Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Christchurch
Christchurch- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rydges Latimer Christchurch)
Included Activities
- Tram Ride Through Christchurch with drinks and canapés
Landmarks Christchurch 
- Day 2
Christchurch
Christchurch- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rydges Latimer Christchurch)
Optional Activities
- Akaroa Nature Cruise - viewing Hector's dolphins, fur seals, penguins and seabirds
- Punting on the Avon River with skilled punter in Edwardian attire
- Ōtautahi Christchurch City Meander Walking Tour - guided tour with local producers tastings
Landmarks Akaroa Avon River - Day 3
Christchurch to Franz Josef/Waiau
Christchurch to Franz Josef/Waiau- Meals
- Dinner (Four-course dining experience at Te Waonui Forest Retreat)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Franz Josef/Waiau)
Included Activities
- TranzAlpine train journey from Christchurch to Greymouth
- Coach journey through Westland Tai Poutini National Park to Franz Josef/Waiau
- Four-course dinner at Te Waonui Forest Retreat
Landmarks TranzAlpine Train Route Southern Alps Waimakariri River Westland Tai Poutini National Park Franz Josef Glacier/Ka Roimata o Hine Hukatere 
- Day 4
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Franz Josef to Queenstown- Accommodation
- Hotel (Millennium Hotel Queenstown)
Included Activities
- Drive through Haast Pass with scenic mountain views
Landmarks Haast Pass 
- Day 5
Queenstown
Queenstown- Accommodation
- Hotel (Millennium Hotel Queenstown)
Optional Activities
- Lord of the Rings 4WD Safari - visit iconic filming locations
- Skippers Canyon 4WD adventure - scenic drive along Shotover River Valley with rocky cliffs and river gorges
- Dart River Wilderness Jet - jet boat journey through Mount Aspiring National Park with guide commentary
- Wine Tour - personalised sightseeing tour of New Zealand's southernmost wine region with tastings at various wineries
- Best of Queenstown - panoramic views of Queenstown, visit Arrowtown and Ayrburn, wine tasting and cheese platter at local winery
Landmarks Mount Aspiring National Park Dart River Shotover River Valley Arrowtown Ayrburn - Day 6
Queenstown to Te Anau
Queenstown to Te Anau- Meals
- Dinner (Taste of Fiordland at MacKinnon Restaurant & Explorer Bar - regional cuisine with artisan produce)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas)
Included Activities
- Milford Sound/Piopiotahi Cruise - viewing snow-dusted mountains, waterfalls, seals and penguins
- Taste of Fiordland Dinner at MacKinnon Restaurant & Explorer Bar - regional cuisine with artisan produce
Landmarks Milford Road Fiordland National Park Milford Sound/Piopiotahi 
- Day 7
Te Anau
Te Anau- Accommodation
- Hotel (Doubtful Sound/Patea Overnight Cruise)
Included Activities
- Doubtful Sound/Patea Overnight Cruise - exploring rugged peaks, hidden islets and rainforests
Landmarks Manapouri Doubtful Sound/Patea - Day 8
Doubtful Sound to Invercargill
Doubtful Sound to Invercargill- Accommodation
- Hotel (Distinction Invercargill Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Invercargill township and Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco heritage buildings
Landmarks Invercargill - Day 9
Invercargill
Invercargill- Accommodation
- Hotel (Distinction Invercargill Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Stewart Island Day Trip with Return Ferry Transfers - exploring Lee Bay, Rakiura National Park and Observation Rock
- Bill Richardson Transport World and Motorcycle Mecca Guided Tour - over 300 classic motorcycles and vintage memorabilia
- High Tea at Distinction Invercargill Hotel - scones with cream and jam, club sandwiches, tartlets, macarons and unlimited tea
Landmarks Stewart Island Rakiura National Park Lee Bay Bill Richardson Transport World - Day 10
Invercargill to Dunedin
Invercargill to Dunedin- Accommodation
- Hotel (Distinction Dunedin Hotel)
Included Activities
- Monarch Wildlife Cruise - viewing royal albatrosses, fur seals, penguins, sea lions, cormorants and dolphins
Landmarks Otago Harbour Dunedin 
- Day 11
Dunedin to Aoraki/Mount Cook
Dunedin to Aoraki/Mount Cook- Meals
- Dinner (Buffet dinner at Hermitage Hotel's Alpine Restaurant with seasonal local ingredients)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hermitage Hotel)
Included Activities
