Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland to Coromandel Peninsula
Optional Activities
- Kayak to Cathedral Cove
- Visit Hot Water Beach and create personal spa pool by digging in sand
- Fish and chips dinner
Landmarks Cathedral Cove Hot Water Beach 
- Day 2
Coromandel to Waitomo
Included Activities
- Hike through Karangahake Gorge walkways and mining tunnels
- Visit Waitomo glow-worm caves
Optional Activities
- Black Water Rafting trip - raft in tubes, leap off waterfalls, float beneath glow worms
Landmarks Karangahake Gorge Waitomo Caves - Day 3
Waitomo to Rotorua
Included Activities
- Walk through Ruakuri Reserve
Optional Activities
- Visit Hobbiton village
- White Water Rafting
- Zorbing - rolling downhill in inflatable ball
- Luging at Rotorua Skyline
- Explore geothermal activity and natural hot springs
- Mitai Māori Village 3-hour experience with traditional feast and performances
Landmarks Ruakuri Reserve Hobbiton Rotorua Rotorua Skyline 
- Day 4
Rotorua to Lake Taupō
Included Activities
- Walk to Huka Falls
Optional Activities
- Explore Te Puia geothermal reserve
- Sail across Lake Taupō on yacht to Māori rock carvings
- Skydiving above Lake Taupō
Landmarks Te Puia Huka Falls Lake Taupō - Day 5
Lake Taupō
Optional Activities
- Hike Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Landmarks Tongariro Alpine Crossing - Day 6
Lake Taupō to Wellington
Included Activities
- Two-hour walk through Tongariro National Park through native bush and waterfalls
- Mount Victoria experience
Optional Activities
- Explore Wellington craft beer scene
- Wellington nightlife
Landmarks Tongariro National Park Mount Victoria 
- Day 7
Wellington to Kaiteriteri
Included Activities
- Cook Strait ferry crossing (Interislander ferry) through Marlborough Sounds
Optional Activities
- Abel Tasman National Park adventure on foot
- Abel Tasman National Park adventure by kayak
- Abel Tasman National Park adventure by water taxi
- Skydiving above Abel Tasman National Park
Landmarks Marlborough Sounds Nelson Abel Tasman National Park - Day 8
Kaiteriteri to Westport
Optional Activities
- Kayak to Split Apple Rock and along golden bays near Kaiteriteri
- Water taxi to Abel Tasman bays for morning forest stroll
- Nelson Lakes visit and wharf jumping
Landmarks Split Apple Rock Nelson Lakes - Day 9
Westport to Mahinapua/Franz Josef
Included Activities
- Cape Foulwind seal colony walk
- Visit Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
Landmarks Cape Foulwind Punakaiki Pancake Rocks Lake Mahinapua - Day 10
Mahinapua to Franz Josef
Optional Activities
- Explore Franz Josef glacier views and mountains
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Te Wahipounamu Southwest New Zealand World Heritage Area Aoraki/Mount Cook 
- Day 11
Franz Josef
Optional Activities
- Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike tour
- Franz Josef walking trails (free)
- Lake Mapourika kayak tour
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Lake Mapourika - Day 12
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Included Activities
- Lake Matheson mirror reflection viewing of Mt Cook and Southern Alps
- Wanaka Tree viewing
Optional Activities
- Highway 6 scenic stops
- Queenstown waterfront exploration
- Queenstown nightlife
Landmarks Lake Matheson Aoraki/Mount Cook Mount Aspiring National Park Wanaka Tree Lake Wanaka 
- Day 13
Queenstown
Optional Activities
- Lake Queenstown exploration and walks
- Adrenaline-pumping activities
- Day trip to Milford Sound
Landmarks Lake Queenstown Milford Sound - Day 14
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo
Included Activities
- Lake Pukaki Mt Cook viewing
Optional Activities
- Lake Tekapo lakeside relaxation
- Lake Tekapo hot springs soaking
- Lake Tekapo scenic walkways
- Lake Tekapo dark sky reserve stargazing
Landmarks Lindis Pass Lake Pukaki Aoraki/Mount Cook Lake Tekapo - Day 15
Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
Included Activities
- Christchurch street art exploration
- Christchurch botanical gardens
Optional Activities
- Christchurch earthquake history and recovery learning
Landmarks Christchurch Botanical Gardens
