Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland to Bay of Islands
Included Activities
- Milford Sound boat cruise
- Cape Reinga day trip
- Cook Strait ferry tickets (return journey)
Optional Activities
- Swim with dolphins
- Ride out to the Hole in the Rock
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Fishing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks Whangarei Falls Waitangi Paihia 
- Day 2
Paihia
Optional Activities
- Ferry ride to Otehei Bay
- Cruise to Hole in the Rock with dolphin spotting opportunity
- Waitangi Treaty Grounds visit
- Scenic horse trek along the coastline
- Evening Sundowner Cruise
Landmarks Hole in the Rock Waitangi Treaty Grounds Otehei Bay - Day 3
Bay of Islands to Auckland
Optional Activities
- Additional water activities in the Bay of Islands
- Beach relaxation
- Waitangi exploration
- Day 4
Auckland to Coromandel Peninsula
Optional Activities
- Walking to Cathedral Cove
- Kayaking to Cathedral Cove
- Swimming at Cathedral Cove
- Sea kayaking at Cathedral Cove
- Dolphin spotting
- Digging hot pool at Hot Water Beach at low tide
Landmarks Cathedral Cove Hot Water Beach 
- Day 5
Coromandel Peninsula to Waitomo
Included Activities
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves visit
Optional Activities
- Karangahake Scenic Reserve exploration
- Swing bridge walks
- Gold mining history exploration
- Black Water Rafting Co underground adventure
- Additional cave tours
Landmarks Karangahake Scenic Reserve Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Day 6
Waitomo to Rotorua
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Long Black Café), Dinner (Traditional Maori hangi feast at Tamaki Marae with concert)
Included Activities
- Ruakuri Reserve walk
- Breakfast at Long Black Café
Optional Activities
- Hobbiton Movie Set tour at The Shires Rest
Landmarks Ruakuri Reserve Hobbiton Movie Set Tamaki Marae - Day 7
Rotorua to Taupo
Included Activities
- Te Puia geothermal reserve exploration
- View New Zealand's largest geyser
- Kiwi bird viewing
Optional Activities
- Huka Falls viewing
- Skydiving
- Bungy jumping
- Jet boating
- Sailing
- Tongariro Crossing
Landmarks Te Puia Huka Falls - Day 8
Taupo (Optional Extra Night)
Optional Activities
- Tongariro Crossing
- Sleep-in
- Spa Park and natural hot springs visit
- Additional adventure activities
Landmarks Spa Park - Day 9
Taupo to Wellington
Included Activities
- Two-hour walk through Tongariro National Park bush and waterfalls
Optional Activities
- Mount Victoria visit (free)
- Craft beer scene exploration
- Wellington nightlife
Landmarks Tongariro National Park Mount Victoria 
- Day 10
Wellington to Kaiteriteri
Included Activities
- Interislander ferry across Cook Strait to South Island
- Cook Strait ferry tickets (return journey)
Optional Activities
- Marlborough Sounds scenic views
- Vineyard exploration
- Abel Tasman National Park adventures on foot
- Abel Tasman kayaking
- Abel Tasman water taxi
- Scenic plane jumping
Landmarks Marlborough Sounds Nelson Abel Tasman National Park - Day 11
Abel Tasman to Westport
Optional Activities
- Morning kayaking to Split Apple Rock
- Golden bays kayaking near Kaiteriteri
- Marine wildlife spotting
- Water taxi to Abel Tasman National Park
- Native New Zealand forest walks
- Nelson Lakes visit and photos
Landmarks Split Apple Rock Nelson Lakes - Day 12
Westport to Lake Mahinapua/Franz Josef
Included Activities
- Cape Foulwind seal colony walk
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks viewing
Optional Activities
- Beach exploration
- Rugged coastline viewing
Landmarks Cape Foulwind Punakaiki Pancake Rocks Lake Mahinapua - Day 13
Lake Mahinapua to Franz Josef
Optional Activities
- Franz Josef Glacier viewing
- Heli Hike tour
- Free walking trails around the glacier and Alps
- Lake Mapourika kayak tour
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Te Wahipounamu Southwest New Zealand World Heritage Area 
- Day 14
Franz Josef (Free Day)
Optional Activities
- Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike tour
- Free walking trails in the Franz Josef area
- Lake Mapourika kayak tour
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Lake Mapourika - Day 15
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Included Activities
- Lake Matheson Mount Cook reflection viewing
Optional Activities
- Lake Wanaka stroll and Wanaka Tree visit
- Queenstown waterfront exploration
- Queenstown nightlife
Landmarks Lake Matheson Mount Aspiring National Park Lake Wanaka Wanaka Tree 
- Day 16
Queenstown
Included Activities
- Milford Sound boat cruise
Optional Activities
- Lake Queenstown activities
- Surrounding walks and hikes
- Adrenaline-pumping activities
- Milford Sound day trip
Landmarks Lake Queenstown 
- Day 17
Queenstown to Milford Sound
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast, coffee, or snacks at Te Anau)
Included Activities
- Milford Sound boat cruise
- Scenic Milford Road journey
Optional Activities
- Breakfast/coffee/snacks at Te Anau
- Photo stops along Milford Road
Landmarks Milford Sound Piopiotahi Rahotu / Mitre Peak Te Anau Homer Tunnel - Day 18
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo
Optional Activities
- Lindis Pass photography
- Lake Pukaki Mount Cook viewing
- Lakeside relaxation at Lake Tekapo
- Hot springs soaking
- Scenic walkway exploration
- Stargazing in dark sky reserve
Landmarks Lindis Pass Lake Pukaki Mount Cook Lake Tekapo - Day 19
Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
Optional Activities
- Street art exploration
- Botanical gardens visit
- Earthquake recovery sites
- City historical tours
Landmarks Christchurch Botanical Gardens - Day 20
Christchurch to Kaikoura
Optional Activities
- Whale watching
- Swimming with dolphins
- Beach relaxation
- Seafood dining
Landmarks Kaikoura - Day 21
Kaikoura to Wellington
Included Activities
- Cook Strait ferry crossing (return journey)
Optional Activities
- Seal colony viewing on rocks
- Marlborough Sounds scenic viewing
Landmarks Kaikoura Coastline Seal Colonies Picton Ferry Terminal Marlborough Sounds - Day 22
Wellington to Taupo
Optional Activities
- Taihape gumboot capital exploration
- Tongariro National Park viewing
- Skydiving
Landmarks Taihape Central Plateau Tongariro National Park - Day 23
Taupo to Auckland
Optional Activities
- Rotorua stop and exploration
Landmarks Rotorua Auckland
