Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Christchurch to Lake Ōhau
Christchurch to Lake Ōhau- Meals
- Dinner (Classic Kiwi family-style dinner at Lake Ōhau with lakeside views and mountain scenery)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lake Ōhau Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop at Lake Tekapo lakefront
- Visit Church of the Good Shepherd
- Family-style dinner at Lake Ōhau with lakeside views
Landmarks Lake Tekapo Church of the Good Shepherd Lake Ōhau Mt. Cook - Day 2
Lake Ōhau to Te Anau
Lake Ōhau to Te Anau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Arrowtown)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Village Inn Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Travel through Lindis Pass
- Stop in Arrowtown
- Visit Kingston Farm (Fairlight Foundation)
- Arrive in Te Anau
Optional Activities
- Guided jet boat trip to Fiordland National Park from Te Anau through Lake Manapouri
- Visit glow worm caves
Landmarks Lindis Pass Arrowtown Fiordland National Park - Day 3
Te Anau to Queenstown
Te Anau to Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lylo (or similar))
Included Activities
- Included cruise of Milford Sound (Piopiotahi)
Landmarks Milford Sound Queenstown - Day 4
Queenstown
Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (All-you-can-eat pizza feast at Winnies — Queenstown's iconic spot with ski-lodge vibes, a cosy fireplace, and a roof that opens whether it's sunny or snowing)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lylo (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Kawarau Bungy Bridge
- Explore Queenstown city
Optional Activities
- Bungy jumping at Kawarau Bridge
- Various Free Time Add-Ons (to be booked with Trip Manager)
Landmarks Kawarau Bungy Bridge - Day 5
Queenstown
Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lylo (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Wine country exploration and local cellar door visits
- Bungy jumping
- Zipline activities
- Watershed Sauna session with cold plunge option
- Day 6
Queenstown
Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lylo (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride to Skyline restaurant for wine and dining
Landmarks Skyline Queenstown - Day 7
Queenstown to Franz Josef
Queenstown to Franz Josef- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Wānaka)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainforest Retreat (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop in Wānaka for lunch
- Travel through Haast Pass (Tioripatea)
- Scenic drive through Southern Alps
Optional Activities
- Pie from the 'Dough Bin' in Wānaka
Landmarks Wānaka Haast Pass Franz Josef Glacier - Day 8
Franz Josef
Franz Josef- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainforest Retreat (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Heli ride over Franz Josef Glacier
- Carve your own Pounamu (jade) pendant with Māori mastercraftsman
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier - Day 9
Franz Josef to Christchurch
Franz Josef to Christchurch- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Drifter Christchurch (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Hokitika to watch jade carving and traditional Māori art
- Travel through Arthur's Pass
- Scenic drive across the Southern Alps
Optional Activities
- Explore Christchurch city after arrival (street art, riverside spots, Cardboard Cathedral)
Landmarks Hokitika Arthur's Pass Cardboard Cathedral - Day 10
Christchurch to Kaikōura
Christchurch to Kaikōura- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sudima Kaikōura (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Kaikōura Wildlife Rescue
- Meet Sabrina Leucht and learn about wildlife rescue efforts
Landmarks Kaikōura Kaikōura Wildlife Rescue - Day 11
Kaikōura
Kaikōura- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sudima Kaikōura (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Dolphin watching tour (opportunity to see or swim with dusky dolphins)
- Kayaking across the coastline
- Day 12
Kaikōura to Wellington
Kaikōura to Wellington- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Kiwiana fish 'n' chips overlooking the Bay of Islands)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman (or similar))
Included Activities
- City orientation tour of Wellington
- Explore Wellington food scene
Landmarks Picton Wellington - Day 13
Wellington
Wellington- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit local café to try flat white coffee
- Visit Zealandia eco-sanctuary (225 hectares with 40+ rare native wildlife species, rare birds, tuatara)
Landmarks Zealandia - Day 14
Wellington to Mount Ruapehu
Wellington to Mount Ruapehu- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kings Ohakune (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Mountain biking on Te Mangawhero Trail
Landmarks Mount Ruapehu Ohakune - Day 15
Mount Ruapehu to Lake Taupō
Mount Ruapehu to Lake Taupō- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Lake Taupō sunset cruise dinner with fishing)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lakeland Resort Taupō (or similar))
Included Activities
- Lake Taupō sunset cruise with fishing and meal
Optional Activities
- Skydive at Lake Taupō
Landmarks Lake Taupō - Day 16
Lake Taupō to Rotorua
Lake Taupō to Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Māori cultural performance and Hāngi feast (traditional meal roasted in the ground))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sudima Lake Rotorua (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Huka Falls
- Visit National Kiwi Hatchery
- Māori cultural performance and traditional Hāngi feast dinner
Optional Activities
- Soak in hot spring
- Canopy tour
Landmarks Huka Falls National Kiwi Hatchery Rotorua - Day 17
Rotorua
Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sudima Lake Rotorua (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Soak in hot spring
- Rafting
- Hike up volcano
- Rotorua Dawn Canopy Tour (exclusive to Contiki) - sunrise, breakfast, coffee in trees, 1200m zipline through forest
Landmarks Rotorua geothermal area - Day 18
Rotorua to Auckland
Rotorua to Auckland- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lylo (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Bungee jump
- Climb iconic harbour bridge
- Sky jump off the Skywalk
- Multi-sensory ice cream experience at Giapo
- Various Free Time Add-Ons in Auckland
Landmarks Auckland Harbour Bridge Auckland - Day 19
Auckland to Paihia
Auckland to Paihia- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (A dinner of fish 'n' chips, enjoyed while overlooking the Bay of Islands in Paihia. Is this heaven? No sir, it's just salt and vinegar.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bounty Motel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cross Auckland Harbour Bridge
- Visit Hundertwasser Art Centre in Whangārei
- Guided tour of Waitangi Treaty Grounds
- Included admission to Treaty museum
- Kiwiana fish 'n' chips dinner overlooking Bay of Islands
Landmarks Whangārei Hundertwasser Art Centre Waitangi Treaty Grounds Bay of Islands Paihia - Day 20
Paihia
Paihia- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bounty Motel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Parasailing
- Catamaran cruise
- Various Free Time Add-On experiences
- Day 21
Paihia to Auckland
Paihia to Auckland- Meals
- Breakfast
