Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland
You'll arrive in Auckland at any time and have the day free to explore the city at your own pace. Later this evening, there's a welcome meeting where you'll connect with your CEO and other travelers in the group.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Haka House Auckland City)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends
Optional Activities
- Auckland Sailing: America's Cup Experience (Pre Tour) - 195 NZD per person
Landmarks/POIs Waitemata Harbour 
- Day 2
Auckland to Raglan
Travel along backroads to Bridal Veil Falls for a short walk through native bush to reach the waterfall. From there, head to Raglan, a laid-back coastal town known for its black sand beach and famous surf break. You'll go sea kayaking to a remote part of the harbour followed by a boat cruise and lunch. The evening brings you to your accommodation in Raglan where you'll stay for two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Raglan Backpackers & Waterfront Lodge)
Included Activities
- Sea Kayaking
Optional Activities
- Legendary Black Water Rafting - 179 NZD per person
Landmarks/POIs Bridal Veil Falls - Day 3
Raglan
Spend your full day in Raglan with an included surf lesson in the morning at the beach. After that, you've got plenty of free time to relax, soak up the coastal atmosphere, and connect with your travel group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Raglan Backpackers & Waterfront Lodge)
Included Activities
- Surf Lesson
- Day 4
Raglan to Rotorua
Travel to Rotorua with a stop in Waitomo along the way. You can choose to explore the famous Waitomo Caves where glow worms light up like stars across the cave ceiling. Later, you'll arrive in Rotorua and visit a thermal valley in the evening for a cultural experience at Te Puia Village.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua)
Included Activities
- Te Puia Geyser by Night
Optional Activities
- Waitomo Valley Walk - Free
- Waitomo Cave Excursion - 75 NZD per person
- Whitewater Rafting - 115 NZD per person
- Rotorua Canopy Tours - 179-249 NZD per person
Landmarks/POIs Waitomo Caves Te Puia Village 
- Day 5
Rotorua to Taupo
Your morning in Rotorua is free to explore hot springs and bubbling mud pits, or you can opt for a white-water rafting excursion if that suits you. In the afternoon, head to Taupo with a stop at the mighty Huka Falls. After arriving in Taupo, you'll experience an afternoon sailing on New Zealand's largest lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Based by the Lake)
Included Activities
- Huka Falls
Optional Activities
- Hot Springs - 30-50 NZD per person
- Whitewater Rafting - 115 NZD per person
Landmarks/POIs Huka Falls 
- Day 6
Taupo to Wellington
Travel to Wellington, New Zealand's capital at the southern end of the North Island. You'll arrive early enough to visit Te Papa, the National Museum, which houses historical Maori artifacts and modern exhibits. Take the cable car up to the hills for city views or stroll along Oriental Parade. Your evening is yours to do as you like, with optional nightlife available in the central business district.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cambridge Hotel)
Included Activities
- Big Night Out
Landmarks/POIs Te Papa National Museum Oriental Parade 
- Day 7
Wellington to Abel Tasman National Park
Catch a morning ferry to cross the scenic Cook Strait. Stand outside to take in the views of the Marlborough Sounds at the tip of the South Island. You'll then drive through lush native forests, clear waters, and golden sands as you head to Abel Tasman National Park, known for its white sand beaches.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (The Barn Cabins & Camp)
Landmarks/POIs Cook Strait Marlborough Sounds - Day 8
Abel Tasman National Park
Spend your free day exploring Abel Tasman National Park. You can wander through the forest with birdsong overhead, discover hidden waterfalls, take a refreshing dip in clear pools, and make your way to pristine coastline with turquoise bays. Build a sand castle, relax on the golden beaches, and enjoy the winding waterways at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Camping (The Barn Cabins & Camp)
Included Activities
- Abel Tasman National Park Walk
Optional Activities
- Abel Tasman National Park Kayaking - 190 NZD per person
- Sailing - 140 NZD per person
- Canyoning - 255 NZD per person
Landmarks/POIs Abel Tasman National Park - Day 9
Abel Tasman National Park to Westport
Travel south along the coast past black-sand beaches toward Westport. Stop at Cape Foulwind to visit a seal colony and watch these animals in their natural habitat. Continue on to Westport for the evening where you can grab a beer and chat with locals to get a feel for this coal mining town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Bazil's Hostel & Surf School)
Included Activities
- Seal Colony Visit
