The South Island. Snowcapped mountains as far as the eye can see, lush green rolling hills, glacial lakes, fjords, hundreds of award winning vineyards, and more outdoor activity than one could possibly want to pack into a trip. ITS ALL GOOD.

sleep: Eichardts Private Hotel, Matakauri Lodge, Blanket Bay

eat: Botswana Butchery, Rata, Amisfield Winery and Bistro, The Chop Shop

see: Dart River via jet boat, Milford sounds via helicopter, Arrowtown, Marlborough