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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Auckland

    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) (210 NZD per person)
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  2. Day 2

    Auckland to Raglan

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Raglan Backpackers & Waterfront Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Bridal Veil Falls walk
    • Sea Kayaking
    Landmarks
    Bridal Veil Falls
  3. Day 3

    Raglan

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

    Included Activities

    • Surf Lesson
  4. Day 4

    Raglan to Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua)

    Included Activities

    • Te Puia Geyser by Night

    Optional Activities

    • Waitomo Caves - Legendary Black Water Rafting (188 NZD per person)
    • Waitomo Cave Excursion (99 NZD per person)
    • Waitomo Valley Walk (Free)
    Landmarks
    Waitomo Caves
    Te Puia
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  5. Day 5

    Rotorua to Taupo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Based by the Lake)

    Included Activities

    • Huka Falls visit
    • Lake Taupo Sailboat Trip

    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
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  6. Day 6

    Taupo to Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cambridge Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • National Museum Te Papa visit
    • Big Night Out

    Optional Activities

    • Cable car ride to the hills
    • Stroll along Oriental Parade
    Landmarks
    Te Papa Tongarewa (National Museum)
    Oriental Parade
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  7. Day 7

    Wellington to Abel Tasman National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (The Barn Cabins & Camp)
    Landmarks
    Marlborough Sounds
    Abel Tasman National Park
  8. Day 8

    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
  9. Day 9

    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
  10. Day 10

    Westport to Franz Josef

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rainforest Retreat)

    Included Activities

    • Pancake Rocks Trek
    Landmarks
    Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
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  11. Day 11

    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)
    • Glacier Hot Pools spa treatments
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier
  12. Day 12

    Franz Josef to Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Nomads Queenstown Hostel)
    Landmarks
    Haast Pass
  13. Day 13

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Nomads Queenstown Hostel)

    Optional Activities

    • Queenstown 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)
    • Shotover Canyon Swing (295-590 NZD per person)
    • Vineyard Tour (189-265 NZD per person)
    • Hiking (Free)
    • Mountain biking
    Landmarks
    Queenstown
  14. Day 14

    Queenstown - Milford Sound Day Trip

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Nomads Queenstown Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Milford Sound Cruise
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
    Fiordland National Park
  15. Day 15

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Nomads Queenstown Hostel)

    Optional Activities

    • Queenstown 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)
    • Shotover Canyon Swing (295-590 NZD per person)
    • Mountain biking
    • Vineyard Tour (189-265 NZD per person)
  16. Day 16

    Queenstown to Lake Tekapo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lakes Edge Holiday Park)

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking (Free)
    • Sir Edmund Hillary Visitors Centre visit
    Landmarks
    Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
    Mount Cook
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  17. Day 17

    Lake Tekapo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lakes Edge Holiday Park)

    Included Activities

    • Lake Tekapo Bike Ride

    Optional Activities

    • Hot Springs (40-189 NZD per person)
    • Dark Sky Project - The Crater Experience (129-219 NZD per person)
    • Mt John Observatory visit
    Landmarks
    Lake Tekapo
    Mt John Observatory
  18. Day 18

    Lake Tekapo to Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Drifter Christchurch Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Christchurch
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  19. Day 19

    Christchurch to Kaikoura

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Dusky Lodge)

    Optional Activities

    • Whale Watching (175NZD per person)
    • Dolphin Tour (230NZD per person)
    • Scenic Flight (225NZD per person)
    • Bird watching
    • Hiking (Free)
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura Peninsula
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  20. Day 20

    Kaikoura to Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cambridge Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Big Night Out
    Landmarks
    Cook Strait
  21. Day 21

    Wellington to Sydney

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)

    Optional Activities

    • The Rocks Neighbourhood Visit (Free)
    Landmarks
    The Rocks
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  22. Day 22

    Sydney

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Manly Beach

    Optional Activities

    • Surf lesson
    • Beach relaxation
    • Shopping and dining
    Landmarks
    Manly Beach
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  23. Day 23

    Sydney

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)

    Optional Activities

    • Sydney Opera House Visit (43-185 AUD per person)
    • Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
    • Museum visits
    • Restaurant dining
    Landmarks
    Sydney Opera House
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
  24. Day 24

    Sydney

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up! Sydney)

    Optional Activities

    • Sydney Opera House Visit (43-185 AUD per person)
    • Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
    • Museum visits
    • Restaurant dining
    • Beach visits
  25. Day 25

    Sydney to Coffs Harbour

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Spot X Surf Camp)
    Landmarks
    Coffs Harbour
  26. Day 26

    Arrawarra

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

    Included Activities

    • Surfing Lesson
    • Kangaroo Trek

    Optional Activities

    • Rockpool scramble
    • Mullawarra beach visit
    • Picnic lunch
    Landmarks
    Solitary Islands Marine Park
    Mullawarra Beach
  27. Day 27

    Arrawarra to Byron Bay

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up! Byron Bay)

    Included Activities

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

    Byron Bay

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wake Up! Byron Bay)

    Optional Activities

    • Byron Bay Ocean Kayaking
    • Skydiving (409 AUD per person)
    • Hidden beach walks
    • Massage
    • Dolphin watch
    Landmarks
    Byron Bay
  29. Day 29

    Byron Bay to Brisbane

    Accommodation
    Hotel (BUNK Brisbane)

    Optional Activities

    • City Botanic Gardens visit
    • Mount Coot-Tha hike
    • Bar and restaurant dining
    • Eat Street Northshore night market
    • Story Bridge area visit
    Landmarks
    City Botanic Gardens
    Mount Coot-Tha
    Story Bridge
    Fortitude Valley
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  30. Day 30

    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
    • Twilight Beach Walk
    • Stories around the campfire
    Landmarks
    K'gari (Fraser Island)
    Lake Mckenzie
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  31. Day 31

    K'gari (Fraser Island) to Noosa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bounce Noosa)

    Included Activities

    • K'gari Beach Tour
    Landmarks
    Maheno Shipwreck
    Eli Creek
  32. Day 32

    Noosa

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bounce Noosa)

    Included Activities

    • Noosa Coastal Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Hastings Street dining and shopping
    • Beach relaxation
    • Surfboard rental
    Landmarks
    Noosa National Park
    Hell's Gate Beach
  33. Day 33

    Noosa to Airlie Beach

    Optional Activities

    • Hastings Street shopping
    • Eumundi Market
    • Surfing
    • Coffee and beach time
    • Optional activities at hostel
    Landmarks
    Hastings Street
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  34. Day 34

    Airlie Beach

    Accommodation
    Hostel (Nomads Airlie Beach Hostel)

    Optional Activities

    • Great Barrier Reef day trip
    • Beach relaxation
    • Shopping
    • Water sports
    Landmarks
    Airlie Beach
    Whitsunday Islands
  35. Day 35

    Whitsunday Islands Day Trip

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Nomads Airlie Beach Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Whitsunday Islands Boating Excursion
    • Whitsunday Islands Snorkelling
    Landmarks
    Whitsunday Islands
    Whitehaven Beach
  36. Day 36

    Airlie Beach to Cairns

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cairns Central YHA)
    Landmarks
    Cairns
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  37. Day 37

    Cairns

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cairns Central YHA)

    Included Activities

    • Big Night Out

    Optional Activities

    • Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling
    • Whitewater Rafting (138-210 AUD per person)
    • Skydiving (310-400 AUD per person)
    Landmarks
    Great Barrier Reef
  38. Day 38

    Cairns

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