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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Auckland

    Auckland
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Haka House Auckland City)

    Included Activities

    • Connect With New Friends
    • Meet Your CEO and Group

    Optional Activities

    • Auckland Sailing: America's Cup Experience (Pre Tour) - 210 NZD per person. Note: A pre-night in Auckland is highly recommended as this activity may start early in the morning on Day 1. Bookings are at either 11am, 1pm or 2pm depending on season and availability. Reconfirm your sailing 24 hours prior by phoning Explore (while in New Zealand): 0800 397 567 or International: +64 9 359 5987.
    • Maritime Museum Visit - 24 NZD per person
    Landmarks
    Auckland
  3. Day 2

    Auckland to Raglan

    Auckland to Raglan
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Raglan Backpackers & Waterfront Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Sea Kayaking
    • Bridal Veil Falls walk
    • Boat cruise and lunch in Raglan Harbour
    Landmarks
    Bridal Veil Falls
    Raglan
  4. Day 3

    Raglan

    Raglan
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Raglan Backpackers & Waterfront Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Surf Lesson
    Landmarks
    Raglan
  5. Day 4

    Raglan to Rotorua

    Raglan to Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua)

    Included Activities

    • Private Walking Tour
    • Te Puia Village cultural experience by night

    Optional Activities

    • Waitomo Caves caving excursion (99NZD per person)
    • Whitewater Rafting in Rotorua (115NZD per person)
    • Rotorua Hot Springs (30-50NZD per person)
    • Rotorua Canopy Tours (179-249NZD per person)
    Landmarks
    Waitomo Caves
    Te Puia
  6. Day 5

    Rotorua to Taupo

    Rotorua to Taupo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Based by the Lake)

    Included Activities

    • Huka Falls
    • Taupo Sailing

    Optional Activities

    • Hot Springs - 50-360 NZD per person
    • Whitewater Rafting - 135 NZD per person
    • Rotorua Canopy Tours - 199-269 NZD per person
    Landmarks
    Huka Falls
    Lake Taupo
  7. Day 6

    Taupo to Wellington

    Taupo to Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cambridge Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Big Night Out

    Optional Activities

    • Cable car ride to the hills overlooking the city
    • Walk along Oriental Parade
    Landmarks
    Te Papa Tongarewa (National Museum of New Zealand)
    Oriental Parade
    Wellington
  8. Day 7

    Wellington to Abel Tasman National Park

    Wellington to Abel Tasman National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (The Barn Cabins & Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing of Cook Strait with views of Marlborough Sounds
    • Transfer to Abel Tasman National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Abel Tasman National Park Kayaking/Hike (230NZD per person)
    • Canyoning (280NZD per person)
    • Sailing (148NZD per person)
    Landmarks
    Marlborough Sounds
    Abel Tasman National Park
  9. Day 8

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Abel Tasman National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Camping (The Barn Cabins & Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Abel Tasman National Park Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Abel Tasman National Park Kayaking/Hike - 230 NZD per person
    • Sailing - 148 NZD per person
    • Canyoning - 280 NZD per person
    Landmarks
    Abel Tasman National Park
  10. Day 9

    Abel Tasman National Park to Westport

    Abel Tasman National Park to Westport
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Bazil's Hostel & Surf School)

    Included Activities

    • Seal Colony Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Surfing in Westport - 90 NZD per person
    Landmarks
    Cape Foulwind
    Westport
  11. Day 10

    Westport to Franz Josef

    Westport to Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rainforest Retreat)

    Included Activities

    • Pancake Rocks Trek
    Landmarks
    Pancake Rocks
    Franz Josef Glacier
  12. Day 11

    Franz Josef

    Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rainforest Retreat)

    Optional Activities

    • Heli Scenic Flight with Snow Landing - 385-655 NZD per person
    • Franz Josef Kayaking - 149-169 NZD per person
    • Hiking - Free
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier
  13. Day 12

    Franz Josef to Queenstown

    Franz Josef to Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Nomads Queenstown Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Stop en route in Wanaka
    Landmarks
    Wanaka Tree
    Queenstown
  14. Day 13

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Nomads Queenstown Hostel)

