Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland to Christchurch
- Start point
- Christchurch International Airport (CHC), Durey Rd., Christchurch, Canterbury 8053, New Zealand (On the first day of the trip we can either pick you up from the Merivale Manor in Christchurch at 10.30am or at Christchurch airport (CHC) in front of the Help Desk (near door 7) at 11am.)
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Warm-up bike ride at McLeans Island
Landmarks McLeans Island Canterbury Plains Southern Alps - Day 2
Christchurch to Kumara
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at the local pub)
Included Activities
- Walk at Castle Hill, Kuru Tawhiti Conservation Area
- West Coast Wilderness Trail bike ride (Greymouth to Taramakau section)
Landmarks Castle Hill Kuru Tawhiti Conservation Area Arthur's Pass Otira Viaduct West Coast Wilderness Trail - Day 3
Kumara to Franz Josef
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch on the trail), Dinner
Included Activities
- West Coast Wilderness Trail bike ride (Kumara section)
Landmarks Kapitea Reservoir Arahura River Lake Kaniere Tasman Sea - Day 4
Franz Josef
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Alex Knob (option 1 - included)
- Hike to Glacier Terminal Face (option 2 - included)
- Hike through Tatare tunnels (alternative if weather permits)
- Night walk to search for glowworms
Optional Activities
- Heli-hike on Franz Josef Glacier (3-hour excursion - extra fee applies; advance reservations available at time of booking or up until one month before trip; can also book at start of trip if available)
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Alex Knob Southern Alps - Day 5
Franz Josef to Wanaka
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lake Matheson hike
- Hawea River Track bike ride
Landmarks Lake Matheson Aoraki/Mt Cook Mt Tasman Haast Pass Hawea River Track Lake Hawea Hawea River 
- Day 6
Wanaka to Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Gibbston River Trail bike ride
- Ride to Queenstown with views of Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting stops at award-winning wineries in Gibbston Valley
Landmarks Cardrona Saddle Gibbston Valley Gibbston River Trail Kawarau River Arrowtown Remarkables Lake Wakatipu 
- Day 7
Queenstown
Optional Activities
- Horse trekking
- Gondola ride
- Fishing
- Winery tours
- Bungy jumping
- Jet boating
- Skydiving
- Hiking
Landmarks Queenstown - Day 8
Queenstown to Te Anau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- TSS Earnslaw steamship cruise on Lake Wakatipu
- Bike ride from Walter Peak Station to Mavora Lakes
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu TSS Earnslaw Walter Peak Station Mt Nicholas Mavora Lakes Von River Livingston Mountains - Day 9
Te Anau to Fiordland and Milford Sound
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Milford Sound boat cruise
- Routeburn Track hike to Key Summit
Landmarks Fiordland National Park Mitre Peak Milford Sound Homer Tunnel Routeburn Track Key Summit Hollyford Valley Lake Marian Mt Christina - Day 10
Te Anau to Ranfurly
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Central Otago Rail Trail bike ride
Landmarks Maniototo region Central Otago Rail Trail Raggedy Range Rough Ridge Ida Valley Ranfurly - Day 11
Ranfurly to Lake Ohau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail bike ride to Lake Ohau
Landmarks Danseys Pass North Otago Omarama Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail Ruataniwha Conservation Park Lake Ohau Aoraki/Mt Cook Southern Alps - Day 12
Lake Ohau to Mackenzie Country
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Alps 2 Ocean Trail bike ride from Lake Ohau to Mackenzie Country
Landmarks Lake Ohau Ohau Canal Twizel Lake Pukaki Aoraki/Mt Cook Mackenzie Country Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve 
- Day 13
Mackenzie Country to Aoraki Mt Cook
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Celebratory dinner for the last night)
Included Activities
- Mueller Glacier ridge hike (option 1)
- Hooker Glacier valley hike (option 2 - if weather or preference dictates)
Landmarks Aoraki/Mt Cook Mueller Glacier Hooker Glacier - Day 14
Departure
- End point
- Christchurch International Airport (CHC), Durey Rd., Christchurch, Canterbury 8053, New Zealand (On the last day we can drop you off at Christchurch airport in time for the flights below, or anywhere in central Christchurch about 3pm.)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
