Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland
Optional Activities
- Auckland Sky Tower visit
- Auckland Sky Tower jump (with harness)
- Auckland War Memorial Museum visit
- Explore Auckland CBD at your own pace
Landmarks Auckland Sky Tower Auckland War Memorial Museum - Day 2
Auckland to Tutukaka
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at a local café)
Included Activities
- Whangarei Falls visit
- Matapouri Beach visit
Landmarks Whangarei Falls Matapouri Beach - Day 3
Poor Knights Islands
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Poor Knights Islands full-day cruise
- Kayaking
- Cave exploration
- Snorkelling
- Swimming
- Sea mammal spotting
- Rikoriko Cave visit
Landmarks Poor Knights Islands Rikoriko Cave 
- Day 4
Paihia
Optional Activities
- Water exploration of coves and beaches
- Natural rock archway cruise
- Scuba diving
- Dolphin watching cruise
- Skydiving
Landmarks Bay of Islands - Day 5
Waitangi to Auckland
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Waitangi Treaty Grounds visit
Landmarks Waitangi Treaty Grounds - Day 6
Coromandel Peninsula
Included Activities
- Hot Water Beach visit
- Cathedral Cove visit
Landmarks Hot Water Beach Cathedral Cove 
- Day 7
Coromandel Peninsula
Optional Activities
- Scenic beach drives along Coromandel Peninsula
- Kuaotunu ice cream tasting
- Coromandel Township exploration
Landmarks Kuaotunu Coromandel Township - Day 8
Hobbiton to Rotorua
Included Activities
- Karangahake Gorge visit
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
- Rotorua Redwood Forest Canopy Walk
Landmarks Karangahake Gorge Hobbiton Movie Set Rotorua Redwood Forest Canopy Walk 
- Day 9
Rotorua
- Meals
- Dinner (Hangi dinner with haka dance performance)
Included Activities
- Rotorua Hangi Dinner & Haka Dance
- Pohutu Geyser visit
Optional Activities
- Ziplining through Rotorua's ancient forests
- Mud pool exploration
- Geysers viewing
- Fluorescent lakes exploration
Landmarks Pohutu Geyser - Day 10
Rotorua to Taupo
Included Activities
- Huka Falls visit
Optional Activities
- Polynesian Spa visit
- Kuirau Park walk
Landmarks Huka Falls Lake Taupo Kuirau Park - Day 11
Taupo
Optional Activities
- Lake Taupo sailing
- Tongariro Crossing hike
- Local exploration
Landmarks Tongariro National Park 
- Day 12
Taupo to Wellington
- Meals
- Lunch (Kai (food) at local marae)
Included Activities
- Morero Marae visit with traditional Powhiri welcome
- Korero (conversation) with local iwi
Optional Activities
- Mt Victoria hike for city views
- Wellington food scene exploration
Landmarks Morero Marae Mt Victoria - Day 13
Wellington
Included Activities
- Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary visit
Optional Activities
- Weta Workshop studio tour
- Te Papa Museum visit
Landmarks Zealandia Weta Workshop Te Papa Museum - Day 14
Cook Strait to Kaikoura
Included Activities
- Cook Strait ferry crossing
- Marlborough Sounds scenic drive
Optional Activities
- Marlborough wine region winery visits
Landmarks Marlborough Sounds Picton Harbour - Day 15
Kaikoura to Christchurch
Optional Activities
- Whale watching boat trip
- Fur seal colony viewing
Landmarks Kaikoura - Day 16
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo to Ohau
Included Activities
- Christchurch Cathedral visit
Optional Activities
- Lake Tekapo scenic exploration
- Church of the Good Shepherd visit
Landmarks Christchurch Cathedral Lake Tekapo Church of the Good Shepherd Mt John Lookout 
- Day 17
Mackenzie Country to Queenstown
Optional Activities
- Kawarau Bridge bungy jumping
- Bungy jumping observation
Landmarks Kawarau Gorge Southern Alps Mackenzie Basin 
- Day 18
Queenstown
Optional Activities
- Shotover River jet boat ride
- River kayaking
- Gondola flights
- 4WD Lord of the Rings adventure
- Gibbston Valley wine tasting
- Lake Wakatipu walk
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu Gibbston Valley - Day 19
Queenstown to Arrowtown to Wanaka
Optional Activities
- Queenstown morning activities (per leader recommendations)
- Arrowtown heritage buildings exploration
- Arrowtown lolly shop visit
- Lake Wanaka shore relaxation
- Hiking in Wanaka area
Landmarks Arrowtown Lake Wanaka Crown Range Mountains - Day 20
Mou Waho Island to Wanaka
Included Activities
- Mou Waho Island cruise with guided nature walk
Optional Activities
- That Wanaka Tree viewing and photography
- Hiking in the region
- Cycling on local trails
Landmarks Mou Waho Island That Wanaka Tree - Day 21
Franz Josef
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a local pub)
Optional Activities
- Lake Hawea lookout stop
- Lake Wanaka lookout stop
- Off-the-beaten-track scenic photo stops
Landmarks Lake Hawea - Day 22
Franz Josef
Included Activities
- Franz Josef Greenstone pendant carving
Optional Activities
- Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk
- Glacier heli hike
- Heli experience with snow landing
- Glacier lake kayaking
- Local hot springs relaxation
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Mount Cook - Day 23
Greymouth to Christchurch
Included Activities
- TranzAlpine train journey
Optional Activities
- National Kiwi Centre visit
Landmarks Arthur's Pass Waimakariri River - Day 24
Christchurch
- Meals
- Breakfast