    Optional Activities

    • Jet Boating - 179 NZD per person
    • Bungee Jumping - 320-805 NZD per person
    • Skydiving - 449-549 NZD per person
    • Gondola Ride - 66-215 NZD per person
    • Vineyard Tour - 189-265 NZD per person
    • Shotover Canyon Swing - 295-590 NZD per person
    Landmarks
    Queenstown
  15. Day 14

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Nomads Queenstown Hostel)

    Optional Activities

    • Milford Sound Day Trip & Cruise - 304 NZD per person
    • Jet Boating - 179 NZD per person
    • Bungee Jumping - 320-805 NZD per person
    • Skydiving - 449-549 NZD per person
    • Gondola Ride - 66-215 NZD per person
    • Vineyard Tour - 189-265 NZD per person
    • Shotover Canyon Swing - 295-590 NZD per person
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    Milford Sound
    Fiordland National Park
  16. Day 15

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Nomads Queenstown Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Glenorchy Day Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Bob's Cove Track coastal hike
    Landmarks
    Glenorchy
    Lake Wakatipu
    Bob's Cove Track
  17. Day 16

    Queenstown - Arrowtown - Lake Tekapo

    Queenstown - Arrowtown - Lake Tekapo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lakes Edge Holiday Park)

    Included Activities

    • Stop en route in Arrowtown
    Landmarks
    Arrowtown
    Lake Tekapo
  18. Day 17

    Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park

    Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lakes Edge Holiday Park)

    Optional Activities

    • Hooker Valley Track walk
    • Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
    Landmarks
    Aoraki / Mount Cook
    Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park
  19. Day 18

    Lake Tekapo to Christchurch

    Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Drifter Christchurch Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Christchurch
  20. Day 19

    Christchurch to Kaikoura

    Christchurch to Kaikoura
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Dusky Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Kaikoura Peninsula Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Whale Watching - 175 NZD per person
    • Dolphin Tour - 135 NZD per person
    • Scenic Flight - 250 NZD per person
    • Hiking - Free
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura Peninsula
    Kaikoura
  21. Day 20

    Kaikoura to Wellington

    Kaikoura to Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cambridge Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Big Night Out in Wellington

    Optional Activities

    • Whale Watching (175NZD per person)
    • Scenic Flight (250NZD per person)
    • Dolphin Tour (135NZD per person)
    Landmarks
    Wellington
  22. Day 21

    Wellington to Sydney

    Wellington to Sydney
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)

    Optional Activities

    • The Rocks Neighbourhood Visit - Free
    Landmarks
    The Rocks
    Sydney
  23. Day 22

    Sydney to Manly Beach

    Sydney to Manly Beach
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Manly Beach
    Landmarks
    Manly Beach
  24. Day 23

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)

    Optional Activities

    • Sydney Opera House Visit - 50-199 AUD per person
    • Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb - 385-415 AUD per person
    Landmarks
    Sydney Opera House
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
  25. Day 24

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)
    Landmarks
    Sydney
  26. Day 25

    Sydney to Arrawarra

    Sydney to Arrawarra
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Spot X Surf Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Train journey to Coffs Harbour
    • Transfer to Spot X Surf Camp

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming
    Landmarks
    Coffs Harbour
  27. Day 26

    Arrawarra

    Arrawarra
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Spot X Surf Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Surfing Lesson
    • Kangaroo Trek
    Landmarks
    Arrawarra
    Solitary Islands Marine Park
    Mullawarra Beach
  28. Day 27

    Arrawarra to Byron Bay

    Arrawarra to Byron Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up! Byron Bay)

    Included Activities

    • Cape Byron Lighthouse Visit
    Landmarks
    Cape Byron Lighthouse
    Byron Bay
  29. Day 28

    Byron Bay

    Byron Bay
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up! Byron Bay)

    Optional Activities

    • Skydiving (409AUD per person)
    • Byron Bay Ocean Kayaking
    • Swimming
    Landmarks
    Cape Byron Lighthouse
    Byron Bay
  30. Day 29

    Byron Bay to Brisbane

    Byron Bay to Brisbane

    Included Activities

    • Daisy Hill Koala Centre
    • Departure Day
    Landmarks
    Daisy Hill Koala Centre
    Brisbane

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