6 days in NZ South Island - itinerary from Queenstown?
I'm planning to spend 6 days in the South Island of NZ in March, and looking for some suggestions on an itinerary. We've been to NZ before, and have visited the Northern portion of the South Island (basically as far as Christchurch, but haven't been South of there).
We'll be flying in/out of Queenstown, and have about 6 days there. Any recommendations as far a potential itineraries, or cities/towns to stay in? Would people recommend using Queenstown as a base, and doing day trips from there, or recommend staying in different parts? Wanaka? We're a couple of moderately fit 30-somethings, so definitely up for some outdoor activities such as day hikes, day cycling trips, but nothing too extreme or multi-day hikes. Definitely want to see Milford Sound.
Appreciate any recommendations as far as some of the must-do items for the South Island, and how best to structure the trip as far as where to stay.