Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland
Auckland- Start point
- 12 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand (Hotel Give, 09:00)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Lylo)
Optional Activities
- Stroll along Viaduct Harbour
- Explore Wynyard Quarter
- Explore Britomart
- Walk to Mission Bay
- Ferry to Rangitoto Island and climb to summit
- Visit museums and galleries
- Ride to top of Sky Tower for 360-degree views
Landmarks Viaduct Harbour Wynyard Quarter Britomart Mission Bay Rangitoto Island Sky Tower - Day 2
Auckland to Coromandel
Auckland to Coromandel- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hahei Beach Resort )
Optional Activities
- Visit Cathedral Cove by kayak
- Visit Cathedral Cove by boat
- Swim at Hot Water Beach and dig natural spa
Landmarks Te Whanganui-A-Hei (Cathedral Cove) Hot Water Beach Hahei 
- Day 3
Coromandel to Waitomo
Coromandel to Waitomo- Accommodation
- Hostel (Waitomo Chalets )
Included Activities
- Ruakuri Cave guided tour (90 minutes) including glowworm viewing
Optional Activities
- Explore Karangahake Gorge historic walkway
- Black Water Rafting Company tour - Black Labyrinth (jump off underground waterfall, glowworm viewing)
Landmarks Karangahake Gorge Ruakuri Cave 
- Day 4
Waitomo to Rotorua
Waitomo to Rotorua- Accommodation
- Hostel (Haka House Rotorua )
Optional Activities
- Ruakuri Reserve morning walk
- Hobbiton Movie Set guided walking tour
Landmarks Ruakuri Reserve Hobbiton Movie Set 
- Day 5
Rotorua
Rotorua- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional seasonal kai (meal) at Te Pā Tū Māori Village)
Included Activities
- Te Pā Tū Māori Village overnight experience including cultural performances, traditional seasonal kai (meal), bonfire gathering, and forest spa pool
- Traditional sleeping house accommodation
Optional Activities
- Rotorua Canopy Tours zipline experience
- Zorb downhill inflatable ball ride
- Rotorua Skyline luging
- Secret Spot Hot Tubs private soaking experience
Landmarks Te Pā Tū Māori Village Secret Spot Hot Tubs Whakarewarewa Forest - Day 6
Rotorua to Taupo
Rotorua to Taupo- Accommodation
- Hostel (Lakefront Lodge)
Included Activities
- Kiwi Hatchery tour including conservation learning and viewing newly hatched kiwi chicks
- Hells Gate interactive geothermal walk
- Hells Gate mud bath and sulphur pool bathing experience
Optional Activities
- Huka Falls short walk and photo opportunity
- Lake Taupō sailing
- Skydiving at 16,000 feet
Landmarks Kiwi Hatchery Hells Gate Huka Falls Lake Taupō 
- Day 7
Taupo
Taupo- Accommodation
- Hostel (Lakefront Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing (19.4 km one-day hike)
- Various optional activities available through Trip Planner
Landmarks Tongariro Alpine Crossing Tongariro National Park Mount Ngauruhoe - Day 8
Taupo to River Valley
Taupo to River Valley- Meals
- Dinner (Fresh farm-to-table dinner at River Valley Lodge)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (River Valley Lodge )
Included Activities
- Farm-To-Table dinner at River Valley Lodge
Optional Activities
- White water rafting on Rangitikei River
- Horse trekking with natural horsemanship techniques (requires horse riding experience)
- E-bike exploration
Landmarks Rangitikei River - Day 9
River Valley to Wellington
River Valley to Wellington- Accommodation
- Hostel (Haka House Wellington)
Optional Activities
- Explore hidden laneways
- Discover street art
- Sculpture walk along Wellington waterfront
- Visit Mount Victoria for city views
- Visit Te Papa museum
- Explore Wellington's hidden bars and cafés
Landmarks Mount Victoria Te Papa Wellington Waterfront - Day 10
Wellington
Wellington- Accommodation
- (Haka House Wellington)
Optional Activities
- Treat yourself at world-class cafés and restaurants
- Cable car ride to Kelburn for views above the city
- Visit Zealandia ecosanctuary
- Weta Workshops guided tour
Landmarks Zealandia Weta Workshops Kelburn - Day 11
Wellington to Kaikoura
Wellington to Kaikoura- Accommodation
- Hostel (Dusky Lodge )
Included Activities
- Inter-island ferry crossing across Cook Strait
- Wine and gin tasting in Marlborough region
Optional Activities
- Optional marine life tour in Kaikoura (whales, dolphins, seals)
Landmarks Cook Strait Marlborough Sounds Marlborough District Kaikoura - Day 12
Kaikoura to Christchurch
