Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland
Auckland- Start point
- Auckland, Auckland Region, New Zealand (Auckland)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner
- Day 2
Auckland
AucklandOptional Activities
- Auckland Harbour Cruise: Leisurely cruise across Auckland Harbour with panoramic views of skyline, waterfront landmarks, and volcanic islands with expert live commentary
- The Waiheke Gourmet Food & Wine Tour: Taste locally produced goods from Waiheke Island including oysters, award-winning olive oils, honey and cheeses accompanied by island wines
- Waitakere Wilderness Experience: Half day guided tour to Auckland's black sand beaches and lush rainforest in the Waitakere Ranges with experienced guides
- Auckland City Revealed: Small group city sightseeing tour showcasing Auckland highlights and includes a drive to the top of a volcanic cone
- Flavours of our City Walking tour: City walking tour learning about culture and history while tasting sweet and savoury food, visiting artisan product purveyors
- All Blacks Experience & Weta Workshop Unleashed: Full sensory interactive experience connecting with New Zealand and Maori art and culture with insights into Kiwi lifestyle
- Dinner at Tony's Original Steak and Seafood Restaurant: Auckland's oldest restaurant famous for perfectly cooked steaks and tasty seafood since the early 1960s
- Dinner at Orbit Restaurant: Modern dining experience at the top of Auckland's Sky Tower with New Zealand-inspired à la carte menu, rotating dining room with 360° panoramas
- Dinner at Grand Millennium Ember Restaurant: Dinner at The Grand Millennium hotel in Auckland's city centre with warm décor and bold flavours
Landmarks Sky Tower Waiheke Island - Day 3
Auckland to Paihia
Auckland to PaihiaIncluded Activities
- Visit Kauri Museum
- Scenic Enrich: Guided experience with local Maori guide to see T-ane Mahuta kauri tree and learn stories about the 'Lord of the Forest'
- Scenic Sunset Drinks: Watch sunset with a drink on the hotel terrace
Landmarks Kauri Museum T-ane Mahuta Waitangi Treaty Grounds - Day 4
Paihia
PaihiaOptional Activities
- Darryl's Lunch Cruise: Cruise the calm inland waterways of Opua and Okiato, passing Omata Estate Vineyard to Kororareka Oyster Farms with included lunch of distinctive New Zealand flavour
- Russell Mini-Tour: Experience New Zealand's past and present on a mini-tour of Russell, New Zealand's first permanent European settlement and seaport, seeing Christ Church and historic Pompallier House
- Discover the Bay Cruise: Spectacular scenery cruise through an area with rich culture and history, encountering diverse wildlife, visiting iconic 'Hole in the Rock' and travelling through it if conditions permit
- Taste the Bay Tour: Unique tour showcasing fine produce of far north New Zealand including locally made avocado oil, Manuka honey, Makana chocolate and local wines
Landmarks Hole in the Rock Russell Christ Church Pompallier House Omata Estate Vineyard Kororareka Oyster Farms - Day 5
Paihia
Paihia- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast in Paihia
- Scenic Enrich: Journey to Cape Reinga at the top of New Zealand, travel along Ninety Mile Beach, and marvel at immense sand dunes
Landmarks Cape Reinga Ninety Mile Beach - Day 6
Paihia to Auckland
Paihia to AucklandIncluded Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Guided tour of Waitangi Treaty Grounds with Maori guide - birthplace of New Zealand and most important historical site
- Visit Hundertwasser Art Centre in Whangarei
Landmarks Waitangi Treaty Grounds Hundertwasser Art Centre - Day 7
Auckland to Rotorua
Auckland to RotoruaIncluded Activities
- Visit Hobbiton Movie Set - behind the scenes tour of fully furnished Hobbit hole with insights into Lord of the Rings trilogy filming
- Visit National Kiwi Hatchery - world's largest and most successful hatching and rearing centre
Landmarks Hobbiton Movie Set National Kiwi Hatchery - Day 8
Rotorua
Rotorua- Meals
- Dinner (Maori fusion dining experience including songs, dances, and storytelling)
Included Activities
- Nature discovery treewalk along Rotorua's redwoods
- Visit Te Puia Rotorua Geothermal Park with bubbling mud ponds and geysers
