Hooker Valley Track, Tasman Glacier Heli Hike & Aurora 🌌 | NZ South Island Road Trip Part 1 🇳🇿

Welcome to Part 1 of our 9-day New Zealand South Island road trip in March 2026! 🇳🇿 In this video, we explore Christchurch, drive through the stunning Canterbury countryside to Lake Tekapo for stargazing and an aurora sighting, and continue to Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park for the famous Hooker Valley Track and an unforgettable Tasman Glacier heli hike with ice caves! 👉 Stay tuned for Part 2 as we continue our New Zealand South Island adventure! Bookings we did: Star Gazing at Lake Tekapo: https://affiliate.klook.com/sl/1Wb439I Tasman Glacier Heli Hike: https://affiliate.klook.com/sl/18EC1vP 📍 Day 1 – Christchurch 00:51 Riverside Market Avon River Margaret Mahy Playground Christchurch Botanic Garden 📍 Day 2 – Christchurch → Lake Tekapo 03:10 Hello Sunday Cafe Fairlie Bakehouse Cabin in Burkes Pass Church of the Good Shepherd Lake Tekapo Stargazing with aurora 🌌 📍 Day 3 – Lake Tekapo → Aoraki / Mount Cook 10:55 Mount Cook Alpine Salmon Shop Lake Pukaki Scenic drive to Mount Cook Hooker Valley Track Tasman Glacier heli hike & ice caves ❄️ Twizel – Fishtail Restaurant and Bar Music: 1. Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Naomi - HAYAZAKI - https://thmatc.co/?l=F0F24691 2. Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by STUDIO BEYOND - Love Me in All Caps - https://thmatc.co/?l=3E4D9242 3. Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by WABI SABI - shy girl beats - https://thmatc.co/?l=92E98259 4. Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by WABI SABI - soft spot cafe - https://thmatc.co/?l=833D14BC 5. Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by cold winter breeze - mountain whispers - https://thmatc.co/?l=53B3CED7 6. Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by cold winter breeze - meows in the dark - https://thmatc.co/?l=55ECDC91 7. Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by WABI SABI - iced matcha - https://thmatc.co/?l=CF3B7F9D 8. Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by WABI SABI - tea leaves - https://thmatc.co/?l=911F93EE 9. Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by You Me and the Piano - Fanboying - https://thmatc.co/?l=2943487A 10. Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by You Me And The Piano - Exist Alone - https://thmatc.co/?l=1486B8AC 11. Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Damien Sebe - marina - https://thmatc.co/?l=6005D8FF 12. Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Øraeth - walking in the rain - https://thmatc.co/?l=858306E0 13. Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by WABI SABI - coffee table cushions - https://thmatc.co/?l=7CF3E810 #NewZealand #SouthIsland #MountCook #LakeTekapo #RoadTrip #TravelVlog #Christchurch #HookerValleyTrack #TasmanGlacier #Aurora