Many visitors allow only a week traveling New Zealand's South Island.
NZPhoto rented a car and packed a digital camera in Spring 2000 to find out. Starting at Christchurch International Airport, through Arthur's Pass to the West Coast, down past the glaciers, across Haast Pass to Arrowtown, then to Oamaru and back to Christchurch. You could see more, but this was a relaxed journey with plenty of time for photographs. There are thumbnails to save browsing time - press on the blue border pictures for a bigger view.