Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland
Included Activities
- Welcome reception with Tour Director and fellow travellers
Optional Activities
- Visit Sky Tower
- Shopping on Queen Street
- Explore Vulcan Lane bars and eateries
Landmarks Sky Tower Queen Street Vulcan Lane 
- Day 2
Auckland to Hamilton to Raglan
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic on the lush lawns at Hamilton Gardens), Dinner (Sunset Dinner Cruise on Raglan harbour)
Included Activities
- Northern Explorer Scenic train journey from Auckland to Hamilton
- Hamilton Gardens guided tour with themed rooms exploration
- Picnic lunch at Hamilton Gardens
- Sunset Dinner Cruise in Raglan
Optional Activities
- Free time activities in Hamilton
Landmarks Hamilton Gardens Waiematā Harbour Waikato Raglan 
- Day 3
Maungatautari Sanctuary and Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch stop in Otorohanga)
Included Activities
- Maungatautari Sanctuary Mountain guided excursion through native forest with endangered species viewing
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves tour with boat glide through cave formation
Optional Activities
- Restaurant dining during free evening in Hamilton
Landmarks Maungatautari Sanctuary Mountain Otorohanga Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Day 4
Tongariro National Park
- Meals
- Dinner (Special dinner with fellow travellers)
Included Activities
- Northern Explorer Scenic train journey from Hamilton to Tongariro National Park
- Mini excursion to Tūroa ski field with panoramic views
- Special dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks Tongariro National Park Tūroa Ski Field Mt Ruapehu Mt Ngāuruhoe Mt Tongariro 
- Day 5
Tongariro National Park
Optional Activities
- Rail cart journey
- Horse trekking experience along hills, mountains, rivers and native bush
- Ohakune historical cycle trail on e-bikes along Old Coach Road
Landmarks Tongariro National Park Ohakune Old Coach Road - Day 6
Ohakune to Wellington
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty seafaring breakfast onboard train), Snack (Morning tea onboard train)
Included Activities
- Mt Ruapehu northern face excursion with panoramic volcanic landscape views
- Northern Explorer Scenic train journey from Tongariro National Park to Wellington
- Onboard licensed café experience
Optional Activities
- Explore Wellington's downtown area
- Queen's Wharf and Cuba Street exploration
Landmarks Mt Ruapehu Mt Ngāuruhoe Mt Tongariro Porirua Harbour Wellington Railway Station Beehive Parliament Buildings Queen's Wharf Cuba Street 
- Day 7
Wellington
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with fellow travellers)
Included Activities
- Dinner with fellow travellers
Optional Activities
- Wellington City introduction tour
- Cuba Street cafés, bookstores and shops exploration
- Te Papa National Museum visit
- Zealandia Eco-Sanctuary visit
- Historic buildings exploration
- Botanic gardens visit
Landmarks Cuba Street Te Papa Zealandia Eco-Sanctuary - Day 8
Wellington to Picton
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty seafaring breakfast in Premium Lounge with mimosa), Snack (Morning tea)
Included Activities
- Interislander Ferry journey across Cook Strait
- Premium Lounge access with mimosa and seafaring breakfast
- Marlborough Wine Tour Experience
Optional Activities
- Dolphin and whale spotting
Landmarks Cook Strait Queen Charlotte Sound Picton Marlborough Wine Region - Day 9
Picton to Kaikōura
Included Activities
- Sky Omaka Aviation Museum Tour
- Coastal Pacific Scenic train journey from Picton to Kaikōura
Optional Activities
- Local seafood restaurant dining
Landmarks Sky Omaka Aviation Museum Kaikōura 
- Day 10
Kaikōura
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner and drinks onboard Coastal Pacific Scenic Plus train)
Included Activities
- Whale watching experience
- Coastal Pacific Scenic Plus train journey from Kaikōura
- Dinner and drinks onboard Coastal Pacific Scenic Plus train
Optional Activities
- Fish and chips at the beach
- Local artisan stores and souvenir shops exploration
Landmarks Kaikōura - Day 11
Christchurch
Optional Activities
- Museums visit
- Riverside Markets exploration
- Punting on the Avon
- Gondola ride
- Botanical gardens visit
- Café exploration
- Hop on Hop off Tram service
Landmarks Christchurch Riverside Markets Avon River Christchurch Gondola Christchurch Botanic Gardens - Day 12
Christchurch Departure
- Meals
- Breakfast (Final breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Final breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Extended stay arrangements
