Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland to Paihia
Auckland to Paihia- Meals
- Dinner (Fish 'n' chips overlooking the Bay of Islands)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bounty Motel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cross Auckland Harbour Bridge
- Visit Hundertwasser art centre in Whangārei
- Guided tour at Waitangi Treaty Grounds
- Free admission to Treaty museum
Landmarks Auckland Harbour Bridge Hundertwasser art centre Waitangi Treaty Grounds Bay of Islands 
- Day 2
Paihia
Paihia- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bounty Motel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Carino Day Sailing - NZ$130
- Discover the Bay - NZ$149
- Island Adventure Fast Boat - NZ$78
- Parasailing experience - From NZ$95
Landmarks Bay of Islands - Day 3
Paihia to Auckland
Paihia to Auckland- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lylo (or similar))
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Auckland Bungy - NZ$165
- Climb over Auckland's iconic harbour bridge - NZ$130
- Sky Walk Sky Jump - NZ$225
- Walk around Sky Tower - NZ$150
- Giapo Chef's Table ice cream experience - NZ$45
Landmarks Auckland Harbour Bridge Sky Tower - Day 4
Auckland to Rotorua
Auckland to Rotorua- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Māori dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sudima Lake Rotorua (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit National Kiwi Hatchery
- Stand in human-sized kiwi burrow
- Visit kiwi incubation centre
- Traditional Māori dinner and performance including Haka
Landmarks National Kiwi Hatchery Waikato farmlands - Day 5
Rotorua
Rotorua- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sudima Lake Rotorua (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Rotorua Dawn Canopy Tour (Contiki Exclusive) - NZ$149
- White water rafting down Kaituna River - NZ$99
- Hike volcanic landscape of Mt Tarawera - NZ$149
- Cook traditional food over steam vent at Te Puia Māori Village with guided tour and weaving - NZ$84
Landmarks Rotorua geothermal area Mt Tarawera Te Puia Māori Village - Day 6
Rotorua to Lake Taupō
Rotorua to Lake Taupō- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on Lake Taupō cruise)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lakeland Resort Taupō (or similar))
Included Activities
- View Huka Falls
- Lake Taupō cruise with sunset viewing
- Fishing on Lake Taupō
- Dinner cruise on Lake Taupō
Optional Activities
- Huka Falls Jet boat ride - NZ$115
- Tandem skydive over Taupō - From NZ$299
- Chris Jolly Dinner & Party Cruise - NZ$80
Landmarks Huka Falls Lake Taupō - Day 7
Lake Taupō to Mount Ruapehu
Lake Taupō to Mount Ruapehu- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kings Ohakune (or similar))
Included Activities
- Drive through central plateau
Optional Activities
- Mountain biking along Mangawhero cycle track
Landmarks Mount Ruapehu Tongariro National Park Ohakune - Day 8
Mount Ruapehu to Wellington
Mount Ruapehu to Wellington- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman (or similar))
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Wellington
Landmarks Wellington 
- Day 9
Wellington
Wellington- Meals
- Breakfast (Flat white coffee at local café)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Zealandia eco-sanctuary
Landmarks Zealandia - Day 10
Wellington to Kaikōura
Wellington to Kaikōura- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sudima Kaikōura (or similar))
Included Activities
- Interislander Ferry across Cook Strait
- Visit Kaikōura Wildlife Rescue
- Meet with Sabrina Leucht at Wildlife Rescue
- Drive along Kaikōura Coast
- Visit nearby seal colony
Landmarks Cook Strait Picton Kaikōura Coast Kaikōura Wildlife Rescue - Day 11
Kaikōura
Kaikōura- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sudima Kaikōura (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Dolphin watching tour
- Kayaking along the coastline
Landmarks Kaikōura - Day 12
Kaikōura to Christchurch
Kaikōura to Christchurch- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Breakfree on Cashel (or similar)), Hotel (Drifter Christchurch (or similar))
Included Activities
- Tour of rebuilt Christchurch
- Visit Cardboard Cathedral
Landmarks Cardboard Cathedral Christchurch - Day 13
Christchurch to Franz Josef
Christchurch to Franz Josef- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainforest Retreat (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cross Arthur's Pass
