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Budget NZ Encompassed From Christchurch - 21 days

21 days
From Christchurch to Auckland
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 18
Ages 18-39
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch to Punakaiki

    Landmarks
    Lewis Pass
    Lewis River
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  2. Day 2

    Punakaiki

    Included Activities

    • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowhole Walk
    Landmarks
    Pancake Rocks
    Punakaiki Blowhole
  3. Day 3

    Punakaiki to Abel Tasman National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Abel Tasman National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Green-lipped mussel gathering experience
    Landmarks
    Abel Tasman National Park
    Nelson Lakes
    Ohau Point seal colonies
    Cape Foulwind seal colonies
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Included Activities

    • Golden Bay day trip
    Landmarks
    Golden Bay
    Ngarua Caves
    Te Waikoropupu Springs
    Wharariki Beach
  5. Day 5

    Abel Tasman

    Included Activities

    • Explore Abel Tasman National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking in Abel Tasman
    • Sailing in Abel Tasman
    • Hiking in Abel Tasman
    • Canyoning in Abel Tasman
    • Skydiving in Abel Tasman
    • Beach walks to spot native wildlife
    Landmarks
    Abel Tasman National Park
  6. Day 6

    Abel Tasman to Kaikoura

    Meals
    Dinner (Group dinner at a favorite spot of your guide)

    Included Activities

    • Wine tasting in Marlborough
    Landmarks
    Marlborough Wine Region
    Marlborough Sounds
    Picton
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  7. Day 7

    Kaikoura to Christchurch

    Optional Activities

    • Seal spotting
    • Whale watching
    • Dolphin swimming
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura
  8. Day 8

    Christchurch to Tekapo

    Optional Activities

    • Local bike trails
    • Lakeside hot springs
    • Stargazing at Dark Sky Reserve
    Landmarks
    Lake Tekapo
    Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve
  9. Day 9

    Tekapo to Queenstown

    Optional Activities

    • Additional activities or walks in Tekapo
    • Skydiving in Queenstown
    • Bungy jumping in Queenstown
    • Canyoning in Queenstown
    • Ziplining in Queenstown
    Landmarks
    Queenstown
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Milford Sound - Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast provided on the vehicle)

    Included Activities

    • Milford Sound day trip

    Optional Activities

    • Milford Sound cruise
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
    Mirror Lakes
    Fjordland National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast (Self-serve breakfast in kitchen)

    Included Activities

    • Evening meal and drinks gathering at accommodation

    Optional Activities

    • Bungy jumping in Queenstown
    • Canyon swings in Queenstown
    • Horse riding in Queenstown
    • Scenic skydiving in Queenstown
    • Mountain bike trails in Queenstown
    • Luging in Queenstown
    • Jet boat tour up the canyon
    Landmarks
    Queenstown
  12. Day 12

    Queenstown - Wanaka - Franz Josef

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Travel through Haast Pass scenic route

    Optional Activities

    • Stop and explore Wanaka
    Landmarks
    Wanaka
    Haast Pass
    Franz Josef
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Franz Josef

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking on Franz Josef Glacier
    • Helicopter tour of Franz Josef Glacier
    • Quad biking around Franz Josef
    • Kayaking near Franz Josef
    • Hot tub experience in Franz Josef
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier
  14. Day 14

    Franz Josef - Christchurch - Auckland

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Hokitika
    • Travel through Arthur's Pass scenic route
    • Domestic flight from Christchurch to Auckland
    Landmarks
    Hokitika
    Arthur's Pass
    Southern Alps
  15. Day 15

    Auckland to Hahei

    Included Activities

    • Hot Water Beach (tide dependent)

    Optional Activities

    • Cathedral Cove exploration
    • Kayaking
    • Swimming
    Landmarks
    Cathedral Cove
    Hot Water Beach
    Coromandel Peninsula
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  16. Day 16

    Hahei to Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland entry in Rotorua

    Optional Activities

    • Hobbiton movie set tour
    • Mitai Maori Village with hangi meal
    • Luging
    • Zorbing
    • White-water rafting
    Landmarks
    Hobbiton Movie Set
    Mitai Maori Village
    Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland
  17. Day 17

    Rotorua

    Optional Activities

    • Zip line tour
    • Polynesian spa
    • Kayaking
    • Mount Tarawera volcanic crater hike
    Landmarks
    Mount Tarawera
  18. Day 18

    Rotorua to Taupo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Huka Falls
    • Explore trout-filled rivers

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic evening sailing cruise on Lake Taupo
    • Dinner at local restaurants in Taupo
    Landmarks
    Huka Falls
    Lake Taupo
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  19. Day 19

    Taupo

    Optional Activities

    • Tongariro Crossing
    • Jetboating
    • Sailing
    • Bungy jumping
    • Exploring
    Landmarks
    Lake Taupo
    Tongariro Crossing
  20. Day 20

    Waitomo - Raglan

    Optional Activities

    • Waitomo cave crawling
    • Abseiling
    • Cave rafting
    • Glowworm cave experience
    Landmarks
    Waitomo Caves
    Raglan
    Itinerary Image 1
  21. Day 21

    Raglan to Auckland

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Surf lesson at Raglan beach
    • Stop at New Zealand's beloved ice cream spot
    Landmarks
    Raglan
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