Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Christchurch
ChristchurchOptional Activities
- Explore riverside parks
- Browse Christchurch city centre
- Relax after arrival
- Day 2
Christchurch to Franz Josef/Waiau
Christchurch to Franz Josef/Waiau- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Journey on the TranzAlpine train through tunnels and over viaducts
- Visit Hokitika, West Coast heritage hub, to see pounamu (New Zealand greenstone)
Optional Activities
- Scenic helicopter flight over Franz Josef Glacier/Ka Roimata o Hine Hukatere with possible landing on the ice
Landmarks Arthur's Pass Franz Josef Glacier/Ka Roimata o Hine Hukatere 
- Day 3
Franz Josef/Waiau to Queenstown
Franz Josef/Waiau to Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel through Haast Pass with scenic waterfalls and mountain views
- Stop at Jones Family fruit stall for local stone fruit
Optional Activities
- Explore Arrowtown's tree-lined streets and boutique shops
Landmarks Haast Pass Lake Hāwea Lake Dunstan Arrowtown Lake Wakatipu The Remarkables 
- Day 4
Queenstown
Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Gourmet barbecue at Walter Peak High Country Farm)
Included Activities
- Cruise across Lake Wakatipu on the historic TSS Earnslaw
- Gourmet barbecue dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience: High-octane jet boat ride
- Choice Experience: Visit Kiwi Park to meet New Zealand's native birds
- Wine tasting at nearby vineyards
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu TSS Earnslaw Walter Peak High Country Farm Kiwi Park - Day 5
Queenstown to Te Anau
Queenstown to Te Anau- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cruise on Milford Sound/Piopiotahi
- Travel through Fiordland National Park
Landmarks Mirror Lakes Cleddau Valley Milford Sound/Piopiotahi Fiordland National Park - Day 6
Te Anau to Dunedin
Te Anau to Dunedin- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Lakeside stroll in Te Anau
- Explore Dunedin's art-filled lanes and local cafes
- Visit Speight's Brewery
- Choice Experience: Visit grand Larnach Castle
- Choice Experience: Wildlife viewing for seals and penguins
Landmarks Larnach Castle Speight's Brewery - Day 7
Dunedin to Omarama
Dunedin to Omarama- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore the Discovery Centre at Ōamaru Penguins Conservation Centre
- Stroll through penguin colony and visit nesting area
- Learn from an educator about penguin conservation work at Ōamaru Penguins Conservation Centre
Optional Activities
- Relaxed wander through Dunedin along George Street
- Explore Otago University's impressive grounds
- Visit New Zealand's oldest public gardens
Landmarks Otago University Ōamaru Penguins Conservation Centre - Day 8
Omarama to Christchurch
Omarama to Christchurch- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Indoor Dark Sky Astronomy Experience at Tekapo
- Christchurch city sights tour including Transitional Cathedral
- View Tūranga central library, the striking gold-clad building
Landmarks Tekapo/Lake Tekapo Transitional Cathedral Tūranga Central Library 
- Day 9
Christchurch to Picton
Christchurch to Picton- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (,)
Optional Activities
- Wildlife viewing at Kaikōura for seals and possible whales
- View Lake Grassmere Salt Works
Landmarks Kaikōura Lake Grassmere Salt Works Marlborough Sounds - Day 10
Picton to Wellington
Picton to Wellington- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound, Tory Channel and Cook Strait
- Wellington city orientation tour
Optional Activities
- Explore Wellington's cafes and dining spots
- Visit Wellington's hidden bars
Landmarks Queen Charlotte Sound Tory Channel Cook Strait 
- Day 11
Wellington to Rotorua
Wellington to Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Buffet dinner of locally sourced, hāngī-inspired flavours)
Included Activities
- Te Puia Indigenous Experience—performance in the carved meeting house Te Aronui a Rua
- See Pōhutu Geyser
- Buffet dinner of locally sourced, hāngī-inspired flavours at Te Puia
Landmarks Lake Taupō Te Puia Te Aronui a Rua Pōhutu Geyser - Day 12
Rotorua
Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience: Soak at Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
- Choice Experience: Visit Hobbiton and explore The Lord of the Rings film set
- Scenic walks and viewpoints
- Explore local favourites
Landmarks Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa Hobbiton - Day 13
Rotorua to Auckland
Rotorua to Auckland- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Millennium Auckland)
Included Activities
- Glowworm cruise at Waitomo Caves
Optional Activities
- Visit Auckland War Memorial Museum lookout
Landmarks Waitomo Caves Auckland War Memorial Museum - Day 14
Auckland to Bay of Islands
Auckland to Bay of Islands- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour at Waitangi Treaty Grounds
- Cultural performance at Waitangi Treaty Grounds
- View world's largest ceremonial war canoe
- Visit richly carved meeting house at Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Landmarks Bay of Islands Waitangi Treaty Grounds - Day 15
Bay of Islands
Bay of Islands- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience: Journey to Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua via Ninety Mile Beach
- Choice Experience: Cruise to the Hole in the Rock
- Choice Experience: Tour of Russell to hear stories of early settlement and seaside life
- Find a great cafe
- Take a coastal walk
Landmarks Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua Ninety Mile Beach Hole in the Rock Russell - Day 16
Bay of Islands to Auckland
Bay of Islands to Auckland- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration dinner and drinks)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Millennium Auckland)
Included Activities
- Dinner and drinks in Auckland to celebrate the tour
Optional Activities
- Brief stroll and coffee in Whangarei
Landmarks Whangarei - Day 17
Auckland
Auckland- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Waterfront wander in Auckland
- Final flat white coffee in Auckland
