Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland
Optional Activities
- Stroll along Viaduct Harbour
- Explore Wynyard Quarter
- Catch a ferry
- Hike to the top of Rangitoto Island
- Sail to Waiheke Island
- Eco Zip adventure at Waiheke Island
Landmarks Viaduct Harbour Wynyard Quarter Rangitoto Island Waiheke Island 
- Day 2
Auckland to Waitomo
Included Activities
- Ruakuri Cave Walking Tour - Waitomo (90-minute guided tour)
Optional Activities
- Breakfast at Miss Lucy's
- Explore Raglan town
- Black Labyrinth tour - Black Water Rafting Company (upgrade available at additional cost)
- Black Abyss tour - Black Water Rafting Company (upgrade available at additional cost)
Landmarks Ruakuri Cave Raglan Waitomo 
- Day 3
Waitomo to Rotorua
Included Activities
- Hike through Ruakuri Scenic Reserve (free walk)
- Hobbiton movie set tour with guide
Optional Activities
- Breakfast at Waitomo Chalets
- Redwood Forest immersion experience
- Tree Tops Walk in Redwood Forest
- Zipline experience in Rotorua
- Drink at The Green Dragon pub at Hobbiton
Landmarks Ruakuri Scenic Reserve Hobbiton Movie Set Redwood Forest Tree Tops Walk 
- Day 4
Rotorua
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional seasonal kai (meal) at Te Pā Tū Māori Village)
Included Activities
- Te Pā Tū Māori Village cultural immersion experience
- Māori performances and history
- Traditional seasonal kai (meal)
- Māori myths and legends around bonfire
- Night in traditional sleeping house
Optional Activities
- Rotorua Canopy Tours ziplines
- Zorb giant inflatable ball ride
- Rotorua Skyline luging
- Geothermal spa visit
- Walk in Red Woods
Landmarks Te Pā Tū Māori Village Red Woods Rotorua Canopy Tours Zorb Rotorua Skyline - Day 5
Rotorua to Taupo
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Te Pa Tu), Dinner (Pizza onboard Lake Taupo Sunset Cruise)
Included Activities
- National Kiwi Hatchery visit
- Lake Taupo Sunset Sailing cruise with pizza
- View Māori Rock Carvings
Optional Activities
- Breakfast at Te Pa Tu
- Walk at Huka Falls
- Swimming dip during Lake Taupo cruise
Landmarks National Kiwi Hatchery Huka Falls Lake Taupo Māori Rock Carvings - Day 6
Taupo to River Valley
- Meals
- Dinner (Farm-to-table meal prepared by River Valley Chef using ethical, local, and sustainable food)
Included Activities
- Farm-to-table dinner
Optional Activities
- Whitewater rafting on Rangitikei River
- Horse trekking (requires prior horse riding experience)
- E-bike exploration
Landmarks River Valley Lodge Rangitiki River Rangitikei River - Day 7
River Valley to Wellington
Optional Activities
- Explore Wellington's hidden laneways
- Discover street art
- Sculpture walk along Wellington waterfront
- Mount Victoria (Victoria Point Look Out)
- Te Papa National Museum (optional paid experience)
- Zealandia urban wildlife sanctuary (optional extra)
- Visit hidden bars
- Dine at Wellington cafes and restaurants
Landmarks Mount Victoria Te Papa National Museum Wellington Harbour Zealandia - Day 8
Wellington
Included Activities
- Weta Workshop Tour (including transfers)
Optional Activities
- E-bike rental with Switched on Bikes (optional paid activity)
- Zealandia nature experience (optional paid activity)
- Explore Wellington's hidden bars
Landmarks Weta Workshop Wellington waterfront Zealandia - Day 9
Wellington to Martinborough
Included Activities
- Kaitoke Regional Park visit
Optional Activities
- Bike hire in Martinborough (optional extra)
- Winery visit (optional extra)
- Explore Greytown shops and coffee
- Visit Papawai Marae
Landmarks Kaitoke Regional Park Greytown Papawai Marae Martinborough - Day 10
Martinborough to Napier
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Claremont)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Claremont
- Beekeeper experience at Greytown Honey
- Te Mata Peak walk
Landmarks Greytown Honey Te Mata Peak Napier - Day 11
Napier to Murupara
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Hangi feast at Kohutapu Lodge)
Included Activities
- National Aquarium of New Zealand
- Kohutapu immersive Māori cultural experience
- Ngāti Manawa cultural history
- Traditional Hangi feast
Optional Activities
- Breakfast at Kennedy Park
- Stroll along Marine Parade
- Walk in native forest at Kohutapu
- Learn about traditional Māori medicinal plants
Landmarks National Aquarium of New Zealand Marine Parade Kohutapu Lodge - Day 12
Murupara to Tauranga
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Kohutapu Lodge)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Kohutapu Lodge
- Traditional Powhiri (welcome ceremony)
- Carved meeting house exploration
- Morning tea with community elders
- Hell's Gate Geothermal Experience
- Full-body mud bath
Optional Activities
- Hike to summit of Mount Maunganui
- Stroll Mount Maunganui coastline
- Sunbathing at Mount Maunganui beach
Landmarks Hell's Gate Geothermal Area Mount Maunganui Tauranga - Day 13
Tauranga to Coromandel
Optional Activities
- Breakfast at local cafes
- Explore Whangamata town
- Cathedral Cove access by kayak or boat (optional paid activity)
- Hot Water Beach (tide-dependent experience)
- Sunset swim at Hahei Beach
- Dinner in Hahei
Landmarks Whangamata Cathedral Cove Hot Water Beach Hahei Coromandel Region - Day 14
Coromandel to Auckland
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast included)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Hike through Karangahake Gorge with historic mining tunnels (free walk)
Optional Activities
- Explore Auckland's iconic waterfront
- Stroll Wynyard Quarter
- Visit Auckland museums and galleries
Landmarks Karangahake Gorge Auckland waterfront Wynyard Quarter
