Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland
Optional Activities
- Visit Sky Tower
- Shop along Queen Street
- Explore bars and eateries in Vulcan Lane
Landmarks Sky Tower Queen Street Vulcan Lane - Day 2
Auckland to Hamilton to Raglan
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic on the lush lawns of Hamilton Gardens), Dinner (Sunset Dinner Cruise on Raglan Harbour)
Included Activities
- Northern Explorer Scenic train journey
- Hamilton Gardens guided tour
- Hamilton Gardens picnic
- Raglan Sunset Dinner Cruise
Optional Activities
- Explore Hamilton township during free time
Landmarks Hamilton Gardens Raglan - Day 3
Raglan to Otorohanga to Hamilton
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch stop in Otorohanga, New Zealand's 'Kiwiana Capital')
Included Activities
- Maungatautari Sanctuary Mountain guided excursion
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves tour
Optional Activities
- Photo stop at giant Kiwi birds in Otorohanga
- Explore Hamilton's riverside walks
- Dine at nearby restaurants
Landmarks Maungatautari Sanctuary Mountain Otorohanga Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Day 4
Hamilton to Tongariro National Park
- Meals
- Dinner (Special dinner with fellow travellers)
Included Activities
- Northern Explorer Scenic train journey
- Tūroa ski field mini excursion
Landmarks Tongariro National Park Tūroa ski field - Day 5
Tongariro National Park to Rotorua
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional cuisine and cultural performances at Te Pa Tu)
Optional Activities
- Rail cart journey
- Horse trekking adventure
- E-bike rental and Old Coach Road exploration
- Explore Rotorua's botanical gardens
- Visit local attractions in Rotorua
Landmarks Te Pa Tu - Day 6
Rotorua to Wellington
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty seafaring breakfast)
Included Activities
- Mount Ruapehu northern face experience
- Northern Explorer Scenic train journey
Optional Activities
- Onboard licensed café treats
Landmarks Mount Ruapehu Wellington Railway Station Porirua Harbour 
- Day 7
Wellington
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with fellow travellers)
Included Activities
- Wellington City introduction tour
Optional Activities
- Explore Cuba Street
- Visit Te Papa National Museum
- Visit Zealandia Eco-Sanctuary
- Explore historic buildings
- Visit botanic gardens
- Coffee and café experiences
Landmarks Cuba Street Te Papa Tongarewa (National Museum of New Zealand) Zealandia Eco-Sanctuary - Day 8
Wellington to Picton
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty seafaring breakfast in Premium Lounge on Interislander Ferry)
Included Activities
- Interislander Ferry journey across Cook Strait
- Marlborough Wine Tour
Landmarks Cook Strait Queen Charlotte Sound Picton 
- Day 9
Picton to Kaikōura
Included Activities
- Sky Omaka Aviation Museum Tour
- Coastal Pacific Scenic train journey
Optional Activities
- Sample iconic kai moana (seafood) at local restaurants
Landmarks Sky Omaka Aviation Museum Kaikōura - Day 10
Kaikōura
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner and drinks included with Coastal Pacific Scenic Plus package)
Included Activities
- Whale watching experience
- Coastal Pacific Scenic Plus train journey
Optional Activities
- Sample local fish and chips
- Browse local artisan stores and souvenir shops
Landmarks Kaikōura - Day 11
Christchurch
Optional Activities
- Visit museums
- Explore Riverside Markets
- Punting on the Avon
- Gondola ride
- Explore botanical gardens
- Café experiences
- Hop on Hop off Tram service
Landmarks Christchurch Riverside Markets Avon River - Day 12
Christchurch to Hokitika
- Meals
- Meal on train (Meal included with TranzAlpine Scenic Plus package)
Included Activities
- TranzAlpine Scenic Plus train journey
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes walk
Landmarks Waimakariri River Great Divide Otira Tunnel Punakaiki Pancake Rocks - Day 13
Hokitika to Franz Josef
- Meals
- Dinner (Impeccable highlight meal at Te Waonui Forest Retreat)
Included Activities
- West Coast Tree Top Walk
- Franz Josef Glacier viewpoint walk
Optional Activities
- Optional helicopter flight for up-close glacier views
- Shopping in Franz Josef souvenir shops
Landmarks West Coast Tree Top Walk Franz Josef Glacier 
- Day 14
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Included Activities
- Haast River Safari
Optional Activities
- Stop at Mrs. Jones' Fruit Stall
- Explore Arrowtown
Landmarks Haast Pass Arrowtown 
- Day 15
Queenstown to Milford Sound
Included Activities
- Milford Sound Day Tour and Cruise
Optional Activities
- Optional flight into Milford Sound by plane
Landmarks Milford Sound Bowen Falls Stirling Falls Mitre Peak - Day 16
Queenstown
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner and show on TSS Earnslaw Steamship Cruise at Walter Peak overlooking Table Bay with sheep shearing and dog herding demonstrations)
Included Activities
- TSS Earnslaw Steamship Cruise and Dinner Excursion
Optional Activities
- Horse trekking at Walter Peak
- Gondola ride for views
- Wine tasting in Gibbston Valley
- Queenstown nightlife and cocktails
Landmarks Walter Peak Gibbston Valley Lake Wakatipu - Day 17
Queenstown Departure
- Meals
- Breakfast (Final breakfast with fellow travellers)
