Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland to Coromandel Peninsula
Optional Activities
- Kayak to Cathedral Cove
- Visit Hot Water Beach
- Fish and chips dinner
- Evening socializing with group
Landmarks Cathedral Cove Hot Water Beach 
- Day 2
Coromandel Peninsula to Waitomo
Included Activities
- Karangahake Gorge hike through walkways and mining tunnels
- Waitomo Glow-worm Caves visit
- Ruakuri Scenic Reserve walk
Optional Activities
- Black Water Rafting trip—raft in tubes, leap off waterfalls, float beneath glow worms
Landmarks Karangahake Gorge Waitomo Glow-worm Caves Ruakuri Scenic Reserve 
- Day 3
Waitomo to Rotorua
Optional Activities
- Hobbiton village visit
- White Water Rafting
- Zorbing
- Rotorua Skyline luging
- Geothermal reserve and hot springs exploration
- 3-hour Mitai Māori Village experience with traditional feast
Landmarks Hobbiton Rotorua Skyline Mitai Māori Village 
- Day 4
Rotorua to Lake Taupō
Included Activities
- Huka Falls walk
Optional Activities
- Te Puia geothermal reserve exploration
- Sailing across Lake Taupō to Māori rock carvings
- Skydiving above Lake Taupō
Landmarks Te Puia Huka Falls Lake Taupō 
- Day 5
Lake Taupō
Optional Activities
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing hike
Landmarks Tongariro Alpine Crossing - Day 6
Lake Taupō to Wellington
Included Activities
- Two-hour walk through Tongariro National Park with native bush and waterfalls
Optional Activities
- Mount Victoria visit
- Craft beer scene exploration
- Wellington nightlife
Landmarks Tongariro National Park Mount Victoria 
- Day 7
Wellington to Kaiteriteri
Included Activities
- Interislander ferry crossing through Marlborough Sounds
Optional Activities
- Abel Tasman National Park exploration on foot
- Kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park
- Water taxi to bays in Abel Tasman National Park
- Skydiving above Abel Tasman National Park
Landmarks Marlborough Sounds Nelson Abel Tasman National Park - Day 8
Kaiteriteri to Westport
Optional Activities
- Kayaking to Split Apple Rock and golden bays
- Water taxi to Abel Tasman National Park bays with forest stroll
- Nelson Lakes stop
Landmarks Split Apple Rock Nelson Lakes - Day 9
Westport to Franz Josef
Optional Activities
- Franz Josef Glacier exploration
- Franz Josef walking trails
- Glacier viewing
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Te Wahipounamu 
- Day 10
Franz Josef
Optional Activities
- Heli Hike tour on Franz Josef Glacier
- Franz Josef walking trails
- Lake Mapourika kayak tour
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Lake Mapourika - Day 11
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Included Activities
- Lake Matheson stop for Mt Cook reflection views
- Highway 6 scenic stops
- Lake Wanaka stroll and Wanaka Tree viewing
Optional Activities
- Queenstown waterfront exploration
- Queenstown nightlife
Landmarks Lake Matheson Aoraki/Mount Cook Mount Aspiring National Park Lake Wanaka Wanaka Tree 
- Day 12
Queenstown
Optional Activities
- Lake exploration and walks
- Adrenaline activities
- Milford Sound day trip
Landmarks Milford Sound - Day 13
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo
Included Activities
- Lindis Pass scenic drive
- Lake Pukaki stop for Mt Cook viewing
Optional Activities
- Lake Tekapo lakeside relaxation
- Hot springs soaking
- Scenic walkways
- Stargazing in dark sky reserve
Landmarks Lindis Pass Lake Pukaki Lake Tekapo 
- Day 14
Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
Optional Activities
- Street art exploration
- Botanical Gardens visit
- Earthquake recovery history learning
Landmarks Christchurch Botanical Gardens 
- Day 15
Christchurch to Kaikoura
Optional Activities
- Whale watching
- Swimming with dolphins
- Beach relaxation
- Seafood dinner
- Day 16
Kaikoura to Wellington
Included Activities
- Interislander ferry crossing back to North Island through Marlborough Sounds
Optional Activities
- Kaikoura seal viewing stop
Landmarks Marlborough Sounds - Day 17
Wellington to Taupō
Optional Activities
- Skydiving above Lake Taupō
Landmarks Tongariro National Park Lake Taupō - Day 18
Taupō to Auckland
Optional Activities
- Rotorua exploration and activities
Landmarks Rotorua
