Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland to Rotorua
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Māori feast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sudima Lake Rotorua (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit National Kiwi Hatchery - world's largest kiwi bird conservation project
- Stand in human-sized kiwi burrow
- Visit kiwi incubation centre
- Traditional Māori cultural performance
- Participate in HAKA
- Traditional Māori feast
Landmarks National Kiwi Hatchery Waikato 
- Day 2
Rotorua
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sudima Lake Rotorua (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Hot spring soaking
- White water rafting
- Volcano hiking
- Rotorua Dawn Canopy Tour (Contiki exclusive) - sunrise viewing, breakfast, coffee in trees, 1200m zipline through forest
Landmarks Rotorua geothermal area 
- Day 3
Rotorua - Huka Falls - Lake Taupō
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Lake Taupō cruise dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lakeland Resort Taupō (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Huka Falls
- Lake Taupō cruise - sunset viewing, fishing, dinner
Optional Activities
- HukaFalls Jet experience - thrilling ride at Huka Falls
- Skydive over Lake Taupō
- Trout fishing at Lake Taupō
- Volcanic peak viewing at Lake Taupō
Landmarks Huka Falls Lake Taupō - Day 4
Lake Taupō to Mount Ruapehu
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kings Ohakune (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Biking along Mangawhero cycle track
Landmarks Mount Ruapehu Tongariro National Park - Day 5
Mount Ruapehu to Wellington
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman (or similar))
Included Activities
- Orientation of Wellington city streets
Optional Activities
- Explore Wellington food scene
Landmarks Wellington 
- Day 6
Wellington
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Zealandia eco-sanctuary - 225-hectare reserve with 40+ rare native species
- Wildlife viewing - hihi, takahē, tuatara and other native species
Optional Activities
- Visit local cafe for flat white coffee
Landmarks Zealandia - Day 7
Wellington to Kaikōura via Picton
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sudima Kaikōura (or similar))
Included Activities
- Inter-Island Ferry crossing - Cook Strait
- Kaikōura Coast drive with marine wildlife viewing opportunities
- Kaikōura Wildlife Rescue visit - meet Sabrina Leucht (local biologist), learn about local wildlife and conservation
Landmarks Cook Strait Picton Marlborough Sounds Kaikōura Coast Kaikōura Wildlife Rescue 
- Day 8
Kaikōura
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sudima Kaikōura (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Dolphin watching tour - see or swim with dusky dolphins
- Kayaking along the Kaikōura coastline
Landmarks Kaikōura - Day 9
Kaikōura to Christchurch
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Breakfree on Cashel (or similar)), Hotel (Drifter Christchurch (or similar))
Included Activities
- Christchurch city tour - post-earthquake rebuilt city
- Cardboard Cathedral viewing
Landmarks Cardboard Cathedral 
- Day 10
Christchurch to Franz Josef via Arthur's Pass and Hokitika
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainforest Retreat (or similar))
Included Activities
- Arthur's Pass - traverse highest/most spectacular Southern Alps mountain pass
- Hokitika pounamu (greenstone) tour - meet local Māori guide, learn history and cultural significance
Landmarks Arthur's Pass Hokitika Southern Alps 
- Day 11
Franz Josef
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainforest Retreat (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Franz Josef Glacier helicopter ride
- Carve pounamu (jade) pendant - Māori mastercraftsman tuition, learn cultural significance
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier - Day 12
Franz Josef to Queenstown via Haast and Wānaka
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lylo (or similar))
Included Activities
- Haast Pass scenic viewing - ancient rainforests, glaciers, waterfalls
Optional Activities
- Kawarau Bungy Jump at Kawarau Bungy Bridge
- Gondola ride and dining at Skyline restaurant (highest in Queenstown)
Landmarks Haast Pass Wānaka Kawarau Bungy Bridge Skyline Queenstown 
- Day 13
Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lylo (or similar))
Landmarks Queenstown - Day 14
Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lylo (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Wine country exploration and wine cellar visits
- Bungy jumping
- Ziplining
Landmarks Queenstown - Day 15
Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lylo (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Extreme adventure activities
Landmarks Queenstown - Day 16
Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
