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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Wellington

    Wellington
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cambridge Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Connect With New Friends
    • Meet Your CEO and Group

    Optional Activities

    • Te Papa Museum Visit (35 NZD per person)
    • Weta Workshop Visit (99 NZD per person)
    • Nightlife in Courtenay Place entertainment district
    Landmarks
    Te Papa National Museum
    Courtenay Place
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  2. Day 2

    Wellington to Abel Tasman National Park

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

    Optional Activities

    • Abel Tasman National Park Kayaking (230 NZD per person)
    • Canyoning (280 NZD per person)
    • Sailing (148 NZD per person)
    Landmarks
    Cook Strait
    Marlborough Sounds
    Abel Tasman National Park
  3. Day 3

    Abel Tasman National Park

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

    Included Activities

    • Abel Tasman National Park Walk
    Landmarks
    Abel Tasman National Park
  4. Day 4

    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
  5. Day 5

    Westport to Franz Josef

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

    Included Activities

    • Pancake Rocks Trek

    Optional Activities

    • Franz Josef Kayaking (149-169 NZD per person)
    • Heli Scenic Flight with Snow Landing (385-655 NZD per person)
    • Hiking (Free)
    Landmarks
    Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
    Franz Josef Glacier
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  6. Day 6

    Franz Josef

    Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rainforest Retreat)

    Optional Activities

    • Franz Josef Kayaking (149-169 NZD per person)
    • Heli Scenic Flight with Snow Landing (385-655 NZD per person)
    • Hiking (Free)
    • Glacier Hot Pools visit
    • Spa treatment
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier
    Glacier Hot Pools
  7. Day 7

    Franz Josef to Queenstown

    Franz Josef to Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Nomads Queenstown Hostel)
    Landmarks
    Haast Pass
    Queenstown
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  8. Day 8

    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)
    • Vineyard Tour (189-265 NZD per person)
    • Shotover Canyon Swing (295-590 NZD per person)
    • Gondola Ride (66-215 NZD per person)
    Landmarks
    Queenstown
  9. Day 9

    Milford Sound Day Trip / Queenstown

    Milford Sound Day Trip / Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Nomads Queenstown Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Milford Sound Cruise
    Landmarks
    Fiordland National Park
    Milford Sound
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  10. Day 10

    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)
    • Mountain Biking
    • Vineyard Tour (189-265 NZD per person)
    • Shotover Canyon Swing (295-590 NZD per person)
    • Gondola Ride (66-215 NZD per person)
    Landmarks
    Queenstown
  11. Day 11

    Queenstown to Lake Tekapo

    Queenstown to Lake Tekapo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lakes Edge Holiday Park)

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
    Landmarks
    Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
    Sir Edmund Hillary Visitors Centre
    Lake Tekapo
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  12. Day 12

    Lake Tekapo

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

    Included Activities

    • Lake Tekapo Bike Ride

    Optional Activities

    • Tekapo Hot Springs (40-189 NZD per person)
    • Dark Sky Project - The Crater Experience (129-219 NZD per person)
    Landmarks
    Lake Tekapo
    Mt John Observatory
    Tekapo Dark Sky Reserve
  13. Day 13

    Lake Tekapo to Christchurch

    Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Drifter Christchurch Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • City exploration
    Landmarks
    Christchurch
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  14. Day 14

    Christchurch to Kaikoura

    Christchurch to Kaikoura
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Dusky Lodge)

    Optional Activities

    • Whale Watching (175 NZD per person)
    • Dolphin Tour (135 NZD per person)
    • Scenic Flight (250 NZD per person)
    • Hiking (Free)
    • Bird watching
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura
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  15. Day 15

    Kaikoura to Wellington

    Kaikoura to Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cambridge Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Big Night Out
    Landmarks
    Wellington
  16. Day 16

    Wellington to Sydney

    Wellington to Sydney
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)

    Optional Activities

    • The Rocks Neighbourhood Visit (Free)
    Landmarks
    The Rocks
    Sydney Harbour
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  17. Day 17

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Manly Beach

    Optional Activities

    • Surf lesson
    • Shopping
    • Dining at local restaurants
    Landmarks
    Manly Beach
  18. Day 18