- Scenic Enrich: Maori fusion dining experience including songs, dances, and storytelling
Optional Activities
- City and Lakes Tour: Sightseeing adventure aboard authentic WWII amphibious landing craft to see Rotorua by land and water
- Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa: Therapeutic and rejuvenating experience on Lake Rotorua foreshore drawing on centuries old Ngati Whakaue practices and culture
- Gondola Ride & Volcanic Hills Winery: Sample carefully crafted Volcanic Hills wines while enjoying panoramic views over Lake Rotorua
- Floatplane flight over volcanic Mt Tarawera (additional expense, must book prior to departure)
Landmarks Te Puia Rotorua Geothermal Park Rotorua Redwoods Mt Tarawera Lake Rotorua Volcanic Hills Winery - Day 9
Rotorua to Napier
Rotorua to Napier- Meals
- Dinner (Wine tasting and dinner at multi award-winning Mission Estate Winery)
Included Activities
- See Huka Falls
- Visit Lake Taupo
- Scenic Enrich: Wine tasting and dinner at multi award-winning Mission Estate Winery
Optional Activities
- Art Deco Walking tour: Guided walking tour discovering Napier's heritage and 1931 earthquake rebuilding with contemporary Art Deco architecture
- Vintage Car Highlight tour: Mini tour of Napier in a luxurious 1930s vintage car viewing famous landmarks and learning about city heritage
- Aquarium tour: Behind the scenes tour learning about Korora (Little Blue Penguins) rescue, rehabilitation and release work with aquarium exploration
Landmarks Huka Falls Lake Taupo Mission Estate Winery - Day 10
Napier to Wellington
Napier to WellingtonLandmarks Greytown - Day 11
Wellington
WellingtonIncluded Activities
- Scenic Enrich: In-depth guided tour of Te Papa Tongarewa (New Zealand's national museum) to discover treasures and stories of the country and its people
Landmarks Te Papa Tongarewa Wellington Cable Car - Day 12
Wellington to Blenheim
Wellington to BlenheimOptional Activities
- Wine Tasting Marlborough Wineries: Tasting tour discovering the pioneering spirit and history of Marlborough, famed for Sauvignon Blanc wines, with vineyards bordered by ocean and Wither Hills Mountain ranges
- Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre: Guided tour of Knights of the Sky exhibition featuring Sir Peter Jackson's own collection of WWI aircraft and artefacts
Landmarks Marlborough Sounds Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - Day 13
Blenheim to Christchurch
Blenheim to Christchurch- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast in Blenheim
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Gumption Restaurant & Bar: Modern and charming atmosphere serving rich robust flavours and delicious New Zealand produce
- Dinner at Riverside Market: Unique inner-city market and dining experience overlooking the Avon River, championing local produce and flavours from around the world
Landmarks Kaikoura Riverside Market - Day 14
Christchurch
ChristchurchIncluded Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Kai Safari - culinary tour discovering Christchurch's culinary secrets with learning of popular Maori words and introduction to friendly locals
Optional Activities
- Punting on the Avon: Skilled punter propels you along the Avon River past trailing willows, woodlands and leafy banks of Botanic Gardens or through the city
- Botanic Gardens Tour: Guided tour exploring the Botanic Gardens with expert commentary, discovering natural beauty, history and culture of this central city oasis
- Christchurch Sightseeing Tour: Half day sightseeing tour highlighting earthquake damage from 2010-2011 and ongoing rebuild, together with surviving beauty and historical landmarks
- Akaroa Day Trip with Nature Cruise: Explore historic French settlement of Akaroa set on a long harbour surrounded by volcanic hills, with two-hour nature harbour cruise experiencing majestic scenery and stunning wildlife
- International Antarctic Centre: Penguin Express ride to the Antarctic Centre to discover enchanting penguins, seals and other wildlife and learn about life on the continent
Landmarks Botanic Gardens Avon River Akaroa International Antarctic Centre - Day 15
Christchurch to Franz Josef
Christchurch to Franz JosefIncluded Activities
- TranzAlpine rail journey across the Southern Alps from coast to coast
