Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Auckland to Paihia
Auckland to Paihia- Meals
- Dinner (Fish and chips overlooking the Bay of Islands)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bounty Motel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Waitangi Treaty Grounds
- Free admission to Treaty Museum
Landmarks Auckland Harbour Bridge Hundertwasser Art Centre Waitangi Treaty Grounds Bay of Islands - Day 2
Paihia
Paihia- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bounty Motel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Kiwi Parasail - NZ's highest parasail (1200 ft) over the Bay of Islands, single or tandem (From NZ$95)
- Carino Day Sailing - Catamaran sailing with island hopping, swimming, snorkeling, and bar-b-q lunch, 10am–4:30pm (NZ$130)
- Awesome Adventures Cape Reinga Trip - Full day tour to Cape Reinga via Ninety Mile Beach with offroading and sand dune surfing, 7:30am–7:30pm (NZ$116)
- Island Adventurer Fast Boat - 2-hour fast boat taster of the Bay with island stop (NZ$77)
- Discover the Bay - Full day launch trip with various stops, cultural and historical content, chance to swim with dolphins (NZ$130)
Landmarks Bay of Islands - Day 3
Paihia to Auckland
Paihia to Auckland- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lylo (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Auckland Bungy - Bungy jump from Auckland's iconic bridge (NZ$160)
- Auckland Bridge Climb - Climb Auckland's iconic bridge (NZ$125)
- Bridge Climb and Bungy Combo (NZ$210)
- Sky Tower Sky Jump (NZ$225)
- Sky Tower Sky Walk (NZ$145)
- Sky Jump and Sky Walk Combo (NZ$290)
- Giapo multi-sensory ice cream experience
Landmarks Auckland Harbour Bridge Sky Tower - Day 4
Auckland to Rotorua
Auckland to Rotorua- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Māori dinner and performance)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sudima Lake Rotorua (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to National Kiwi Hatchery - observe kiwi birds, explore human-sized burrow, visit incubation centre
- Traditional Māori dinner and performance with opportunity to participate in the haka
Landmarks National Kiwi Hatchery - Day 5
Rotorua
Rotorua- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sudima Lake Rotorua (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Rotorua Dawn Canopy Tour - sunrise, breakfast, coffee in the trees, and 1200m zipline adventure (Exclusive to Contiki)
- Hot spring soaking
- White water rafting
- Hiking up a volcano
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tours - half day tour ex Rotorua (NZ$114)
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Village - guided tour of authentic Māori village with geysers and mud pools (NZ$35)
- Kaitiaki Rafting - river rafting or sledging on the Kaituna River (Rafting NZ$99, Sledging NZ$109)
- Rotorua Canopy Tours - eco adventure zip line and forest canopy tour with photo set (NZ$139)
- Mt. Tarawera Trek - half day trip to dormant volcano with hiking and history (NZ$149)
- Agro Adventures (NZ$95)
Landmarks Rotorua Geothermal Area - Day 6
Rotorua to Lake Taupo
Rotorua to Lake Taupo- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on Lake Taupo cruise)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lakeland Resort Taupō (or similar))
Included Activities
- Evening cruise on Lake Taupo with sunset views, fishing, and dining
Optional Activities
- Hukafalls Jet - 30-minute jet boat ride on the Waikato River with 360-degree turns (NZ$109)
- Taupo Tandem Skydiving - over Lake Taupo at 12,000ft (NZ$249) or 15,000ft (NZ$339)
- Chris Jolly Dinner & Party Cruise - evening launch trip with fishing, dining, and karaoke, approximately 4 hours (6pm-10pm) (NZ$80)
Landmarks Huka Falls Lake Taupo - Day 7
Lake Taupo to Mount Ruapehu
Lake Taupo to Mount Ruapehu- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kings Ohakune (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Biking along the Mangawhero cycle track
Landmarks Mount Ruapehu Tongariro National Park - Day 8
Mount Ruapehu to Wellington
Mount Ruapehu to Wellington- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman (or similar))
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Wellington
Landmarks Wellington - Day 9
Wellington
Wellington- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Zealandia eco-sanctuary with guided experience of rare native wildlife
Optional Activities
- Local café flat white coffee experience
Landmarks Zealandia - Day 10
Wellington to Kaikōura
Wellington to Kaikōura- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sudima Kaikōura (or similar))
Included Activities
- Inter-Island Ferry crossing from Wellington to Picton
- Visit to Kaikōura Wildlife Rescue with local biologist Sabrina Leucht
Landmarks Cook Strait Picton Kaikōura Wildlife Rescue Kaikōura Coast - Day 11
Kaikōura
Kaikōura- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sudima Kaikōura (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Dolphin watching tour - opportunity to see or swim with dusky dolphins
- Kayaking along the coastline
Landmarks Kaikōura - Day 12
Kaikōura to Christchurch
Kaikōura to Christchurch- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Christchurch - city rebuilt after earthquake
- Visit to the Cardboard Cathedral
Landmarks Cardboard Cathedral
