NEW ZEALAND ROAD TRIP 🏔 | Our Incredible Week Exploring Milford Sound, Queenstown, Mount Cook & More

Come explore New Zealand with us! 🏔 We spent an incredible 7 days discovering the South Island of New Zealand with stops at Milford Sound, Mount Cook, Queenstown, and so much more! Hope you enjoy this little travel vlog and find some inspiration for your future travels. ✨ #newzealand #travelvlog
Planning a trip to New Zealand soon? Here’s a little breakdown of what we did!
► WHERE WE STAYED
» Lake Tekapo Airbnb: www.airbnb.com/rooms/34719150
» Queenstown Airbnb: www.airbnb.com/rooms/16826185 (10/10 recommend this place! Our stay here was INCREDIBLE!)
► TRIP ITINERARY
DAY 1: CASTLE HILL & LAKE TEKAPO
» Departed from Christchurch
» Stop 1: Castle Hill
» Stop 2: Rakaia Gorge
» Stop 3: Barker’s Foodstore & Eatery (www.barkersfoodstore.nz/)
» Stop 4: Lake Tekapo
» Dinner at Ramen Tekapo
» Watched the sunset at Church of the Good Shepherd
DAY 2: MOUNT COOK & HOOKER VALLEY TRACK
» Stop: Lake Pukaki Overlook
» Hiked the Hooker Valley Track
» Relaxed at Lake Tekapo Springs
DAY 3: OMARAMA CLAY CLIFFS & WANAKA
» Breakfast at The Greedy Cow (order the berry pancakes!)
» Stop 1: Omarama Clay Cliffs
» Stop 2: Lindis Pass
» Stop 3: Wanaka
» Visited the Wanaka Market (visit the Pottery by John Kalb stand!)
» Gelato at Black Peak
» Dinner at Water Bar
» Watched the sunset at an overlook between Wanaka and Queenstown
DAY 4: QUEENSTOWN
» Breakfast at Yonder
» Explored Deer Park Heights (deerparkheights.co.nz/)
» Lunch at Fergburger (order the Ferg Deluxe)
» Ice Cream at Patagonia
» Chill time at our Airbnb
DAY 5: MILFORD SOUND
» Stopped at plenty of overlooks en route to Milford Sound (Highlights: Mirror Lakes)
» Took a Real NZ overnight cruise on the the Milford Mariner (Cannot recommend this enough. Easily the best way to experience Milford Sound) (www.realnz.com/en/experiences...)
DAY 6: MILFORD SOUND
» Finished our overnight cruise
» Drove back to Queenstown
» Caught our flight to the North Island
Tip: If we learned anything on this trip it’s, if you see a scenic overlook in New Zealand, stop. They’re all worth it.
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[@AshlynneEaton]

Thanks for joining us for our New Zealand road trip! 🤍 Don’t forget that if you want daily inspiration and updates, you can always follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/ashlynneeaton/ (Plus, I’m sharing a ton of behind the scenes content from the trip on there!) Love you all! ✨

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

That’s so nice!

[@AhaYAHCreations]

Love you too🍁

[@jerrygarcia3879]

Can't wait to go back to Queenstown NZ. I haven't been to Milford Sounds. Thanks for sharing your experienced.

[@briarc7597]

Will you be doing a video on what you saw in the North Island? :)

[@Max_Chaddington]

As a Kiwi I can say you guys have the right attitude. If you come here and treat our beautiful country with the respect it deserves you will be rewarded. Our economy relies a lot on tourism and we really appreciate how much of an effort it takes to actually get here. So if you make that effort, and respect the land and culture, then all are welcome. We love sharing this wonderful part of the world.

[@vickymull9758]

OMG - this would have to be the trip of a lifetime! It's hard to believe this much beauty exists in our world and how wonderful to have that chance to see it. Thanks for sharing with us - beautiful photography!

