Itinerary
- Day 1
Christchurch
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Christchurch Botanic Gardens
- Visit Canterbury Museum to learn about regional cultural heritage
Landmarks Christchurch Botanic Gardens Canterbury Museum 
- Day 2
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
- Meals
- Lunch (Southland-style lunch of mince pies and cheese rolls in Fairlie)
Included Activities
- Christchurch city tour
- Visit Christchurch Cathedral
- Southland-style lunch in Fairlie
- Visit Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
Optional Activities
- Stargaze from Mount John summit
- Relax at Tekapo Springs Hot Pool - NZD50
- The Summit Experience - NZD209
- The Crater Experience - NZD129
Landmarks Christchurch Cathedral Church of the Good Shepherd Lake Tekapo Mount John 
- Day 3
Lake Tekapo to Queenstown
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Fergburger, a 'hole in the wall' style restaurant known for gourmet burgers)
Included Activities
- Skyline Gondola with panoramic views
- Luge ride downhill
- Dinner at Fergburger
Optional Activities
- Explore Queenstown's nightlife
Landmarks Skyline Gondola Coronet Peak The Remarkables Lake Wakatipu Fergburger 
- Day 4
Queenstown
Optional Activities
- Jet boat down the river
- River kayaking
- Full day at Milford Sound - Milford Sound Coach-Cruise-Coach Day Trip NZD274
- 4WD adventure through Lord of the Rings landscapes - Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour NZD285
- Walk around Lake Wakatipu
- Shotover River Jet Boat Ride - NZD169
- Nevis Bungy - NZD395
- Time Tripper - NZD20
- Canyoning - NZD239
- Canyon Swing - from NZD295
- Dart River Funyaks - from NZD495
- Kawarau Bridge Bungy - NZD320
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu Milford Sound 
- Day 5
Queenstown to Arrowtown to Gibbston Valley to Queenstown
Included Activities
- Visit Arrowtown village
- Explore Kawarau Gorge
- Wine tasting at Gibbston Valley
Landmarks Arrowtown Kawarau Gorge Gibbston Valley Lake Wakatipu 
- Day 6
Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier
Included Activities
- Makarora Blue Pools Track walk
Optional Activities
- Explore Franz Josef Glacier area
- Lake Mapourika Scenic Cruise - NZD125
- Quad Biking - NZD244
- Waiho Hot Tubs - from NZD89
- Glacier Lake Kayaking - NZD165
- Heli-Hiking Tour - from NZD695
- Carve your own Pounamu Necklace - NZD94
Landmarks Makarora Blue Pools Franz Josef Glacier 
- Day 7
Franz Josef Glacier
Included Activities
- Franz Josef Glacier Forest Walk
Optional Activities
- Kayak on Glacier Lake - NZD165
- Carve your own Pounamu necklace - NZD94
- Relax at Waiho Hot Tubs - from NZD89
- Lake Mapourika Scenic Cruise - NZD125
- Quad Biking - NZD244
- Heli-Hiking Tour - from NZD695
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Waiho River Glacier Lake - Day 8
Franz Josef to Westport
- Meals
- Dinner (Kiwi barbeque dinner)
Included Activities
- Punakaiki rocks and blowhole visit
- Kiwi barbeque dinner in Westport
Optional Activities
- GlowWorm Cave Adventure in Charleston - NZD165
- Surfboard hire in Westport - NZD45
- Underworld Cave Rafting in Charleston - NZD245
- Surfing lesson in Westport - NZD90
Landmarks Punakaiki Rocks Punakaiki Blowholes - Day 9
Westport to Abel Tasman National Park
Included Activities
- Seal colony walk at Tauranga Bay
- Museum of Kawatiri visit
Optional Activities
- Walk through Abel Tasman National Park
- Cruise and Anchorage Walk - NZD138
- Canyoning - from NZD319
- Full Day Sailing - NZD213
- Skydiving - from NZD280
Landmarks Tauranga Bay Museum of Kawatiri Abel Tasman National Park - Day 10
Abel Tasman National Park
Optional Activities
- Full day sailing adventure - NZD213
- Walk along Abel Tasman Coast Track
- Skydiving - from NZD280
- Cruise and Anchorage Walk - NZD138
- Canyoning - from NZD319
- Gentle walk through the park
Landmarks Abel Tasman National Park Abel Tasman Coast Track - Day 11
Abel Tasman to Picton to Wellington
Included Activities
- Ferry through Marlborough Sounds
Landmarks Marlborough Sounds 
- Day 12
Wellington
Optional Activities
- Visit Weta Workshop - NZD45
- Hike up Mount Victoria Lookout - Free
- Walk through Te Papa Museum - NZD35
- Explore Botanic Garden - Free
- Cable Car (return) - NZD12
- Visit Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary - NZD26
Landmarks Weta Workshop Mount Victoria Te Papa Museum Wellington Botanic Garden Wellington Cable Car Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary - Day 13
Wellington to Taihape
- Meals
- Dinner (Farm-to-table dinner with the group, sampling Kiwi produce and regional favourite dishes)
Included Activities
- Farm-to-table dinner with the group
Optional Activities
- Whitewater rafting - NZD265
- E-bike hire - NZD120
- Explore local trails
Landmarks Taihape 
- Day 14
Taihape to Taupo to Rotorua
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty cooked breakfast)
Included Activities
- Huka Falls visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Taupo and Lake Taupo
- Explore Rotorua's geothermal attractions
- Redwoods Nightlights Tree Walk - NZD37
Landmarks Huka Falls Lake Taupo Redwoods Treewalk 
- Day 15
Rotorua
Included Activities
- Whakarewarewa Maori Village guided tour
- Pohutu geyser visit
Optional Activities
- Canopy ziplining - Forest Ziplining Canopy Tour from NZD189 (3.5hrs)
- Whitewater rafting - NZD139
- Guided glowworm kayaking tour - Guided Glowworm Kayak, Hot Pools & Dinner NZD300
- Redwoods Nightlights Tree Walk - NZD37
- Mountain Jade Highlights Tour - NZD45
- River Sledging - NZD135
- Secret Spot Hot Tubs - NZD43
Landmarks Whakarewarewa Maori Village Pohutu Geyser Redwoods Treewalk 
- Day 16
Rotorua to Mount Maunganui
- Meals
- Dinner (Classic Kiwi kai—fish and chips on the beach)
Included Activities
- Zorb experience
- Mount Maunganui summit track hike
- Fish and chips dinner on the beach
Landmarks Mount Maunganui 
- Day 17
Mount Maunganui
Optional Activities
- Relax on the beach
- Surfing - Surf Lessons NZD79
- Waimarino Adventure Park - NZD45
- E-bike hire (1 hour) - NZD30
Landmarks Mount Maunganui Waimarino Adventure Park - Day 18
Mount Maunganui to Auckland
Optional Activities
- Sky Tower viewing platform - NZD47
- All Blacks Experience - NZD69
- Sample fresh seafood
- Explore eateries, bars and nightlife
Landmarks Sky Tower All Blacks Experience - Day 19
Auckland
