Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Auckland
Auckland- Start point
- Auckland Central, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand (Lylo Hostel, 14:00)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Lylo)
Optional Activities
- Stroll along Viaduct Harbour
- Explore Britomart
- Walk to Mission Bay
- Ferry to Rangitoto Island and climb volcano summit
- Visit Auckland museums and galleries
- Ride to top of Sky Tower for 360-degree views
Landmarks Viaduct Harbour Wynyard Quarter Britomart Mission Bay Rangitoto Island Sky Tower - Day 2
Auckland to Coromandel
Auckland to Coromandel- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hahei Beach Resort)
Included Activities
- Cathedral Cove visit
Optional Activities
- Cathedral Cove Kayaks
- Hahei Explorer boat tour
- Short walk through Cathedral Cove
- Dig hot spa pool in sand
Landmarks Cathedral Cove - Day 3
Coromandel to Waitomo
Coromandel to Waitomo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Waitomo Chalets)
Included Activities
- Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway exploration
- Ruakuri Cave tour with glowworms (90 minutes)
Optional Activities
- Legendary Black Water Rafting Company Black Labyrinth tour
- Legendary Black Water Rafting Company Black Abyss tour
Landmarks Karangahake Gorge Ruakuri Cave - Day 4
Waitomo to Rotorua
Waitomo to Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional hangi dinner at Mitai Māori Village)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Haka House Rotorua )
Included Activities
- Ruakuri Reserve morning walk
- Mitai Māori Village cultural experience
- Traditional hangi dinner
Optional Activities
- Hobbiton Movie Set guided tour
Landmarks Ruakuri Reserve Hobbiton Movie Set Mitai Māori Village 
- Day 5
Rotorua
Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Haka House Rotorua )
Included Activities
- Wai Ariki Hot Springs entry
Optional Activities
- Rotorua Canopy Tours zipline experience
- Zorb - roll downhill in inflatable ball
- Jade Carving workshop
- Kuirau Park visit
Landmarks Kuirau Park Wai Ariki Hot Springs - Day 6
Rotorua to Wellington
Rotorua to Wellington- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Haka House Wellington )
Included Activities
- Huka Falls walk
Landmarks Huka Falls - Day 7
Wellington
Wellington- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Haka House Wellington )
Optional Activities
- Te Papa (National Museum) visit
- E-bike rental and waterfront cruise with Switched on Bikes
- Zealandia nature exploration
Landmarks Te Papa Tongarewa Zealandia - Day 8
Wellington to Kaikoura
Wellington to Kaikoura- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Dusky Lodge)
Included Activities
- Inter-island ferry crossing
- Wine and gin tasting in Marlborough District
Optional Activities
- Whale watching tour
- Dolphin encounter tour
- Seal viewing tour
Landmarks Cook Strait Marlborough Sounds Marlborough District - Day 9
Kaikoura to Christchurch
Kaikoura to Christchurch- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Give )
Included Activities
- Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway and seal colony visit
Optional Activities
- Swimming with dolphins
- Dolphin watching tour
- Whale watching tour
- Sea outing for marine life viewing
Landmarks Kaikoura Peninsula - Day 10
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Lakes Edge)
Included Activities
- Church of The Good Shepherd visit
- Mt John walk with 360-degree views
- Tekapo Hot Springs
Landmarks Church of The Good Shepherd Mount John Lake Tekapo 
- Day 11
Lake Tekapo to Queenstown
Lake Tekapo to Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Crew dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Nomads Queenstown)
Included Activities
- Hooker Valley Track walk
Landmarks Mount Cook Hooker Valley Track 
- Day 12
Queenstown
Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Nomads Queenstown )
Optional Activities
- Bungy jumping
- Jetboating
- White water rafting
- Skydiving
- Bike rental
- Boat cruise
- Spa visit
- Vineyard visit
- Day 13
Queenstown to Milford Sound
Queenstown to Milford Sound- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Nomads Queenstown )
Optional Activities
- 2-hour Milford Sound scenic boat cruise
Landmarks Milford Sound Fiordland National Park Te Anau - Day 14
Queenstown to Wanaka
Queenstown to Wanaka- Accommodation
- Hostel (Adventure Hostel )
Optional Activities
- Roys Peak Track (5-6 hour hike, weather and seasonal dependent)
- Mount Iron Track (shorter hiking option)
- Wanaka Skydive
Landmarks Arrowtown That Wanaka Tree Roys Peak Mount Iron - Day 15
Wanaka to Franz Josef
Wanaka to Franz Josef- Accommodation
- Hostel (Rainforest Retreat )
Included Activities
- Thunder Creek Falls bush walk
- Ship Creek Kahikatea swamp forest visit
- Lake Matheson walk
- Franz Josef rainforest walk with glacier views
- Franz Josef Wildlife Centre
Optional Activities
- Heli Hike
- Scenic planes/helicopters flight
- Kayaking
- Quad biking
- Skydiving
Landmarks Thunder Creek Falls Ship Creek Lake Matheson Franz Josef Glacier - Day 16
Franz Josef
Franz Josef- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Rainforest Retreat )
Included Activities
- Pounamu (Greenstone) carving experience
Optional Activities
- Heli-Hike glacier walk
- Rainforest walk to glacier viewing area
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier - Day 17
Franz Josef to Hanmer Springs
Franz Josef to Hanmer Springs- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Tussock Peak Lodge)
Included Activities
- West Coast Wildlife Centre visit
Landmarks West Coast Wildlife Centre 
- Day 18
Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Springs- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Tussock Peak Lodge)
Included Activities
- Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa entry
Landmarks Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa - Day 19
Hanmer Springs to Christchurch
Hanmer Springs to Christchurch- End point
- Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand (City central , 16:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Heritage forest walk with wooden animal sculptures
