In August, I'm planning for a trip from Auckland to Queenstown in a Toyota Estima 2.4, with 5 people. Hoping to complete the trip in 10 days or so. Like to visit Rotorua, Alpine crossing, Wellington, kaikoura, Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, and Milford Sound.
Does anyone have experience with a road trip like the one above? Is it doable in this time?
How is the ferry experience from Welly to Picton? Are there long queues to get in and off the ferry?
Is it worth taking the car in a ferry ? or just fly to Christchurch and rent a car?
I was curious to know how people usually do this. Thank you for your replies.