Itinerary
- Day 1
Christchurch to Kaikoura
- 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 the Christchurch airport (CHC) in front of the Help Desk (near door 7) at 11am.)
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Delicious kiwi cuisine)
Included Activities
- Walk to view fur seals basking on rocks at Kaikoura
- Explore Kaikoura coastline and earthquake-uplifted terrain
Landmarks Gore Bay Kaikoura 
- Day 2
Kaikoura to Nelson
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at Forrest Estate Winery), Dinner
Included Activities
- Wine tasting at Forrest Estate Winery
- Picnic lunch in wine region
- Pelorus River Track hike through native bush
Landmarks Forrest Estate Winery Pelorus River Track Blenheim - Day 3
Abel Tasman National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Water taxi through Abel Tasman waters
- Abel Tasman Coast Track hike
- Beach relaxation and swimming
Landmarks Abel Tasman National Park Abel Tasman Coast Track 
- Day 4
Cape Foulwind to Punakaiki
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cape Foulwind track hike to fur seal breeding colony and lighthouse
- Pororari River Trail hike through temperate rainforest
- Visit Pancake Rocks and blowholes
Landmarks Cape Foulwind Paparoa National Park Pororari River Trail Pancake Rocks and Blowholes - Day 5
West Coast to Franz Josef
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Truman Track hike through native forest
- Hokitika art galleries and pounamu-carving workshops
- Lake Mahinapua exploration and bush walks
Landmarks Truman Track Hokitika Lake Mahinapua Franz Josef 
- Day 6
Okarito
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Kiwi roast dinner)
Included Activities
- Sea kayaking on Okarito Lagoon
- Native white heron colony viewing
- Coastal forest hike or black sand beach walk
Optional Activities
- Sea kayaking alternative: relaxing hike through lush coastal forest
- Sea kayaking alternative: walk along black sand beach
Landmarks Okarito Okarito Lagoon - Day 7
Franz Josef Glacier
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Franz Josef Glacier valley hike to terminal face
- Ship Creek and Kahikatea forest exploration
Optional Activities
- Heli-hike on Franz Josef Glacier with crampons and ice axes (extra fee applies)
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Waiho River Ship Creek Kahikatea forest Southern Alps - Day 8
Lake Wanaka to Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Mt Iron track hike at Lake Wanaka
- Kiwi Birdlife Park visit
Landmarks Lake Wanaka Mt Iron Mt Aspiring National Park Cardrona Saddle Lake Wakatipu Queenstown Kiwi Birdlife Park 
- Day 9
Queenstown
Optional Activities
- Horse trekking
- Gondola ride
- Fishing
- Winery tours
- Historic steamship cruise
- Bungy jumping
- Jet boating
- Skydiving
- Hiking
Landmarks Queenstown - Day 10
Queenstown to Te Anau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Tasty lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Kepler Track hike through mountain beech forest and along Waiau River
Landmarks Lake Te Anau Fiordland National Park Kepler Track Waiau River 
- Day 11
Milford Sound - Routeburn Track
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive through Homer Tunnel
- Milford Sound boat cruise
- Routeburn Track hike with views of Hollyford Valley, Lake Marian, and Mt Christina
Landmarks Homer Tunnel Milford Sound Fiordland National Park Routeburn Track Hollyford Valley Lake Marian Mt Christina 
- Day 12
Te Anau to Aoraki/Mt Cook Village
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Cromwell), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cromwell Old Town exploration
Landmarks Cromwell Old Town Lindis Pass Aoraki/Mt Cook Southern Alps - Day 13
Aoraki/Mt Cook Village
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Celebratory dinner)
Included Activities
- Hooker Valley hike to Hooker Glacier lake with icebergs
Optional Activities
- Sealy Tarns day hike to main ridge above Mueller Glacier (weather dependent, tough hike)
Landmarks Hooker Glacier Mueller Glacier Aoraki/Mt Cook Southern Alps 
- Day 14
Aoraki/Mt Cook Village to Christchurch
- End point
- Christchurch International Airport (CHC), Durey Rd., Christchurch, Canterbury 8053, New Zealand (On the last day of the trip we can drop you off at the Christchurch airport in time for the flights below, or anywhere in central Christchurch about 3pm.)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Church of the Good Shepherd visit at Lake Tekapo
Landmarks Lake Pukaki Lake Tekapo Church of the Good Shepherd Christchurch 
