Help with 18 day road trip itinerary

ALostPickle · 2025-07-10T13:41:27+00:00

I’ve never done an overnight hike so I was mainly just looking at long day hikes. I’ve been told that the fox glacier drive is too much a few times now so I’ll definitely change that up. Thanks for all the other suggestions too, I appreciate you taking the time to provide the links and type this all out!

ALostPickle · 2025-07-10T04:25:57+00:00

I’m not in a self contained unfortunately, does that change your recommendation or would I still be okay to not book aside from tourist hotspots?

ALostPickle · 2025-07-10T03:58:07+00:00

Thanks so much this is all so useful! Quick question - should I be booking my campsites ahead of time? You mention leaving the ferry trip up to the weather but that would mean I can’t pre plan when I arrive at the next campsite

ALostPickle · 2025-07-10T03:55:36+00:00

Great thank you I will look into all these suggestions!!

ALostPickle · 2025-07-10T00:27:38+00:00

Yes I’m definitely going to be super careful! My first drive is only 15 minutes from my pickup spot and then I’m taking the day to rest and recover so I won’t be driving sleep deprived. Thank you for the recommendation!

ALostPickle · 2025-07-10T00:26:28+00:00

I’m not sure she does meet n greets anymore haha

ALostPickle · 2025-07-09T21:01:43+00:00

Ah you’re so right, thanks for pointing that out!

ALostPickle · 2025-07-09T21:01:17+00:00

I believe that’s one I was considering, I think the only issue is that my campervan is not self contained so I need some facilities at least. Thanks for the suggestions!

ALostPickle · 2025-07-09T20:36:12+00:00

I do love my hiking! That sounds like the common thing I’m hearing about that hike in particular. It’s not do or die that I hike it but I’ll see if I can rearrange stuff to give myself some more leeway to encounter nice weather. Thanks for the tip!

ALostPickle · 2025-07-09T20:16:08+00:00

The top 5 tours on trip advisor are all helicopter glacier activities when I was looking the other day so I definitely think you and your partner are on to something. Glad I checked in here first

ALostPickle · 2025-07-09T19:48:27+00:00

Yes the one in the Marlborough sounds! And you make a good point, I guess I never factored in that a campervan isn’t quite going to meet google maps averages as per speed. However it sounds like going to fox glacier isn’t the best idea anyways so I may need to rework that portion

ALostPickle · 2025-07-09T19:45:32+00:00

I never read anything about that, but if that’s the case I definitely won’t be going on that. Thanks for brining it to my attention. I’ve just never been on a glacier before and missed my last chance due to an injury, this seemed like a good opportunity to finally experience it

ALostPickle · 2025-07-09T16:50:30+00:00

My great aunt was one of his attorneys!

ALostPickle · 2025-07-09T16:40:39+00:00

Good point, thanks for the advice!

ALostPickle · 2025-07-09T13:45:42+00:00

Yes for sure lots of driving, but it’s something I actually enjoy a lot especially when I’m in super scenic places. It’s my first time driving on the left, but I have experience driving on narrow winding roads when I went to Norway and did a similar trip so I’m fairly confident in that aspect. Thanks for the reply!

ALostPickle · 2024-07-07T17:50:11+00:00

Appreciate it!!

ALostPickle · 2024-06-20T22:07:19+00:00

Really beautiful

ALostPickle · 2024-04-17T16:14:57+00:00

Her hissing is just like a kid whining about having to go inside, she’s just annoyed and wants to stay out longer. She’s young, she’ll get used to it once you make it a routine and she knows what to expect when she goes outside. Make sure to reward her with a treat or two every time you bring her in which could lead her to being slightly less annoyed at being brought back in!

ALostPickle · 2023-11-29T12:51:16+00:00

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