Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland
- Start point
- Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand (Auckland Intl (AKL), 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- (Sudima Auckland City)
Optional Activities
- Explore Auckland waterfront
- Stroll through vibrant neighborhoods
- Leisurely city exploration
Landmarks Sky Tower 
- Day 2
Auckland
- Accommodation
- (Sudima Auckland City)
Optional Activities
- Stroll along the waterfront
- Ferry to Waiheke Island for wine tasting
- Visit Auckland War Memorial Museum
- View from Sky Tower
- Walk through city parks
Landmarks Auckland War Memorial Museum Waiheke Island - Day 3
Auckland to Rotorua
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch)
- Accommodation
- (Sudima Lake Rotorua )
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Waitomo Glow-worm Caves (45 minutes) with boat cruise through glow-worm grotto
- Guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set including interior Hobbit Hole experience
- Picnic lunch
- Complimentary Hobbiton ale, cider or ginger beer at the Green Dragon Inn
- Coach travel with driver guide commentary
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off from selected hotels
Landmarks Waitomo Glow-worm Caves Hobbiton Movie Set - Day 4
Rotorua
- Accommodation
- (Sudima Lake Rotorua )
Optional Activities
- Visit bubbling mud pools and geothermal features
- View steaming geysers and geothermal valleys
- Traditional Maori cultural performances and storytelling
- Traditional hangi feast
- Relax in hot springs
- Explore Redwood Forest
- Day 5
Rotorua to Wellington
- Accommodation
- (Naumi Hotel Wellington)
Optional Activities
- Stroll along scenic waterfront
- Visit Te Papa Museum
- Explore café culture
- City exploration
Landmarks Te Papa Museum - Day 6
Wellington
- Accommodation
- (Naumi Hotel Wellington)
Optional Activities
- Stroll scenic waterfront promenade
- Explore Cuba Street boutique shops and street art
- Visit Te Papa Museum
- Cable car ride to Botanic Gardens
- Explore hidden laneways
- Discover local restaurants and cafes
- Relax by harbor
Landmarks Botanic Gardens - Day 7
Wellington to Christchurch
- Accommodation
- (Sudima Christchurch City)
Optional Activities
- Explore city parks
- Riverside walks
- Discover street art
- Experience food scene
- Day 8
Christchurch
- Accommodation
- (Sudima Christchurch City)
Optional Activities
- Explore Botanic Gardens
- Punt ride on Avon River
- Visit Canterbury Museum
- Historic tram ride
- Visit seaside suburb of Sumner
- Scenic gondola ride
Landmarks Botanic Gardens Canterbury Museum - Day 9
Christchurch to Tekapo
- Meals
- Lunch (Pre-ordered lunch from Fairlie Bakehouse)
- Accommodation
- (Galaxy Boutique Hotel )
Included Activities
- Guided tour through Canterbury Plains and Mackenzie district
- Stop at Fairlie Bakehouse
- Pre-ordered lunch from Fairlie Bakehouse
- Visit Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
- View Lake Pukaki
- Access to Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
- Bottled water
- Kiwi snacks
- Driver guide commentary
- Wi-Fi on board
- USB charging
Optional Activities
- Hooker Valley Track (2.5-3 hours)
- Tasman Glacier walk
- Scenic helicopter flights
- Visit Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
Landmarks Church of the Good Shepherd Lake Tekapo Lake Pukaki Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park Tasman Glacier 
- Day 10
Tekapo to Queenstown
- Meals
- Lunch (Pre-ordered lunch from Fairlie Bakehouse)
- Accommodation
- (Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central )
Included Activities
- Guided tour from Tekapo to Queenstown
- Visit Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
- View Lake Pukaki
- Access to Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
- Visit High Country Salmon farm with opportunity to feed and taste fresh salmon
- Pass through Lindis Pass
- View Kawarau Suspension Bridge and Roaring Meg Lookout
- Pre-ordered lunch from Fairlie Bakehouse
- Bottled water
- Kiwi snacks
- Driver guide commentary
- Wi-Fi on board
- USB charging
Optional Activities
- Hooker Valley Track (2-2.5 hours)
- Tasman Glacier walk (2-2.5 hours)
- Visit Mt Cook Information Centre
- Scenic helicopter flights
- Visit Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
- Mrs Jones Fruit Stall (weather dependent)
Landmarks Church of the Good Shepherd Lake Pukaki Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park Tasman Glacier Lindis Pass Kawarau Suspension Bridge 
- Day 11
Queenstown
- Accommodation
- (Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central )
Included Activities
- Luxury air-conditioned coach transport from Queenstown to Milford Sound
- Scenic Milford Road journey with driver guide commentary and photo stops
- 2-hour Milford Sound cruise on RealNZ vessel
- English-only live commentary from experienced local nature guide
- Viewing of Mitre Peak and waterfalls
- Wildlife observation (dolphins, penguins, fur seals)
- Return coach journey to Queenstown
Optional Activities
- Food and beverages for purchase onboard (varies by vessel)
- Bring picnic lunch
Landmarks Milford Sound Mitre Peak 
- Day 12
Queenstown
- End point
- Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand (Queenstown (ZQN) Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
