Itinerary
- Day 1
Christchurch
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Christchurch Botanic Gardens
- Visit Canterbury Museum
Landmarks Christchurch Botanic Gardens Canterbury Museum 
- Day 2
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo - Ohau
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Christchurch rebuild and Cathedral
- Visit to Lake Tekapo - Mt John Lookout
Landmarks Christchurch Cathedral Lake Tekapo Church of the Good Shepherd 
- Day 3
Mackenzie Country to Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through Mackenzie Basin and Southern Alps with scenic stops
- Visit to Kawarau Gorge
Optional Activities
- Kawarau Bridge Bungy Jump
Landmarks Mackenzie Basin Southern Alps Kawarau Gorge 
- Day 4
Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shotover River Jet Boat Ride - NZD169
- River kayaking
- Skyline Gondola - NZD64
- Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour - NZD285
- Visit Gibbston Valley wineries
- Walk around Lake Wakatipu
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu Gibbston Valley - Day 5
Queenstown to Wanaka
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Queenstown activities in morning
- Walk through Arrowtown high street
- Visit old-school lolly shop in Arrowtown
- Afternoon hike or relaxation at Lake Wanaka
Landmarks Crown Range Mountains Arrowtown Lake Wanaka - Day 6
Mou Waho Island - Wanaka
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mou Waho Island Cruise & Guided Nature Walk
Optional Activities
- Hiking routes in the region
- Bike rental and cycling trails
- View That Wanaka Tree
Landmarks Mou Waho Island Arethusa Pool That Wanaka Tree - Day 7
Wanaka to Franz Josef
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stop at Lake Hawea or Lake Wanaka lookout points
- Visit off-the-beaten-track photo spots
- Dinner at local pub
Landmarks Lake Hawea Lake Wanaka 
- Day 8
Franz Josef
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Greenstone Pendant Carving with cultural education
Optional Activities
- Helicopter hike on Franz Josef Glacier
- Glacier Lake Kayaking - NZD165
- Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk - Free
- Relax in local hot springs
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Mount Cook - Day 9
West Coast to Greymouth to Christchurch
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tranz Alpine Train Journey
Optional Activities
- Visit National Kiwi Centre
Landmarks West Coast Greymouth Arthur's Pass Waimakariri River - Day 10
Christchurch to Kaikoura
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Whale watching boat trip
Landmarks Kaikoura 
- Day 11
Kaikoura to Marlborough Sounds to Wellington
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Marlborough wineries for wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Explore Wellington's food and craft beer scene
Landmarks Marlborough Sounds Marlborough Region Cook Strait 
- Day 12
Wellington
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary visit
Optional Activities
- Weta Workshop Cave Tour - NZD55
- Te Papa Museum Tour - NZD35
- Orientation tour with leader
Landmarks Zealandia Wellington Botanic Gardens Parliament Buildings Weta Workshop Te Papa Museum 
- Day 13
Wellington to Taupo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cuba Street exploration for breakfast
- City Gallery visit
Landmarks Lake Taupo Mount Ruapehu Mount Ngauruhoe Mount Tongariro 
- Day 14
Taupo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Tongariro Crossing (Unguided, Transport to/from Trail Head only) - from NZD130
- Adventure sports on Lake Taupo
- Relaxation activities
Landmarks Lake Taupo Tongariro Crossing - Day 15
Taupo to Rotorua
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Huka Falls visit
- Redwood Forest Canopy Walk
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Landmarks Huka Falls Redwood Forest Hobbiton Movie Set 
- Day 16
Rotorua
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hangi dinner with haka dance performance)
Included Activities
- Pohutu Geyser visit
- Hangi Dinner & Haka Dance
Optional Activities
- Forest Ziplining - from NZD189
- Skyline Gondola Rotorua - NZD43
- Mount Tarawera Crater Hike - NZD195
- Whitewater Rafting - NZD139
- ZORB - from NZD45
Landmarks Pohutu Geyser - Day 17
Rotorua to Raglan
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Fish and chips feast)
Included Activities
- Fish & Chips Dinner
- Sunset Boat Cruise
Optional Activities
- Waitomo Caves walking tour
- Ruakuri Forest walk
Landmarks Waitomo Caves Ruakuri Forest Raglan Harbour - Day 18
Raglan to Coromandel Peninsula
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore local cafes, shops and galleries
- Beach relaxation
- Hiking trails
Landmarks Bridal Veil Falls - Day 19
Coromandel Peninsula to Auckland
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hot Water Beach visit
Optional Activities
- Cathedral Cove Kayaking - NZD155
Landmarks Hot Water Beach Cathedral Cove 
- Day 20
Auckland
- Meals
- Breakfast
