Spring Lupin Road Trip | Queenstown - Christchurch

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Ashley Elliott

What you’ll do

If you happen to be visiting the central South Island at the end of November/Start of December you must take advantage of one of our most beautiful natural wonders - the Russel Lupin, a gorgeous but invasive weed that paints the landscape in vibrant hues of purple, pink, and yellow.

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141.6公里 (88英里)

2小时 21分钟

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It's day one and you've arrived in Queenstown!
We will be visiting the beautiful little town of Glenorchy this morning before heading to lake Wanaka via Arrowtown. Your total drive time for today is about 3 and a half hours.

Important Notes:

Lupins typically bloom late November/Early December
Lupins are considered an invasive weed and are sprayed by local councils each year, hopefully all of the spots mentioned in this guide have lupins when you come to visit but I can't guarantee it.

Glenorchy Restored Steamship Depot

Iconic Otago heritage building

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Glenorchy Wharf

Iconic Glenorchy Wharf

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111米 (0.1英里)

Glenorchy Lupin Photospot

Lupin Photo spot along the Lakefront

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8.1公里 (5英里)

7分钟

Paradise is a further 20 minute drive from Glenorchy with beautiful lupins along the river fronts. It's worth a detour before heading back towards Queentown!

Paradise Lupin Spot

Photo Spot for Lupins during blooming season

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73.9公里 (45.9英里)

1小时 9分钟

You've hopefully photographed lots of lupins by now! Let's head to Arrowtown for lunch and more lupins along the riverside. We will also grab a bite to eat in Arrowtown, I have included my favorite cafe and there are lots of other eateries on the main street too.

The Dishery Restaurant

Rustic bistro with picturesque views

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63米 (0英里)

Arrowtown Historic Police Camp

Iconic photography spot

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515米 (0.3英里)

2分钟

Arrowtown Lupins

Riverside Lupins during Spring Blooming Season

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699米 (0.4英里)

2分钟

Arrowtown

Charming Historic Gold Mining Town

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30.5公里 (19英里)

32分钟

Cardona Hotel doesn't have any lupins (that I know of) but is too iconic to drive by without stopping. Visit the pub for a drink or take some photos outside.

Cardrona Hotel

Iconic Kiwi Bar and Hotel

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酒店

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26.2公里 (16.3英里)

22分钟

Let's continue on to the lakeside mountain village of Wanaka. This will likely be the only location in this itinerary where we will see beautiful yellow lupins.

Wanaka has tons of accommodations and Airbnbs, I have included one of my favourites called Edgewater, right on the lakeside within walking distance of the famous Wanaka tree.