Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland
- Start point
- Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand (Arrive Auckland. Check in at hotel., 15:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Parnell Hotel or Grand Millenium Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Sky Tower for views of Viaduct Harbour
- Explore Viaduct Harbour with its bars and cafes
- Visit Auckland Domain and Wintergardens
- Relax at Mission Bay Beach
Landmarks Sky Tower Viaduct Harbour Auckland Domain Wintergardens Mission Bay Beach 
- Day 2
Auckland
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Parnell Hotel or Grand Millenium Hotel)
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour of Auckland attractions (4 hours)
- Visit Auckland Harbour Bridge
- Visit North Head
- Visit Achilles Point
- Visit Mount Eden
- Visit Auckland Domain
- Visit Parnell Village
Landmarks Auckland Harbour Bridge North Head Achilles Point Mount Eden Auckland Domain Auckland Museum Parnell Village - Day 3
Auckland
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Parnell Hotel or Grand Millenium Hotel)
Included Activities
- Small group walking tour of Auckland Downtown (3-3.5 hours)
- Guided exploration of Auckland's architectural legacy
- Learn about Maori and colonial European history
Landmarks Auckland Downtown - Day 4
Auckland
- Meals
- Afternoon Refreshments (Afternoon refreshments provided during eco-tour)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Parnell Hotel or Grand Millenium Hotel)
Included Activities
- Afternoon eco-tour of Waitakere Ranges (5 hours)
- Rainforest walk
- Walk on Piha Beach black sand
- Afternoon refreshments
Landmarks Waitakere Ranges Piha Beach - Day 5
Auckland to Rotorua
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Parnell Hotel or Grand Millenium Hotel)
Included Activities
- Hobbiton Movie Set tour with visit to 44 Hobbit Holes, the Shire, and Green Dragon Inn
- Te Puia Geothermal Wonderland tour in Rotorua
- Pōhutu geyser viewing
- Māori cultural experiences and artworks
- Native bird life viewing
- Kiwi bird viewing at Te Puia
- Nature trail exploration
Landmarks Hobbiton Movie Set Te Puia Pōhutu Geyser 
- Day 6
Auckland to Christchurch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Carnmore Hotel or Terra Vive Apartments )
Optional Activities
- Explore Avon River cycling paths
- Visit Hagley Park
- Explore Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Landmarks Avon River Hagley Park Christchurch Botanic Gardens 
- Day 7
Christchurch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Carnmore Hotel or Terra Vive Apartments )
Included Activities
- Christchurch Gondola cable car ride to Mount Cavendish (445m)
- Discovery Ride at Gondola summit
- Antique tram city tour (50 minutes with 18 stops)
- Visit Riverside Market (via tram)
- Visit Christchurch Botanic Gardens (via tram)
- Visit Cathedral Junction (via tram)
- Visit Canterbury Museum (via tram)
Optional Activities
- Walks or bike rides on nature trails at Gondola summit
- Dining at Red Rock Café
Landmarks Christchurch Gondola Mount Cavendish Riverside Market Christchurch Botanic Gardens Cathedral Junction Canterbury Museum - Day 8
Christchurch to Waipara Valley
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Carnmore Hotel or Terra Vive Apartments )
Included Activities
- Guided tour of 3 or 4 boutique wineries in Waipara Valley
- Wine tasting at selected wineries and tasting rooms
Landmarks Waipara Valley - Day 9
Christchurch to Arthur's Pass
- Meals
- Afternoon Tea (Late afternoon tea at sheep farm)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Carnmore Hotel or Terra Vive Apartments )
Included Activities
- TranzAlpine Train journey through Southern Alps
- Arthur's Pass National Park tour
- Otira Gorge photo stop
- Late afternoon tea at sheep farm
- Sheep-shearing and mustering demonstration
Optional Activities
- Lunch during village break
Landmarks Canterbury Plains Springfield TranzAlpine Train Arthur's Pass Arthur's Pass National Park Otira Gorge 
- Day 10
Christchurch to Queenstown
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express, Ramada Suites by Wyndham)
Optional Activities
- Bungee jumping off Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge
- Jet-boating on Shotover River
- Jet-boating on Dart River
- Winter skiing at The Remarkables
- Winter skiing at Coronet Peak
- Explore regional vineyards
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu Southern Alps Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge Shotover River Dart River The Remarkables Coronet Peak 
- Day 11
Queenstown to Arrowtown and Gibbston
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express, Ramada Suites by Wyndham)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour with panoramic Queenstown views
- Visit to Arrowtown with time to explore high street
- Gold rush history commentary
- Pass Kawarau Gorge and Kawarau Suspension Bridge
- Lord of the Rings film location viewing
- Wine tasting at Gibbston Valley Winery
Optional Activities
- Honey tasting at Buzz Stop Cafe
- Lunch at Buzz Stop Cafe (at own expense)
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu Arrowtown Kawarau Gorge Kawarau Suspension Bridge Gibbston Valley Gibbston Valley Winery - Day 12
Queenstown to Glenorchy
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express, Ramada Suites by Wyndham)
Included Activities
- Lord of the Rings filming locations tour
- Visit to Arcadia Station (exclusive access to Hobbit and Wolverine filming locations)
- Exploration of Mt Aspiring National Park
- Ancient beech forest viewing
- Braided rivers viewing
- Glacier-carved valleys exploration
- New Zealand wildlife and birdlife viewing
Landmarks Mt Aspiring National Park Arcadia Station Glenorchy - Day 13
Queenstown to Milford Sound
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express, Ramada Suites by Wyndham)
Included Activities
- Small group tour to Milford Sound (16-person limit)
- Travel on Milford Road through Fiordland National Park
- Multiple scenic photo stops
- 2-hour guided cruise of Milford Sound
Optional Activities
- Picnic lunch onboard cruise (must be pre-arranged)
Landmarks Milford Sound Te Anau Fiordland National Park Milford Road 
- Day 14
Queenstown
- End point
- Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand (Depart Queenstown. Check out of hotel., 10:00)
