Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Auckland to Mount Maunganui
Auckland to Mount Maunganui- Start point
- 78 Nelson Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand (Sudima Hotel, 09:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Satisfying lunch in Waihi), Dinner (Group dinner with local cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Trinity Wharf Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stroll in Karangakake gorge
- Group dinner with local cuisine
Optional Activities
- Beach visit at Mount Maunganui
Landmarks Karangakake Gorge Mount Maunganui Beach - Day 2
Mount Maunganui to Rotorua
Mount Maunganui to Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Shire's Rest Cafe during Hobbiton tour)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Millennium Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hobbiton Movie Set guided tour including lunch at Shire's Rest Cafe
Landmarks Hobbiton Movie Set - Day 3
Rotorua
Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Millennium Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- White water rafting on Kaituna River
- Polynesian Spa thermal pools soak
- Redwoods Treewalk
- E-bike tour
- Mount Tarawera hike
Landmarks Kaituna River Polynesian Spa Mount Tarawera - Day 4
Rotorua to Taupō
Rotorua to Taupō- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Suncourt Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Huka Falls visit
- Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland visit
Optional Activities
- Sunset cruise on Lake Taupō
Landmarks Huka Falls Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland Lake Taupō - Day 5
Taupō
Taupō- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Suncourt Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Tongariro Crossing
- Jet boating
- Fishing
- Scenic flights
- Hot springs soak
Landmarks Lake Taupō - Day 6
Taupō - Waitomo - Raglan
Taupō - Waitomo - Raglan- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sunset Motel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Waitomo Glowworm Cave guided tour
- Hamilton Gardens guided tour
Optional Activities
- Explore Raglan town shops and cafes
Landmarks Waitomo Caves Hamilton Gardens - Day 7
Raglan to Auckland
Raglan to Auckland- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sudima Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Bridal Veil Falls visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Raglan shops and cafes
Landmarks Bridal Veil Falls - Day 8
Christchurch to Punakaiki
Christchurch to Punakaiki- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Scenic Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- TranzAlpine Scenic Train Journey
Landmarks Pancake Rocks Blowholes - Day 9
Punakaiki
Punakaiki- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Scenic Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowhole Walk
Optional Activities
- Coastal rainforest walks
- Beach exploration
- Limestone cliff and cave exploration
- Kayaking through Paparoa National Park
Landmarks Pancake Rocks Paparoa National Park - Day 10
Punakaiki to Abel Tasman
Punakaiki to Abel Tasman- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kimi Ora Eco Resort (or similar))
Included Activities
- Abel Tasman National Park visit
Optional Activities
- Seal colony viewing
- Scenic viewpoints
Landmarks Abel Tasman National Park Nelson Lakes - Day 11
Abel Tasman
Abel Tasman- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kimi Ora Eco Resort (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Kayaking along golden shores
- Hiking the coastal track
- Canyoning
- Skydiving
- Peaceful beach walks
- Wildlife spotting
Landmarks Abel Tasman National Park - Day 12
Abel Tasman to Marlborough
Abel Tasman to Marlborough- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch and wine tasting at a local Marlborough winery)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Scenic Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Wine Tasting and Lunch in Marlborough
Landmarks Marlborough Wine Region - Day 13
Marlborough to Kaikoura
Marlborough to Kaikoura- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sudima Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Seal spotting
- Whale-watching
- Swimming with dolphins
Landmarks Kaikoura - Day 14
Kaikoura to Christchurch
Kaikoura to Christchurch- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wyndham Garden Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Seal spotting
- Whale-watching tour
- Swimming with dolphins
Landmarks Kaikoura - Day 15
Christchurch to Tekapo
Christchurch to Tekapo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Peppers Bluewater Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Lunch and local food/drinks in Geraldine
Landmarks Rakaia Gorge Lake Tekapo - Day 16
Tekapo to Te Anau
Tekapo to Te Anau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch and wine tasting at Mt Difficulty Vineyard)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Distinction Luxmore Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Lunch & Wine Tasting at Mt Difficulty Vineyard
Landmarks Mt Difficulty Vineyard Lake Te Anau - Day 17
Te Anau to Queenstown via Milford Sound
Te Anau to Queenstown via Milford Sound- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch onboard Milford Sound cruise)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Millennium Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Milford Sound Cruise including lunch onboard
Landmarks Milford Sound - Day 18
Queenstown
Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Millennium Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Bungy jumping
- Skydiving
- Jet boating
- Scenic hike
- City exploration and leisure walks
Landmarks Queenstown - Day 19
Queenstown to Franz Josef
Queenstown to Franz Josef- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Scenic Hotel (or similar))
Landmarks Wanaka Franz Josef Glacier - Day 20
Franz Josef
Franz Josef- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Scenic Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Guided glacier walk
- Thermal pools
- Helicopter tour
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier - Day 21
Franz Josef to Christchurch
Franz Josef to Christchurch- End point
- Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand (Christchurch central, 16:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hokitika visit
- Arthur's Pass visit
- Castle Hill visit
Landmarks Hokitika Arthur's Pass Castle Hill
