Itinerary
- Day 1
Christchurch to Kaikoura
- Start point
- Christchurch International Airport (CHC), Durey Rd., Christchurch, Canterbury 8053, New Zealand (Main entrance)
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch at Gore Bay), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic coastal drive from Christchurch to Kaikoura
- Picnic lunch at Gore Bay
- Exploration of rugged coastline
- Walking to viewpoint to observe fur seals at Kaikoura
Landmarks Gore Bay Kaikoura - Day 2
Kaikoura to Blenheim
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch)
Included Activities
- Scenic coastal drive from Kaikoura to Blenheim
- Wine tasting at Forrest Estate Winery
- Picnic lunch
Landmarks Forrest Estate Winery - Day 2
Rotoiti Circuit Hike
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike Rotoiti Circuit from Saint Arnaud to Lakehead Hut through beech forest
- Water taxi return from Lakehead Hut to Saint Arnaud
Landmarks Nelson Lakes National Park Lake Rotoiti Lakehead Hut - Day 2
Angelus Circuit Hike
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike Angelus Circuit from Saint Arnaud through beech forest to Lakehead Hut
Landmarks Nelson Lakes National Park Lake Rotoiti Lakehead Hut - Day 2
Day 2
- Day 4
Saint Arnaud to Punakaiki
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Journey across Southern Alps to West Coast
- Travel to Punakaiki village
Landmarks Southern Alps West Coast, New Zealand Punakaiki - Day 5
Punakaiki to Franz Josef
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike Inland Pack Track through temperate rainforest and limestone canyons
- Visit Pancake Rocks and blowholes at Punakaiki
- Explore Hokitika
- Visit local art galleries in Hokitika
- Visit pounamu-carving workshops in Hokitika
Landmarks Inland Pack Track Pancake Rocks Hokitika Franz Josef Southern Alps - Day 6
Franz Josef
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Kiwi roast dinner)
Included Activities
- Sea kayaking in Okarito lagoon
- Wildlife viewing including native white herons
- Optional walking or hot tub relaxation at Franz Josef
Optional Activities
- Additional walk from Franz Josef
Landmarks Okarito Okarito Lagoon - Day 7
Franz Josef to Makarora
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Alex Knob or Terminal Face trail near Franz Josef Glacier
- Alternative hike around Lake Matheson and Blue Pools if weather inhibits glacier hikes
- Travel from Franz Josef to Makarora through scenic coastal forest
Optional Activities
- Heli-hike on Franz Josef Glacier with helicopter transport, crampons, and glacier guide (extra fee applies)
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Fox Glacier Lake Matheson Blue Pools Haast Pass Mt Aspiring National Park Makarora - Day 8
Makarora to Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Hike Rocky Mountain track circuit through glaciated terrain
- Lunch in Wanaka
- Journey over Cardrona Saddle to Queenstown
Landmarks Rocky Mountain Track Wanaka Cardrona Saddle Lake Wakatipu Queenstown 
- Day 9
Queenstown
Optional Activities
- Horse trekking
- Gondola ride
- Kayaking
- Fishing
- Winery tours
- Hang gliding
- Mountain biking
- Bungy jumping
- Jet boating
- Skydiving
- Hiking
Landmarks Queenstown - Day 10
Queenstown to Te Anau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive around Lake Wakatipu
- Hike portion of Kepler Track through mountain beech forest and along Waiau River
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu The Remarkables Te Anau Kepler Track Waiau River Lake Te Anau - Day 11
Te Anau to Milford Sound and back to Te Anau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound
- Morning boat cruise on Milford Sound
- Waterfall viewing from cruise
- Lunch
- Hike portion of Routeburn Track with views of Hollyford Valley, Lake Marian, and Mt Christina
Optional Activities
- Wildlife viewing opportunity for fur seals and dolphins during boat cruise
Landmarks Fiordland National Park Homer Tunnel Milford Sound Routeburn Track Hollyford Valley Lake Marian Mt Christina Tasman Sea 


- Day 12
Queenstown to Mackenzie Country
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Lindis Pass
- Bike Alps to Ocean Trail around Lake Pukaki with Mount Cook views
- Bike through Mackenzie Country farmland to Twizel
Landmarks Lindis Pass Lake Pukaki Aoraki Mount Cook Mackenzie Country Twizel Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve Southern Alps 


- Day 13
Mackenzie Country
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Celebratory dinner)
Included Activities
- Hike to Mueller Ridge above Mueller Glacier with glacier and peak views OR hike to glacial lake with icebergs at base of Hooker Glacier
- Celebratory dinner at accommodation
- Sunset viewing over Southern Alps
Landmarks Aoraki Mount Cook Mueller Glacier Mueller Ridge Hooker Glacier Southern Alps 

- Day 14
Mackenzie Country to Christchurch
- End point
- Christchurch International Airport (CHC), Durey Rd., Christchurch, Canterbury 8053, New Zealand (Main entrance)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Drive from Mackenzie Country to Christchurch
Landmarks Christchurch




















