Itinerary
- Day 1
Christchurch to Punakaiki
Optional Activities
- Optional excursions available throughout the tour (book and pay locally with guide assistance)
Landmarks Lewis Pass Lewis River 
- Day 2
Punakaiki
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and blowhole walk
Landmarks Pancake Rocks Punakaiki Blowhole - Day 3
Punakaiki to Abel Tasman National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- West coast scenic drive with lighthouse views
- Ohau Point and Cape Foulwind seal colonies
- Abel Tasman National Park access
Optional Activities
- Fresh green-lipped mussel gathering adventure
Landmarks Ohau Point Cape Foulwind Nelson Lakes Abel Tasman National Park - Day 4
Golden Bay Exploration
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of Golden Bay
- Ngarua Caves visit
- Te Waikoropupu Springs walk
- Wharariki Beach track walk
Landmarks Golden Bay Ngarua Caves Te Waikoropupu Springs Wharariki Beach - Day 5
Abel Tasman
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Abel Tasman National Park access
Optional Activities
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Hiking
- Canyoning
- Skydiving
- Beach walks
Landmarks Abel Tasman National Park - Day 6
Abel Tasman to Kaikoura
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner at a guide's favorite spot)
Included Activities
- Wine tasting in Marlborough
- Group dinner (included)
Optional Activities
- Whale watching
- Dolphin swimming
Landmarks Marlborough Wine Region Marlborough Sounds Kaikoura 
- Day 7
Kaikoura to Auckland
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Domestic flight Christchurch to Auckland
Optional Activities
- Seal spotting
- Whale searching
- Dolphin swimming
Landmarks Kaikoura Christchurch Auckland 
- Day 8
Auckland to Hahei
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hot Water Beach (Tide Dependent)
Optional Activities
- Visit Cathedral Cove (Gateway to Narnia)
- Kayaking
- Swimming
Landmarks Cathedral Cove Hot Water Beach - Day 9
Hahei to Rotorua
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hobbiton movie set exploration
- Mud pool exploration at geothermal parks
- Lake walk
- Hiking and biking in Redwood Forest
- Luging
- Zorbing
- White water rafting on Kaituna River
- Mitai Maori Village visit with traditional hangi dinner
Landmarks Hobbiton Redwood Forest Mitai Maori Village - Day 10
Rotorua
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Zip line tour
- Polynesian spa
- Kayaking
- Mount Tarawera volcanic crater hike
Landmarks Mount Tarawera - Day 11
Rotorua to Taupo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Huka Falls walking loop
Optional Activities
- River exploration
- Local restaurant dining
- Evening sailing cruise on Lake Taupo
Landmarks Huka Falls Lake Taupo - Day 12
Taupo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Tongariro Crossing hike
- Jetboating
- Sailing
- Exploring
- Bungy jumping
- Local brewery visits
Landmarks Lake Taupo Tongariro Crossing - Day 13
Taupo to Raglan
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Waitomo Caves underground exploration and activities (crawling, abseiling, rafting)
Landmarks Waitomo Caves Raglan 
- Day 14
Raglan to Auckland
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Surfing at Raglan
- Black sand beach walks
- Ice cream at favorite local spot
Landmarks Raglan Beach
