Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland
Optional Activities
- Explore Auckland independently
- Day 2
Auckland to Coromandel Peninsula - Waihi
Included Activities
- Cycling stage on Hauraki Rail Trail to Waihi (62 km through farmland on a former railroad line)
- Crossing through Karangahake Gorge
Landmarks Karangahake Gorge Hauraki Rail Trail 
- Day 3
Paeroa to Rotorua
Included Activities
- Cycling stage on Hauraki Rail Trail to Te Aroha (65 km through farmland)
Landmarks Te Aroha 
- Day 4
Rotorua to Lake Taupo
Included Activities
- Cycling stage through thermal area with geysers and hot springs
- Visit to Huka Falls
- Hike along Waikato River (approximately 2-3 hours, 10 km)
Landmarks Huka Falls Lake Taupo 
- Day 5
Taupo
Included Activities
- Cycling stage along Lake Taupo to Lake Mangakino (60 km through farmland)
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Lake Mangakino
- Alternative cycling route
- Bus return to Taupo
Landmarks Lake Mangakino - Day 6
Taupo to Whanganui
Included Activities
- Cycling stage on Whanganui River Road through Tongariro National Park area (60 km through villages to Whanganui)
Landmarks Tongariro National Park Whanganui River Road - Day 7
Whanganui to Wellington
Included Activities
- Hike at a scenic beach (approximately 1 hour, 4 km)
Optional Activities
- Visit Te Papa National Museum
Landmarks Te Papa National Museum - Day 8
Wellington to Picton to Nelson
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Wellington to Picton
- Cycling stage through Tasman region and Motueka Valley (approx. 200 km total)
Optional Activities
- Explore local Marlborough region wineries
Landmarks Marlborough Region Motueka Valley 
- Day 9
Nelson
Optional Activities
- Explore Nelson independently
- Excursion to Abel Tasman National Park
- Day hike on Abel Tasman Coast Track (approximately 3-4 hours)
- Swimming in Abel Tasman National Park
- Boat tours in Abel Tasman National Park
- Kayak tour in the bay
- Cycling on Great Taste Trail
Landmarks Abel Tasman National Park Abel Tasman Coast Track Great Taste Trail - Day 10
Motueka to Hokitika
Included Activities
- Visit to Pancake Rocks
- Hike into Pororari River gorge
Landmarks Pancake Rocks Pororari River Gorge - Day 11
Hokitika to Lake Kaniere
Included Activities
- Cycling stage to Lake Kaniere and back through rainforest and farmland (65 km)
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Lake Kaniere
Landmarks Lake Kaniere - Day 12
Hokitika to Wanaka
Included Activities
- Viewing Franz Josef Glacier from viewpoint
- Hike along mountain lake shore (approximately 1-2 hours, 6 km)
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Haast Pass Mt Aspiring National Park Wanaka - Day 13
Wanaka to Queenstown
Included Activities
- Cycling stage to Cardrona (35 km)
Optional Activities
- Break at Cardrona historic hotel
- Stroll through Arrowtown
Landmarks Cardrona Arrowtown Queenstown 
- Day 14
Queenstown
Optional Activities
- Jet boat ride
- Gondola ride
- City walk in Queenstown
- Steamboat trip on Lake Wakatipu
- Cycle back to Arrowtown
- Day trip to Milford Sound with boat trip (eight-hour excursion)
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu Milford Sound - Day 15
Queenstown to Ranfurly
Included Activities
- Cycling stage on Otago Rail Trail from Lauder to Ranfurly (45 km through hilly landscape with tunnels and viaducts)
Landmarks Otago Rail Trail 
- Day 16
Ranfurly to Oamaru
Included Activities
- Cycling stage on Otago Rail Trail from Ranfurly to Middlemarch (60 km)
Optional Activities
- Evening beach walk to see little penguins
Landmarks Macraes Flat Moeraki Boulders Oamaru 
- Day 17
Oamaru to Omarama
Included Activities
- Cycling stage on Vanished World Heritage Trail and Alps2ocean cycle path through Waitaki Valley to Omarama (80 km)
Landmarks Waitaki Valley Lake Benmore Vanished World Heritage Trail Alps2ocean cycle path - Day 18
Omarama to Christchurch
Included Activities
- Cycling stage to Lake Pukaki (50 km)
- City tour of Christchurch
Landmarks Lake Pukaki Mount Cook Lake Tekapo - Day 19
Christchurch
Optional Activities
- Explore Christchurch independently
