Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland to Hot Water Beach
Auckland to Hot Water Beach- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park)
Optional Activities
- Kayak to Cathedral Cove
- Visit Hot Water Beach and create personal spa pool by digging in sand
- Fish and chips dinner
- Quiet evening to recharge
Landmarks Cathedral Cove Hot Water Beach 
- Day 2
Hot Water Beach to Waitomo
Hot Water Beach to Waitomo- Accommodation
- Hostel (Waitomo Homestead Cabins)
Included Activities
- Hike through Karangahake Gorge including walkways and old mining tunnels
- Visit Waitomo glow-worm caves
- Walk through Ruakuri Scenic Reserve to see Ruakuri Natural Tunnel and native forest
Optional Activities
- Black Water Rafting trip - raft in tubes, leap off waterfalls, float beneath glow worms
Landmarks Karangahake Gorge Waitomo Caves Ruakuri Scenic Reserve 
- Day 3
Waitomo to Rotorua
Waitomo to Rotorua- Accommodation
- Hostel (Rock Solid Backpackers)
Optional Activities
- Visit Hobbiton village - Lord of the Rings movie location experience
- White Water Rafting
- Zorbing - rolling downhill in inflatable ball
- Luge at Rotorua Skyline
- Explore geothermal activity and natural hot springs
- 3-hour experience at Mitai Māori Village - captivating stories, performers, and traditional Māori feast
Landmarks Hobbiton Movie Set Rotorua Geothermal Area Mitai Māori Village 
- Day 4
Rotorua
Rotorua- Accommodation
- Hostel (Rock Solid Backpackers)
Optional Activities
- White Water Rafting on Kaituna river
- Mountain Jade Highlights tour
- Wai Ariki restorative spa journey
Landmarks Kaituna River Wai Ariki Thermal Pools - Day 5
Rotorua to Taupo
Rotorua to Taupo- Accommodation
- Hostel (Adventure Hostel)
Included Activities
- Walk to Huka Falls
Optional Activities
- Visit Te Puia geothermal reserve
- Sailing across Lake Taupo to Māori rock carvings
- Skydiving above Lake Taupo
Landmarks Te Puia Geothermal Reserve Lake Taupo Huka Falls 
- Day 6
Taupo to Wellington
Taupo to Wellington- Accommodation
- Hostel (Haka House Wellington)
Included Activities
- Two-hour walk through Tongariro National Park native bush and waterfalls
- Mount Victoria visit (free)
Optional Activities
- Craft beer scene exploration
- Wellington nightlife
Landmarks Tongariro National Park Mount Victoria 
- Day 7
Wellington to Abel Tasman
Wellington to Abel Tasman- Accommodation
- Hostel (Kaiteri Lodge)
Included Activities
- Interislander ferry across Marlborough Sounds
Optional Activities
- Walk into Abel Tasman National Park
- Kayak in Abel Tasman National Park
- Water taxi to Abel Tasman National Park
- Skydiving over Abel Tasman National Park
Landmarks Marlborough Sounds Abel Tasman National Park Nelson - Day 8
Abel Tasman to Westport
Abel Tasman to Westport- Accommodation
- Hostel (Bazils Hostel & Surf School)
Optional Activities
- Kayak to Split Apple Rock and along golden bays near Kaiteriteri
- Water taxi to Abel Tasman National Park bays for morning walk in native forest
- Wharf jumping at Nelson Lakes
Landmarks Split Apple Rock Abel Tasman National Park Nelson Lakes - Day 9
Westport to Lake Mahinapua
Westport to Lake Mahinapua- Accommodation
- Hostel (Mahinapua Hotel)
Included Activities
- Cape Foulwind seal colony walk
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks visit
Landmarks Cape Foulwind Punakaiki Pancake Rocks Lake Mahinapua - Day 10
Lake Mahinapua to Franz Josef
Lake Mahinapua to Franz Josef- Accommodation
- Hostel (Rainforest Retreat )
Optional Activities
- Explore Franz Josef area and glacier views
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Aoraki/Mount Cook 
- Day 11
Franz Josef
Franz Josef- Accommodation
- Hostel (Rainforest Retreat )
Optional Activities
- Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike tour
- Walking trails in Franz Josef area (free)
- Kayak tour on Lake Mapourika
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Lake Mapourika - Day 12
Franz Josef to Wanaka
Franz Josef to Wanaka- Accommodation
- Hostel (Adventure Hostel)
Optional Activities
- Visit 'That Wanaka Tree'
- Explore Wanaka lakefront
- Winter activities - skiing and snowboarding on ski fields
- Summer activities - mountain biking and mountain carting
- Day hikes in Wanaka area
Landmarks That Wanaka Tree Lake Wanaka - Day 13
Wanaka to Queenstown
Wanaka to Queenstown- Accommodation
- Hostel (Nomads Queenstown )
Optional Activities
- Roy's Peak hike for iconic views
- Kawarau Bridge adrenaline activities - bungy jumping, jet boating, scenic gondola rides, lakeside strolls
Landmarks Roy's Peak Lake Hawea Crown Range Kawarau Bridge 
- Day 14
Queenstown
Queenstown- Accommodation
- Hostel (Nomads Queenstown )
Optional Activities
- Lakeside exploration
- Surrounding walks
- Adrenaline-pumping activities
- Day trip to Milford Sound
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu Milford Sound - Day 15
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo- Accommodation
- Hostel (Lakes Edge)
Optional Activities
- Admire Mt Cook at Lake Pukaki
- Relax lakeside at Lake Tekapo
- Soak in hot springs
- Explore scenic walkways
- Stargazing in dark sky reserve
Landmarks Lindis Pass Mount Cook / Aoraki Lake Pukaki Lake Tekapo 
- Day 16
Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
Lake Tekapo to Christchurch- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Give )
Optional Activities
- Explore street art
- Visit botanical gardens
- Learn about city's earthquake history and recovery
Landmarks Christchurch Botanical Gardens 
- Day 17
Christchurch to Kaikoura
Christchurch to Kaikoura- Accommodation
- Hostel (Dusky Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Whale watching
- Swimming with dolphins
- Beach relaxation
- Seafood dining
Landmarks Kaikoura - Day 18
Kaikoura to Wellington
Kaikoura to Wellington- Accommodation
- Hostel (Haka House Wellington)
Included Activities
- View seals on Kaikoura coastline rocks
Landmarks Kaikoura Coastline Marlborough Sounds - Day 19
Wellington to Taupo
Wellington to TaupoOptional Activities
- Explore Taupo and Lake Taupo
Landmarks Tongariro National Park Lake Taupo - Day 20
Taupo to Rotorua
Taupo to RotoruaOptional Activities
- Explore Rotorua geothermal area and culture
Landmarks Rotorua Geothermal Area - Day 21
Rotorua to Auckland
Rotorua to AucklandLandmarks Auckland
