Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Auckland to Omapere
Auckland to Omapere- Start point
- 103 Wellesley Street West, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand (Outside Sudima Hotel, 09:00 - 09:15)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Fish & chips dinner at sunset overlooking the Tasman Sea)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (The Sands Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Kauri Museum in Matakohe
- Stop at Kai Iwi Lakes
- Waipoua Forest exploration (subject to timing)
- Guided Tāne Mahuta tour
Landmarks Kauri Museum Kai Iwi Lakes Waipoua Forest Tāne Mahuta - Day 2
Omapere to Paihia
Omapere to Paihia- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Scenic Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Wine tasting at Marsden Winery
- Waipoua Forest exploration (if not completed on Day 1)
Landmarks Waipoua Forest - Day 3
Paihia
Paihia- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hāngī dinner - traditional Māori feast at Waitangi Treaty Grounds)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Scenic Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Waitangi Treaty Grounds combo pass (self-paced exploration)
- Hāngī dinner - traditional Māori feast and cultural experience at Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Optional Activities
- Bay of Islands cruise
- Dolphin spotting
- Kayaking to secluded beaches
Landmarks Waitangi Treaty Grounds Bay of Islands - Day 4
Paihia to Auckland
Paihia to Auckland- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Lylo Auckland (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at The Vintry (local vineyard selections)
- Browse boutique shops and local galleries in Matakana Village
Landmarks Matakana Village The Vintry - Day 5
Auckland to Hot Water Beach
Auckland to Hot Water Beach- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Top10 Holiday Park (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Cathedral Cove (Gateway to Narnia)
Optional Activities
- Kayaking in turquoise waters
- Swimming in turquoise waters
- Sunset experience at Hot Water Beach natural hot pools
Landmarks Cathedral Cove Hot Water Beach - Day 6
Hot Water Beach to Rotorua
Hot Water Beach to Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Haka House (or similar))
Included Activities
- Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland entry
Optional Activities
- Luging
- Zorbing from $40
- White water rafting
- Cultural performances
- Hobbiton Movie Set from $119
- Mt Tarawera Guided Hike from $164
- Rotorua Canopy Tours (ziplining) from $159
- Tamaki Maori Village from $130
Landmarks Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland - Day 7
Rotorua
Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Haka House (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Hobbiton Movie Set from $119
- Natural thermal hot springs
- Bubbling mud pools
- Mt Tarawera volcanic crater hike from $164
Landmarks Mount Tarawera - Day 8
Rotorua to Taupo
Rotorua to Taupo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Finlay Jacks (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Huka Falls
Optional Activities
- Jet boating on Huka Falls from $139
Landmarks Huka Falls Lake Taupo - Day 9
Taupo
Taupo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Finlay Jacks (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Lake Taupo jet boating
- Sail Lake Taupo from $50
- Scenic flight from 15,000ft above
- Tongariro Crossing (unguided) from $120
Landmarks Lake Taupo Tongariro Crossing - Day 10
Taupo to Raglan via Waitomo
Taupo to Raglan via Waitomo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Raglan Backpackers (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Waitomo Caves Boat Tour from $63
- Waitomo caving activities (wet or dry options)
Landmarks Waitomo Caves - Day 11
Raglan to Auckland
Raglan to Auckland- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Lylo Auckland (or similar))
Included Activities
- Surf lesson at Raglan
Optional Activities
- Stop at New Zealand's favourite ice cream place
Landmarks Raglan Beach - Day 12
Christchurch to Punakaiki
Christchurch to Punakaiki- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Punakaiki Beachcamp (or similar))
Landmarks Lewis Pass - Day 13
Punakaiki
Punakaiki- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Punakaiki Beachcamp (or similar))
Included Activities
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowhole Walk
Optional Activities
- Explore coastal forest
- Discover limestone cliffs and canyons
- Explore mysterious caves
Landmarks Pancake Rocks - Day 14
Punakaiki to Abel Tasman
Punakaiki to Abel Tasman- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (The Adventure Inn (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ohau Point and Cape Foulwind Seal Colonies
- Abel Tasman National Park
Optional Activities
- Collect fresh green lipped mussels
Landmarks Ohau Point Seal Colony Cape Foulwind Seal Colony Nelson Lakes Abel Tasman National Park - Day 15
Abel Tasman to Golden Bay
Abel Tasman to Golden Bay- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (The Adventure Inn (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Ngārua Caves
- Walk around Te Waikoropupū Springs
- Visit Wharariki Beach (northernmost point of South Island)
Landmarks Ngārua Caves Te Waikoropupū Springs Wharariki Beach - Day 16
Abel Tasman
Abel Tasman- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (The Adventure Inn (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Hike parts of Abel Tasman National Park track
- Kayak along the coastal track
- Relax on the beach
Landmarks Abel Tasman National Park - Day 17
Abel Tasman to Kaikoura via Marlborough
Abel Tasman to Kaikoura via Marlborough- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Dusky Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Wine tasting in Marlborough
Optional Activities
- Explore Marlborough Sounds
Landmarks Marlborough Wine Region Marlborough Sounds Kaikoura - Day 18
Kaikoura to Christchurch
Kaikoura to Christchurch- End point
- 5 Peter Leeming Road, Yaldhurst, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand (Lylo Christchurch, 15:00 - 16:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kaikoura Coastline exploration - Famed for marine wildlife
Optional Activities
- Seal spotting
- Whale watching
- Dolphin swimming
- Explore Christchurch's funky neighbourhoods
Landmarks Kaikoura Coastline
