Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hahei
Hahei- Start point
- 54 Cook Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand (Outside Lylo Auckland, 09:00 - 09:15)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Top10 Holiday Park (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Cathedral Cove
- Visit Hot Water Beach
Optional Activities
- Kayaking in turquoise waters
- Swimming at Cathedral Cove
Landmarks Cathedral Cove Hot Water Beach - Day 2
Coromandel to Rotorua
Coromandel to Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Haka House (or similar))
Included Activities
- Entry into Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Travel the Thermal Highway between Taupo and Rotorua
Optional Activities
- Mt Tarawera Guided Hike from $164
- Rotorua Canopy Tours (ziplining) from $159
- Tamaki Maori Village from $130
- Zorbing from $40
Landmarks Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland - Day 3
Rotorua
Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Haka House (or similar))
Included Activities
- Entry into Wai O Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Optional Activities
- Hobbiton Movie Set from $119
- Relax in natural thermal hot springs
- Visit bubbling mud pools
- Mt Tarawera Guided Hike from $164
- Tamaki Maori Village from $130
- Rotorua Canopy Tours (ziplining) from $159
Landmarks Wai O Tapu Thermal Wonderland Mount Tarawera Hobbiton Movie Set - Day 4
Rotorua to Taupo
Rotorua to Taupo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Finlay Jacks (or similar))
Included Activities
- Huka Falls Walking Loop
Optional Activities
- Jet boating on Huka Falls from $139
- Explore trout-filled rivers
Landmarks Huka Falls Lake Taupo - Day 5
Taupo
Taupo- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with a view)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Finlay Jacks (or similar))
Included Activities
- Breakfast with a view
Optional Activities
- Tongariro Crossing (unguided) from $120
- Jetboating from $129
- Sail Lake Taupo from $50
- Bungy jumping from $220
- Explore Lake Taupo
- Visit local brewery for wine or craft beer
Landmarks Lake Taupo Tongariro Crossing - Day 6
Taupo to Waitomo to Raglan
Taupo to Waitomo to Raglan- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Raglan Backpackers (or similar))
Included Activities
- Exploration of the Waitomo Area (activities optional)
Optional Activities
- Waitomo Caves Boat Tour from $63
- Haggas Honking Hole (abseil and climb) from $168
- Underworld Cave Tour from $145
- Caving activities (wet or dry)
Landmarks Waitomo Caves - Day 7
Raglan to Christchurch
Raglan to Christchurch- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Lylo Christchurch (or similar))
Included Activities
- Surf lesson
- Flight between Auckland and Christchurch
Optional Activities
- Stop at New Zealand's favourite ice cream place
Landmarks Raglan Beach - Day 8
Christchurch to Punakaiki
Christchurch to Punakaiki- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Punakaiki Beachcamp (or similar))
Landmarks Lewis Pass - Day 9
Punakaiki
Punakaiki- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Punakaiki Beachcamp (or similar))
Included Activities
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowhole Walk
Optional Activities
- Explore coastal forest
- Visit limestone cliffs and canyons
- Discover mysterious caves
- Explore pristine rivers
Landmarks Pancake Rocks - Day 10
Punakaiki to Abel Tasman
Punakaiki to Abel Tasman- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (The Adventure Inn (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ohau Point and Cape Foulwind Seal Colonies
- Abel Tasman National Park access
Optional Activities
- Collect fresh green lipped mussels
- Explore Abel Tasman town
Landmarks Ohau Point Seal Colony Cape Foulwind Seal Colonies Nelson Lakes Abel Tasman National Park - Day 11
Golden Bay
Golden Bay- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (The Adventure Inn (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Ngārua Caves
- Walk around Te Waikoropupū Springs
- Hike to Wharariki Beach
Landmarks Te Waikoropupū Springs Wharariki Beach - Day 12
Abel Tasman
Abel Tasman- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (The Adventure Inn (or similar))
Included Activities
- Abel Tasman National Park access
Optional Activities
- Abel Tasman Kayak and Walk Experience from $150
- Abel Tasman Skydiving from $299
- Abel Tasman Canyoning from $292
- Hiking Abel Tasman
- Sailing in Abel Tasman
- Beach walks
- Wildlife spotting (Tui and Tuatara)
Landmarks Abel Tasman National Park - Day 13
Abel Tasman to Kaikoura
Abel Tasman to Kaikoura- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner (one of three included group dinners))
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Dusky Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Wine tasting in Marlborough
Optional Activities
- Explore Picton
- Visit Marlborough wineries
- Taste Sauvignon Blanc
Landmarks Marlborough Wine Region Marlborough Sounds Picton - Day 14
Kaikoura to Christchurch
Kaikoura to Christchurch- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Lylo Christchurch (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Spot seals
- Whale watching from $165
- Swim with dolphins from $220
- Day 15
Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Lakes Edge Tekapo Holiday Park (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore local bike trails
- Relax in lakeside hot springs
- Stargazing at Dark Sky Reserve
Landmarks Lake Tekapo Church of the Good Shepherd 
- Day 16
Lake Tekapo to Queenstown
Lake Tekapo to Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Lylo Queenstown (or similar))
Landmarks Lindis Pass 
- Day 17
Milford Sound
Milford Sound- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Lylo Queenstown (or similar))
Included Activities
- Transport to Milford Sound
Optional Activities
- Milford Sound cruise from $109
- Explore waterfalls
- View ancient forests and mountainscapes
- Watch leaping dolphins
- Beer or party evening
- Fergburger (famous NZ burger)
Landmarks Milford Sound 
- Day 18
Queenstown
Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast left in your kitchen), Dinner (Group dinner and drinks (one of three included group dinners))
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Lylo Queenstown (or similar))
Included Activities
- Group dinner
Optional Activities
- Bungy Jumping from $220
- Skydiving over the Southern Alps from $299
- Paragliding from $269
- Jet Boating from $129
- Canyoning from $229
- White-water Rafting from $219
- Ziptrek Ecotours from $159
- Luging
- Mountain Biking
- Horse Riding from $195
- Kayaking
- Quad-biking
Landmarks Queenstown 
- Day 19
Queenstown to Franz Josef
Queenstown to Franz Josef- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Rainforest Retreat (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Wanaka
Landmarks Wanaka Haast Pass 
- Day 20
Franz Josef
Franz Josef- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Rainforest Retreat (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike from $585
- Glacier hiking
- Helicopter tour
- Quad Biking from $195
- Kayaking
- Glacier hot pools
- Relax with a cold drink
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier - Day 21
Franz Josef to Christchurch
Franz Josef to Christchurch- End point
- JUCY Snooze, 5 Peter Leeming Rd, Christchurch, Canterbury Region 8053, New Zealand (Outside Main Entrance of Lylo Christchurch (Formally Jucy Snooze), 15:00 - 16:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- The Castle Rock Walk
Optional Activities
- Stop at Hokitika
Landmarks Hokitika Arthur's Pass
