Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- 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 - 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 - Day 3
Raglan
Raglan- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Raglan Backpackers & Waterfront Lodge)
Included Activities
- Surf Lesson
Landmarks Raglan - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Day 18
Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
Lake Tekapo to Christchurch- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Drifter Christchurch Hotel)
Landmarks Christchurch - 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 - 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 - Day 21
Wellington to Sydney
Wellington to Sydney- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)
Optional Activities
- The Rocks Neighbourhood Visit - Free
Landmarks The Rocks Sydney - Day 22
Sydney to Manly Beach
Sydney to Manly Beach- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Manly Beach
Landmarks Manly Beach - 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 - Day 24
Sydney
Sydney- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)
Landmarks Sydney - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Day 29
Byron Bay to Brisbane
Byron Bay to BrisbaneIncluded Activities
- Daisy Hill Koala Centre
- Departure Day
Landmarks Daisy Hill Koala Centre Brisbane











