New Zealand South Island | 10 Day Road Trip Itinerary

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  • Опубліковано 6 кві 2021
  • I travelled the South Island, New Zealand back in August 2019, and its only now (7th April 2021) that I'm finally uploading this video.
    Take note, I may look younger in this video as I made the 'talking head' part of the video over a year ago too.
    I'm very aware that New Zealand is still a difficult country to enter with its restrictions on entry during the pandemic, but I hope this video will give people planning a trip to New Zealand for the future some ideas.

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  • @morrisanderson818
    @morrisanderson818 2 роки тому +37

    We, Maori,,🤭 won't scream at you mate,, it's the thought and effort that counts,,glad you enjoyed your trip,,

  • @alanstevens2512
    @alanstevens2512 5 днів тому

    Going to NZ next February-March,and doing the North,and South Island.So much looking forward to it!!!!!

  • @lpf1836
    @lpf1836 Рік тому +4

    Great video. I really like the fact that your clip is 100% useful information. Unlike most of the other South Island travelogues, which in large part consist of driving from place to place or, even more annoying, spending time in restaurants. So thanks again.

    • @jimmygrant166
      @jimmygrant166  Рік тому

      You are very welcome! I’m glad my video was of good use to you and hope it helped for your travels too!

  • @Mcfreddo
    @Mcfreddo 2 роки тому +1

    What beautifully taken photos young man!

  • @sarahsmart7366
    @sarahsmart7366 2 роки тому +5

    Great video Jimmy. Yes, Tekapo was the least correctly pronounced place name but never mind. For the tourists coming back here after the Covid shutdown, I think your stated travel times between the places shown are too short. If you had a fast car (rather than a campervan), they would be achievable but I would recommend adding at least 20% more time to each leg of the trip. Apart from the scenery, the road conditions and the speed of slower vehicles should be kept in mind. And a flock of sheep on the road can happen.

  • @anteros37
    @anteros37 Рік тому

    My partner and I will be travelling in August and the information in this video is excellent! Love the video. Thank you

    • @brandyamore8300
      @brandyamore8300 11 місяців тому

      How much would you budget on fuel per day?

  • @HakimALIGHT
    @HakimALIGHT Рік тому +1

    Amazing video. You’re obviously very passionate about this, and it’s infectious. Bravo!

    • @jimmygrant166
      @jimmygrant166  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for the kind words. It’s appreciated! 🤘

  • @serena-yu
    @serena-yu Рік тому +2

    Great video. I will plan a trip to the south island in winter 2023. Just my 2 cents for 2:00, the point of night sky is where you have less people, you have better sky. Almost everywhere outside towns and airports in the south island have perfect night sky (grade 1, i.e. no light pollution) so you don't have to worry where to do your astrophotography! Actually the town "Lake Tekapo" itself is grade 2 because of human activities. If you drive a few km outside the town then you get grade 1.

  • @matthalpin1981
    @matthalpin1981 Рік тому

    Awesome itinerary. THANK YOU!

  • @user-uw3wl7fx5w
    @user-uw3wl7fx5w Рік тому

    It's very beautiful. It's very nice to travel.

  • @tkienly
    @tkienly 7 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this video! I'm planning my next trip to NZ. I wish you could show us a map of your journey across the south island with all the main destinations highlighted.

  • @02GreekIslands
    @02GreekIslands 2 роки тому

    Fantastic video, very well done. Thank you so much

    • @jimmygrant166
      @jimmygrant166  2 роки тому

      Thank you for the kind words my friend. Glad you enjoyed the video 🤘

  • @julianneandralph5093
    @julianneandralph5093 2 роки тому

    awesome video Jimmy! this was very informative and love the photos!

    • @jimmygrant166
      @jimmygrant166  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the video 🤘

  • @kymbartley8104
    @kymbartley8104 5 місяців тому

    Thanks so much for this video. Heading there in January

  • @leopardsgowild
    @leopardsgowild 3 роки тому +5

    dude, this is so good... how beautiful is our country... Well made video.. You crammed a lot in for 10 days...

    • @jimmygrant166
      @jimmygrant166  3 роки тому

      10 days was all I had. I wish I was able to see more! Will be heading back as soon as the world gets over this pandemic

    • @fernandomilicich8160
      @fernandomilicich8160 2 роки тому

      That's for sure, despite of not been there

  • @omfgellysha
    @omfgellysha 2 роки тому +1

    wanted to make a trip to visit South Island, NZ in 2020 but then the pandemic happened.. recently started to revisit my plans and this vid was really helpful!

    • @jimmygrant166
      @jimmygrant166  2 роки тому

      Glad the video was helpful! Here’s to April 30th 2022 where tourists can finally return!

  • @paulsmith6184
    @paulsmith6184 2 роки тому +5

    Great video. Just a small tip from a local - your road-travel times were a bit underestimated. If you were driving a Lambo - yes, okay. In a campervan or an ordinary car, I would recommend adding about an hour to every leg.

  • @HansumRob100
    @HansumRob100 2 роки тому

    stil dream about the south island trip...pretty much what think about most of my day.. so amazing...

  • @followyourdreams8673
    @followyourdreams8673 2 роки тому +1

    Going in November, great video and very informative. x

  • @amriksandhu9321
    @amriksandhu9321 2 роки тому

    Very beautiful video

  • @mrbalsemgosok
    @mrbalsemgosok 2 роки тому

    OMG.. I'm looking forward to travel to NZ next year.. Thanks for the video..

    • @jimmygrant166
      @jimmygrant166  2 роки тому +1

      No problem! Hope it gave you some awesome ideas for your travels 🤘

  • @zanotron
    @zanotron 2 роки тому

    High quality content! Really well done..

    • @jimmygrant166
      @jimmygrant166  2 роки тому

      Thank you for the kind words my friend 🤘

  • @LLLL-ld5wh
    @LLLL-ld5wh 3 роки тому +1

    Very very cool clip.

  • @BACKWOODSLIFTER
    @BACKWOODSLIFTER 10 місяців тому

    My 2nd oldest daughter is going to school on the North Island for a semester, and she’s taking a “winter” break on the South Island and driving an RV w her friends. I sent your video to her.

  • @katerinakemp5701
    @katerinakemp5701 2 роки тому

    Kia Ora and well done with your pronunciations of the Maori language, lol many kiwis don't do as well and you made the attempt. Enjoyed your vid.

  • @oliverruan
    @oliverruan 2 роки тому +2

    I remember doing a very similar road trip last year but I did it anti-clockwise. It's crazy that you packed all those activities and walks into 10 days. Great video!

    • @jimmygrant166
      @jimmygrant166  2 роки тому +1

      The South island is just awesome right! Glad you liked liked the video and hope it brought back some good memories

  • @chrisbrendandavis
    @chrisbrendandavis 2 місяці тому

    well done video - very helpful!

  • @militaryfitmissfam
    @militaryfitmissfam Рік тому

    🎉enjoyed - many thanks

  • @kknenglois9185
    @kknenglois9185 Рік тому

    Amazing views everywhere 🥰🥰🥰

  • @rogergutteridge2307
    @rogergutteridge2307 Місяць тому

    Best country in the world, it has its ups and downs ,but great people

  • @cherriewaaka6206
    @cherriewaaka6206 Рік тому

    No need for apologies thankyou for am awesome video

  • @JCssnakegems
    @JCssnakegems Рік тому

    wow that is amazing, and you do a great video sharing

  • @peetak5597
    @peetak5597 3 роки тому +3

    Your great thank you awesome

  • @dey_ankita
    @dey_ankita 3 роки тому +1

    Very useful video!❤️

  • @michaeli160954
    @michaeli160954 Рік тому

    Great video, I’m going to Christchurch in February 2023. I’ll use your suggestion as a guide. Thank you

    • @jimmygrant166
      @jimmygrant166  Рік тому

      Thank you for kind words! How was your trip?!

  • @bengirven7848
    @bengirven7848 2 роки тому

    Fantastic list👍

  • @ekkasitchanthacahiyapoom7975
    @ekkasitchanthacahiyapoom7975 2 роки тому

    Thanks for your information 😊

  • @albertdowrn
    @albertdowrn Рік тому

    We're headed there in a couple of months. Thanks for the tips! We found the same time traveling in Arizona.

  • @panda10219
    @panda10219 Рік тому

    Great video! Planning going in 3 months! I was wondering what car rental company did you rent from?

  • @rikbernales9866
    @rikbernales9866 2 роки тому

    I enjoy watching here im already connected your channel good luck

  • @ChristianBerry-uc9cs
    @ChristianBerry-uc9cs Рік тому

    Keep it up bro. Good job

  • @evrk29
    @evrk29 2 роки тому

    Yes, it so amazing, New Zealand is, Mate, It is hard to pronounce Maori names. Incredible videos!😃😍

  • @jelstv2349
    @jelstv2349 Рік тому

    Great video! ☺️

  • @kidzcornerwithnushi6041
    @kidzcornerwithnushi6041 11 місяців тому

    Hi Jimmy, very beautiful video and informative, am thinking to do Queenstown , Te Anau/Milford Sound, Wanaka, Lake Tekapo to Chirstchurch, would that be do idea?

  • @Huda308308
    @Huda308308 10 місяців тому

    Excellent work!!
    my husband and I are going to South island for 13days.we wanted to do similar to what you did.
    should we hire a car+hotel or hire a camper van which park ing spot might be a pain? Please recommend.TIA

  • @futbolscoop
    @futbolscoop 2 роки тому

    Keep it up Bro , nice ❤️

    • @jimmygrant166
      @jimmygrant166  2 роки тому

      Thank you for the kind words my friend 🤘

  • @vonGrundherr
    @vonGrundherr 2 роки тому +1

    This could be easily a 100k Banger if you had a hot girl to support the video :D Mad Props for everything! one of my favorite videos of all time, seriously!

  • @peetak5597
    @peetak5597 3 роки тому +2

    Your amazing

  • @yzw2660
    @yzw2660 10 днів тому

    Planning for a 11 day trip to NZ South Island some time in August and chanced upon your video. In this video, were you just taking 1 night stops most of the time? Also, do you just spend about 3hours per "attraction"?
    It'll be our first time in NZ and we were concerned about things being too rushed if we attempt a round trip like yours

  • @rrocketman
    @rrocketman Рік тому

    This man knows his stuff👍

  • @jacksonluren8560
    @jacksonluren8560 Рік тому

    Awesome👍👍👍

  • @ashokmurthy4583
    @ashokmurthy4583 3 роки тому

    Great video! Which month did you do this trip ? Fantastic shots.

    • @jimmygrant166
      @jimmygrant166  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you for the kind words 🤘. I travelled at the end of August into the beginning of September. I was very lucky with the beautiful weather and if you want to go where not many people are around, that is certainly the best time to go!

  • @suejezard131
    @suejezard131 Рік тому

    jimmy just done your trip at 77yrs old but I did it! So many many thanks it was just awesome. cardoma hotel having a makeover! You missed out Arrowtown that was my favourite. Save time by flying into Milford sound a boat trip and then flew back cuts out the long drive from Queenstown and gives you a magic view of the mountains. Did helicopter ride up to Frank Joseph Taking this week in Auckland to recover after a great adventure Thanks for all the advice

    • @rrocketman
      @rrocketman Рік тому +1

      For future reference, on a clear day, the drive from Te Anau to Milford Sound is one of the best in the country!

    • @jimmygrant166
      @jimmygrant166  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for getting back to me and what a great time you had! It’s put a huge smile on my face that yourself followed a few of my tips and it worked out amazing for you! Age doesn’t matter when it comes to these adventures, if anything, I applaud you and a true inspiration for when I’m that age too! 🤘

  • @LyNguyen-wm8oo
    @LyNguyen-wm8oo 2 роки тому

    If going the last week of August, am I expecting crazy snow or icy roads? Your trip looked pretty dry.

  • @Hughjazz77
    @Hughjazz77 2 роки тому

    Awesome

  • @SuicidalCookie
    @SuicidalCookie 2 роки тому

    wicked content man, coming from a kiwi wanting to go from north to south

    • @jimmygrant166
      @jimmygrant166  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for the kind words. I hope this video gave you some ideas for when you finally visit!

