Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland
Auckland- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner at a local bistro in the heart of the city, championing New Zealand producers)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner at local bistro
Optional Activities
- All Blacks interactive experience - learn about rugby heritage and what it takes to wear the black jersey
- Day 2
Auckland - Waiheke Island
Auckland - Waiheke Island- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on Waiheke Island)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Waiheke Island
- Visit two wineries with tasting
- Included lunch on Waiheke Island
- Scenic drives and photo opportunities
Optional Activities
- Dolphin or orca spotting along the ferry route (wildlife dependent)
Landmarks Waiheke Island - Day 3
Auckland - Waitomo - Hobbiton - Rotorua
Auckland - Waitomo - Hobbiton - Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Waitomo Glow Worm Caves - Ruakuri Cave tour with local expert
- Hobbiton - Guided tour of Lord of the Rings movie set
- Hobbiton - Drink at the Green Dragon Inn
Optional Activities
- Hobbiton - Pie purchase at the Green Dragon Inn
Landmarks Waitomo Glow Worm Caves Hobbiton Movie Set 
- Day 4
Rotorua
Rotorua- Meals
- Dinner (Three-course feast at Tamaki Māori Village featuring local cuisine with haka, song and drama performances)
Included Activities
- Te Pā Tū (Tamaki Māori Village) - Guided cultural experience with local expert
- Tamaki Māori Village - Three-course feast dinner with haka, song and drama performances
Optional Activities
- Polynesian Spa - from NZD40
- Redwoods Treetop Walkway - NZD39
Landmarks Polynesian Spa Redwoods Treetop Walkway - Day 5
Rotorua - Taupo
Rotorua - TaupoIncluded Activities
- Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland - guided walk through geothermal features
Optional Activities
- Lake Taupo Sailing Adventure - NZD69
- Lake Taupo sustainable sailing and cruising options
Landmarks Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland Lake Taupo 
- Day 6
Taupo - Tongariro National Park - Ohakune
Taupo - Tongariro National Park - OhakuneIncluded Activities
- Tongariro National Park - scenic walk to Taranaki Falls (approximately 2 hours)
Landmarks Tongariro National Park Taranaki Falls Mt Ruapehu 
- Day 7
Ohakune - Wellington
Ohakune - Wellington- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a waterfront restaurant)
Included Activities
- Wellington Harbour - Evening cruise on private catamaran
- Waterfront restaurant dinner with group
Landmarks Wellington Harbour - Day 8
Wellington - South Island - Christchurch
Wellington - South Island - Christchurch- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing - Cook Strait with passage through Marlborough Sounds
Landmarks Cook Strait Marlborough Sounds Picton Harbour 
- Day 9
Christchurch
Christchurch- Meals
- Dinner (Three-course dinner celebrating local producers at a restaurant that champions sustainability)
Included Activities
- Group meeting in the evening
- Three-course dinner celebrating local producers at a sustainability-focused restaurant
- Day 10
Christchurch - Arthur's Pass - Greymouth - Punakaiki
Christchurch - Arthur's Pass - Greymouth - Punakaiki- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Moana)
Included Activities
- Christchurch - Leader-led orientation walk
- Arthur's Pass - scenic drive through mountain landscape
- Lake Brunner - nature walk
- Greymouth - Pounamu (Greenstone) studio visit
- Monteith's Brewery - tour and tasting
- Punakaiki - Rocks and Blowholes visit
Landmarks Arthur's Pass Castle Hill Lake Brunner Monteith's Brewery Punakaiki Rocks and Blowholes Paparoa National Park 
- Day 11
Punakaiki - Okarito - Franz Josef
Punakaiki - Okarito - Franz Josef- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Punakaiki Rocks and Blowholes - exploration
- Okarito - hands-on restoration activity with Okarito Plant Project
Landmarks Punakaiki Rocks and Blowholes Okarito 
- Day 12
Franz Josef
Franz JosefIncluded Activities
- Franz Josef Glacier - self-guided walk
Optional Activities
- Franz Josef - Heli-Hiking Tour - from NZD695
- Franz Josef - Kayaking Excursion - from NZD145
- Franz Josef - Lake Mapourika Scenic Cruise - NZD120
- Franz Josef - Waiho Hot Tubs - from NZD89
- West Coast Wildlife Centre - free access to explore at own pace
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Lake Mapourika West Coast Wildlife Centre - Day 13
Franz Josef - Wanaka
Franz Josef - WanakaIncluded Activities
- West Coast Wildlife Centre - private ranger-guided tour
Landmarks West Coast Wildlife Centre Lake Wanaka 
- Day 14
Wanaka
Wanaka- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Criffel Station following chef-guided foraging and tasting tour)
Included Activities
- Criffel Station - farm tour with family
- Criffel Station - chef-guided foraging and tasting tour
- Criffel Station - lunch experience
Optional Activities
- Mt Iron - hike for views over Lake Wanaka and surrounding peaks
Landmarks Lake Wanaka Mt Iron Criffel Station - Day 15
Wanaka - Doubtful Sound
Wanaka - Doubtful Sound- Meals
- Dinner (Three-course dinner on Doubtful Sound Cruise featuring local produce)
Included Activities
- Lake Manapouri - ferry crossing (one hour)
- Deep Cove - scenic drive via Wilmot Pass through rainforest
- Doubtful Sound Cruise - three-course dinner featuring local produce
- Doubtful Sound - naturalist-guided insights on fiord history, flora and wildlife
Optional Activities
- Doubtful Sound - kayaking exploration (weather dependent)
Landmarks Lake Manapouri Wilmot Pass Deep Cove Doubtful Sound - Day 16
Doubtful Sound - Queenstown
Doubtful Sound - Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty cooked breakfast as mist rolls over the cliffs)
Included Activities
- Doubtful Sound - morning exploration
Landmarks Doubtful Sound Southern Alps 
- Day 17
Queenstown - Arrowtown
Queenstown - Arrowtown- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner with group)
Included Activities
- Arrowtown - leader-led walking tour and exploration of heritage town centre
- Gibbston Valley - wine tasting at a well-known winery
- Farewell dinner with group
Landmarks Arrowtown Gibbston Valley - Day 18
Queenstown
Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast
