will definitely challenge your courage and is worth a try.
I passed by on the way to the fruit town and went in for a visit. I first went into the visitor center, a large building with various souvenirs for sale. Outside the building was the Kawarau River and the bungee jumping bridge. The Kawarau River runs through the canyon and the scenery is nice. People who participate in bungee jumping jump down from the middle of the bridge, and it seems that there are more people watching.
This is one of the many extreme entertainment projects in Queenstown, jumping off the Hackett Cavallo Bridge and feeling the excitement of bungee jumping. Standing on the bridge when looking down is really afraid of leg weakness, but really jump down, in fact, not so afraid, but feel excited and enjoyment, this complex psychological feeling only know by experience, really fun and exciting, of course, I think it is also very safe.
I tried bungee jumping once in my lifetime. You have to make an appointment in advance, arrive at the designated time, measure your weight, sign a life and death agreement, and line up on the bridge. It was very cold and windy on the bridge. I waited for a long time and was frozen. I suggest that people who want to go wear more clothes. I didn't meet a Chinese friend when I was queuing. There were more young people from Europe and the United States. They were laughing and enthusiastic throughout the whole process. I was very nervous, which was in sharp contrast with them. Finally, it was my turn. The staff immediately said a few words in Chinese, called me buyaopa, and then asked me yaobuyaoshui? I didn't react at first. It took a few seconds to realize that he was asking me if I wanted to touch the water when I went down. Haha, I said no water, and my brain was blank at that time. After all the safety measures were taken, I slowly moved to the edge of the diving platform. There was a photo point where the staff would ask you to wave and smile, but I really couldn't smile at this time. Seeing that I was confused, the working brother asked me if I needed him to push me. I said I would jump by myself. At this time, my brain couldn't translate what I said in English. Next, don't hesitate, close your eyes and jump down. The descent speed was so fast that I didn't have time to scream before I hit the bottom and rebounded. When rebounding, the body would spin wildly involuntarily, which was a bit dizzy. It was over in more than ten seconds. There will be a small boat below that will extend an olive branch to you. You just need to grab it. The two rowing brothers on the boat will chat with you. My companion helped me record the whole process. She said, "Why didn't you scream at all?" I didn't feel uncomfortable after it was over. The towel on my feet was tied very well, and I didn't feel any pulling. It costs more than 1,000 yuan to jump once, and more than 200 yuan to take pictures and videos. It's just that I will be afraid before jumping. It's just like that after overcoming the fear and jumping down. It's not as scary as I imagined, so don't hesitate on the diving platform. The longer you delay, the more afraid you will be. You must make a quick decision. I have experienced bungee jumping once in my life, and it feels very worthwhile.
Every traveler who goes bungee jumping will ask - "Do you want to touch water," when I go up, no exception, "Do you want to touch water," "Yes, just touch hands with water," "No problem, you don't have to be afraid of" "Oh no, I'm not afraid, I don't want my head to touch water, just touch hands with water," "OK, refuel." So, I'll be like this...
It's absolutely worth the outdoor extreme challenge! How can we miss the ancestors of global bungee jumping when we come to Queenstown? The day of bungee jumping was a bad day and it rained a little. The wind was strong. It was terribly cold while waiting. So remember not to wear too little and wait on it. Finally jump out for a moment really scared, and then freely landed and rocked back and forth, and finally the staff on the ship will give you the bamboo pole to grab and let you down. Remember to smile at the camera!