[@AshlynneEaton]

It really was so incredible!! Glad you enjoyed the video!! I had fun making it for you guys 🥰

[@photographybyliamanderson1659]

6 days left till im in new Zealand for a month and these are all included in my trip. your positivity makes it a joy to watch your video

[@gdsgrl4468]

Ashlynne, thank you for this video!! My mother’s ultimate dream has been to go to New Zealand, but circumstances and Finances have made it difficult for her to realize that dream. But, Ashlynne, thanks to your beautiful video, I can in some way, “ take her to New Zealand.” God bless and keep you and yours❤️🙏🏻.

[@renehoffman4343]

This brings back so many awesome memories of my trip to New Zealand in 2018. My husband and I spent 3 weeks there for our honeymoon. Half time in the north island and half time in the south island. New Zealand really is a special place! 💖 😊

[@allyjoyce]

So glad you had a nice time here in New Zealand. I always feel happy when people from overseas visit NZ and mention it online because we are so far away from most countries and a small country population wise. ❤

[@AshlynneEaton]

Aww of course!! I’m so glad we were able to visit, it’s such a beautiful country!! 🥰

[@willows2549]

I really want to viait new zealand but i dont have a friend from there, do want to??

[@jamesgrant1713]

I agree with that brother, kia kaha friends!! Respect is everything and I'm glad you had a fantastic time

[@ewawosz9276]

New Zealand is truly an amazing place and South Island is my favourite. I wish I visited again one day .🗺😎😍

[@XeniaSketchbookPages]

The landscapes of New Zealand are fabulous! Thank you for sharing your vacation footage with us. I have never been there. But your video made me think about visiting this incredible country one day.

[@Bobo10070]

Love this video! I am currently here in New Zealand for 2 weeks as I type this from the United States .Going to have to visit the Milford Sound. Currently visiting Great Barrier Island. New Zealand is incredible so far.

[@taytayruh]

Thank you for documenting the views so well!! Absolutely incredible!!

[@rindamaarman9497]

This was such an amazing vlog, didn't want it to end. Felt like I was experiencing it with you!

[@megancraig8145]

I literally had a smile on my face this entire video! Much needed! ❤

[@AhaYAHCreations]

Hey friend...the long awaited vlog and a deserving 27 minutes of fun and inspiration. Thank you Ashlynne for sharing your adventure with us. I overly enjoyed it😌🌎🥰⛵🐦🚗💝

[@Letsdothisthing]

Thanks for sharing this trip. 😊 You were able to get some incredibly beautiful scenery.

[@katieehawkes]

Thanks for sharing, Ashlynne! I used to live in Queesntown so watching your video brought back so many great memories. Looks like you had an incredible trip! New Zealand is one of my favorite places in the world.

[@laurab3413]

Thank you for sharing your magnificent trip! I am saving your itinerary, as this is a bucket list trip for me as well! ❤️

[@karenwilliams1829]

Beautiful and amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this with with us!!

[@trinaa1248]

What a beautiful trip you had! I'm glad you had a good time. It was absolutely gorgeous 😻

[@netanyaf9094]

Visited Iceland recently and thought it was the only place with these magnificent views. NZ looks like it could definitely top it! Thank you for sharing, you inspired my next dream trip!

[@jenilynntooth5343]

Beautiful scenery. Thank you for sharing your trip.

[@edialmeida8496]

Wow! This place is literally amazing and just watching this video I traveled together with you guys. I really enjoyed and I also appreciate you sharing this fantastic experience with us. You definitely deserve tons of like because you detailed everything so beautifully 😍 Big thanks and may God bless you. 🙌 💋💞

[@PS_Travels]

An incredible trip, it really is a stunning part of the world 😊

[@Kkangnico]

The new Zealand it so beautiful place in the world, i hope can visit in the new Zealand with incredible experience, thank you for your sharing of the lucky travel

[@shinji112]

I've been lucky enough to have visited Milford Sound twice, once in the sunshine and once in the rain. I've got to say it's quite a sight to see all the waterfalls come to life in the rain, so I hope you get to come back and see the other side of Milford Sound. Thanks for your video.

