250 words per island? Let's go! South Island: Let's start with a 12.5 hour flight to Auckland, from San Francisco, followed by a 2-hour layover, before boarding a 2-hour flight to Queenstown, the gateway to adventure in the South Island. Some activities for your consideration: Queenstown Hill Walking Track, Skyline Luge, Queenstown Gardens, a day … Continue reading New Zealand (in 500 words or less)