Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland to Paihia
Auckland to Paihia- Start point
- 54 Cook Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand (Lylo Hostel, 12:00)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Palm Tree Lodge (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Cruise to Hole in the Rock
- Sailing
- Fishing
- Diving
- Parasailing
- Visit Waitangi
Landmarks Whangarei Falls Hole in the Rock Waitangi Treaty Grounds - Day 2
Paihia
Paihia- Accommodation
- Hostel (Palm Tree Lodge (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Ferry ride to Otehei Bay
- Cruise to Hole in the Rock with dolphin spotting
- Explore Waitangi Treaty Grounds
- Scenic horse trek along the coastline
- Evening Sundowner Cruise
Landmarks Otehei Bay Hole in the Rock Waitangi Treaty Grounds - Day 3
Paihia to Auckland
Paihia to Auckland- Accommodation
- Hostel (Lylo)
Optional Activities
- Stop in Waipu for coffee and food
Landmarks Waipu - Day 4
Auckland to Hot Water Beach
Auckland to Hot Water Beach- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park)
Included Activities
- Kayak along crystal-clear waters to Cathedral Cove
Landmarks Cathedral Cove Hot Water Beach - Day 5
Hot Water Beach to Waitomo
Hot Water Beach to Waitomo- Accommodation
- Hostel (Waitomo Homestead Cabins)
Included Activities
- Hike through Karangahake Gorge walkways and old mining tunnels
- Visit glow-worm caves
- Walk through Ruakuri Scenic Reserve
Optional Activities
- Black Water Rafting trip (raft in tubes, leap off waterfalls, float beneath glow worms)
Landmarks Karangahake Gorge Waitomo Caves Ruakuri Scenic Reserve - Day 6
Waitomo to Rotorua
Waitomo to Rotorua- Accommodation
- Hostel (Rock Solid Backpackers)
Optional Activities
- Visit Hobbiton village
- White Water Rafting
- Zip Lining
- Explore geothermal activity and natural hot springs
- Mitai Māori Village experience with traditional feast (3 hours)
Landmarks Hobbiton Mitai Māori Village - Day 7
Rotorua
Rotorua- Accommodation
- Hostel (Rock Solid Backpackers)
Optional Activities
- Ride the rapids of Kaituna River
- Mountain Jade Highlights tour
- Wai Ariki restorative journey
- Day 8
Rotorua to Taupo
Rotorua to Taupo- Accommodation
- Hostel (Adventure Hostel)
Included Activities
- Walk to Huka Falls
Optional Activities
- Explore Te Puia geothermal reserve
- Sail across Lake Taupō to Māori rock carvings
- Skydive above Lake Taupō
Landmarks Te Puia Huka Falls Lake Taupō 
- Day 9
Taupo to Wellington
Taupo to Wellington- Accommodation
- Hostel (Haka House)
Included Activities
- Two-hour walk through Tongariro National Park native bush and waterfalls (summer months only)
Optional Activities
- Visit Mount Victoria
Landmarks Tongariro National Park Mount Victoria - Day 10
Wellington to Abel Tasman
Wellington to Abel Tasman- Accommodation
- Hostel (Kaiteri Lodge)
Included Activities
- Interislander ferry across to the South Island through Marlborough Sounds
Optional Activities
- Adventure into Abel Tasman National Park on foot
- Kayak adventure in Abel Tasman National Park
- Water taxi adventure in Abel Tasman National Park
- Skydiving above Abel Tasman National Park
Landmarks Marlborough Sounds Nelson Abel Tasman National Park - Day 11
Abel Tasman to Westport
Abel Tasman to Westport- Accommodation
- (Bazils Hostel and Surf School)
Optional Activities
- Morning kayaking to Split Apple Rock and along golden bays
- Water taxi to Abel Tasman National Park bays for native forest stroll
Landmarks Split Apple Rock Nelson Lakes - Day 12
Westport to Franz Josef
Westport to Franz Josef- Accommodation
- Hostel (Rainforest Retreat)
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Aoraki/Mount Cook Westland Tai Poutini National Park 
- Day 13
Franz Josef
Franz Josef- Accommodation
- Hostel (Rainforest Retreat)
Included Activities
- Walking trails to Franz Josef Glacier (free)
Optional Activities
- Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike tour
- Lake Mapourika kayak tour
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Lake Mapourika - Day 14
Franz Josef to Wanaka
Franz Josef to Wanaka- Accommodation
- Hostel (Adventure Hostel)
Landmarks Haast Pass That Wanaka Tree Lake Wanaka - Day 15
Wanaka to Queenstown
Wanaka to Queenstown- Accommodation
- Hostel (Nomads Hostel)
Optional Activities
- Roy's Peak hike
- Stop at Kawarau Bridge for adrenaline activities
Landmarks Roy's Peak Lake Hawea Crown Range Kawarau Bridge 
- Day 16
Queenstown
Queenstown- Accommodation
- Hostel (Nomads Hostel)
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu - Day 17
Queenstown to Milford Sound
Queenstown to Milford Sound- Accommodation
- Hostel (Nomads Hostel)
Included Activities
- Scenic boat cruise in Milford Sound
Landmarks Milford Sound Piopiotahi Marine Reserve Rahotu/Mitre Peak Te Anau Homer Tunnel - Day 18
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo- Accommodation
- (Lakes Edge Holiday Park)
Optional Activities
- Stop at Lake Pukaki to view Mt Cook
- Soak in hot springs
- Explore scenic walkways
- Stargazing in the dark sky reserve
Landmarks Lindis Pass Lake Pukaki Aoraki/Mount Cook Lake Tekapo - Day 19
Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
Lake Tekapo to Christchurch- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Give)
Optional Activities
- Explore street art
- Visit botanical gardens
- Learn about Christchurch's history
Landmarks Christchurch Botanical Gardens - Day 20
Christchurch to Kaikoura
Christchurch to Kaikoura- Accommodation
- Hostel (Dusky Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Whale watching
- Swimming with dolphins
Landmarks Kaikoura - Day 21
Kaikoura to Wellington
Kaikoura to Wellington- Accommodation
- Hostel (Haka House)
Included Activities
- Interislander ferry from Picton to Wellington
Landmarks Kaikoura Coastline Marlborough Sounds - Day 22
Wellington to Auckland
Wellington to Auckland- End point
- 54 Cook Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand (Lylo Hostel)
Landmarks Taihape Tongariro National Park Lake Taupō Rotorua