  • @papricank2006
    @papricank2006 3 роки тому +1

    Nice video thanx

  • @spxcestation5610
    @spxcestation5610 3 роки тому

    whoa!! I legit thought this channel had million subs......keep up with the great content buddy

  • @rexmills7232
    @rexmills7232 2 роки тому

    Really liked the video.not surprising some place names are hard to pronounce,hope this helps.
    Tekapo,,,,,,teak ,,A ,,po
    Hawea,,,Har,,we. ,,a.

  • @ronilyluna
    @ronilyluna 5 місяців тому

    Hey Jimmy! Curious to know which month did you travel?

  • @bengirven7848
    @bengirven7848 2 роки тому

    I would definatley recommend staying at least 2 days in queenstown if you have the time so much to do there :)

    • @jimmygrant166
      @jimmygrant166  2 роки тому

      If not there days! So much to do there!

  • @macca923
    @macca923 2 роки тому

    Did you get to drive thru Lindis Pass while you were there ?
    great video 👍🇦🇺

    • @jimmygrant166
      @jimmygrant166  2 роки тому +1

      Looking at Google maps there is a good chance I did although I can't remember as I think I drove through Cardrona on the way to Queenstown and back. But I really can't remember! I'll be sure to drive through it the next time I visit. And thanks for the kind words 🤘

  • @archertal0762
    @archertal0762 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks for sharing bro! Really nice scenery camera shots and narration. Well done with Maori pronunciation.👍
    Really sorry to see you were assaulted at Mt Maunganui. Glad they caught the bastard! Your a cool dude u didn't deserve it.
    Hope you return.
    Peace and Gratitude to you and your family.
    👍🇳🇿 NZ

    • @jimmygrant166
      @jimmygrant166  3 роки тому +2

      New Zealand certainly is an amazing country with beautiful scenery and awesome people and can't wait to visit again! Unfortunately you come across bad people wherever you go but I won't let it get me down!

  • @praveenkumarrajasekaran7911
    @praveenkumarrajasekaran7911 3 місяці тому

    Hi, can we please know which month did you travel?

  • @KAMNZ
    @KAMNZ Рік тому +1

    Nice

  • @KiwikimNZ
    @KiwikimNZ Рік тому +2

    Don’t be sorry about the pronunciation! It’s difficult for non Kiwi! And some Kiwi. You tried and didn’t do too bad ! Thank you for trying :) the one thing I would recommend is the top of the South Island. It’s a tropical paradise! :)

    • @jimmygrant166
      @jimmygrant166  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for the kind words 🤘. I wish I saw a lot more when I was there! Just means I need to go back!

    • @KiwikimNZ
      @KiwikimNZ 11 місяців тому

      @@jimmygrant166 :)
      Come back, we love people visiting and to share what we have here. It’s always such a buzz to see peoples faces light up when they see the beauty of this place and to see them start to unwind and relax into our less frantic pace of life. See you again one day soon. :)

    • @KiwikimNZ
      @KiwikimNZ 11 місяців тому

      @@jimmygrant166oh and come back in summer! ❤

  • @joshuaxystus1860
    @joshuaxystus1860 10 місяців тому

    Tip from a local-lake 'pronounce "har wear".like wearing clothes..
    Great video 😊

  • @lalangner2253
    @lalangner2253 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video. Which month did you go?

    • @jimmygrant166
      @jimmygrant166  Рік тому

      You’re welcome! And sorry for such a late response. I went in August, just before the summer

  • @luckyjammy40
    @luckyjammy40 2 роки тому

    Inquire about renting a car in New Zealand
    What brand of car do you use and what is the price?

  • @philipaaron8566
    @philipaaron8566 3 роки тому +1

    AWESOME
    JUST LIKE YOU

    • @jimmygrant166
      @jimmygrant166  3 роки тому

      Thank you for the kind words my friend 🤘

  • @moa3008
    @moa3008 Рік тому

    How’s the electric vehicle market doing in NZ; and is there an increasing number of charging stations throughout the country?

    • @jimmygrant166
      @jimmygrant166  Рік тому

      That, I am not sure of. When I was there just before lockdown, I didn’t see many around at all.

