Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland Arrival
- Start point
- Auckland Airport, Auckland, Auckland Region, New Zealand (Our private transfer company will pick you up off of your flight.)
- Day 2
Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo
- Meals
- Dinner (TE PĀ TŪ Evening Cultural Experience feast with seasonal kai at Tamaki Māori Village)
Included Activities
- Waitomo Caves guided tour with cave formations exploration
- Glowworm boat cruise on grotto river
- Te Puia Geothermal Park fully guided tour including Pōhutu Geyser, Māori Architecture, National Māori Arts School, geothermal craters and events, and Kiwi viewing house
- Rotorua city tour including Lake Rotorua, Government Gardens, Blue Baths, Thermal Springs, and Polynesian Spa viewings
- TE PĀ TŪ Evening Cultural Experience at Tamaki Māori Village with 4-hour celebration featuring song, drama, tradition, and seasonal kai
Landmarks Waitomo Glowworm Caves Te Puia Geothermal Park Pōhutu Geyser Lake Rotorua Government Gardens Blue Baths Polynesian Spa Tamaki Māori Village 
- Day 3
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Included Activities
- Hobbiton Movie Set two-hour guided tour including Hobbit Holes, The Green Dragon Inn, The Mill, The Party Tree, and behind-the-scenes filming anecdotes
Landmarks Hobbiton Movie Set 
- Day 4
Rotorua to Christchurch
- Day 5
Christchurch to Mount Cook
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- View Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
- Explore Mount Cook Village and soak up views of Aoraki/Mount Cook
Landmarks Church of the Good Shepherd Lake Tekapo Aoraki/Mount Cook Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park 
- Day 6
Mount Cook to Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stop and explore Omarama village
Landmarks Lindis Pass The Remarkables Lake Wakatipu 
- Day 7
Queenstown Free Day
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Wine tour to Gibbston valley wine trail for Pinot tasting
- Ride on the 100-year-old steamship TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak Station for dinner and farm tour
- Browse waterfront cafes and lunch at Michelin star chef Josh Emett's Rata restaurant
- Four-wheel drive trip to Macetown
- Lakeside stroll
- Gondola ride for breathtaking views
- Shotover Jet
- Nevis Bungy
- Canyon Swing
- Zipline
- Luge
- White water rafting
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu The Remarkables Gibbston Valley Walter Peak Station Macetown - Day 8
Queenstown to Milford Sound and Return
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Real Journeys luxury glass-roofed coach transfer from Queenstown to Milford Sound with driver commentary
- Milford Mariner extended 2.5-hour nature cruise along fiord with on-board nature guide commentary including waterfalls, rainforest, mountains, and wildlife viewing
Optional Activities
- Purchase refreshments during morning tea break in Te Anau
- Photo stops and short walks along Milford Road
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu Te Anau Milford Road Milford Sound 
- Day 9
Queenstown to Franz Josef
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Glacier Valley Shuttle tour with glacier viewing from viewing platform
- Short walks in Franz Josef area
Landmarks Haast Pass Southern Alps Franz Josef Glacier 
- Day 10
Franz Josef to Christchurch via Hokitika and TranzAlpine Train
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- TranzAlpine Scenic Train from Greymouth to Christchurch through Arthur's Pass National Park with views of beech forest, river valleys, and Southern Alps peaks
Optional Activities
- Explore Hokitika during transit
Landmarks Hokitika Greymouth Arthur's Pass National Park Canterbury Plains - Day 11
Christchurch Departure
- End point
- Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand (Our private transfer company will drop you at Christchurch airport)
