Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland
Optional Activities
- Visit Mission Bay beach
- Stroll along the waterfront restaurants
- Explore Auckland's nightlife
- Day 2
Coromandel Peninsula
Included Activities
- Hot Water Beach
- Cathedral Cove
Optional Activities
- Cathedral Cove Kayaking - NZD175
Landmarks Hot Water Beach Cathedral Cove - Day 3
Coromandel Peninsula
Optional Activities
- Visit Kuaotunu for ice cream
- Explore Coromandel Township
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks Kuaotunu Coromandel Township - Day 4
Waikato - Hobbiton - Rotorua
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
- Redwood Forest Canopy Walk
Optional Activities
- Stop at Karangahake Gorge
Landmarks Karangahake Gorge Hobbiton Movie Set Redwood Forest Canopy Walk 
- Day 5
Rotorua
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hangi dinner with haka performance)
Included Activities
- Pohutu Geyser
- Hangi Dinner & Haka Dance
Optional Activities
- Forest Ziplining - from NZD189
- Skyline Gondola Rotorua - NZD43
- Whitewater Rafting - NZD139
- ZORB - from NZD45
Landmarks Pohutu Geyser 
- Day 6
Rotorua to Taupo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relax at Polynesian Spa
- Walk through Kuirau Park
Landmarks Huka Falls Lake Taupo 
- Day 7
Taupo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Sailing on Lake Taupo
- Tongariro Crossing (Unguided, Transport to/from Trail Head only) - from NZD130
Landmarks Tongariro National Park - Day 8
Taupo to Wellington
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Mt Victoria for views
- Explore Wellington's food scene
- Traditional Maori welcome and kai at Morero Marae
Landmarks 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
North Island to South Island - Marlborough Sounds - Kaikoura
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Marlborough wineries and wine tasting
Landmarks Marlborough Sounds Picton Harbour 
- Day 11
Kaikoura to Christchurch
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Native fur seal colony visit
Optional Activities
- Boat trip whale watching (humpbacks, orcas, sperm whales)
- Day 12
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo to Ohau/Twizel
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mt John Lookout
Optional Activities
- Visit Christchurch Cathedral
- Visit Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
Landmarks Christchurch Cathedral Lake Tekapo Church of the Good Shepherd - Day 13
Mackenzie Country to Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Kawarau Bridge Bungy - NZD320
Landmarks Kawarau Gorge Southern Alps 
- Day 14
Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shotover River Jet Boat Ride - NZD169
- Gondola ride
- River kayaking
- 4WD Lord of the Rings tour - NZD285
- Gibbston Valley wine tasting
- Walk around Lake Wakatipu
- Skyline Gondola - NZD64
- Milford Sound Coach-Cruise-Coach Day Trip - NZD274
- Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise - NZD499
- Walter Peak Lake Cruise with Gourmet Dinner - NZD189
- Time Tripper - NZD20
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu Gibbston Valley - Day 15
Queenstown to Arrowtown to Wanaka
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Arrowtown heritage buildings
- Walk Arrowtown high street
- Visit old-school lolly shop in Arrowtown
- Hiking near Wanaka
- Relax on the shores of Lake Wanaka
Landmarks Arrowtown Lake Wanaka - Day 16
Wanaka - Mou Waho Island
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mou Waho Island Cruise & Guided Nature Walk
Optional Activities
- Visit #thatwanakatree
- Hiking in the region
- Cycling trails
- Waterfall Climbing - from NZD199
Landmarks Mou Waho Island Arethusa Pool - Day 17
Wanaka to Franz Josef
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Lake Hawea lookout
- Lake Wanaka lookout
- Dinner at a local pub
Landmarks Lake Hawea 
- Day 18
Franz Josef
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Greenstone Pendant Carving
Optional Activities
- Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk - Free
- Franz Josef Glacier Lake Kayaking - NZD165
- Helicopter glacier hike
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Mt Cook - Day 19
West Coast - Greymouth to Christchurch
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tranz Alpine Train Journey
Optional Activities
- Visit National Kiwi Centre
Landmarks Arthur's Pass Waimakariri River - Day 20
Christchurch
- Meals
- Breakfast
