Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Auckland
Auckland- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at The Grill)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Horizon by SkyCity)
Included Activities
- Dinner at The Grill
- Day 2
Auckland
Auckland- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Horizon by SkyCity)
Included Activities
- Exclusive America's Cup tour at New Zealand Maritime Museum with Local Specialist (before public opening)
- City highlights tour: Auckland Waterfront, Mission Bay, Bastion Point, Michael Joseph Savage Memorial
Optional Activities
- Interactive All Blacks experience
- Cruise to explore Auckland by water
- Stroll down Queen Street to Viaduct Harbour
Landmarks New Zealand Maritime Museum Auckland Waterfront Mission Bay Bastion Point Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Viaduct Harbour - Day 3
Auckland to Rotorua
Auckland to Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Māori cuisine: forest kai horotai (seasonal canapés), chef-choice aperitif, and three-course dinner at Te Pā Tū Māori Experience)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Millennium Rotorua)
Included Activities
- Exclusive Be My Guest experience at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland (private after-hours tour with expert guide)
- Mocktail and canapés at Champagne Pool
- Te Pā Tū Māori Experience with forest kai horotai (seasonal canapés), chef-choice aperitif, and three-course dinner
Landmarks Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland Te Pā Tū Māori Experience - Day 4
Rotorua
Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Millennium Rotorua)
Optional Activities
- Amphibious WWII-era Duck tour across Rotorua's three lakes
- Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa thermal waters
- Hobbiton Movie Set visit
Landmarks Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa Hobbiton Movie Set - Day 5
Rotorua to Wellington
Rotorua to Wellington- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rydges Wellington)
Included Activities
- Visit Huka Falls
- Lake Taupo scenic views
Landmarks Huka Falls Lake Taupo - Day 6
Wellington
Wellington- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rydges Wellington)
Included Activities
- City sights tour: cable car, parliament, Mt. Victoria
- Visit Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Optional Activities
- Weta Workshop special Lord of the Rings tour
- Zealandia ecosanctuary visit
Landmarks Wellington Cable Car Parliament Mt. Victoria Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Weta Workshop Zealandia - Day 7
Wellington to Kaikoura
Wellington to Kaikoura- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Hiku celebrating kai moana, fresh produce, marine life, with dramatic sea and mountain views)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sudima)
Included Activities
- Bluebridge ferry crossing Cook Strait to Queen Charlotte Sound with premium Pōhutukawa Lounge access (all-inclusive food and beverages)
- Biodiversity talk from Sabrina Luecht, founder of Kaikoura Wildlife Centre Trust at MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience
- Dinner at Hiku restaurant
Landmarks Queen Charlotte Sound Picton Kaikoura Wildlife Centre Trust - Day 8
Kaikoura to Christchurch
Kaikoura to Christchurch- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Distinction Christchurch)
Optional Activities
- Scenic flight over beaches and whale-spotting areas
- Cruise to see dolphin pods
- Kayaking tour of the coast
- EcoZip experience
Landmarks Christchurch - Day 9
Christchurch to Twizel
Christchurch to Twizel- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Independent lunch in Geraldine), Dinner (Classic New Zealand cuisine overlooking garden at Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel)
Included Activities
- Overview of Christchurch sites: Canterbury Museum, Christchurch Earthquake Memorial, Bridge of Remembrance
- Visit Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake Tekapo
- Be My Guest afternoon tea at Angie and Stan Taylor's home on shores of Lake Tekapo (Pavlova lesson and tasting)
- Dinner at hotel overlooking garden
Optional Activities
- Scenic flight over Mount Cook, Southern Alps, Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers
Landmarks Canterbury Museum Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Bridge of Remembrance Geraldine Talbots Forest Cheese Lake Tekapo Church of the Good Shepherd - Day 10
Twizel to Dunedin
Twizel to Dunedin- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Scenic Southern Cross Hotel featuring local meats and produce)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Scenic Southern Cross)
Included Activities
- Visit Oamaru with its Victorian architecture, shops, and galleries
- Dinner at Scenic Southern Cross Hotel
Optional Activities
- Speight's Brewery tour
- Larnach Castle tour (New Zealand's only castle)
Landmarks Oamaru Speight's Brewery Larnach Castle - Day 11
Dunedin to Te Anau
Dunedin to Te Anau- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Distinction Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Distinction Te Anau)
Included Activities
- Jet boat ride down Waiau River to Lake Manapouri with MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience (supports Pomona Island Charitable Trust conservation)
Optional Activities
- Glowworm caves exploration
Landmarks Fiordland National Park Lake Manapouri Pomona Island - Day 12
Te Anau to Queenstown
Te Anau to Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Millennium Queenstown)
Included Activities
- Scenic Cruise on Milford Sound/Piopiotahi with views of fur seals, Bowen Falls, Stirling Falls, and Mitre Peak
Landmarks Fiordland National Park Mirror Lakes Homer Tunnel Cleddau Valley Milford Sound/Piopiotahi Bowen Falls Stirling Falls Mitre Peak Lake Wakatipu - Day 13
Queenstown
Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Gourmet barbecue dinner at Colonel's Homestead with ribs and fresh vegetables)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Millennium Queenstown)
Included Activities
- Evening cruise on TSS Earnslaw across Lake Wakatipu
- Gourmet barbecue dinner at Colonel's Homestead
- After-dinner farm show
Optional Activities
- Adrenaline-pumping Skippers Jet ride
- Skippers Canyon tour
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu Walter Peak High Country Farm Skippers Canyon - Day 14
Queenstown to Franz Josef
Queenstown to Franz Josef- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Scenic Franz Josef Glacier)
Included Activities
- Visit restored gold-mining settlement of Arrowtown
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight over Franz Josef Glacier with views of Mount Cook, Southern Alps, Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers
Landmarks Arrowtown Lake Hawea Lake Wanaka Haast Pass Franz Josef Glacier/Ka Roimata o Hine Hukatere Mount Cook Southern Alps Fox Glacier - Day 15
Franz Josef to Punakaiki
Franz Josef to Punakaiki- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki with local specialities and wine overlooking the surf)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Scenic Punakaiki)
Included Activities
- Stay at eco-friendly, waterfront Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
- Dinner with local specialities and wine overlooking the surf
Optional Activities
- West Coast Wildlife Centre visit
Landmarks West Coast Wildlife Centre Hokitika - Day 16
Punakaiki to Christchurch
Punakaiki to Christchurch- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Pub-style lunch at Monteith's Brewery), Dinner (Dinner showcasing food from the Canterbury region)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Distinction Christchurch)
Included Activities
- Visit Pancake Rocks and Blowholes at Punakaiki
- Pub-style lunch at Monteith's Brewery
- TranzAlpine train journey from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch through Southern Alps
- Dinner celebrating trip highlights with Canterbury regional food
Landmarks Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Monteith's Brewery Arthur's Pass Waimakariri River - Day 17
Christchurch
Christchurch- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
