One-Day South Island Grocery Road Trip

Day 1: Grocery Road Trip

Cromwell, New Zealand

8:00AM

Breakfast at FreshChoice Cromwell

Start your day with a hearty breakfast at FreshChoice Cromwell, enjoying locally sourced bakery items and coffee to fuel your road trip.
Located in Cromwell town center, parking available.
NZD 15, 1 hour

9:00AM

Grocery Shopping at FreshChoice Queenstown

Drive to FreshChoice Queenstown to pick up some local delicacies and snacks for the road as you travel through breathtaking scenery.
Take the SH6 south for approximately 50 minutes.
NZD 50, 2 hours

11:00AM

Explore Roxburgh

Head to FreshChoice Roxburgh, where you can browse their selection and take a quick walk along the riverside for stunning views.
Drive for about 35 minutes via SH8.
NZD 30, 1 hour

12:00PM

Lunch at FreshChoice Te Anau

Stop for lunch at FreshChoice Te Anau, enjoying a refreshing salad and some fresh local produce as you relax in this picturesque setting.
Travel southwest on SH8, then take SH94 for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
NZD 20, 1.5 hours

1:30PM

Visit New World Winton

Continue to New World in Winton to stock up on essentials and unique local products.
A short drive on SH94 and then SH6 for about 30 minutes.
NZD 60, 2 hours

3:30PM

New World Alexandra Shopping

Next, pop into New World Alexandra for a quick grocery stop and perhaps some famous local fruits.
Drive for 30 minutes via SH85.
NZD 40, 1 hour

4:30PM

Visit New World Balclutha

Make your way to New World Balclutha, where you can discover the local specialties before heading back.
Continue on SH1 for about 25 minutes.
NZD 50, 1 hour

5:30PM

Return to Cromwell

Head back to Cromwell to visit New World and take a leisurely stroll through their offerings after a busy day.
Drive for 30 minutes back on SH1.
NZD 50, 1 hour

6:30PM

Dinner at New World Elles Road

Finish your day with a delightful dinner at New World Elles Road, choosing from a variety of options to cap off your culinary adventures.
On your way back, detour via SH6 for a 40-minute ride.
NZD 70, 1.5 hours

8:00PM

Night Shopping at New World Gore

End your day with some late-night shopping at New World Gore, where you can grab anything you missed.
A quick 20-minute drive via SH1.
NZD 30, 1 hour

9:00PM

Return to Queenstown

Cap off the day by driving back to Queenstown, reflecting on an exciting day filled with flavors and unique finds.
Drive for about 30 minutes via SH6.
NZD 10, 30 minutes
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