Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Christchurch
Christchurch- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Hotel Christchurch)
- Day 2
Christchurch to Franz Josef
Christchurch to Franz Josef- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier)
Included Activities
- Journey on the TranzAlpine Train through the Southern Alps
- See Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere (Franz Josef Glacier) from a panoramic viewpoint
- Visit historic gold mining village of Hokitika
Optional Activities
- Scenic helicopter flight over Franz Josef Glacier (weather dependent, may include landing on glacier)
Landmarks Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere (Franz Josef Glacier) Arthur's Pass Hokitika 
- Day 3
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Franz Josef to Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront)
Included Activities
- Travel over Haast Pass
- Visit Arrowtown historic gold mining village
Optional Activities
- Pause at Jones Family fruit stall for refreshments
Landmarks Lake Hawea Lake Dunstan Arrowtown Lake Wakatipu The Remarkables 
- Day 4
Queenstown
Queenstown- Meals
- Dinner (Gourmet barbecue dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront)
Included Activities
- Cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw steamship
- Gourmet barbecue dinner and farm show at Walter Peak High Country Farm
Optional Activities
- High-octane jet boat ride
- Visit to Kiwi Park to see New Zealand's native birds
- Wine tasting tour through surrounding vineyards
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu Walter Peak High Country Farm Kiwi Park - Day 5
Queenstown to Te Anau
Queenstown to Te Anau- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Distinction Luxmore Hotel)
Included Activities
- Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Nature Cruise
Landmarks Mirror Lakes Cleddau Valley Milford Sound / Piopiotahi Fiordland National Park - Day 6
Te Anau to Dunedin
Te Anau to Dunedin- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Scenic Hotel Dunedin City)
Optional Activities
- Early morning walk around Te Anau lake
- Explore atmospheric art-lined alleys
- Visit Dunedin Craft Distillers - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience
- Visit grand Larnach Castle, the only one of its kind in the country
- Discover fur seals and penguins in the area
Landmarks Te Anau Larnach Castle Dunedin Craft Distillers - Day 7
Dunedin to Omarama
Dunedin to Omarama- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ōamaru Penguins Conservation Centre - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
Landmarks Ōamaru Penguins Conservation Centre - Day 8
Omarama to Christchurch
Omarama to Christchurch- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Hotel Christchurch)
Included Activities
- View the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
- Explore iconic landmarks including the Transitional Cathedral
- Explore Turanga, the striking gold-clad central library
Landmarks Canterbury Plains Lake Tekapo Church of the Good Shepherd Transitional Cathedral Turanga (Central Library) - Day 9
Christchurch to Picton
Christchurch to Picton- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Picton Beachcomber Inn, Picton Yacht Club)
Included Activities
- Spot marine wildlife from Kaikoura Beach
Landmarks Kaikoura Lake Grassmere Salt Works - Day 10
Picton to Wellington
Picton to Wellington- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (James Cook Grand Chancellor)
Included Activities
- Cruise the Cook Strait from Picton to Wellington
Landmarks Queen Charlotte Sound Tory Channel Cook Strait - Day 11
Wellington to Rotorua
Wellington to Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Buffet dinner of locally sourced hāngī-inspired cuisine at Te Puia)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Rotorua Hotel)
Included Activities
- Te Pō Indigenous Experience at Te Puia with cultural performance, Pohutu Geyser views, and buffet dinner
Landmarks Lake Taupō Te Puia Pohutu Geyser 
- Day 12
Rotorua
Rotorua- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Rotorua Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Relaxation at Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
- Tour of Hobbiton movie set and The Lord of the Rings film locations, including guided walk through Middle-earth with behind-the-scenes stories
Landmarks Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa Hobbiton Movie Set - Day 13
Rotorua to Auckland
Rotorua to Auckland- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Millennium, Auckland)
Included Activities
- Guided tour and Glowworm Cruise of Waitomo Caves
Landmarks Waikato River Waitomo Caves Auckland War Memorial Museum 
- Day 14
Auckland to Bay of Islands
Auckland to Bay of Islands- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort)
Included Activities
- Guided tour and Cultural Performance at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
Landmarks Bay of Islands Treaty of Waitangi Grounds - Day 15
Bay of Islands
Bay of Islands- Accommodation
- Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort)
Optional Activities
- Drive to Te Rerenga Wairua (Cape Reinga) via Ninety Mile Beach
- Cruise to the iconic Hole in the Rock
- Guided tour of Russell and history of Bay of Islands settlement
Landmarks Te Rerenga Wairua (Cape Reinga) Ninety Mile Beach Hole in the Rock Russell - Day 16
Bay of Islands to Auckland
Bay of Islands to Auckland- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner and drinks to toast your adventure)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Millennium, Auckland)
Optional Activities
- Brief stroll and exploration of Whangarei
Landmarks Whangarei - Day 17
Auckland
Auckland- Meals
- Breakfast
