Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland
- Start point
- Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand (Auckland City, 00:00 - 00:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sudima Auckland City)
Optional Activities
- Visit Sky Tower for panoramic views
- Explore Auckland city center
- Walk through parks and waterfront areas
- Visit galleries and museums
- Explore Parnell historic precinct
- Visit Mt. Eden and its crater
- Explore Cornwall Park and One Tree Hill
Landmarks Sky Tower Queen Street Auckland Domain One Tree Hill Mt. Eden Cornwall Park Parnell Newmarket - Day 2
Auckland
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sudima Auckland City)
Included Activities
- 3-hour guided Auckland city tour with full English commentary
- Photo stops at The Domain and multiple scenic locations
- Stroll on North Shore beach with Waitemata harbour views
- Visit Mount Victoria for panoramic Auckland views
- Stop at Westhaven Marina
Optional Activities
- Local coffee and baking at beachside cafe (food and drink not included)
Landmarks Queen Street The Domain Ponsonby Auckland Harbour Bridge North Shore Beach Rangitoto Island Waitemata Harbour Devonport Mount Victoria Westhaven Marina - Day 3
Auckland to Rotorua
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rydges Rotorua)
Optional Activities
- Zipline through redwood forests
- Mountain biking on world-class trails
- Soak in natural hot springs
- Visit a local Māori village for storytelling, song, and traditional food
Landmarks Rotorua - Day 4
Rotorua to Napier
- Accommodation
- Apartment (Quest Napier Serviced Apartments)
Included Activities
- 45-minute soak in cedar hot tub at Secret Spot Hot Tubs with free lockers
Optional Activities
- Cold plunge tub (Brass Monkeys) at Secret Spot
- Foot hot tub (Shinny Dip) at Secret Spot
- Food and drinks at BaseCamp cafe and bar
- Lawn games at Secret Spot
- Explore Napier's Art Deco architecture
- Visit Pania of the Reef statue
- Browse galleries and shops in Napier
Landmarks Secret Spot Hot Tubs Whakarewarewa Forest Napier Pania of the Reef Marine Parade - Day 5
Wellington
- Accommodation
- (Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street)
Included Activities
- Ferry ticket Wellington to Picton (1 way, standard car included if selecting vehicle option)
Optional Activities
- Visit Te Papa Museum
- Stroll Wellington waterfront
- Explore art galleries
- Browse shops
- Enjoy local cafes
- Snacks onboard ferry (own expense)
- Cinema onboard ferry
- Free kids activities onboard ferry
- Premium lounges onboard ferry
Landmarks Wellington Te Papa Museum Wellington Waterfront - Day 6
Blenheim
- Accommodation
- Apartment (Blenheim Spa Motor Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at local vineyards
- Bike ride through Marlborough wine region
- Visit Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
Landmarks Blenheim Marlborough Wine Region Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - Day 7
Kaikoura
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sudima Kaikōura )
Optional Activities
- Whale watching
- Swim with dolphins
- Observe seals at colony
- Scenic coastal walking trails
Landmarks Kaikoura Kaikoura Peninsula 
- Day 8
Kaikoura
- Accommodation
- Apartment (Bealey Avenue Motel )
Included Activities
- 3-hour guided seal kayaking tour with local guide
- Hands-free pedal kayak or paddle kayak options
Landmarks Kaikoura Peninsula - Day 9
Christchurch
- Accommodation
- (Carnmore Hotel Christchurch)
Optional Activities
- Visit contemporary art galleries
- Explore street art
- Stroll through Botanic Gardens
- Punt ride on Avon River
- Visit Christchurch Cathedral and Cardboard Cathedral
- Explore Arts Centre
- Visit Canterbury Museum
- Visit International Antarctic Centre
- Visit Orana Wildlife Park
- Visit Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
- Visit Yaldhurst Museum
- Explore Riccarton Bush native forest
- Earthquake tourism tours
Landmarks Christchurch Cathedral Cardboard Cathedral Arts Centre Botanic Gardens Canterbury Museum Ferrymead Heritage Park International Antarctic Centre Orana Wildlife Park Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Yaldhurst Museum Riccarton Bush Avon River Christchurch - Day 10
Lake Tekapo
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Haka House Lake Tekapo)
Optional Activities
- Visit Church of the Good Shepherd
- Scenic walks and lupine viewing (seasonal)
- Soak in local hot springs
- Stargazing at night sky
Landmarks Lake Tekapo Church of the Good Shepherd Southern Alps Mt John Observatory 
- Day 11
Wanaka
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Te Wanaka Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Kayaking on Lake Wanaka
- Mountain biking trails
- Walking trails
- Paragliding
- Jet-boating
- Stroll through town cafes and shops
- Mt Aspiring National Park exploration
Landmarks Lake Wanaka Mt Aspiring National Park Wanaka 
- Day 12
Queenstown
- Accommodation
- Apartment (Queenstown House Boutique B&B and Apartments)
Optional Activities
- Explore Queenstown town center
- Dine at local restaurants
- Scenic walks around Lake Wakatipu
- Bungee jumping
- Jet boating
- Scenic helicopter rides
- Skyline Gondola to Bob's Peak
Landmarks Queenstown Lake Wakatipu The Remarkables Ben Lomond Queenstown Hill Bob's Peak Skyline Gondola Coronet Peak Cecil Peak Walter Peak 
- Day 13
Queenstown to Milford Sound
- Meals
- Lunch (Chicken Picnic Lunch or Vegetarian Picnic Lunch onboard The Gem of the Sound)
- Accommodation
- Apartment (Queenstown House Boutique B&B and Apartments)
Included Activities
- Comfortable leather reclining seats in luxury glass-roof coach
- Scenic stops at Mirror Lakes, Knobs Flat, Monkey Creek
- Homer Tunnel passage
- Fiordland National Park
- Milford Sound boutique cruise on The Gem of the Sound (2 hours)
- Chicken or Vegetarian picnic lunch onboard
- Captain's informative commentary during cruise
Optional Activities
- Scenic return flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown (True South Flights)
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu Lake Te Anau Fiordland National Park Eglinton Valley Mirror Lakes Knobs Flat Monkey Creek Homer Tunnel Milford Sound Mitre Peak Tasman Sea 
- Day 14
Queenstown
- End point
- Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand (Queenstown City, 00:00 - 23:55)
Optional Activities
- Stroll around Lake Wakatipu
- Last-minute shopping
- Relax in cafes
- Scenic helicopter ride
- Revisit favorite attractions
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu Queenstown 
