9 days in Wellington & Christchurch Itinerary

Wellington is known for museums, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, take a memorable ride with Wellington Cable Car, get a taste of the local shopping with Cuba Street, and take an in-depth tour of Wellington Museum.

Plan my day in Wellington using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Klarna Trips.

New Delhi, India to Wellington is an approximately 21.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time (IST) to New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is 6.5 hours. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from New Delhi in May; daily highs in Wellington reach 18°C and lows reach 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Christchurch.

Christchurch is known for parks, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take a memorable ride with TranzAlpine Train, examine the collection at International Antarctic Centre, don't miss a visit to Cardboard Cathedral, and stroll around Christchurch Botanic Gardens.

For more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read our Christchurch trip site.

You can fly from Wellington to Christchurch in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Christchurch when traveling from Wellington in May, with lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can fly back home.