Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland Arrival
Auckland Arrival- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cordis)
- Day 2
Auckland
Auckland- Meals
- Dinner (Celebratory New Year dinner at Eight Restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cordis)
Included Activities
- Guided city sights tour of Auckland
- Celebratory New Year dinner at Eight Restaurant
Optional Activities
- Auckland Harbour Sailing Cruise - sail under the Auckland Harbour Bridge, spot volcanic peaks and admire the city skyline from a 50-foot monohull sailboat
- All Blacks Experience - guided encounter exploring the history and culture of New Zealand's national rugby team
- Weta Workshop - Unleashed - behind-the-scenes guided tour with Academy Award-winning team showing how blockbuster films such as The Hobbit are created
- Te Wao Nui - The Living Realm at Auckland Zoo - explore six habitats showcasing native New Zealand flora and fauna including kiwi, kea and 50+ native species
- Bush and Beach Wilderness Adventure - half-day tour to Auckland's black sand beaches and lush rainforest with experienced guide
Landmarks Auckland Harbour Bridge Auckland Zoo Weta Workshop Eight Restaurant - Day 3
Auckland to Rotorua
Auckland to Rotorua- Meals
- Lunch (Buffet lunch at The Party Marquee with roasted meats, fresh salads, and desserts in Shire style)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Millennium Rotorua)
Included Activities
- Signature Experience - Hobbiton Movie Set Tour and Banquet Lunch (guided 12-acre site tour with buffet lunch at The Party Marquee)
Landmarks Hobbiton Movie Set 
- Day 4
Rotorua
Rotorua- Meals
- Dinner (Seasonal three-course feast at Te Pā Tū with canapes and chef-curated aperitifs)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Millennium Rotorua)
Included Activities
- Agrodome Farm Show
- The National Kiwi Hatchery visit
- Te Puia Thermal Reserve visit
- Signature Experience - Te Pā Tū (immersive Māori village experience with haka pōwhiri ceremonial greeting, traditional performance, storytelling, song, and three-course seasonal feast)
Landmarks Te Puia Thermal Reserve - Day 5
Rotorua to Wellington
Rotorua to Wellington- Accommodation
- Hotel (InterContinental Wellington)
Included Activities
- Huka Falls visit
- Lake Taupō visit
Landmarks Huka Falls Lake Taupō 
- Day 6
Wellington to Coral Adventurer
Wellington to Coral Adventurer- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner on board Coral Adventurer)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Coral Adventurer)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Wellington highlights including Mount Victoria and waterfront
- Historic Wellington Cable Car ride
- Welcome dinner on board Coral Adventurer
Landmarks Mount Victoria Wellington Cable Car - Day 7
Motuara Island
Motuara IslandIncluded Activities
- James Cook memorial visit at Meretoto/Ship Cove
- Motuara Island wildlife sanctuary walk
Landmarks Meretoto/Ship Cove Motuara Island Tōtaranui/Queen Charlotte Sound - Day 8
Kaikōura
KaikōuraIncluded Activities
- Whale watching excursion aboard catamaran with onboard hydrophones
- Option: 3.5 kilometre peninsular track walk with shuttle transfer back to marina
Optional Activities
- Free time in Kaikōura township
Landmarks Kaikōura - Day 9
Akaroa to Christchurch
Akaroa to ChristchurchOptional Activities
- All-day hop-on hop-off tram tickets (additional expense) with live driver commentary
Landmarks Christchurch Botanic Gardens 
- Day 10
Dunedin
DunedinIncluded Activities
- City tour of Dunedin including Araiteuru with Mārae welcome presentation
- Ōverston House visit
- Flemish Renaissance-style Railway Station visit
- Dunedin University visit
- Baldwin Street - world's steepest street visit
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Dunedin independently
Landmarks Ōverston House Dunedin Railway Station Dunedin University Baldwin Street 
- Day 11
Stewart Island
Stewart IslandOptional Activities
- Guided discovery activities on Stewart Island
- Ancient forest exploration
- Various hikes of different fitness levels
- Visit Oban town
- Former whaling station visit
Landmarks Stewart Island Oban - Day 12
Fiordland National Park
Fiordland National ParkIncluded Activities
- Scenic navigation through Acheron Passage aboard ship
Landmarks Dusky Sound Acheron Passage Fiordland National Park Te Wāhipounamu - Day 13
Fiordland National Park
Fiordland National ParkIncluded Activities
- Ship navigation through 'The Gut' passage
Optional Activities
- Easy short walk between Deas Cove and Neck Cove with unique local flora and fauna
- Thrilling cruise aboard tender vessel exploring fjord coastline and local history
Landmarks Doubtful Sound Thompson Sound Deas Cove Neck Cove - Day 14
Fiordland National Park
Fiordland National ParkIncluded Activities
- Tender vessel excursion to waterfalls and coastline of Milford Sound
Landmarks Milford Sound 
- Day 15
Solander Island
Solander IslandOptional Activities
- Scenic sailing or tender excursion alongside Solander Island (weather and time permitting)
Landmarks Te Niho a Kewa / Solander Island - Day 16
Bluff to Queenstown
Bluff to Queenstown- Accommodation
- Hotel (Two Nights: Millennium Hotel Queenstown)
Optional Activities
- Freedom of Choice - Walter Peak (vintage steamer cruise to Walter Peak High Country Farm with gourmet barbecue dinner featuring rotisserie meats, fresh vegetables, artisan salads, breads and desserts)
- Freedom of Choice - Stratosfare Restaurant (gondola to Bob's Peak with sweeping views over Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables; extensive buffet of New Zealand and international cuisine)
- Freedom of Choice - Fergburger (cult burger house crowned world's best burgers by CNN in 2015)
- Freedom of Choice - Finz Restaurant (casual waterfront dining with fresh seafood and other dishes)
- Freedom of Choice - Your Hotel Restaurant (contemporary fusion cuisine showcasing finest local and international flavours)
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu The Remarkables Bob's Peak - Day 17
Queenstown
Queenstown- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner at hotel with fellow travellers
Optional Activities
- The Lord of the Rings 4WD Safari - exhilarating journey to dramatic locations featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films
- Wine Tour - personalised sightseeing tour of New Zealand's southernmost wine region with tastings from various wineries
- Skippers Canyon - 4WD adventure following the Shotover River valley with views of rocky cliffs, sheer drops and river gorges
- Million Dollar Cruise - cruise the glacial waters of Lake Wakatipu aboard a luxury vessel with views of surrounding peaks, native birdlife and large trout
- Dart River Wilderness Jet - wilderness jet boat journey on glacier-fed Dart River into Mount Aspiring National Park with guide commentary on the area's history
- Best of Queenstown - tour featuring panoramic views of Queenstown, historic Arrowtown, and Ayrburn with wine tasting and cheese platter at a local winery
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu Mount Aspiring National Park Shotover River Dart River Arrowtown Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Site - Day 18
Queenstown Departure
Queenstown Departure
