Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Auckland
Auckland
- Day 2
Auckland to Rotorua
Auckland to RotoruaIncluded Activities
- Hobbiton Movie Set tour
- National Kiwi Hatchery visit
Landmarks Hobbiton Movie Set National Kiwi Hatchery 
- Day 3
Rotorua
Rotorua- Meals
- Dinner (Maori fusion dining experience including songs, dances and storytelling)
Included Activities
- Redwood treewalk
- Te Puia Rotorua Geothermal Park visit
- Maori fusion dining experience with songs, dances and storytelling
Optional Activities
- City and Lakes Tour aboard WWII amphibious landing craft
- Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
- Gondola Ride & Volcanic Hills Winery wine tasting
- Floatplane flight over volcanic Mt Tarawera (additional expense, must book prior to departure)
Landmarks Te Puia Rotorua Geothermal Park Volcanic Hills Winery - Day 4
Rotorua to Napier
Rotorua to Napier- Meals
- Dinner (Wine tasting and dinner at Mission Estate Winery)
Included Activities
- Huka Falls visit
- Lake Taupo visit
- Wine tasting and dinner at Mission Estate Winery
Optional Activities
- Art Deco Walking tour
- Vintage Car Highlight tour in 1930s luxury car
- Aquarium tour with Little Blue Penguin rescue and rehabilitation experience
Landmarks Huka Falls Lake Taupo Mission Estate Winery - Day 5
Napier to Wellington
Napier to WellingtonLandmarks Greytown 
- Day 6
Wellington
WellingtonIncluded Activities
- In-depth tour of Te Papa national museum
Optional Activities
- Wellington Cable Car ride
Landmarks Te Papa Tongarewa Wellington Cable Car - Day 7
Wellington to Kaikoura
Wellington to KaikouraOptional Activities
- Wine Tasting Marlborough Wineries tour
- Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre guided tour featuring Sir Peter Jackson's WWI aircraft and artefacts
Landmarks Marlborough Wine Region Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - Day 8
Kaikoura to Christchurch
Kaikoura to ChristchurchOptional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurant or hotel restaurant
- Dinner at Gumption Restaurant & Bar serving modern cuisine with New Zealand produce
- Dinner at Riverside Market overlooking the Avon River with local and international flavours
Landmarks Riverside Market - Day 9
Christchurch
Christchurch- Meals
- Dinner (Kai Safari culinary experience discovering Christchurch's best kept food secrets and learning popular Maori words)
Included Activities
- Kai Safari culinary experience with Maori food education
Optional Activities
- Punting on the Avon River past willows, woodlands and Botanic Gardens
- Botanic Gardens Tour with expert guide commentary
- Christchurch Sightseeing Tour highlighting earthquake damage, rebuild and historical landmarks
- Akaroa Day Trip with two-hour nature harbour cruise
- International Antarctic Centre with Penguin Express ride and wildlife discovery
Landmarks Christchurch Botanic Gardens Avon River Akaroa International Antarctic Centre - Day 10
Christchurch to Franz Josef
Christchurch to Franz JosefIncluded Activities
- TranzAlpine rail journey across Southern Alps
- Franz Josef Glacier viewing
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight over Franz Josef or Fox Glacier with landing in alpine landscape (additional expense, must book prior to departure)
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier 
- Day 11
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Franz Josef to QueenstownIncluded Activities
- Haast River Safari jet boat ride
Landmarks Haast River 
- Day 12
Queenstown
QueenstownOptional Activities
- Dart River Safari combining World Heritage scenery, wilderness jetboating and Maori heritage
- Boutique Winery Tour with fine wine and food tasting
- Shotover Jet Adventure through Shotover River canyons
- Safari of the Scenes Tour with Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit filming locations
- Skyline Gondola scenic ride with spectacular views over Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu
- Skippers Canyon tour exploring gold mining area with remote mountain scenery
Landmarks Dart River Valley Shotover River Skyline Queenstown - Day 13
Queenstown
QueenstownOptional Activities
- Steamship cruise on TSS Earnslaw with carvery dinner at Walter Peak High Country Station featuring local produce
- Dinner at Boardwalk Restaurant with contemporary fresh seafood and meats on iconic waterfront
- Dinner at The Observatory Restaurant with contemporary New Zealand cuisine and alpine views
Landmarks TSS Earnslaw Walter Peak High Country Station - Day 14
Queenstown to Milford Sound
Queenstown to Milford Sound- Meals
- Dinner (Three-course buffet dinner on Milford Mariner prepared by on-board chef)
Included Activities
- Milford Sound viewing
- Overnight stay on Milford Mariner
- Small boat or kayak exploration with specialist nature guide
- Three-course buffet dinner on Milford Mariner
Landmarks Milford Sound Te Anau 
- Day 15
Milford Sound to Dunedin
Milford Sound to Dunedin
- Day 16
Dunedin
DunedinOptional Activities
- Tour of Larnach Castle with guided tour and beautiful surrounding gardens
- Northern Royal Albatross Tour on Otago Peninsula observing breeding colony
- Heritage Walking Tour exploring Victorian and Edwardian architecture
- Speight's Brewery tour with included hearty meal at Ale House
Landmarks Larnach Castle Otago Peninsula Speight's Brewery - Day 17
Dunedin to Mount Cook
Dunedin to Mount CookIncluded Activities
- Moeraki Boulders visit
Landmarks Moeraki Boulders Aoraki Mount Cook National Park - Day 18
Mount Cook to Christchurch
Mount Cook to ChristchurchIncluded Activities
- Church of the Good Shepherd visit
- Iconic tram ride through Christchurch
Landmarks Church of the Good Shepherd Lake Tekapo - Day 19
Christchurch
Christchurch