Optional Activities
- Surfing in Westport - 80 NZD per person
Landmarks/POIs Cape Foulwind - Day 10
Westport to Franz Josef
Drive south along the scenic coastal road to Punakaiki where you'll see the famous Pancake Rocks and blowholes. You'll have time to stretch your legs and take in the unique natural beauty. Continue following the coast toward Franz Josef, arriving at a wilderness lodge set in the rainforest for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainforest Retreat)
Included Activities
- Pancake Rocks Trek
Landmarks/POIs Pancake Rocks 
- Day 11
Franz Josef
You've got a free day in Franz Josef with options suited to different adventure levels. Try a heli-hike or guided ice walk to touch the glacier, or explore the rainforests, lakes, and waterfalls surrounding the area. If you prefer to stay in town, grab a bite to eat and book a spa treatment at the Glacier Hot Pools.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainforest Retreat)
Optional Activities
- Heli Scenic Flight with Snow Landing - 330-425 NZD per person
- Franz Josef Kayaking - 130 NZD per person
- Hiking - Free
Landmarks/POIs Franz Josef Glacier - Day 12
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Hit the road to Queenstown, the adventure capital. Sit back and take in the changing scenery as you drive away from Glacier Country, wind through lush forests, return to the coast, and pass over Haast Pass into the mountains. Make sure your camera is charged for all the photo opportunities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Nomads Queenstown Hostel)
Landmarks/POIs Haast Pass - Day 13
Queenstown
You've got a free day in Queenstown to do whatever calls to you. Breakfast comes with your accommodation, so start there and then decide what sounds good. If you're into high-octane stuff, jet boating and bungee jumping are both options here, or you could go for skydiving if you're really feeling it. During winter months from early June through early October, the Southern Alps open up for skiing and snowboarding, which changes what's available depending on when you visit. Check with your CEO about what activities are actually running during your trip since seasons matter here. The whole day is yours to plan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Nomads Queenstown Hostel)
Optional Activities
- Queenstown Jet Boating (169 NZD per person)
- Bungee Jumping (265-450 NZD per person)
- Skydiving (420-520 NZD per person)
- Vineyard Tour (210-230 NZD per person)
- Gondola Ride (52-79 NZD per person)
- Shotover Canyon Swing (259 NZD per person)
- Skiing and snowboarding in the Southern Alps (winter months only)
Landmarks/POIs Queenstown Southern Alps - Day 14
Queenstown to Fiordland National Park to Queenstown
Head out to visit Fiordland National Park. After arriving, board a boat cruise through Milford Sound, one of the most iconic places in New Zealand. Take in the views of one of the wettest places on Earth before returning to Queenstown for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Nomads Queenstown Hostel)
Included Activities
- Milford Sound Cruise
Optional Activities
- Queenstown Jet Boating - 159 NZD per person
Landmarks/POIs Milford Sound - Day 15
Queenstown
You've got another free day in Queenstown with plenty of options. Go for round two of adrenaline activities like jet boating, bungee jumping, mountain biking, or skydiving. Or simply take in the scenery and vibrant atmosphere while exploring restaurants and cafes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Nomads Queenstown Hostel)
Optional Activities
- Queenstown Jet Boating - 159 NZD per person
- Bungee Jumping - 265-450 NZD per person
- Skydiving - 420-520 NZD per person
- Mountain Biking
- Vineyard Tour - 210-230 NZD per person
- Gondola Ride - 52-79 NZD per person
- Shotover Canyon Swing - 259 NZD per person
- Day 16
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo
Depart Queenstown and travel to Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park. You'll have free time for hiking and visiting the Sir Edmund Hillary Visitors Centre. After that, travel to Lake Tekapo where you'll stay for the next two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lakes Edge Holiday Park)
Landmarks/POIs Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park Sir Edmund Hillary Visitors Centre 
- Day 17
Lake Tekapo
Start the day with a relaxing 21km bike ride along the canals with stunning mountain views. Spend the rest of the day exploring Tekapo on your own. Visit the hot springs, relax on the shores of Lake Tekapo, or hike to the Mt John Observatory to check out the Dark Sky Reserve.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lakes Edge Holiday Park)
Included Activities
- Lake Tekapo Bike Ride
Optional Activities
- Tekapo Hot Springs - 37 NZD per person
- Dark Sky Project - The Crater Experience - 119 NZD per person
Landmarks/POIs Mt John Observatory - Day 18
Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
Travel to Christchurch, the South Island's largest city and one of the places in New Zealand with the strongest English influences. You'll have free time to explore the city and experience the nightlife with your travel group. You'll stay in a converted jailhouse for a unique overnight experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Drifter Christchurch Hotel)
- Day 19
Christchurch to Kaikoura
Travel to Kaikoura, the South Island's best-kept secret with mountains, marine life, and natural beauty. Book a whale watching cruise, swim with seals, or walk along the coast. In the afternoon, try bird watching, swim with dolphins, or splurge on a scenic flight over the peninsula.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Dusky Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Whale Watching - 175 NZD per person
- Dolphin Tour - 230 NZD per person
- Scenic Flight - 225 NZD per person
- Hiking - Free
Landmarks/POIs Kaikoura Peninsula 
- Day 20
Kaikoura to Wellington
Reflect on your time in New Zealand as you and the group travel to Picton to catch a ferry back to Wellington. Watch the scenery unfold before you. Once back in the city, grab some food with your travel crew and enjoy one last night out together.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cambridge Hotel)
Included Activities
- Big Night Out
- Day 21
Wellington to Sydney
Say goodbye to New Zealand and fly to Australia. You'll depart out of Wellington and land in Sydney after about 4 hours in the air. The evening is yours to explore in Australia's biggest city. Head down to The Rocks historic area at the harbour's edge to get started.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)
Optional Activities
- The Rocks Neighbourhood Visit - Free
Landmarks/POIs The Rocks 
- Day 22
Sydney to Manly Beach
Join your CEO aboard the local ferry and travel from Sydney to Manly Beach, one of Australia's most famous beaches. With world-class surfing, beautiful water, and pine trees lining the shore, you'll see why it's so popular. Take a surf class, relax on the beach, or hit one of the many shops or restaurants in town.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Manly Beach
Landmarks/POIs Manly Beach 
- Day 23
Sydney
There's so much to do in Sydney that a few days aren't enough to see it all, but it's worth trying. You can visit the Sydney Opera House, climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge, check out some of the famous museums, or eat at incredible restaurants.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)
Optional Activities
- Sydney Opera House Visit - 43-185 AUD per person
- Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
Landmarks/POIs Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbour Bridge - Day 24
Sydney
Enjoy one last day in Sydney and make sure to tick off those last few must-dos. If you need ideas, ask your CEO, as there's always something to do in this city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)
- Day 25
Sydney to Coffs Harbour
Climb aboard the train heading north to Coffs Harbour. Sit back and enjoy the views as you travel. After arriving at Coffs Harbour station, the group will head to Spot X Surf Camp, your base for the next few days.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Spot X Surf Camp)
- Day 26
Coffs Harbour
As the sun rises, head to the beach for an included surf lesson with Spot X at one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the country. Spend time laughing in the waves with your travel group. After surfing, head out on a kangaroo trek. The afternoon is free to explore your surroundings, soak up views of Solitary Islands Marine Park, do a rockpool scramble to look for creatures, or wander to Mullawarra beach for a picnic.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Spot X Surf Camp)
Included Activities
- Surfing Lesson
- Kangaroo Trek
Landmarks/POIs Solitary Islands Marine Park - Day 27
Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay
Adventure through lush national parks, beaches, rolling green hills, and small vibrant towns as you drive to Byron Bay, a surf and arts town. Grab lunch in Byron Bay, then walk to Cape Byron Lighthouse to see the easternmost point in the country. You might glimpse migrating whales and pods of resident dolphins. Enjoy plenty of free time to experience the hippie surfing town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wake Up! Byron Bay)
Included Activities
- Cape Byron Lighthouse Visit
Landmarks/POIs Cape Byron Lighthouse 
- Day 28
Byron Bay
Welcome to Byron Bay, the city of surfing and sunbathing. The day is yours to explore. Walk along hidden beaches, play in the surf, or grab a massage. Want to get your adrenaline pumping? Try skydiving or sea kayaking. Hop on that surfboard for one last ride because as the locals say, 'You haven't surfed until you've surfed Byron Man.'