    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)
    • Museum visits
    • Restaurant dining
    Landmarks
    Sydney Opera House
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
  19. Day 19

    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)
    • Museum visits
    • Restaurant dining
    Landmarks
    Sydney Opera House
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
  20. Day 20

    Sydney to Arrawarra

    Sydney to Arrawarra
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Spot X Surf Camp)
    Landmarks
    Coffs Harbour
    Solitary Islands Marine Park
  21. Day 21

    Arrawarra

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

    Included Activities

    • Surfing Lesson
    • Kangaroo Trek

    Optional Activities

    • Rock pool scramble
    • Beach walks
    Landmarks
    Solitary Islands Marine Park
    Mullawarra Beach
  22. Day 22

    Arrawarra to Byron Bay

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

    Included Activities

    • Cape Byron Lighthouse Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Byron Bay
    Landmarks
    Cape Byron Lighthouse
    Byron Bay
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  23. Day 23

    Byron Bay

    Byron Bay
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up! Byron Bay)

    Optional Activities

    • Byron Bay Ocean Kayaking
    • Skydiving (409 AUD per person)
    • Dolphin watch
    • Surfing
    • Beach walks
    • Massage
    Landmarks
    Byron Bay
  24. Day 24

    Byron Bay to Brisbane

    Byron Bay to Brisbane
    Accommodation
    Hotel (BUNK Brisbane)

    Optional Activities

    • City Botanic Gardens visit
    • Mount Coot-Tha hike
    • Bar and restaurant exploration
    • Eat Street Northshore night market
    Landmarks
    Brisbane
    City Botanic Gardens
    Mount Coot-tha
    Story Bridge
    Fortitude Valley
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  25. Day 25

    Brisbane to K'gari (Fraser Island)

    Brisbane to K'gari (Fraser Island)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Eco Retreat)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome to Country Ceremony
    • K'gari Inland Experience
    • Stories around the campfire
    Landmarks
    K'gari (Fraser Island)
    Lake Mckenzie
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  26. Day 26

    K'gari (Fraser Island) to Noosa

    K'gari (Fraser Island) to Noosa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bounce Noosa)

    Included Activities

    • K'gari Beach Tour
    Landmarks
    75 Mile Beach
    Maheno Shipwreck
    Eli Creek
    Noosa
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  27. Day 27

    Noosa

    Noosa
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bounce Noosa)

    Included Activities

    • Noosa Coastal Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch on Hastings Street
    • Surfing
    • Beach relaxation
    • Skydiving Noosa
    • Eumundi Market
    • Noosa Everglades Kayak Adventure
    Landmarks
    Noosa National Park
    Hell's Gate
    Hastings Street
  28. Day 28

    Noosa to Airlie Beach

    Noosa to Airlie Beach

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping on Hastings Street
    • Beach coffee
    • Surfing
    • Hostel relaxation
    Landmarks
    Hastings Street
  29. Day 29

    Airlie Beach

    Airlie Beach
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Nomads Airlie Beach Hostel)

    Optional Activities

    • Great Barrier Reef day trip
    • Beach relaxation
    • Shopping
    Landmarks
    Airlie Beach
    Whitsunday Islands
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  30. Day 30

    Whitsunday Islands / Airlie Beach

    Whitsunday Islands / Airlie Beach
    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Nomads Airlie Beach Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Whitsunday Islands Boating Excursion

    Optional Activities

    • Whitsunday Islands Snorkelling (Free)
    Landmarks
    Whitsunday Islands
    Whitehaven Beach
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  31. Day 31

    Airlie Beach to Cairns

    Airlie Beach to Cairns
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cairns Central YHA)
    Landmarks
    Cairns
    Great Barrier Reef
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  32. Day 32

    Cairns

    Cairns
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cairns Central YHA)

    Included Activities

    • Big Night Out

    Optional Activities

    • Great Barrier Reef Full Day Snorkelling Tour (8am - 5pm)
    • Skydiving (310-400 AUD per person)
    • Whitewater Rafting (138-210 AUD per person)
    Landmarks
    Cairns
    Great Barrier Reef
  33. Day 33

    Cairns

    Cairns

    Included Activities

    • Departure Day
    Landmarks
    Cairns

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