[@athanasiapipiki8182]

A m a z i n g ! ! ! Thank you my loveliest Ashlynne for taking us along with you and showing all the magnificent scenery🏞️🏔️ and prettiest animals🐮🐷🐧🦅🐑 So happy you had the time of your lives ☺️☺️ Wishing you always such experiences💕💕

[@michelarosier1918]

Thanks for this volg video, this was awesome trips for traveling. Thanks for sharing 👍.

[@carmenirizarry7632]

Loved going with you on this amazing trip! Thank you!

[@datractor]

Beautifully shot and captured, glad you guys enjoyed our amazing South Island

[@annepierson3449]

Living in the North Island of New Zealand there is lots I haven't seen in the South. Thank you for sharing this. Never been to the Milford sound. It looks amazing 😍

[@janethassing2523]

I can’t wait to go too. We will be in New Zealand in ‘24. Loved the places you went! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@marshaharwood8883]

Absolutely stunning!!!!

[@andreassaputra442]

thank you for sharing the details of ur trip with a crystal-clear view. manifesting myself to be there in the spring season of the next year

[@dearmountains3431]

What amazing area with such gorgeous views❣❣ Thanks for showing us these places😉

[@antish_s6461]

wowww😍😍 nice video 👌n New zealand is really beautiful❤💙Paradise

[@karenayla449]

Amazing. Heading there in September, I might have to follow your itinerary 😊thanks for sharing.

[@jenniferblakeney1581]

Beautiful vlog! Been to NZ once, currently planning another trip back. I can’t wait!

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Hi Ashlynne so happy you enjoyed in New Zealand and I just wanted to say that your vlogs is amazing and you are amazing Supporter

[@christisjoypinson5599]

EEEE!!! SO EXCITED FOR THIS!!! It has been a dream of mine to go to New Zealand and, right now, this is the next best thing. Thank you so much and GOD BLESS YOU!!! 💖 PSALM 103 💖

[@AshlynneEaton]

Aww I love that so much!! 🤍

[@Onecoffeedupmom]

Book marked this video for my NZ trip soon! ❤ thanks for sharing

[@fatimahislamiarti340]

i am going to south island for christmas break, your timing is perfect!

[@carlienvandernet7902]

Wowwww what an incredible beauty all around you. These rocks, the mountains, the views, the fjord, waterfalls and al those animals are just amazing. It remembers me of my trips to Norway, but I had no idea you could find this beauty also in New-Zealand. You must have enjoyed it to the fullest ❤

[@AshlynneEaton]

It was so amazing!! I would love to visit Norway again too! I was only there for a day last time and I’d love to see more of the country! 🤍

[@orenikirk]

I am in love with New Zealand because of your video. You are a phenomenal story-teller.

[@bonessam9618]

Wow, Ashlynne, that looked amazing!!! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful trip with us. The landscape was beautiful 😍. I'm glad you had such a fun time.

[@AshlynneEaton]

Aww of course!! It really was such a special trip 🤍

[@annaparadiseexplorer]

Stunning View and wonderful adventure.

[@enoughness9335]

I love both of those movies!

[@PEJUANGIMPIAN9]

nice road trip.. new zeland is beautiful, thanks for sharing

[@nzfalcon6578]

if you come to New Zealand you will soon enjoy the peaceful and tranquil views of the beaches ,waterfalls ,mountain ranges ,rivers , bushwalks etc ,whether your camping or not one of the things ienjoy to do is being up early to see the sun rise in the morning and having a good cup of coffee and just taking in the view of where you are

[@ucampbell5068]

I'm amazed you went to the places I have on my list for my trip, Thanks for the pre view of what my trip might be like. Nice description, easy listening,

[@louisaklimentos7583]

Your video on beautiful New Zealand is amazing !

[@rrocketman]

Awesome classic south island road trip. People should also consider travelling northern part of South Island too, it's also epic👍

[@Zookeeperme]

That was an awesome video. Thank you.

