Itinerary
- Day 1
Christchurch to Lake Ohau
- Start point
- Christchurch International Airport (CHC), Durey Rd., Christchurch, Canterbury 8053, New Zealand (Please meet at Christchurch airport (CHC) in front of the Travel and Information desk at 11am, 11:00)
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike along Lake Tekapo lakeshore
- Hike up Mt John for alpine views
- Scenic views of Aoraki/Mt Cook and Southern Alps
Landmarks Lake Tekapo Mt John Lake Ohau Aoraki/Mt Cook 
- Day 2
Lake Ohau
- Meals
- Breakfast (Late breakfast on the balcony overlooking Lake Ohau), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Late breakfast overlooking Lake Ohau
- Hike to Hooker Valley and glacial lake with icebergs
- Views of Aoraki/Mt Cook
Optional Activities
- Skiing at Ohau Ski Area (approximately US$125 including gear rental)
Landmarks Lake Pukaki Hooker Valley Aoraki/Mt Cook 
- Day 3
Mt Aspiring National Park to Wanaka
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast and hot drink at mountain hut)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at mountain hut
- Guided hike back to trailhead (9 kilometres, 3-5 hours)
- Wildlife viewing opportunity - kea birds
Landmarks Mt Aspiring Mt Aspiring National Park Matukituki Valley 
- Day 3
Lake Ohau to Wanaka
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Drive through Lindis Pass
Landmarks Lindis Pass Lake Wanaka Wanaka - Day 3
Explore Wanaka
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Lake Wanaka
- Walking trails in the area
- Views of surrounding mountains
Optional Activities
- Biking on tracks in the area
- Jet boating
- Kayaking
- Visit to Warbirds and Wheels Museum
Landmarks Lake Wanaka Warbirds and Wheels Museum - Day 4
Wanaka to Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Bike ride along Lake Wanaka lakeshore
- Drive over Cardrona Saddle
Landmarks Lake Wanaka Cardrona Saddle Lake Wakatipu Queenstown - Day 5
Queenstown
Optional Activities
- Horse trekking
- Gondola ride
- Fishing
- Winery tours
- Historic steamship cruise
- Bungy jumping
- Jet boating
- Skydiving
- Hiking
- Skiing or snowboarding at nearby ski areas (approximately US$150 for hire, transport and lift pass, available generally June to September)
Landmarks Queenstown Lake Wakatipu - Day 6
Queenstown to Te Anau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike the Kepler Track
- Boat journey across Lake Te Anau
- Glow worm cave exploration with underground waterfalls and sculpted walls
Landmarks Lake Te Anau Kepler Track Te Anau Glowworm Caves - Day 7
Te Anau to Milford Sound
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Eglinton Valley and Fiordland mountains
- Homer Tunnel passage
- Boat cruise in Milford Sound
- Waterfall viewing
- Wildlife spotting (fur seals and dolphins)
- Walking exploration of Fiordland wilderness
Landmarks Eglinton Valley Homer Tunnel Milford Sound Fiordland National Park 
- Day 8
Milford Sound to Haast
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along Lake Wakatipu
- Drive between Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea
- Haast Pass crossing
- Rainforest scenery
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu Lake Wanaka Lake Hawea Haast Pass Haast - Day 9
Haast to Westland National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Hearty dinner prepared by guide)
Included Activities
- Hike up Copland Valley to mountain basin
- Natural hot pools access
- Overnight stay in backcountry hut
Landmarks Copland Valley Southern Alps Westland National Park 
- Day 10
Westland National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike further up track for glacier views
- Multiple glacier viewing
- Natural hot pools access
Optional Activities
- Relaxing day at hut with hot pools, scenery, and reading
Landmarks Southern Alps Westland National Park - Day 11
Westland National Park to Franz Josef
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning hike down Copland Valley
- Scenic coastal drive to Franz Josef
Landmarks Copland Valley Franz Josef Southern Alps 
- Day 12
Franz Josef
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Kiwi roast dinner)
Included Activities
- Sea kayaking on Okarito Lagoon
- White heron colony viewing
- Bird watching
- Views of snow-capped peaks
Optional Activities
- Hike to glacier terminal face for exceptional views
- Relaxation in hot tub
Landmarks Okarito Okarito Lagoon Franz Josef Glacier 
- Day 13
Franz Josef to Punakaiki
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Celebratory dinner for last night)
Included Activities
- Visit to local art galleries in Hokitika
- Pounamu (Maori jade) carving workshop
- Hike the Inland Pack Track through rainforest and limestone canyons
- Pancake Rocks viewing
- Blowholes viewing
- Celebratory dinner
Landmarks Hokitika Punakaiki Inland Pack Track Pancake Rocks Punakaiki Blowholes - Day 14
Punakaiki to Christchurch
- End point
- Christchurch International Airport (CHC), Durey Rd., Christchurch, Canterbury 8053, New Zealand (We can drop you off at the Christchurch airport in time for the flights below, or anywhere in central Christchurch about 3pm., 15:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Scenic drive over Arthurs Pass
Landmarks Arthurs Pass Christchurch