- Journey to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
- Buffet dinner at Hermitage Hotel's Alpine Restaurant with seasonal local ingredients
Optional Activities
- MAC boat ride to view icebergs on Tasman Glacier terminal lake (additional expense, must be pre-booked)
Landmarks Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Aoraki/Mount Cook Tasman Glacier - Day 12
Aoraki/Mount Cook to Christchurch
Aoraki/Mount Cook to Christchurch- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rydges Latimer Christchurch)
Included Activities
- Stop to view Church of the Good Shepherd in Tekapo
Landmarks Church of the Good Shepherd Tekapo - Day 13
Christchurch to Wellington
Christchurch to Wellington- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wellington)
Included Activities
- Coastal Pacific Train - Christchurch to Picton through Marlborough Sounds
- Interislander Ferry - Picton to Wellington across Cook Strait
Landmarks Christchurch Station Marlborough Sounds Picton Cook Strait Wellington Harbour 
- Day 14
Wellington
Wellington- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with fellow guests)
Optional Activities
- Wēta Workshop - behind-the-scenes look at props, weapons, costumes and vehicles from Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and Narnia
- Introducing Te Papa Tour - New Zealand history, culture, unique wildlife and Māori traditions
- Seal Coast Safari - 4WD Mercedes through working farm with panoramic Cook Strait views and snacks with fur seal viewing
- Garage Project's Wild Workshop Beer Tasting - fermentation space tour, brewing education and beer sampling
Landmarks Wēta Workshop Te Papa Kaikoura Ranges Garage Project - Day 15
Wellington to Rotorua
Wellington to Rotorua- Accommodation
- Hotel (Millennium Rotorua)
Included Activities
- Visit Lake Taupō
- Visit Huka Falls
Landmarks Lake Taupō Huka Falls 
- Day 16
Rotorua
Rotorua- Meals
- Dinner (Seasonal three-course dinner at Te Pā Tū Māori Village with seasonal canapés and chef selected aperitifs)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Millennium Rotorua)
Included Activities
- Te Pā Tū Māori Village - Haka welcome, cultural performances, storytelling, and three-course dinner with seasonal canapés and chef selected aperitifs
Optional Activities
- Rotorua Icons - Agrodome Farm Show, National Kiwi Hatchery, and Te Puia Thermal Reserve
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - visit filming locations from The Lord of the Rings trilogy
- Eco-Thermal Tour - drive through forest and farmland to visit New Zealand's largest boiling mud pool and Waiotapu hot springs
- Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa - 7-step multisensory geothermal experience combining Māori culture and traditional healing practices
Landmarks Te Puia Thermal Reserve Agrodome National Kiwi Hatchery Hobbiton Movie Set Waiotapu Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa Te Pā Tū Māori Village - Day 17
Rotorua - Hamilton - Auckland
Rotorua - Hamilton - Auckland- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch within the picturesque grounds of Hamilton Gardens)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cordis)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hamilton Gardens
- Lunch within Hamilton Gardens grounds
- Leisure exploration of Hamilton Gardens
Landmarks Hamilton Gardens 
- Day 18
Auckland
Auckland- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner at Eight Restaurant - interactive dining experience with eight international kitchens hosted by expert chefs)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cordis)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner at Eight Restaurant - interactive dining with eight international kitchens hosted by expert chefs
Optional Activities
- Auckland Harbour Sailing Cruise - under Harbour Bridge with volcanic peaks and city skyline views
- All Blacks Experience - rugby history and culture guided encounter
- Wēta Workshop Unleashed - Academy Award-winning team demonstrating blockbuster film creation
- Te Wao Nui – The Living Realm at Auckland Zoo - six habitats with native flora, fauna and kiwi viewing
- Bush and Beach Wilderness Adventure - half-day tour to black sand beaches and rainforest
Landmarks Auckland Harbour Bridge Wēta Workshop Auckland Zoo Eight Restaurant - Day 19
Auckland
Auckland- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Auckland Airport