[@olivertheexplorer8875]

very amazing roadtrip my friend 😊 have a great day.. stay safe and healthy always.. big like for this video 👍🏼 ❤️

[@joannafoster3423]

The clay cliffs remind me of the Badlands in South Dakota. An awesome place if you haven't been. It's like a movie set for Star Wars.

[@AshlynneEaton]

Oh I can totally see that!! And I love the badlands, such a cool place!

[@angiec7094]

Amazing video!❤❤❤

[@tobiasperkins4544]

I recently did the same trip and it was sooooo much funnnn!!!!!

[@OWB-ml2ux]

I loved watching this! I'm born and bred in Christchurch, and we're about to do a similar trip down to Queenstown with the kids in a few weeks. (Although we will have all of the beautiful autumn colours). You captured this part of the South Island beautifully. Well done!! xxx

[@IamRAEdiant]

LOTR and THE hobbit fan here! love the scenery!

[@angelashen8955]

Great video ! And thanks so much for the sharing. Just back from South Island half month ago and couldn’t forget the perfect experiences we had. (We traveled from CHC - West Coast- QT） Definitely gonna try the routes you’ve shared ;) ❤

[@NguoiBenTreONewZealand]

Beautiful video Ashlynne. Seeing you are into hiking you should try the Roy's Peak hike, it is easily take your breath away also the stunning short drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy

[@carlarevie6817]

New Zealand is awesome- we live in Australia and it quick to get over and we love it - you have to come to visit Australia next - we did an around Australia in a motor home when we arrived from South Africa and it was epic - love your spirit of adventure- sending love from Sydney xxx

[@harshdeep2000]

So amazing 😍 video, moreover, the way of explaining and capturing things is very nice.

[@odalyshernandez5626]

New Zealand looks beautiful 😍 I can’t wait to visit there one day, it’s on my bucket list P.S I was geeking out when you showed some areas where LOTR filmed 🤓

[@AshlynneEaton]

Haha yes!! I love that! I don’t think I’ll ever be able to watch LOTR the same way again!

[@Hc-iw1uf]

😮😱😮‍💨 amazing 🤩

[@OmegaSoypreme]

This video was a delight. Even though I've been to NZ twice you still went to some places and did some stuff I've not gotten to do (yet!). Well done to you guys for your itinerary as well. You really packed in a lot in a short time. I've been itching to travel again and brain-storming ideas for this year. Now NZ is back on the shortlist!

[@tommyau2006]

probably the best video of touring the South Island that I have seen. Thanks.............come back again please

[@cheffarish8254]

Your video make me throwback some memories during my trip to New Zealand in 2018... I have been there for 3 weeks.. Auckland, Pahia, Rotorua, Queenstown, Mount Cook and many places.. I have never forget the beautiful scenery especially Queenstown..I just take pictures for some memories.. I can't take videos because of winter.. Too cold❄️😂Hooker Valley so beautiful like a real postcard..

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

A very nice New Zeland trip! That was so much fun, Ashlynne!❤❤❤❤

[@AshlynneEaton]

Thank you Ervin!!

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

You’re welcome, Ashlynne!

[@tereSitafullvlogs]

So beautiful New Zealand❤❤❤

[@earlphilipmayolte933]

Amazing vlog and really beautiful shots! What exact month did you guys go?

[@aLjaMhabi]

Seems like a perfect weather on your trip...

[@Sarae89]

Beautiful! It would be fun to know how you planned the trip and all the stops.

[@DaniB11172]

Amazing! I can see why you had such a great time! New Zealand has always been on my bucket list, i hope to make it there someday! This video shows 1 week, but weren't you guys there for 2 weeks?

