Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland
Optional Activities
- Visit Mission Bay beach
- Stroll along the restaurant-lined waterfront
- Explore Auckland's nightlife
- Day 2
Auckland to Coromandel Peninsula
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hot Water Beach
- Visit Cathedral Cove
Optional Activities
- Cathedral Cove kayaking - NZD175
Landmarks Hot Water Beach Cathedral Cove - Day 3
Coromandel Peninsula
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Kuaotunu for ice cream
- Explore Coromandel Township
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks Kuaotunu Coromandel Township - Day 4
Coromandel Peninsula to Rotorua
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Karangahake Gorge
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
- Redwood Forest Canopy Walk
Landmarks Karangahake Gorge Hobbiton Movie Set Redwood Forest Canopy Walk 
- Day 5
Rotorua
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hangi dinner (traditional Maori meal) with haka performance)
Included Activities
- Hangi Dinner & Haka Dance
- Pohutu Geyser
Optional Activities
- Forest ziplining - from NZD189
- Whitewater rafting - NZD139
- ZORB - from NZD45
- Skyline Gondola Rotorua - NZD43
Landmarks Pohutu Geyser 
- Day 6
Rotorua to Taupo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Huka Falls
Optional Activities
- Visit Polynesian Spa
- Walk through Kuirau Park
Landmarks Huka Falls Lake Taupo Kuirau Park 
- Day 7
Taupo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Sailing on Lake Taupo
- Tongariro Crossing hike (unguided, transport to/from trailhead only) - from NZD130
Landmarks Lake Taupo Tongariro National Park - Day 8
Taupo to Wellington
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Kai (food) shared at Morero marae)
Included Activities
- Visit Morero marae with traditional Powhiri welcome and korero
Optional Activities
- Visit Mt Victoria for views
- Explore Wellington's food scene
Landmarks Morero marae Mt Victoria 
- Day 9
Wellington
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary
Optional Activities
- Weta Workshop cave tour - NZD55
- Te Papa Museum tour - NZD35
Landmarks Zealandia Weta Workshop Te Papa Museum - Day 10
Wellington to Kaikoura
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Marlborough wineries
- Crayfish dinner
Landmarks Marlborough Sounds Picton Harbour 
- Day 11
Kaikoura to Christchurch
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit native fur seal colony
Optional Activities
- Boat trip to see humpback whales, orcas, and sperm whales
- Dinner in Christchurch
Landmarks Kaikoura - Day 12
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo to Ohau
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Christchurch's earthquake recovery sites
- Visit Christchurch Cathedral
Landmarks Christchurch Cathedral Lake Tekapo Church of the Good Shepherd - Day 13
Ohau to Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Kawarau Bridge Bungy jump - NZD320
Landmarks Mackenzie Basin Southern Alps Kawarau Gorge 
- Day 14
Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shotover River jet boat ride - NZD169
- River kayaking
- Gondola flight
- 4WD adventure through Lord of the Rings landscapes
- Gibbston Valley wine tasting
- Walk around Lake Wakatipu
- Walter Peak Lake Cruise with Gourmet Dinner - NZD189
- Skyline Gondola - NZD64
- Milford Sound Coach-Cruise-Coach Day Trip - NZD274
- Time Tripper - NZD20
- Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour - NZD285
- Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise - NZD499
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu Gibbston Valley - Day 15
Queenstown to Wanaka
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Morning Queenstown activities
- Walk through Arrowtown's heritage high street
- Visit Arrowtown lolly shop
- Afternoon hike or relax on Lake Wanaka shore
Landmarks Crown Range Mountains Arrowtown Lake Wanaka - Day 16
Wanaka
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mou Waho Island Cruise & Guided Nature Walk
Optional Activities
- View #thatwanakatree
- Hiking in the region
- Waterfall climbing - from NZD199
- Cycling trails
Landmarks Mou Waho Island Lake Wanaka - Day 17
Wanaka to Franz Josef
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a local pub
Landmarks Lake Hawea Lake Wanaka 
- Day 18
Franz Josef
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Greenstone Pendant Carving
Optional Activities
- Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk - Free
- Glacier Lake Kayaking - NZD165
- Helicopter glacier hike
- Local hot springs
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Mt Cook - Day 19
Franz Josef to Christchurch
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tranz Alpine Train Journey
Optional Activities
- Visit National Kiwi Centre
Landmarks West Coast Rainforest National Kiwi Centre Arthur's Pass Southern Alps Waimakariri River - Day 20
Christchurch
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Christchurch (requires advance booking)
