Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland
Auckland- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local bistro in the heart of the city, championing New Zealand producers)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Welcome meeting
- Welcome dinner at local bistro
Optional Activities
- Interactive All Blacks experience - learn about New Zealand rugby heritage
Landmarks Auckland - Day 2
Auckland to Waiheke Island
Auckland to Waiheke Island- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on Waiheke Island)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Waiheke Island
- Winery visits with wine tasting at two wineries
- Lunch on Waiheke Island
- Scenic drives on Waiheke Island
Landmarks Waiheke Island - Day 3
Auckland to Rotorua
Auckland to Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Waitomo Glow Worm Cave tour - Ruakuri Cave with local expert guide
- Hobbiton - Lord of the Rings movie set tour with local guide
- Hobbiton - Green Dragon Inn visit with drink and pie
Landmarks Waitomo Glow Worm Caves - Ruakuri Cave Hobbiton Movie Set Green Dragon Inn 
- Day 4
Rotorua
Rotorua- Meals
- Dinner (Three-course feast at Te Pā Tū Māori Village featuring local cuisine)
Included Activities
- Te Pā Tū Māori Village visit with local guide
- Hangi dinner three-course feast at Te Pā Tū
Optional Activities
- Polynesian Spa - relax in thermal pools
- Redwoods Treetop Walkway - NZD39
Landmarks Te Pā Tū Māori Village Polynesian Spa Redwoods Treetop Walkway - Day 5
Rotorua to Taupō
Rotorua to TaupōIncluded Activities
- Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland - walk through geothermal features
Optional Activities
- Lake Taupō Sailing Adventure - NZD69
Landmarks Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland Lake Taupō 
- Day 6
Taupō to Tongariro National Park
Taupō to Tongariro National ParkIncluded Activities
- Taranaki Falls - scenic two-hour guided walk to waterfall
Landmarks Tongariro National Park Taranaki Falls Mt Ruapehu 
- Day 7
Tongariro National Park to Wellington
Tongariro National Park to Wellington- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a waterfront restaurant in Wellington)
Included Activities
- Private catamaran cruise around Wellington Harbour
- Dinner at a waterfront restaurant
Landmarks Wellington Harbour - Day 8
Wellington to Christchurch
Wellington to Christchurch- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry cruise through Cook Strait
- Passage through Marlborough Sounds
Landmarks Cook Strait Marlborough Sounds Picton Harbour - Day 9
Christchurch
Christchurch- Meals
- Dinner (Three-course welcome dinner at a restaurant championing sustainability and featuring Canterbury region produce)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Welcome meeting
- Welcome dinner featuring Canterbury region produce
Landmarks Christchurch - Day 10
Christchurch to Punakaiki
Christchurch to Punakaiki- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Moana)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk around Christchurch
- Lake Brunner - nature walk
- Greymouth - Pounamu (Greenstone) studio visit
- Monteith's Brewery tour and tasting
Landmarks Arthur's Pass Castle Hill Lake Brunner Monteith's Brewery Punakaiki Beach Paparoa National Park 
- Day 11
Punakaiki to Franz Josef
Punakaiki to Franz Josef- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Punakaiki Rocks and Blowholes visit
- Hokitika - West Coast Treetops Walk through ancient tree canopy
- West Coast Wildlife Centre private ranger-guided tour
Landmarks Punakaiki Rocks and Blowholes Hokitika West Coast Wildlife Centre 
- Day 12
Franz Josef
Franz JosefIncluded Activities
- Self-guided walk to Franz Josef Glacier
Optional Activities
- Franz Josef - Heli-Hiking Tour - from NZD695
- Franz Josef - Kayaking Excursion - from NZD149
- Franz Josef - Lake Mapourika Scenic Cruise - NZD125
- Franz Josef - Waiho Hot Tubs - from NZD89
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Lake Mapourika - Day 13
Franz Josef to Wanaka
Franz Josef to Wanaka- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Aspiring Biodiversity Trust in Makarora)
Included Activities
- Makarora - Aspiring Biodiversity Trust lunch
- Makarora - Guided flora and fauna walk with local ornithologist and ecologist
Landmarks Mount Aspiring National Park Makarora Lake Wanaka - Day 14
Wanaka
Wanaka- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Criffel Station featuring chef-guided foraging and tasting)
Included Activities
- Criffel Station - farm visit with family guide
- Criffel Station - chef-guided foraging and tasting tour
- Criffel Station - lunch
Optional Activities
- Mt Iron hike with views over Lake Wanaka and surrounding peaks
Landmarks Mt Iron Criffel Station - Day 15
Wanaka to Doubtful Sound
Wanaka to Doubtful Sound- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Three-course dinner featuring local produce aboard Doubtful Sound cruise vessel)
Included Activities
- Ferry across Lake Manapouri
- Scenic drive to Deep Cove via Wilmot Pass
- Doubtful Sound cruise
- Three-course dinner on Doubtful Sound featuring local produce
- Naturalist insights about fiord history, flora, and wildlife
Optional Activities
- Kayaking excursion on Doubtful Sound - weather dependent
Landmarks Lake Manapouri Wilmot Pass Deep Cove Doubtful Sound Fiordland National Park - Day 16
Doubtful Sound to Queenstown
Doubtful Sound to Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty cooked breakfast as mist rolls over the cliffs)
Included Activities
- Doubtful Sound morning exploration
- Ferry back to Lake Manapouri
Landmarks Queenstown Southern Alps - Day 17
Queenstown to Arrowtown
Queenstown to ArrowtownIncluded Activities
- Arrowtown - leader-led walking tour
- Gibbston Valley - winery visit and wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Arrowtown - browse heritage town centre shops and cafes
- Farewell group dinner
Landmarks Arrowtown Gibbston Valley - Day 18
Queenstown
Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast
