Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland to Coromandel Peninsula
- Start point
- 54 Cook Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand (Lylo Hostel, 08:40)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park)
Optional Activities
- Kayaking to Cathedral Cove
- Digging personal spa pool at Hot Water Beach
Landmarks Cathedral Cove Hot Water Beach 
- Day 2
Coromandel Peninsula to Waitomo
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Waitomo Homestead Cabins)
Included Activities
- Hike through Karangahake Gorge walkways and old mining tunnels
- Visit Waitomo Glow-worm Caves
- Walk through Ruakuri Scenic Reserve
Optional Activities
- Black Water Rafting trip (tube rafting, waterfall jumps, glow-worm viewing)
Landmarks Karangahake Gorge Waitomo Caves Ruakuri Scenic Reserve Ruakuri Natural Tunnel - Day 3
Waitomo to Rotorua
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Rock Solid Backpackers)
Optional Activities
- Hobbiton village tour
- White Water Rafting on Rotorua rivers
- Zip Lining across canopy
- Explore geothermal activity and natural hot springs
- Mitai Māori Village 3-hour experience with traditional Māori feast
Landmarks Hobbiton Rotorua Geothermal Area 
- Day 4
Rotorua
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Rock Solid Backpackers)
Optional Activities
- White Water Rafting on Kaituna River
- Mountain Jade Highlights tour
- Wai Ariki restorative spa journey
Landmarks Kaituna River - Day 5
Rotorua to Taupo
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Based by the Lake)
Included Activities
- Walk to Huka Falls
Optional Activities
- Te Puia geothermal reserve exploration
- Sailing across Lake Taupo to Māori rock carvings
- Skydiving above Lake Taupo
Landmarks Te Puia Huka Falls Lake Taupo - Day 6
Taupo to Wellington
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Haka House)
Included Activities
- Two-hour walk through Tongariro National Park (summer months only)
Optional Activities
- Mount Victoria visit
- Craft beer scene and Wellington nightlife exploration
Landmarks Tongariro National Park Mount Victoria - Day 7
Wellington to Abel Tasman
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Kaiteri Lodge)
Included Activities
- Interislander Ferry across Cook Strait to South Island
Optional Activities
- Walking adventure in Abel Tasman National Park
- Kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park
- Water taxi tour in Abel Tasman National Park
- Skydiving above Abel Tasman National Park
Landmarks Marlborough Sounds Abel Tasman National Park Nelson 
- Day 8
Abel Tasman to Westport
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Bazils Hostel & Surf School)
Optional Activities
- Morning kayaking to Split Apple Rock
- Water taxi to Abel Tasman bays with forest walk
Landmarks Split Apple Rock Nelson Lakes - Day 9
Westport to Franz Josef
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Rainforest Retreat)
Optional Activities
- Heli Hike tour on Franz Josef Glacier
- Walking trails to Franz Josef Glacier (free)
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Te Wahipounamu 
- Day 10
Franz Josef
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Rainforest Retreat)
Optional Activities
- Heli Hike tour on Franz Josef Glacier
- Walking trails in Franz Josef area (free)
- Kayak tour on Lake Mapourika
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Lake Mapourika - Day 11
Franz Josef to Wanaka
- Accommodation
- Hostel (HOHO Adventure Hostel)
Landmarks Haast Pass That Wanaka Tree - Day 12
Wanaka to Queenstown
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Nomads Hostel)
Optional Activities
- Roy's Peak hike for iconic views
- Activities at Kawarau Bridge
Landmarks Roy's Peak Lake Hawea Crown Range Kawarau Bridge - Day 13
Queenstown
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Nomads Hostel)
Optional Activities
- Bungy jumping
- Jet boating
- Scenic gondola rides
- Lakeside walks
- Adrenaline-pumping activities
- Day 14
Milford Sound Day Trip
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Nomads Hostel)
Included Activities
- Milford Sound scenic boat cruise
Landmarks Te Anau Homer Tunnel Milford Sound Rahotu/Mitre Peak Fiordland National Park - Day 15
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Lakes Edge)
Optional Activities
- Hot springs soak at Lake Tekapo
- Scenic lakeside walks
- Stargazing in world's largest dark sky reserve
Landmarks Lindis Pass Mount Cook Lake Pukaki Lake Tekapo 
- Day 16
Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
- End point
- 12 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand (Hotel Give)
Optional Activities
- Street art exploration
- Botanical gardens visit
- Kaikoura extension
Landmarks Christchurch Botanical Gardens 