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight over Franz Josef or Fox Glacier with landing in natural alpine landscape (additional expense, must book prior to departure)
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Fox Glacier Waimakariri River Canterbury Plains - Day 16
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Franz Josef to QueenstownIncluded Activities
- Haast River Safari: Fully enclosed jet boat ride through the glacial valley of South Westland World Heritage area with spectacular mountain views, waterfalls and native forests
Landmarks Haast River South Westland World Heritage area 
- Day 17
Queenstown
QueenstownOptional Activities
- Dart River Safari: Travel to frontier township of Glenorchy to discover dramatic environment in pristine Dart River Valley with World Heritage scenery, wilderness jetboating and Maori heritage
- Boutique Winery Tour: Relaxed tour visiting Queenstown's award-winning boutique wineries, sampling fine wine and food with wine barrel-cooked tasting dishes
- Shotover Jet Adventure: High-speed power through the Shotover River and deep into nearby canyons with driver skilfully navigating past rocky outcrops
- Safari of the Scenes Tour: Step into real filming locations of Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies with authentic replica props, dress up opportunities and breathtaking mountain and forest scenery
- Skyline Gondola: Scenic ride in iconic Skyline Gondola with spectacular views over Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu
- Skippers Canyon: Gold mining area tour in comfortable 4WD minibus exploring spectacular remote mountain scenery and historic sites
Landmarks Dart River Valley Glenorchy Shotover River Skyline Gondola Lake Wakatipu Skippers Canyon - Day 18
Queenstown
QueenstownOptional Activities
- TSS Earnslaw and Walter Peak Station: Vintage steamship cruise followed by carvery style dinner at Walter Peak High Country Station with expansive array of local produce
- Boardwalk Restaurant: Contemporary waterfront dining with fresh seafood, meats and local produce
- The Observatory Restaurant: Contemporary New Zealand cuisine and carefully curated wines with alpine views at The Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Landmarks TSS Earnslaw Walter Peak High Country Station - Day 19
Queenstown to Milford Sound
Queenstown to Milford Sound- Meals
- Dinner (Three-course buffet dinner on Milford Mariner)
Included Activities
- Visit Milford Sound
- Overnight cruise on Milford Mariner with opportunity to explore area in small boat or kayak with resident specialist nature guide
- Three-course buffet dinner on Milford Mariner prepared by on-board chef
Landmarks Te Anau Milford Sound Fiordland National Park - Day 20
Milford Sound to Dunedin
Milford Sound to DunedinLandmarks Milford Sound - Day 21
Dunedin
DunedinOptional Activities
- Tour of Larnach Castle: Guided tour of superbly crafted 1871 building with unique collection of New Zealand antiques and beautiful surrounding gardens
- Northern Royal Albatross Tour: Situated on Otago Peninsula tip, learn about albatross secret lives with expert guide, witnessing fascinating social and family life of breeding colony
- Heritage Walking Tour: Explore Dunedin's heritage as once New Zealand's largest and wealthiest city, discovering one of the finest collections of Victorian and Edwardian buildings in the Southern Hemisphere
- Speight's Brewery: Tour the origins of Speight's Brewery and history of beer in New Zealand, with included hearty meal at Speight's Ale House in the brewery featuring generous helpings of great southern fare
Landmarks Larnach Castle Otago Peninsula Speight's Brewery - Day 22
Dunedin to Mount Cook
Dunedin to Mount CookIncluded Activities
- Visit Moeraki Boulders
Landmarks Moeraki Boulders Aoraki Mount Cook National Park 
- Day 23
Mount Cook to Christchurch
Mount Cook to ChristchurchIncluded Activities
- Visit Church of the Good Shepherd on Lake Tekapo shores
- Scenic Enrich: Celebrate adventures on iconic tram ride through Christchurch
Landmarks Church of the Good Shepherd Lake Tekapo Canterbury Plains - Day 24
Christchurch
Christchurch- End point
- Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand (Christchurch)
