Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland
Optional Activities
- Browse shops and galleries
- Dine at waterfront restaurants
- Sample local wines or craft beers
- Day 2
Auckland
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Queen Street, Auckland Domain, and Parnell Village
Optional Activities
- Travel to top of Sky Tower for 360-degree city views
- Ferry to Waiheke Island for beaches, scenery, and local wines
Landmarks Queen Street Auckland Domain Parnell Village Sky Tower Waiheke Island - Day 3
Auckland to Rotorua
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Motorcoach travel to Waitomo
- Guided boat trip through Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Tour of Hobbiton movie set
- Travel to Rotorua
Landmarks Waitomo Glowworm Caves Hobbiton Movie Set 
- Day 4
Rotorua
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing to National Kiwi Hatchery
- Guided visit to Agrodome to learn about New Zealand's sheep industry
- Guided visit to Te Puia geothermal wonderland
Optional Activities
- Māori cultural performance and Hangi dinner (roasted meats and vegetables cooked underground with hot stones)
- Soak in therapeutic pools at Polynesian Spa
- Treetop walk through the Redwoods
- Helicopter tour of the region
Landmarks National Kiwi Hatchery Agrodome Te Puia Polynesian Spa Redwoods Treetop Walk - Day 5
Rotorua to Wellington
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Wellington
Optional Activities
- Explore Wellington
- Day 6
Wellington
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided morning sightseeing tour of Beehive and Parliament buildings
- Visit to Mount Victoria for scenic views
- Tour of Wellington Botanical Gardens
- Drive around Wellington coastline to discover hidden bays and beaches
Optional Activities
- Visit Te Papa Museum of New Zealand
- Ride Wellington's historic cable car
- Dine on Cuba Street
- Behind-the-scenes tour at Weta Workshop
- Explore Wellington's hiking trails
Landmarks Beehive (Parliament Building) Mount Victoria Wellington Botanical Gardens Te Papa Wellington Cable Car Weta Workshop Cuba Street - Day 7
Wellington to Christchurch
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Christchurch
- Christchurch Tram pass for one calendar day
Optional Activities
- Explore Christchurch via included tram
- Day 8
Christchurch to Akaroa
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Akaroa
- Explore Akaroa village
- Nature cruise on Akaroa Harbour
- Wildlife viewing - fur seals, white-flippered blue penguins, Hector's dolphins
- Return to Christchurch
Landmarks Akaroa Akaroa Harbour - Day 9
Christchurch to Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll by the lake
- Watch the sunset
- Shop and dine in Queenstown
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu - Day 10
Queenstown to Milford Sound
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Full-day excursion to Milford Sound
- Motorcoach travel along Lake Wakatipu
- Visit to Te Anau
- View Mirror Lakes
- Pass through Eglinton Valley
- Pass through Homer Tunnel
- Cruise Milford Sound
- Wildlife viewing - dolphins and penguins
- View waterfalls and scenery
- Return to Queenstown
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu Te Anau Fiordland National Park Mirror Lakes Eglinton Valley Homer Tunnel Cleddau Valley Milford Sound - Day 11
Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Scenic bike riding excursion
- Helicopter flight over Remarkables Mountains
- Round of golf
- Local wine tasting
- Spa treatment
- Relax in Queenstown
Landmarks Remarkables Mountains - Day 12
Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Jet boat ride on Dart River
- Visit local winery to sample regional wines
- Historic steamship ride across Lake Wakatipu
- Shop for souvenirs
- Visit Lord of the Rings trilogy filming locations
Landmarks Dart River Lake Wakatipu - Day 13
Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
