Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Auckland
AucklandOptional Activities
- Visit Mission Bay beach
- Stroll along the restaurant-lined waterfront
- Explore Auckland's nightlife
- Day 2
Coromandel Peninsula
Coromandel PeninsulaIncluded Activities
- Hot Water Beach visit
- Cathedral Cove visit
Optional Activities
- Cathedral Cove kayaking - NZD175
Landmarks Hot Water Beach Cathedral Cove - Day 3
Coromandel Peninsula
Coromandel PeninsulaIncluded Activities
- Scenic drive along Coromandel Peninsula beaches with local leader
Optional Activities
- Try ice cream in Kuaotunu
- Explore Coromandel Township
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks Kuaotunu Coromandel Township - Day 4
Waikato - Hobbiton - Rotorua
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
Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hangi dinner alongside haka performance)
Included Activities
- Pohutu Geyser visit
- Hangi Dinner & Haka Dance
Optional Activities
- Forest Ziplining - from NZD189
- Skyline Gondola Rotorua - NZD43
- Whitewater Rafting - NZD139
- ZORB - from NZD45
- Explore mud pools and geothermal features
Landmarks Pohutu Geyser - Day 6
Rotorua to Taupo
Rotorua to Taupo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Huka Falls visit
Optional Activities
- Relax at Rotorua's Polynesian Spa
- Walk through Kuirau Park
Landmarks Huka Falls Lake Taupo - Day 7
Taupo
Taupo- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Sailing on Lake Taupo
- Tongariro Crossing (Unguided, Transport to/from Trail Head only) - from NZD130
- Other outdoor activities around Lake Taupo
Landmarks Lake Taupo Tongariro National Park - Day 8
Taupo to Wellington
Taupo to Wellington- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Kai (traditional meal) at Morero marae)
Included Activities
- Visit Morero marae with traditional Powhiri welcome
- Korero (conversation) with local iwi members about their way of life
- Kai (traditional meal) at the marae
- City introduction from tour leader
Optional Activities
- Mt Victoria visit for panoramic city views
- Te Papa Museum Tour - NZD35
- Weta Workshop Cave Tour - NZD55
- Explore Wellington's food scene
Landmarks Morero marae Mt Victoria Te Papa Museum Weta Workshop - Day 9
Wellington
Wellington- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wellington - Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary
Optional Activities
- Wellington - Weta Workshop Cave Tour - NZD55
- Te Papa Museum Tour - NZD35
Landmarks Zealandia Weta Workshop Te Papa Museum - Day 10
Wellington to Kaikoura (Cook Strait crossing)
Wellington to Kaikoura (Cook Strait crossing)- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Marlborough region wineries and sample white wine
- Crayfish dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks Marlborough Sounds Picton Harbour - Day 11
Kaikoura to Christchurch
Kaikoura to Christchurch- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit fur seal colony
Optional Activities
- Boat trip searching for humpbacks, orcas, and sperm whales
Landmarks Kaikoura - Day 12
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo to Ohau
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo to Ohau- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Christchurch Cathedral
- Explore Lake Tekapo area
Landmarks Christchurch Cathedral Lake Tekapo Church of the Good Shepherd - Day 13
Mackenzie Country to Queenstown
Mackenzie Country to Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Kawarau Bridge Bungy - NZD320
Landmarks Mackenzie Basin Southern Alps Kawarau Gorge - Day 14
Queenstown
Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shotover River Jet Boat Ride - NZD169
- River kayaking
- Skyline Gondola - NZD64
- Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour - NZD285
- Gibbston Valley wine tasting tour
- Walk around Lake Wakatipu
- Dine at Fergburger or other restaurants
- Walter Peak Lake Cruise with Gourmet Dinner - NZD189
- Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise - NZD499
- Milford Sound Coach-Cruise-Coach Day Trip - NZD274
- Time Tripper - NZD20
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu Gibbston Valley - Day 15
Queenstown to Wanaka
Queenstown to Wanaka- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Complete any Queenstown activities
- Stroll down Arrowtown's high street
- Visit the old-school lolly shop in Arrowtown
- Hiking from Wanaka
- Relax on the shores of Lake Wanaka
Landmarks Crown Range Mountains Arrowtown Lake Wanaka - Day 16
Wanaka
Wanaka- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wanaka - Mou Waho Island Cruise & Guided Nature Walk
Optional Activities
- Waterfall Climbing - from NZD199
- Photography at #thatwanakatree
- Hiking in the Wanaka region
- Bike hire and cycling trails
Landmarks Mou Waho Island That Wanaka Tree - Day 17
Wanaka to Franz Josef
Wanaka to Franz Josef- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stop at Lake Hawea or Lake Wanaka lookout points
- Dinner at a local pub in Franz Josef
Landmarks Lake Hawea Lake Wanaka - Day 18
Franz Josef
Franz Josef- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Franz Josef - Greenstone Pendant Carving
Optional Activities
- Helicopter glacier hike
- Glacier Lake Kayaking - NZD165
- Relax in local hot springs
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Mt Cook - Day 19
West Coast to Christchurch
West Coast to Christchurch- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Greymouth - Tranz Alpine Train Journey
Optional Activities
- Visit National Kiwi Centre
Landmarks National Kiwi Centre Arthur's Pass Waimakariri River - Day 20
Christchurch
Christchurch- Meals
- Breakfast