Kaikoura to Christchurch- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Give)
Included Activities
- Kaikoura Peninsula walkway to meet seal colony
- Tawanui Farm experience (90 minutes) including viewing farm operations, hand-feeding animals, and learning about sustainable practices
Optional Activities
- Early morning marine wildlife viewing (dolphins, whales, seals, albatross)
Landmarks Kaikoura Peninsula Tawanui Farm Christchurch Riverside Markets - Day 13
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo- Accommodation
- Hostel (Lakes Edge)
Included Activities
- Tekapo Hot Springs entry
Optional Activities
- Visit Church of The Good Shepherd
- Mt John walkway and 360-degree views
Landmarks Church of The Good Shepherd Lake Tekapo Mt John Mackenzie Country Tekapo Hot Springs - Day 14
Lake Tekapo to Mount Cook (Return)
Lake Tekapo to Mount Cook (Return)- Accommodation
- Hostel (Lakes Edge )
Included Activities
- Scenic hikes in Mount Cook National Park (Hooker Valley)
Optional Activities
- Tasman Glacier helicopter experience
- Scenic flight through Mt Cook National Park
Landmarks Lake Pukaki Mount Cook Mt Cook National Park Tasman Glacier Hooker Valley 
- Day 15
Lake Tekapo to Queenstown
Lake Tekapo to Queenstown- Accommodation
- Hostel (Nomads Queenstown )
Optional Activities
- Lindis Pass scenic drive
- Kawarau Bridge iconic bungy jump
Landmarks Lindis Pass Kawarau Bridge Queenstown Waterfront 
- Day 16
Queenstown
Queenstown- Accommodation
- Hostel (Nomads Queenstown)
Optional Activities
- Bungy jumping
- Jetboating
- White water rafting
- Skydiving
- Bike rental
- Boat cruise
- Spa relaxation
- Vineyard visits
Landmarks Queenstown - Day 17
Milford Sound (Day Tour)
Milford Sound (Day Tour)- Accommodation
- Hostel (Nomads Queenstown)
Included Activities
- Two-hour scenic boat cruise through Milford Sound
Landmarks Te Anau Milford Sound Fiordland National Park 
- Day 18
Queenstown to Wanaka
Queenstown to WanakaOptional Activities
- Stop in Arrowtown
- Roys Peak Track (5-6 hours, weather and seasonal dependent)
- Mount Iron Track (shorter option)
- Wānaka Skydive
- Photo at #ThatWanakaTree
Landmarks Arrowtown Lake Wanaka Roys Peak Mount Iron 
- Day 19
Wanaka to Franz Josef
Wanaka to Franz Josef- Accommodation
- Hostel (Rainforest Retreat)
Optional Activities
- Thunder Creek Falls short bush walk
- Ship Creek visit and Kahikatea swamp forest viewing
- Lake Matheson short walk for mountain reflections
- Franz Josef Glacier 30-minute rainforest loop walk
Landmarks Thunder Creek Falls Ship Creek Lake Matheson Franz Josef Glacier 
- Day 20
Franz Josef
Franz Josef- Accommodation
- Hostel (Rainforest Retreat)
Included Activities
- Pounamu (Greenstone) carving experience and jewellery creation
Optional Activities
- Heli-Hike adventure on Franz Josef Glacier
- Free rainforest walk to glacier viewing area (750m away)
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier - Day 21
Franz Josef to Punakaiki
Franz Josef to PunakaikiOptional Activities
- Hokitika beach beachfront sculptures viewing
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks exploration
- Blowholes viewing
- Pancake Rocks café famous pancake lunch
- Punakaiki swing bridge walk
- Cavern with stalactites and glowworms
- Subtropical forest walks
Landmarks Hokitika Beach Punakaiki Pancake Rocks Punakaiki - Day 22
Punakaiki to Hanmer Springs
Punakaiki to Hanmer Springs- Accommodation
- Hostel (Tussock Peak)
Included Activities
- Hanmer Forest sculpture walk
Landmarks Hanmer Forest Hanmer Springs Heritage Forest Waiau Gorge - Day 23
Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Springs- Accommodation
- Hostel (Tussock Peak)
Included Activities
- Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa entry (22 outdoor thermal pools, four hydroslides, Conical Thrill)
Optional Activities
- Hanmer Springs main street boutique shops and cafés
- Forest hiking
- Rafting
- Bungy jumping
- Jet boating
Landmarks Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa - Day 24
Hanmer Springs to Christchurch
Hanmer Springs to Christchurch- End point
- 12 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand (Hotel Give, 14:00)
Included Activities
- Christchurch Street Art Tour
Optional Activities
- Iron Ridge Quarry Sculpture Park visit
- Group meal or drink
Landmarks Iron Ridge Quarry Sculpture Park Waipara River Valley
