Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland
- Start point
- Auckland Airport (AKL), Ray Emery Drive, Auckland, Auckland 2022, New Zealand (Main Entrance, 00:00 - 23:55)
Optional Activities
- Explore Auckland city at your own pace
- Day 2
Hobbiton Movie Set
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack
Included Activities
- Two-hour guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
- Complimentary cold beverage at The Green Dragon Inn
- Scenic drive through Waikato countryside
Optional Activities
- New Zealand ice cream at stops along the return route
Landmarks Hobbiton Movie Set - Day 3
Wai-O-Tapu - Rotorua
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack
Included Activities
- Fully guided tour of Wai-O-Tapu geothermal wonderland
- Guided driving tour of Rotorua city
- Visit to Lake Rotorua, Government Gardens, Whangapipiro (Rachel Spring), Blue Baths
Optional Activities
- Discounted shopping and Manuka Honey tasting at souvenir shop
Landmarks Wai-O-Tapu Champagne Lake Devil's Bath Lake Rotorua Rotorua Museum Government Gardens Blue Baths 
- Day 4
Coromandel Peninsula - Cathedral Cove - Hot Water Beach
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack
Included Activities
- Short walks and photo opportunities through Coromandel Peninsula
- Access to Cathedral Cove beach
- Access to Hot Water Beach geothermal experience
Optional Activities
- Lunch (at your own expense)
Landmarks Cathedral Cove Hot Water Beach 
- Day 5
Auckland to Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 6
Outdoor Spa Cedar Tubs
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack, Beverage (Complimentary drink provided during spa experience)
Included Activities
- 60-minute outdoor spa cedar tub soak
- Towels provided
- Complimentary drink and snack
Landmarks Shotover River - Day 7
Milford Sound
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic Lunch)
Included Activities
- Guided drive around Lake Wakatipu
- Scenic drive through Devil's Staircase
- Visit to Eglinton Valley
- Mirror Lakes experience
- Visit to Lake Gunn
- Traversal of Homer Tunnel
- Boutique cruise of Milford Sound
- Viewing of Mitre Peak
- Scenic stop at The Chasm
- Visit to Pop's View Lookout
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu The Remarkables Devil's Staircase Te Anau Lake Te Anau Eglinton Valley Mirror Lakes Lake Gunn Darran Mountains Homer Tunnel Milford Sound Mitre Peak The Chasm 
- Day 8
Mt Cook
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kawarau Gorge
- Viewing of Kawarau Suspension Bridge
- Viewing of Roaring Meg Lookout
- Scenic drive through Cromwell vineyards
- Drive across Lake Dunstan
- Viewing of Lindis Pass
- Scenic stop at Omarama township
- Scenic views of Lake Pukaki
- Viewing of Aoraki/Mt Cook
- Information about Lord of the Rings filming locations
Optional Activities
- Creamy chicken pie at Omarama township
Landmarks Kawarau Gorge Kawarau Suspension Bridge Roaring Meg Lookout Lake Dunstan Lindis Pass Lake Pukaki Aoraki/Mt Cook 
- Day 9
Glacier Explorers Boat
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Alpine walk (1.5km/25 minutes) through National Park
- Glacier Explorers boat experience on Tasman Lake
- Guided glacier exploration
Landmarks Tasman Valley Blue Lakes Tasman Lake 
- Day 10
Lake Tekapo - Christchurch
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Viewing of Aoraki/Mt Cook
- Scenic views of Lake Pukaki
- Visit to Church of the Good Shepherd
- Viewing of Mackenzie dog statue at Lake Tekapo
- Scenic drive through high country towns
Optional Activities
- Instagram-worthy photos at scenic locations
Landmarks Aoraki/Mt Cook Lake Pukaki Church of the Good Shepherd Lake Tekapo - Day 11
Arthur's Pass National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack (Morning tea), Lunch (Delicious hotel lunch), Snack (Afternoon tea)
Included Activities
- Scenic TranzAlpine train journey
- Short rainforest walks
- Mountain vistas at Castle Hill
- Scenic views of Waimakariri Gorge
- Return trip via Waimak Gorge
- Hotel transfer to and from tour
Landmarks Arthur's Pass National Park Canterbury Plains Waimakariri Gorge Southern Alps Castle Hill - Day 12
Christchurch
Optional Activities
- Explore Christchurch at your own pace
- Day 13
Christchurch Departure
- End point
- Christchurch International Airport (CHC), Durey Rd., Christchurch, Canterbury 8053, New Zealand (Main entrance, 00:00 - 23:55)