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wake Up! Byron Bay)
Optional Activities
- Byron Bay Ocean Kayaking
- Skydiving - 409 AUD per person
- Day 29
Byron Bay to Brisbane
Travel from Byron Bay to Brisbane, another seaside city in Australia. You have the whole day to explore. Visit the City Botanic Gardens, hike mount Coot-Tha, or hit up some of the many bars and restaurants. In the evening, explore Eat Street Northshore night market or grab a beer under the lit Story Bridge in Fortitude Valley.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (BUNK Brisbane)
Landmarks/POIs Story Bridge 
- Day 30
Brisbane to K'gari (Fraser Island)
Rise early to journey to K'gari (Fraser Island), the world's largest sand island and a World Heritage Area. Upon arrival, experience a traditional welcome by the Butchulla people. Get straight into 4WD adventure, swim in Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie), hike beneath the rainforest, and walk along the beach during sunset. Sit around the campfire with new friends and gain insight into Australia's Indigenous culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Eco Retreat)
Included Activities
- Welcome to Country Ceremony
- K'gari Inland Experience
- Twilight Beach Walk
- Stories around the campfire
Landmarks/POIs K'gari (Fraser Island) Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora) 
- Day 31
K'gari (Fraser Island) to Noosa
Today you'll climb sand dunes, see the Maheno shipwreck, and swim in the crystal clear Eli Creek that pumps millions of litres of spring-fed fresh water into the ocean every hour. In the afternoon, say goodbye to K'gari and head to Noosa, your next beachy destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bounce Noosa)
Included Activities
- K'gari Beach Tour
Landmarks/POIs Maheno Shipwreck Eli Creek - Day 32
Noosa
Picture rocky coast against perfect turquoise water and head out with your CEO to see it firsthand. Catch the ferry and start an easy hike in Noosa National Park along the waterways to reach the secluded beach, Hell's Gate. Keep your eye out for koalas along the hike. Enjoy the afternoon free in Noosa, get lunch on Hastings Street, enjoy beach time, or rent a surfboard. Take the ferry back before dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bounce Noosa)
Included Activities
- Noosa Coastal Walk
Landmarks/POIs Noosa National Park - Day 33
Noosa to Whitsunday Islands
Enjoy a free day in the cute beachfront town of Noosa. Shop along Hastings Street for souvenirs, have a coffee on the beach, or go for a surf, as many consider Noosa to be the best place for surfing in all of Australia. Spend time at the hostel or participate in optional activities. In the afternoon, pack your bags and head to the train station. Tonight you sleep on an overnight train heading north to the Whitsundays.
Optional Activities
- Byron Bay Ocean Kayaking
- Skydiving Noosa
- Eumundi Market
- Noosa Everglades Kayak Adventure
- Day 34
Airlie Beach
Hop off the train and board a bus for a short ride to Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. Drop your bags and do your thing in Airlie Beach. Relax on a gorgeous beach, take a day trip to the Great Barrier Reef, or get some shopping in on the town.
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Nomads Airlie Beach Hostel)
Landmarks/POIs Great Barrier Reef - Day 35
Whitsunday Islands
Get ready for an incredible day at sea. Climb aboard an ocean raft and zoom around the turquoise waters of the Whitsunday Islands. With time to snorkel, go on bushwalks, and chill on the beach, today will be close to perfect.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Nomads Airlie Beach Hostel)
Included Activities
- Whitsunday Islands Boating Excursion
Optional Activities
- Whitsunday Islands Snorkelling - Free
Landmarks/POIs Whitehaven Beach - Day 36
Train journey to Cairns
You'll head out early and settle in for a relaxing train ride through Queensland's sugar-cane fields and coastal countryside. The route takes you north toward Cairns, which serves as the main access point for the Great Barrier Reef. This is a day to sit back and take in the changing landscapes as the train moves through rural areas and small towns, with the scenery gradually shifting from inland farmland toward the coast. By the time you arrive in Cairns, you'll have covered quite a bit of ground and gotten a real sense of the region's agricultural heritage and natural environment.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cairns Central YHA)
- Day 37
Cairns
Cairns is a great place to visit if you love warm weather (it would be unusual for the temperature to drop below 68°F/20°C) and want to see the Great Barrier Reef. Take advantage of a free day to book one of many optional activities. Snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef, get your adrenaline pumping by whitewater rafting or skydiving, and cap it all off on a big night out in Cairns with your fellow travelers.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cairns Central YHA)
Included Activities
- Big Night Out
Optional Activities
- Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling
- Skydiving - 310-400 AUD per person
- Whitewater Rafting - 138-210 AUD per person
Landmarks/POIs Great Barrier Reef - Day 38
Cairns
Depart at any time.
Included Activities
- Departure Day