[@criminalman5477]

NZ is Heaven on earth love from India 🇮🇳🤝🇳🇿

[@kaylenewinter248]

So glad you enjoyed my amazing part of the world. Would have loved to meet you both and show you local Wanaka favourites

[@kaylenewinter248]

you should have done a lunch trip on the Earnslaw the steam ship to Mt Nicholas station

[@stephanieodom8813]

God’s creation is absolutely beautiful. Stunning! Thanks for sharing 😃

[@ricovillanueva1613]

Majestic place❤

[@brunagava2921]

We live in a beautiful world!! You should come visit Brasil, the Iguaçu Falls, it's stunning, you guys, definitely, would love!

[@CarolynRose98]

If you enjoyed New Zealand, you should come check out Washington State! Mt. Rainier and Mt. Baker have amazing hikes around them, not to mention the views you get just driving the roads. Plus, you always have the chance of seeing mountain goats on some of the trails.

[@lesleyhughes3174]

You didn't see all of NZ here, btw. You cannot make comparisons. Mountain goats here as well.

[@CarolynRose98]

@@lesleyhughes3174 cool! I’m not saying WA is more or less amazing then NZ, I’m just saying there are similar aspects when comparing some of the views in the video. So if she liked those parts of NZ, she might like WA as well.

[@suzieq390]

Wow you’re so close to me in Australia! I did Christchurch in July!

[@imogenoliver]

I’m going back to New Zealand for the first time in the last maybe 10 years in September and I’m so excited. I’m going to the north island, doing a few different places, going to Hobbiton and many other places, it’s going to be great and maybe we’ll get to go see a bit of snow in one of the days 🙂. I’ve only been to the south insane so I’m excited to explore the north island this time 😀.

[@manjitbirdi5658]

Very beautiful place ❤👍

[@ryanpegoraro2697]

Hi Ashlynne have a great time in New Zealand i love you.

[@msjenwebb]

Wow, beautiful recap!! Thanks for sharing, I see why it was on your bucket list..it may be on mine now too 😁

[@LukaFercec]

I've heared several times that Slovenia, where I come from, is quite similar to New Zealand. Watching this videoI can see where this is coming from. Especially the second part of your trip looks exactly like the valey of Soča or the Bohinj lake (except without penguins and dolphins). It's also funny to see you so much excited about this scenery, when I have something very similar it like a 2h drive away. Also after watching this I feel very priviliged to live in such a beautiful country whic has also such stunning nature. Maybe you come and visit Slovenia also one day and tell me if I'm right ;)

[@boubakar5168]

C'est magnifique jadore 😊😊

[@CynthiaMidori]

Thanks Ash!! ❤ Awesome vídeo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I was about to book only a day trip in Milford but I can see this area request a week for sure 🤩🤩 Your video helped me a lot 🙏🏻 Just ass a Thanks button so we can tip you 😉

[@NZWILDWEATHER]

So cool NZ😘

[@haydengoodall6767]

Aoraki /Mt Cook is the Maunga that Sir Edmund Hillary would train upon many times before his successful ascension and descent with Tensing Norgay of Mt Everest in 1953. " Well George we knocked the bastard off". Famous quote from Hillary to fellow kiwi climber George Lowe who was part of the mountaineering team in 1953.

[@thuntm4797]

ohhh the bird!!

[@alkasood7606]

Wow! I am in Auckland. Welcome to NZ.

[@annapatchett957]

Watching this from Christchurch, NZ

[@catidew]

Thanks for sharing this trip with us. Amazing! Greetings from Poland :)

[@qjohann]

Hello !! Absolutely fantastic video. Do you mind sharing which month were you here ?

[@OfficialDeepSandeep]

Newzealand is a very beautiful place but you are also so beautiful ❤️

[@AndriRukmana]

so beautiful 😍

[@Nationalist1896]

❤❤❤

[@trishawebb7885]

Wow you got a best adventure and never been New Zealand

[@kalvino67]

Looks like you lucked out with great weather. Which month did you go?

[@annatravelous]

When did you do this roadtrip? Would it be amazing for mid-end April roadtrip?

[@Amin-mn4so]

Wow