New Zealand, the Pure Land of the World｜A Complete Guide to Self-Driving in the North and South Islands

An interesting life is half made up of mountains, rivers, lakes and seas! New Zealand is known as the "last pure land on earth". Snow-capped mountains, glaciers, milk lakes, lupines and various thrilling experiences of skydiving and bungee jumping are all worth a visit. NZ's natural scenery is in the South Island, while shopping, leisure and Hobbit Village are in the North Island. Here are some places worth visiting for self-driving in the North and South Islands~ South Island Wanaka: When driving from Wanaka to Queenstown, you will pass by the Bra Wall (a niche and interesting place), the Lonely Tree (the most photogenic tree in NZ), and the Fantasy World (dislocated scenery). Don't miss the 16-kilometer Roy's Peak hike, which is also a photography paradise for wedding travel shoots~ Queenstown: A paradise for extreme sports, the top destination for skydiving, and make reservations in advance for the popular Ocean Hot Springs on the cliff! Glenorchy: The Lord of the Rings town, also a favorite of outdoor enthusiasts Dunedin: A small town with a British style, the fairy-tale gingerbread house train station and Baldwin Street (the steepest inhabited street in the world) are all worth visiting~ Tekapo: A sacred place for viewing the stars at night. Don’t miss the Southern Cross, which is unique to the Southern Hemisphere. Lake Pukaki: A blue milk lake on the way to Mount Cook, the fresh salmon is worth trying! Christchurch: The largest city in the South Island, known as the Garden City. You can go to the nearby Akaroa Shamarra Farm to get up close and personal with alpacas. North Island Auckland: The fairy-tale Hobbit Village and the dreamy and romantic glowworm caves can be arranged for a day tour. Nearby Mount Eden offers panoramic views of Auckland.