Itinerary
- Day 1
Christchurch to Kaikoura
- Start point
- 12 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand (Hotel Give, 07:30)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Dusky Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Whale watching tour
- Swimming with dolphins
- Dinner at local seafood restaurant
Landmarks Kaikoura 
- Day 2
Kaikoura - Nelson - Kaiteriteri
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Kaiteri Lodge)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along Kaikoura coastline
- Seal viewing at Kaikoura rocks
Optional Activities
- Walking trek in Abel Tasman National Park
- Kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park
- Water taxi tour of Abel Tasman National Park
- Scenic flight/skydiving over Abel Tasman National Park
Landmarks Kaikoura Coastline Nelson Abel Tasman National Park Kaiteriteri - Day 3
Abel Tasman - Nelson Lakes - Westport
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Bazil's Hostel)
Included Activities
- Stop at Nelson Lakes
Optional Activities
- Kayaking to Split Apple Rock
- Golden bays exploration by kayak
- Water taxi to Abel Tasman bays
- Morning forest walk in Abel Tasman National Park
Landmarks Split Apple Rock Abel Tasman National Park Nelson Lakes Westport - Day 4
Westport to Franz Josef
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Rainforest Retreat)
Optional Activities
- Walking trails in Franz Josef area
- Heli Hike tour on Franz Josef Glacier
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Aoraki/Mount Cook Westland Tai Poutini National Park Mount Aspiring National Park Fiordland National Park 
- Day 5
Franz Josef
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Rainforest Retreat)
Optional Activities
- Heli Hike tour on Franz Josef Glacier
- Walking trails in Franz Josef area
- Kayak tour on Lake Mapourika
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Lake Mapourika - Day 6
Franz Josef to Wanaka
- Accommodation
- Hostel (HOHO Adventure Hostel)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Haast Pass
- Mountain scenery viewing
Optional Activities
- Visit 'That Wanaka Tree'
- Lakefront walk in Wanaka
Landmarks Haast Pass That Wanaka Tree Wanaka 
- Day 7
Wanaka to Queenstown
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Nomads Hostel)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive via Lake Hawea
- Crown Range mountain drive
- Stop at Kawarau Bridge
Optional Activities
- Roy's Peak hike
- Kawarau Bridge adrenaline activities
Landmarks Roy's Peak Lake Hawea Crown Range Kawarau Bridge Queenstown - Day 8
Queenstown
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Nomads Hostel)
Optional Activities
- Lakeside walks
- Adrenaline-pumping activities
Landmarks Queenstown - Day 9
Milford Sound Day Trip
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Nomads Hostel)
Included Activities
- Scenic boat cruise in Milford Sound
- Wildlife viewing - dolphins, seals, penguins
- Scenic drive to Milford Sound
- Homer Tunnel scenic stops
Optional Activities
- Breakfast or coffee in Te Anau
Landmarks Te Anau Homer Tunnel Milford Sound Rahotu/Mitre Peak Piopiotahi Marine Reserve Fiordland National Park 
- Day 10
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Lakes Edge)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Lindis Pass
- Mount Cook viewing at Lake Pukaki
Optional Activities
- Hot springs soak in Lake Tekapo
- Lakeside relaxation
- Scenic walkways in Lake Tekapo area
- Stargazing in dark sky reserve
Landmarks Lindis Pass Mount Cook Lake Pukaki Lake Tekapo 
- Day 11
Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
Included Activities
- Return to Christchurch
Optional Activities
- Street art exploration
- Botanical gardens visit
- City history tour
- Continue to Kaikoura
Landmarks Christchurch Christchurch Botanical Gardens
