Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland to Hot Water Beach
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park)
Optional Activities
- Kayaking to Cathedral Cove
- Visit Hot Water Beach and dig a personal spa pool in the sand
- Fish and chips dinner
Landmarks Cathedral Cove Hot Water Beach 
- Day 2
Hot Water Beach to Waitomo
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Waitomo Homestead Cabins)
Included Activities
- Hike through Karangahake Gorge and old mining tunnels
- Visit Waitomo glow-worm caves
Optional Activities
- Black Water Rafting trip - raft in tubes, leap off waterfalls, and float beneath glow worms
Landmarks Karangahake Gorge Waitomo Caves Kaimai Ranges - Day 3
Waitomo to Rotorua
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Rock Solid Backpackers)
Included Activities
- Walk through Ruakuri Reserve
Optional Activities
- Visit Hobbiton village
- White Water Rafting
- Zorbing
- Rotorua Skyline luging
- Explore geothermal activity and natural hot springs
- 3-hour Mitai Māori Village experience with traditional Māori feast
Landmarks Ruakuri Reserve Hobbiton Movie Set Rotorua 
- Day 4
Rotorua
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Rock Solid Backpackers)
Optional Activities
- Kaituna river white water rafting
- Mountain Jade Highlights tour
- Wai Ariki restorative journey
Landmarks Kaituna River - Day 5
Rotorua to Taupo
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Adventure Hostel)
Included Activities
- Walk to Huka Falls
Optional Activities
- Visit Te Puia geothermal reserve
- Sailing on Lake Taupō to Māori rock carvings
- Skydiving above Lake Taupō
Landmarks Te Puia Huka Falls Lake Taupō - Day 6
Taupo to Wellington
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Haka House Wellington)
Included Activities
- Two-hour walk through native bush and waterfalls in Tongariro National Park
Optional Activities
- Visit Mount Victoria
Landmarks Tongariro National Park Mount Victoria 
- Day 7
Wellington to Abel Tasman
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Kaiteri Lodge)
Included Activities
- Interislander ferry across Cook Strait through Marlborough Sounds
Optional Activities
- Explore Abel Tasman National Park on foot
- Kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park
- Water taxi to Abel Tasman National Park bays
- Skydiving over Abel Tasman National Park
Landmarks Marlborough Sounds Abel Tasman National Park Nelson - Day 8
Abel Tasman to Westport
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Bazils Hostel & Surf School)
Optional Activities
- Kayaking to Split Apple Rock and along golden bays
- Water taxi and forest walks in Abel Tasman National Park
Landmarks Split Apple Rock Nelson Lakes - Day 9
Westport to Lake Mahinapua
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Mahinapua Hotel)
Included Activities
- Cape Foulwind seal colony walk
- Visit Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
Landmarks Cape Foulwind Punakaiki Pancake Rocks Lake Mahinapua - Day 10
Lake Mahinapua to Franz Josef
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Rainforest Retreat )
Optional Activities
- Explore Franz Josef and glacier views
- Walking trails in the area
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Aoraki/Mount Cook 
- Day 11
Franz Josef
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Rainforest Retreat )
Optional Activities
- Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike tour
- Walking trails in the Franz Josef area
- Kayak tour on Lake Mapourika
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Lake Mapourika - Day 12
Franz Josef to Wanaka
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Adventure Hostel)
Optional Activities
- Ski fields (winter months)
- Mountain biking (summer)
- Mountain carting (summer)
- Day hikes in the Wanaka area
Landmarks That Wanaka Tree Haast Pass Lake Wanaka - Day 13
Wanaka to Queenstown
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Nomads Queenstown )
Optional Activities
- Roy's Peak hike
- Bungy jumping at Kawarau Bridge
- Jet boating
- Scenic gondola rides
Landmarks Roy's Peak Lake Hawea Crown Range Kawarau Bridge - Day 14
Queenstown
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Nomads Queenstown )
Optional Activities
- Lake exploration and scenic walks
- Adrenaline-pumping activities
- Day trip to Milford Sound
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu 
- Day 15
Milford Sound Day Tour
Included Activities
- Scenic boat cruise through Milford Sound beneath Mitre Peak
- Viewing marine wildlife including dolphins, seals, and penguins
Landmarks Milford Sound Rahotu/Mitre Peak Te Anau Homer Tunnel Fiordland National Park Piopiotahi Marine Reserve - Day 16
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Lakes Edge)
Optional Activities
- Soak in hot springs at Lake Tekapo
- Explore scenic walkways
- Stargazing in world's largest dark sky reserve
Landmarks Lindis Pass Aoraki/Mount Cook Lake Pukaki Lake Tekapo - Day 17
Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
Optional Activities
- Explore street art
- Visit botanical gardens
- Learn about city history and earthquake recovery
Landmarks Christchurch Botanical Gardens
