10 days in Wellington & Christchurch Itinerary

Venture out of the city with trips to Paraparaumu (Southward Car Museum & Kapiti Island Nature Tours). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, admire the natural beauty at Wellington Botanic Garden, take some stellar pictures from Mount Victoria, and get engrossed in the history at Wellington Museum.

For more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Wellington route maker site.

New Delhi, India to Wellington is an approximately 21.5-hour flight. Traveling from New Delhi to Wellington, you'll lose 6.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from New Delhi in May, with highs in Wellington at 18°C and lows at 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Christchurch.

Christchurch is known for parks, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: catch a ride on TranzAlpine Train, take in nature's colorful creations at Christchurch Botanic Gardens, get engrossed in the history at Canterbury Museum, and see the interesting displays at Quake City.

To find ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Christchurch trip itinerary planning site.

Traveling by flight from Wellington to Christchurch takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Traveling from Wellington in May, plan for a bit cooler nights in Christchurch, with lows around 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.