  • @laurzkw3674
    @laurzkw3674 3 роки тому +1

    Thumbs up 👍🏽 to you for attempting to pronounce Maori words properly...
    Thank you for your video 🇳🇿

  • @giovannytravels5677
    @giovannytravels5677 4 місяці тому

    I’ll probably do a similar itinerary in just 2 more months

  • @RM-ti8nf
    @RM-ti8nf 3 роки тому

    They are all good activities to fill in the 10 days 😬

    • @jimmygrant166
      @jimmygrant166  2 роки тому +1

      So many activities in such little time. So many activities that I wanted to do but couldn't 😫

    • @RM-ti8nf
      @RM-ti8nf 2 роки тому +1

      @@jimmygrant166 aw, hope you come back and do them one day ☺️

  • @kiwi10rmetzler71
    @kiwi10rmetzler71 Рік тому

    How could you not include the great city of invercargill in your trip? What a travesty! Tongue firmly in cheek 👍

    • @jimmygrant166
      @jimmygrant166  Рік тому

      So many places, so little time to see it all. I wish I saw a lot more!

  • @ramg8965
    @ramg8965 3 роки тому

    is it possible to go to 100 places in 90days?

    • @jimmygrant166
      @jimmygrant166  2 роки тому

      I think it could be done. Don't you? Where would you go in those 90 days?

  • @aidilrahim7612
    @aidilrahim7612 Рік тому

    Hi jimmy what the date u landed in NZ for this trip?

  • @user-ew4sy3if4i
    @user-ew4sy3if4i Рік тому

    여행영상 같이합니다

  • @peetak5597
    @peetak5597 3 роки тому +2

    Can you do more of nz

    • @jimmygrant166
      @jimmygrant166  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for the kind words! 🤘.
      I'm currently back in the UK due to the pandemic, but if you haven't caught my other New Zealand videos, check out this playlist, there's a good few ones on there New Zealand Adventures: ua-cam.com/play/PLxz7mACkM4miI9iQwkc5jnrWcas_0JmK3.html

  • @carlsmith653
    @carlsmith653 3 роки тому

    A half day day pass

  • @SurajSharma-gc6du
    @SurajSharma-gc6du 2 роки тому

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙂🙂🙂

  • @kerridavis1889
    @kerridavis1889 Рік тому

    Where is Nelson/Bleheim

  • @leighannmcauley9169
    @leighannmcauley9169 Рік тому

    Whats a resilient city lol

  • @Linnas79
    @Linnas79 2 роки тому

    Dude, you probably needed a week recuperation after this. .. 😰

  • @Paris45627
    @Paris45627 3 місяці тому

    If you don’t try the ferg burger you haven’t been to nz

  • @crochetingaroundnewzealand
    @crochetingaroundnewzealand Рік тому +1

    Wow you talk fast lol shame you didn't make this video longer to show more scenery.

    • @jimmygrant166
      @jimmygrant166  Рік тому

      😂 I do talk fast. Yes a lot more scenery would’ve been good. Just means you should go and see it with your own eyes to admire the beauty of it all 😍

    • @crochetingaroundnewzealand
      @crochetingaroundnewzealand Рік тому +1

      @@jimmygrant166 I definitely need to spend more time there. Been thinking of moving down there.

  • @ayanshsinghal6599
    @ayanshsinghal6599 Рік тому

    hi sir from India delhi

  • @christopher9727
    @christopher9727 Рік тому

    John 3.16-21
    16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
    17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
    18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
    19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
    20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
    21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

  • @andrewshanaghan797
    @andrewshanaghan797 Рік тому

    as a kiwi yes it's beautiful but I want to see something different on my holiday it's boring to me....so if anyone in a god forsaken hell hole has a bed and breakfast hit me up.

  • @robertwaters2772
    @robertwaters2772 2 роки тому

    If you are going to drive from glenorchey to Franz Joseph classier you are mad that's how tourist have accidents by being complete plonkers

    • @jimmygrant166
      @jimmygrant166  2 роки тому

      It’s all about safety. As long as you’re prepared such as having snow chains and follow the road laws, you’re all good to go!