9 days in Wellington & Christchurch Itinerary

Wellington is known for museums, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Wellington Zoo, take some stellar pictures from Mount Victoria, and look for all kinds of wild species at ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary.

To find photos, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read our Wellington trip itinerary maker.

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

Christchurch is known for parks, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: hop aboard TranzAlpine Train, explore the world behind art at Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu), see the interesting displays at Quake City, and let little ones run wild at Margaret Mahy Family Playground.

For other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Christchurch sightseeing planner.

Getting from Wellington to Christchurch by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Traveling from Wellington in May, expect slightly colder with lows of 5°C in Christchurch. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.