Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner at local bistro
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Optional Activities
- All Blacks Experience - interactive museum exploring rugby heritage and history
- Day 2
Waiheke Island
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on Waiheke Island)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Waiheke Island
- Winery visits with wine tasting at two vineyards
- Included lunch on Waiheke Island
- Scenic drives with photo opportunities
Landmarks Waiheke Island - Day 3
Waitomo - Hobbiton - Rotorua
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Waitomo Glow Worm Caves - Ruakuri Cave tour with local expert
- Hobbiton - Lord of the Rings movie set tour with local guide
- Hobbiton - Drink at the Green Dragon Inn
Landmarks Waitomo Glow Worm Caves Hobbiton Movie Set Green Dragon Inn 
- Day 4
Rotorua
- Meals
- Dinner (Three-course feast at Te Pā Tū Māori Village)
Included Activities
- Te Pā Tū Māori Village visit with local guide
- Hangi dinner - three-course feast with haka, song and drama performances
Optional Activities
- Polynesian Spa - relaxation and thermal pools
- Redwoods Treetop Walkway - adrenaline adventure activity
Landmarks Te Pā Tū Māori Village Polynesian Spa Redwoods Treetop Walkway - Day 5
Rotorua to Taupo
Included Activities
- Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland - walk through geothermal features and volcanic landscape
Optional Activities
- Lake Taupo Sailing Adventure - sustainable sailing and cruising options
Landmarks Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland Lake Taupo 
- Day 6
Tongariro National Park - Ohakune
Included Activities
- Tongariro National Park - scenic walk to Taranaki Falls (two hours, 20m cascade)
Landmarks Tongariro National Park Taranaki Falls Mt Ruapehu 
- Day 7
Ohakune to Wellington
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at waterfront restaurant)
Included Activities
- Evening cruise on Wellington Harbour via private catamaran
- Dinner at waterfront restaurant
Landmarks Wellington Harbour - Day 8
Wellington to Christchurch
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing of Cook Strait
- Cruise through Marlborough Sounds to Picton Harbour
Landmarks Cook Strait Marlborough Sounds Picton Harbour - Day 9
Christchurch
- Meals
- Dinner (Three-course dinner celebrating local producers)
Included Activities
- Three-course welcome dinner celebrating local producers at a sustainable restaurant
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Christchurch
- Day 10
Christchurch - Arthur's Pass - Greymouth - Punakaiki
Included Activities
- Christchurch - Leader-led orientation walk around landmarks
- Arthur's Pass scenic drive
- Castle Hill scenic stop
- Lake Brunner - nature walk
- Greymouth - Pounamu (Greenstone) Studio visit
- Greymouth - Monteith's Brewery tour and tasting
Landmarks Arthur's Pass Castle Hill Lake Brunner Monteith's Brewery Punakaiki Rocks and Blowholes Paparoa National Park 
- Day 11
Hokitika - Franz Josef
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Punakaiki Rocks and Blowholes visit
- Hokitika - West Coast Treetops walk through ancient Rimu and Kamahi trees
- West Coast Wildlife Centre - private ranger-guided tour with Rowi kiwi breeding programme
Landmarks Punakaiki Rocks and Blowholes Hokitika West Coast Wildlife Centre 
- Day 12
Franz Josef
Included Activities
- Self-guided walk to Franz Josef Glacier
Optional Activities
- Heli-Hiking Tour - from NZD695
- Kayaking Excursion - from NZD149
- Lake Mapourika Scenic Cruise - NZD125
- Waiho Hot Tubs - from NZD89
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Lake Mapourika - Day 13
Franz Josef to Wanaka
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Aspiring Biodiversity Trust using local produce)
Included Activities
- Aspiring Biodiversity Trust - lunch experience
- Guided flora and fauna walk with local ornithologist and ecologist
Landmarks Mount Aspiring National Park Lake Wanaka Aspiring Biodiversity Trust - Day 14
Wanaka
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Criffel Station featuring local produce)
Included Activities
- Criffel Station - farm tour and lunch using local produce
Optional Activities
- Mt Iron hike for views over Lake Wanaka and surrounding peaks
Landmarks Mt Iron Criffel Station Lake Wanaka - Day 15
Wanaka to Gibbston Valley
- Meals
- Dinner (Three-course group dinner featuring fresh local produce at Kinross Winery)
Included Activities
- Arrowtown - leader-led walking tour through town centre shops and cafes
- Gibbston Valley - wine-tasting session at Kinross Winery
- Gibbston Valley - three-course group dinner with local fresh produce
Landmarks Arrowtown Kinross Winery Gibbston Valley - Day 16
Gibbston Valley to Milford Sound to Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Milford Sound - Premium day cruise with wildlife viewing, waterfall commentary, drinks and canapés
Landmarks Milford Sound 
- Day 17
Queenstown
- Meals
- Dinner (Gourmet barbeque dinner at Walter Peak Country Farm)
Included Activities
- TSS Earnslaw - century-old coal-fired steamship cruise
- Walter Peak Country Farm - sheep dog demonstration
- Walter Peak Country Farm - gourmet barbeque dinner
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Queenstown during free morning and early afternoon
Landmarks Lake Whakatipu Walter Peak Country Farm TSS Earnslaw - Day 18
Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Additional days in Queenstown (contact booking agent to arrange)
