Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland
Optional Activities
- Visit Auckland Sky Tower
- SkyJump off the Auckland Sky Tower
- Visit Auckland War Memorial Museum
- Explore Auckland CBD
Landmarks Auckland Sky Tower Auckland War Memorial Museum - Day 2
Auckland to Tutukaka
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at a local café)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at a local café
- Visit Whangarei Falls
- Visit Matapouri Beach
Landmarks Whangarei Falls Matapouri Beach - Day 3
Poor Knights Islands - Paihia
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Poor Knights Islands full-day cruise
- Kayaking
- Cave exploration
- Snorkelling
- Swimming
- Visit Rikoriko Cave
Landmarks Poor Knights Islands Rikoriko Cave 
- Day 4
Paihia
Optional Activities
- Explore coves and beaches
- Cruise through natural rock archway
- Scuba diving
- Dolphin watching cruise
- Skydiving
- Day 5
Waitangi Treaty Grounds - Auckland
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Waitangi Treaty Grounds
- Māori cultural insights
- View 35m carved waka
Landmarks Waitangi Treaty Grounds - Day 6
Auckland to Coromandel Peninsula
Included Activities
- Visit Hot Water Beach
- Visit Cathedral Cove
Landmarks Hot Water Beach Cathedral Cove - Day 7
Coromandel Peninsula
Optional Activities
- Visit Kuaotunu
- Try famous ice cream at Kuaotunu
- Explore Coromandel Township
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks Coromandel Township - Day 8
Coromandel Peninsula to Rotorua
Included Activities
- Visit Karangahake Gorge
- Hobbiton Movie Set tour
- Redwood Forest Canopy Walk
Landmarks Karangahake Gorge Hobbiton Movie Set Rotorua Redwood Forest - Day 9
Rotorua
- Meals
- Dinner (Hangi dinner with haka performance at Māori cultural site)
Included Activities
- Hangi dinner with haka performance
Optional Activities
- Explore mud pools
- View geysers
- See fluorescent lakes
- Ziplining
Landmarks Pohutu Geyser - Day 10
Rotorua to Taupo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Huka Falls
Optional Activities
- Polynesian Spa visit
- Walk through Kuirau Park
Landmarks Huka Falls Lake Taupo 
- Day 11
Taupo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Orakei Koako Geothermal Park and Cave
- Complete the Tongariro Crossing hike
- View geysers and mud pools
- Explore caves
Landmarks Orakei Koako Geothermal Park Tongariro National Park - Day 12
Taupo to Wellington
- Meals
- Lunch (Kai (food) shared at Morero marae)
Included Activities
- Visit local marae (Morero marae)
- Traditional Powhiri welcome
- Korero with iwi members
- Share kai (food)
Optional Activities
- Head to Mt Victoria for views
- Explore Wellington food scene
Landmarks Morero Marae Mt Victoria - Day 13
Wellington
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary
Optional Activities
- Weta Workshop tour
- Te Papa Museum tour
Landmarks Zealandia Weta Workshop Te Papa Museum - Day 14
Wellington to Kaikoura
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing Cook Strait
- Winery visits and tastings in Marlborough region
Optional Activities
- Crayfish dinner
Landmarks Marlborough Sounds Picton Harbour - Day 15
Kaikoura to Christchurch
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Whale watching boat trip
- Visit fur seal colony
- Explore Kaikoura
- Dinner in Christchurch
- Day 16
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo/Twizel
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Christchurch Cathedral
- Visit Lake Tekapo with Mt John Lookout
Landmarks Christchurch Cathedral Lake Tekapo Church of the Good Shepherd 
- Day 17
Lake Ohau/Twizel to Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Kawarau Bridge Bungy jump
Landmarks Kawarau Gorge 
- Day 18
Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Jet boat ride
- River kayaking
- Gondola flight
- 4WD Lord of the Rings tour
- Gibbston Valley wine tasting
- Walk around Lake Wakatipu
- Dining at Fergburger or other restaurants
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu Gibbston Valley - Day 19
Queenstown to Wanaka
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Additional Queenstown activities
- Walk Arrowtown high street
- Visit old-school lolly shop in Arrowtown
- Hike near Wanaka
- Relax on Lake Wanaka shores
Landmarks Arrowtown Lake Wanaka - Day 20
Wanaka
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mou Waho Island cruise and guided nature walk
Optional Activities
- Visit #thatwanakatree
- Hiking trails
- Cycling trails
Landmarks Mou Waho Island - Day 21
Wanaka to Franz Josef
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a local pub
Landmarks Lake Hawea - Day 22
Franz Josef
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Greenstone pendant carving at local gallery
Optional Activities
- Helicopter and glacier hike
- Local hot springs
- Glacier lake kayaking
- Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk (free)
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Mt Cook - Day 23
Franz Josef to Christchurch
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- TranzAlpine train journey to Christchurch
Optional Activities
- Visit National Kiwi Centre
Landmarks Arthur's Pass - Day 24
Christchurch
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
