Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland
Auckland- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner at local bistro in the heart of the city, championing New Zealand producers)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner at local bistro
Optional Activities
- All Blacks interactive experience - learn about rugby heritage and the famous black jersey
- Day 2
Auckland to Waiheke Island
Auckland to Waiheke Island- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on Waiheke Island)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Waiheke Island
- Winery visits with wine tasting at two wineries
- Lunch on Waiheke Island
Landmarks Waiheke Island - Day 3
Auckland to Rotorua
Auckland to Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Ruakuri Cave tour with local expert
- Hobbiton - tour of the Lord of the Rings movie set with local guide
- Hobbiton - drink and snacks at the Green Dragon Inn
Landmarks Waitomo Caves Hobbiton Movie Set - Day 4
Rotorua
Rotorua- Meals
- Dinner (Three-course hangi feast at Te Pa Tu Maori Village in forest amphitheatre)
Included Activities
- Te Pa Tu Maori Village visit with local expert guide
- Hangi Dinner - three-course feast with cultural performances including haka, song and drama
Optional Activities
- Polynesian Spa - relaxation at thermal pools
- Redwoods Treetop Walkway - NZD39
Landmarks Te Pa Tu Maori Village Polynesian Spa Redwoods Treetop Walkway - Day 5
Rotorua to Hawke's Bay
Rotorua to Hawke's Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland - walk through geothermal features
- Wine tasting at Craggy Range Winery
- Dinner
Landmarks Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland Te Mata Peak 
- Day 6
Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Napier - Art Deco walking tour
Optional Activities
- Sunrise walk to Te Mata Peak Lookout
- Bike hire to explore Napier and surroundings
- Safari to see the largest gannet colony in Hawke's Bay
Landmarks Napier 
- Day 7
Hawke's Bay to Wellington
Hawke's Bay to Wellington- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at waterfront restaurant)
Included Activities
- Te Papa - Behind-the-scenes tour with local Maori guide
- Traditional kai (food) at Te Papa
- Farewell dinner at waterfront restaurant
Landmarks Te Papa Tongarewa - Day 8
Wellington to Kaikoura
Wellington to Kaikoura- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing through Marlborough Sounds to Picton Harbour
Landmarks Cook Strait Marlborough Sounds Picton Harbour 
- Day 9
Kaikoura to Christchurch
Kaikoura to Christchurch- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at final stop of walking food tour)
Included Activities
- Christchurch - walking food tour with local Maori guide
- Dinner following food tour
Landmarks Christchurch 
- Day 10
Christchurch to Punakaiki
Christchurch to Punakaiki- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Menu inspired by regions surrounding the TranzAlpine route, served in Scenic Class carriage)
Included Activities
- Christchurch - leader-led orientation walk
- TranzAlpine scenic train journey to Greymouth in Scenic Class carriage
- Meal served on train
- Greymouth - Pounamu (Greenstone) studio visit
Landmarks Canterbury Plains Southern Alps Greymouth Punakaiki Beach Paparoa National Park 
- Day 11
Punakaiki to Franz Josef
Punakaiki to Franz Josef- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Punakaiki Rocks and Blowholes visit
- Okarito Plant Project - hands-on restoration activity
Landmarks Punakaiki Rocks Punakaiki Blowholes Okarito 
- Day 12
Franz Josef
Franz Josef- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- West Coast Wildlife Centre - self-guided access
Optional Activities
- Franz Josef Glacier - self-guided walk
- 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 West Coast Wildlife Centre - Day 13
Franz Josef to Wanaka
Franz Josef to Wanaka- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- West Coast Wildlife Centre - private ranger-guided tour
Landmarks West Coast Wildlife Centre Lake Wanaka Wanaka Station Park 
- Day 14
Wanaka
Wanaka- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Criffel Station deer farm)
Included Activities
- Criffel Station deer farm tour
- Chef-guided foraging and tasting tour
- Lunch at Criffel Station
Optional Activities
- Mt Iron hike for views over Lake Wanaka and surrounding peaks
Landmarks Mt Iron Criffel Station Lake Wanaka - Day 15
Wanaka to Doubtful Sound
Wanaka to Doubtful Sound- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Three-course dinner on Doubtful Sound Cruise featuring local produce)
Included Activities
- Ferry across Lake Manapouri
- Scenic drive through Wilmot Pass
- Doubtful Sound Cruise - Premium Signature Experience
- Three-course dinner featuring local produce
- Naturalist commentary on fiord history, flora and wildlife
Optional Activities
- Kayaking in Doubtful Sound (weather permitting)
Landmarks Lake Manapouri Wilmot Pass Deep Cove Doubtful Sound Fiordland National Park 
- Day 16
Doubtful Sound to Queenstown
Doubtful Sound to Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty cooked breakfast as mist rolls over the cliffs)
Included Activities
- Morning fiord exploration
Landmarks Queenstown Southern Alps 
- Day 17
Queenstown
Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with group)
Included Activities
- Arrowtown - leader-led walking tour
- Gibbston Valley - wine tasting at a winery
- Farewell dinner with group
Landmarks Arrowtown Gibbston Valley - Day 18
Queenstown
Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast
