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Rental Network: | | | | | | budget finder budget seeker budget escape New Zealand Itineraries South Island Introduction North Island South Island 5 Day Itinerary Christchurch to Greymouth Greymouth to Fox Glacier Franz Josef to Wanaka Wanaka to Mt Cook Mt Cook to Christchurch 5 Day Itinerary Christchurch to Hanmer Springs Hanmer Springs to St Arnuad St Arnuad to Blenheim via Nelson Blenheim to Kaikoura Kaikoura to Christchurch 5 Day Itinerary Christchurch to Mt Cook Mt Cook Mt Cook to Wanaka Wanaka to Dunedin Mt Cook to Queenstown Queenstown to Dunedin Dunedin to Christchurch 7 Day Itinerary Christchurch to Dunedin Dunedin to Invercargill Invercargill Stewart Island Excursion Invercargill to Te Anau Te Anau to Milford Sound Te Anau to Queenstown Queenstown to Christchurch 8 Day Itinerary Christchurch to Greymouth Greymouth to Fox Glacier Franz Josef to Wanaka Wanaka to Queenstown Queenstown to Te Anau Te Anau to Dunedin Dunedin to Christchurch 9 Day Itinerary Christchurch to Dunedin Dunedin Dunedin to Invercragill Invercargill to Te Anau Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound Te Anau to Queenstown Queenstown to Lake Tekapo Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook (Day Trip) Lake Tekapo to Christchurch 9 Day Itinerary Christchurch to Omarama Omarama to Dunedin Dunedin Dunedin to Te Anau Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound Te Anau to Queenstown Queenstown to Haast Haast to Greymouth Greymouth to Christchurch via Lewis Pass 9 Day Itinerary Christchurch to Hanmer Springs Hanmer Springs to Greymouth Greymouth to Nelson Nelson to Takaka Takaka, Collingwood and Motueka Motueka, Able Tasman and Nelson Nelson to Kaikoura Kaikoura to Christchurch 10 Day Itinerary Christchurch to Dunedin Dunedin to Te Anau Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound Te Anau to Queenstown Queenstown to Wanaka Wanaka to Franz Josef Wanaka to Fox Glacier Franz Josef to Greymouth Fox Glacier to Greymouth Greymouth to Nelson Nelson to Blenheim Blenheim to Christchurch NELSON - BLENHEIM via St Arnaud NELSON - ST ARNAUD (119km/74miles, 1hour 30mins) This morning drive in your Budget Campers Motor Home Rentals from Nelson to St Arnaud in the Nelson Lakes National Park, the third of the Nelson region's national parks. The journey travels south on State Highway 6 until it meets the intersection with State Highway 63 to St Arnaud. Nelson Lakes National Park This Park protects 102,000 hectares/251,851 acres of the northernmost Southern Alps, with tranquil beech forest, craggy mountains, clear streams and lakes both big and small. The gateway to the Park is St Arnaud, a picturesque village just 1.5 hours' drive from Nelson or Blenheim. Take the opportunity to stop in the National Park. Take a walk beside Lake Rotoiti or stop at the Department of Conservation to learn more about the National Park's flora and fauna. After lunch, continue the journey on State Highway 63 through the Wairau Valley to Blenheim, the main town of the Marlborough region. This area is known for its wine production, with over 65 wineries producing a variety of wines and many providing cafes and restaurants. Accommodation in this area is plentiful with a wide range of choice from luxury lodges to 'Bed & Breakfasts'. Stay in the Marlborough region for the next two nights. For more information on Nelson Lakes National Park visit www.doc.govt.nz click on Recreation then National Parks MARLBOROUGH REGION Savour the flavours of this region during a vineyard lunch while on a tour of the wineries and breweries, private gardens and craft studios. The majority of the wineries are boutique operations with cellar doors, and many have restaurant/cafe facilities on site - an ideal opportunity to experience alfresco dining among the vines. Activities and attractions in and around Blenheim include: Vineyard tours: take a guided or self-guided tour of the nearby vineyards, some of which have their own restaurants Art and craft trail: see the region's thriving art and craft community Tippling: visit a distillery or the local boutique breweries to taste locally produced fruit brandies, liqueurs and beers Queen Charlotte Sound: cruise the waters of the Sound to view the marine and bird life of the area, and walk parts of the Queen Charlotte Track. Boats depart from Picton, with day trips through to week trips available. www.doc.govt.nz Click on Recreation then Walking Sea kayaking: take a guided or independent trip from Picton Private gardens: many are open for viewing Museums: learn about the settlement of the region Wither Hills Farm Park: experience a wide range of walking options within the Farm Park with views over Marlborough and the Wairau Plains Orchard visits: taste the seasonal fruit, in particular Marlborough cherries (December to January) Art galleries: enjoy ever-changing exhibitions of local and national artists River cruises: travel along the traditional trading route used by the early settlers of Blenheim and Marlborough For those visitors able to stay additional days in the Marlborough region, activities include: Queen Charlotte Track (three to four days): follow this popular walkway (71 km/44 miles) with many entry and exit points and numerous accommodation providers along its length. Companies offer water transport and pack transfer to and from several points or by mini-van to Anakiwa. Travellers can walk the track independently or make the most of freedom and guided walk packages Molesworth Station: take a guided tour of this high country farm, hear about the history and old stories and view the grandeur and beauty of the mountainous high country. (Note: limited summer season) Fly fishing and hunting tours High country horse trekking: enjoy trips in a back country setting For more information on the Marlborough region visit www.destinationmarlborough.com

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