Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland
Included Activities
- Welcome drinks at hotel bar
- Welcome dinner at nearby restaurant
- Day 2
Auckland to Waiheke Island
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Stonyridge accompanied by a glass of wine)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Ferry transfer to Waiheke Island
- Guided bus tour of Waiheke Island
- Lunch and glass of wine at Stonyridge
- Waiheke hop-on-hop-off bus access
Optional Activities
- Independent island exploration
- Extended island stay
Landmarks Stonyridge Waiheke Island 
- Day 3
Hamilton
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Coach transfer to Sanctuary Mountain
- Morning tea/coffee break
- Two-hour guided tour of Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari
Optional Activities
- Hamilton city attractions and experiences
Landmarks Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari - Day 4
Hamilton
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Coach transfer to Zealong Tea Estate
- 1.5-hour Zealong Tea Estate tour and tea ceremony
- Signature High Tea experience
- 75-minute Hamilton Gardens Highlights tour
- Hamilton Museum visit
Optional Activities
- Afternoon exploration and activities in Hamilton
Landmarks Zealong Tea Estate Hamilton Gardens Hamilton Museum - Day 5
Hamilton to Ohakune
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Scenic Plus dining experience onboard train), Dinner (Two-course dinner)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Coach transfer to Hamilton Frankton Station
- Northern Explorer Scenic Plus train journey
- Scenic drive along Ohakune Mountain Road
- Two-course dinner at accommodation
Landmarks Ohakune Mountain Road - Day 6
Ohakune
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Hot meat dish accompanied by array of refreshing salads at Laurens Lavender Farm)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at accommodation
- Coach transfer to Taumarunui
- Visit to Forgotten World Gardens
- Lunch at Laurens Lavender Farm with hot meat dish and salads
- Walk through lavender fields
- Visit to lavender shop
- Coach transfer back to Ohakune
Optional Activities
- Hot tub relaxation at accommodation
- Evening exploration of Ohakune
Landmarks Forgotten World Gardens Laurens Lavender Farm - Day 7
Ohakune to Wellington
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Scenic Plus dining experience onboard train), Afternoon Tea, Dinner (Onboard train)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at accommodation
- Coach transfer to Tūroa
- Coach transfer to National Park station
- Northern Explorer Scenic Plus train journey
- Afternoon tea on train
- Dinner on train
- Transfer from Wellington Station to hotel
Optional Activities
- Sky Waka ascent at Tūroa (at own cost)
Landmarks Tūroa 
- Day 8
Wellington
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at renowned Wellington restaurant with vibrant New Zealand flavors)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at accommodation
- 90-minute Māori Experience Kīnaki Tour at Te Papa
- Traditional food tasting at Te Papa
- Dinner at renowned Wellington restaurant
Optional Activities
- Afternoon exploration of Wellington attractions
- Optional activities available
Landmarks Te Papa - Day 9
Wellington to Picton
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in Premium Lounge on Interislander ferry), Lunch (Packed lunch onboard Mailboat Cruise), Dinner (Three-course dinner at Portage Resort)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Interislander ferry terminal
- Interislander ferry crossing with Premium Lounge access
- Breakfast in Premium Lounge
- Beachcomber Cruises Mailboat Tour through Marlborough Sounds
- Packed lunch on mailboat
- Three-course dinner at Portage Resort
Landmarks Marlborough Sounds Picton - Day 10
Picton
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Portage Resort with view into Kenepuru Sound), Morning Tea (Morning tea at Paua Pearl Farm), Lunch (Three-course lunch at Allan Scott Wines Bistro with glass of wine paired with main meal)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Portage Resort
- Beachcomber Cruises transfer to/from Pearl Farm
- Paua Pearl Farm Tour with morning tea
- Paua tastings
- Three-course lunch at Allan Scott Wines Bistro with glass of wine
- Included tastings at two additional wineries
- Stop at Makana Boutique Chocolate Factory
Optional Activities
- Evening exploration of Picton
Landmarks Paua Pearl Farm Allan Scott Wines Bistro Makana Boutique Chocolate Factory - Day 11
Picton to Kaikōura
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch with beverages on Coastal Pacific Scenic Plus train), Afternoon Tea, Dinner (Dinner at renowned Kaikōura restaurant with regional flavors)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Coastal Pacific Scenic Plus train journey
- Light lunch on train with beverages
- Afternoon tea on train
- Transfer from train to hotel
- Dinner at renowned Kaikōura restaurant
Optional Activities
- Morning exploration of Picton
Landmarks Kaikōura 
- Day 12
Kaikōura to Christchurch
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on Coastal Pacific Scenic Plus train)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Dolphin viewing adventure with Encounter Kaikōura
- Coastal Pacific Scenic Plus train journey
- Dinner on train
- Drinks on train
- Transfer from Christchurch Station to hotel
Optional Activities
- Afternoon exploration of Kaikōura
- Leisurely lunch at local eateries
Landmarks Kaikōura - Day 13
Christchurch
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local tastings as part of cultural food walking tour), Dinner (Dinner at renowned Christchurch restaurant)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at accommodation
- Cultural food walking tour of Christchurch
- Dinner at renowned Christchurch restaurant
Optional Activities
- Quake City Museum visit
- Ravenscar Museum visit
- Avon River punting
- Iconic trams ride
- Gondola ascent for panoramic vistas
Landmarks Quake City Museum Ravenscar Museum Avon River Christchurch Gondola - Day 14
Franz Josef
- Meals
- Breakfast (Sumptuous breakfast on TranzAlpine train), Lunch (Lunch on TranzAlpine train), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on TranzAlpine train
- TranzAlpine Scenic Plus train journey
- Lunch on TranzAlpine train
- Transfer from Greymouth to Hokitika
- Pounamu (jade) experience with Rachel and local Iwi member
- Guided walk around Hokitika Gorge loop track
- Coach transfer to Franz Josef
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Hokitika Gorge - Day 15
Franz Josef
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch featuring local delicacies at Ōkārito)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Coach transfer to Ōkārito
- Ōkārito Heritage EcoTour walking portion
- Ōkārito lagoon boat tour
- Lunch featuring local delicacies
- Coach transfer back to Franz Josef
Optional Activities
- Helicopter tour of Franz Josef and surrounding landscapes (at own cost)
- Afternoon activities and relaxation in Franz Josef
Landmarks Ōkārito - Day 16
Franz Josef to Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Haast River Safari Experience
- Stop at Fruit Emporium
Optional Activities
- Evening exploration of Queenstown
- Culinary experiences in Queenstown
Landmarks Haast River Fruit Emporium 
- Day 17
Arrowtown
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental breakfast at Naumi Hotel with croissants, cold meats, and cereals), Lunch (Buffet lunch at Ayrburn paired with wine tasting)
Included Activities
- Continental breakfast at Naumi Hotel
- Coach transfer to Ayrburn Arrowtown
- Wine tasting experience at Ayrburn
- Buffet lunch at Ayrburn
- Coach transfer back to Queenstown
- Complimentary drinks and canapés at hotel happy hour
Optional Activities
- Morning exploration of Queenstown
- Queenstown optional activities
Landmarks Arrowtown Ayrburn - Day 18
Departure from Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Departure transfer from hotel
