New Zealand South Island Bucket List 2024

I’m currently on a working holiday in New Zealand, on the South Island. This is a list of all the things I want to do and see before my visa expires in May 2025!

I will update the post with links as I accomplish them and write about the experience.

  • Camp in an overnight hut
  • Visit hot springs
  • See the glow worms!
  • Milford Sound Waterfall
  • Scenic train from Christchurch to Queenstown
  • PENGUINS!
  • Star gazing at Lake Tekapo
  • Glacier hike!
  • Huka Falls
  • Visit Queenstown
  • SCUBA with seals

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