- Māori guide tour on pounamu (greenstone) in Hokitika
- Learn about pounamu history and Māori connection
Landmarks Arthur's Pass Hokitika Southern Alps Franz Josef 
- Day 14
Franz Josef
Franz Josef- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainforest Retreat (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Scenic Helicopter Flight and Glacier Landing - From NZ$245
- Helihike - NZ$439
- Carve your own pounamu (jade) pendant with master carver
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier - Day 15
Franz Josef to Queenstown via Haast and Wānaka
Franz Josef to Queenstown via Haast and Wānaka- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lylo (or similar))
Included Activities
- Coach travel through Haast Pass (Tioripatea)
- Stop in Wānaka
- Cruise of Milford Sound fiord
Optional Activities
- Kawarau Bridge Bungy Jump - NZ$205
- Queenstown Skyline gondola and restaurant dinner - NZ$85
- Ziptrek Zipline tour in Queenstown - NZ$189
- Canyon Swing - NZ$215
- AJ Hackett's Nevis Bungy - NZ$275
- AJ Hackett's Ledge Bungy - NZ$205
- Thrillogy (3 bungy jumps package) - NZ$420
- Nevis Swing - NZ$210
- AJ Hackett's Ledge Swing - NZ$165
- Queenstown Adventurer Canyoning - NZ$199
- Queenstown Wine Trail
- Ice Bar experience - NZ$20
- Canyon Fox - NZ$150
Landmarks Haast Pass (Tioripatea) Wānaka Kawarau Bridge Skyline Queenstown 
- Day 16
Queenstown
Queenstown- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lylo (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Kawarau Bungy Bridge jump - NZ$205
- Skyline restaurant dinner - NZ$85
- Queenstown Wine Trail
- Ziptrek Zipline tour - NZ$189
- Canyon Swing - NZ$215
- Funyaks - NZ$359
- Ice Bar experience - NZ$20
- Canyon Fox - NZ$150
- AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy - NZ$275
- AJ Hackett Ledge Bungy - NZ$205
- Thrillogy (3 bungy jumps) - NZ$420
- Nevis Swing - NZ$210
- AJ Hackett Ledge Swing - NZ$165
- Queenstown Adventurer Canyoning - NZ$199
Landmarks Queenstown Southern Alps - Day 17
Queenstown
Queenstown- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lylo (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Kawarau Bungy Bridge jump - NZ$205
- Skyline restaurant dinner - NZ$85
- Queenstown Wine Trail
- Ziptrek Zipline tour - NZ$189
- Canyon Swing - NZ$215
- Funyaks - NZ$359
- Ice Bar experience - NZ$20
- Canyon Fox - NZ$150
- AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy - NZ$275
- AJ Hackett Ledge Bungy - NZ$205
- Thrillogy (3 bungy jumps) - NZ$420
- Nevis Swing - NZ$210
- AJ Hackett Ledge Swing - NZ$165
- Queenstown Adventurer Canyoning - NZ$199
- Exclusive Ski day-trip to Cardrona (during ski season)
Landmarks Queenstown - Day 18
Queenstown
Queenstown- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lylo (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Kawarau Bungy Bridge jump - NZ$205
- Skyline restaurant dinner - NZ$85
- Queenstown Wine Trail
- Ziptrek Zipline tour - NZ$189
- Canyon Swing - NZ$215
- Funyaks - NZ$359
- Ice Bar experience - NZ$20
- Canyon Fox - NZ$150
- AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy - NZ$275
- AJ Hackett Ledge Bungy - NZ$205
- Thrillogy (3 bungy jumps) - NZ$420
- Nevis Swing - NZ$210
- AJ Hackett Ledge Swing - NZ$165
- Queenstown Adventurer Canyoning - NZ$199
Landmarks Queenstown - Day 19
Queenstown to Te Anau via Milford Sound
Queenstown to Te Anau via Milford Sound- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Village Inn Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cruise of Milford Sound fiord (Piopiotahi)
Optional Activities
- Guided jet boat trip through Fiordland National Park from Te Anau via Lake Manapouri
- Glowworm caves visit in Te Anau - NZ$98
- Cycling trails through native bush near Te Anau
- Grand Traverse Scenic Flight - NZ$340
Landmarks Milford Sound (Piopiotahi) Fiordland National Park Lake Manapouri Te Anau Glowworm Caves - Day 20
Te Anau to Lake Ōhau
Te Anau to Lake Ōhau- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Arrowtown)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lake Ōhau Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Kingston farm - support for women in agriculture
- Stop in historic gold mining town of Arrowtown
Landmarks Kingston Arrowtown Lake Ōhau Mount Cook - Day 21
Lake Ōhau to Christchurch
Lake Ōhau to Christchurch- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Lake Tekapo
- Stop at Lake Pukaki
- Stop in Geraldine
- Visit church on shores of Lake Tekapo
Landmarks Lake Tekapo Lake Pukaki Geraldine Christchurch 
