Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland to Omapere
- Start point
- 54 Cook Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand (Outside Lylo Auckland, 09:00 - 09:15)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Fish & chips dinner at sunset over the Tasman Sea)
Included Activities
- Kauri Museum visit
- Kai Iwi Lakes visit
- Waipoua Forest exploration (timing flexible - may occur today or tomorrow)
- Guided Tāne Mahuta tour
Landmarks Kauri Museum Kai Iwi Lakes Waipoua Forest Tāne Mahuta 
- Day 2
Omapere to Paihia
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Waipoua Forest exploration (if not completed Day 1)
- Wine tasting at Marsden Winery
Optional Activities
- Optional activities around Paihia waterfront
Landmarks Bay of Islands 
- Day 3
Paihia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hāngī dinner - traditional Māori feast and cultural experience at Waitangi Treaty Grounds)
Included Activities
- Waitangi Treaty Grounds combo pass
- Hāngī dinner (traditional Māori feast and cultural experience)
Optional Activities
- Bay of Islands cruise
- Dolphin spotting excursion
- Kayaking to secluded beaches
Landmarks Waitangi Treaty Grounds Bay of Islands - Day 4
Paihia to Auckland
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at The Vintry in Matakana Village
- Shopping and gallery browsing in Matakana Village
Landmarks Matakana Village - Day 5
Christchurch to Punakaiki
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Lewis Pass scenic crossing
Landmarks Lewis Pass 
- Day 6
Punakaiki
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowhole Walk
Landmarks Pancake Rocks Blowhole - Day 7
Punakaiki to Abel Tasman
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Abel Tasman National Park exploration
- Ohau Point and Cape Foulwind Seal Colonies visit
Optional Activities
- Collecting fresh green lipped mussels
Landmarks Abel Tasman National Park Ohau Point Cape Foulwind 
- Day 8
Abel Tasman to Golden Bay DayTrip
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ngārua Caves exploration
- Te Waikoropupū Springs walk
Optional Activities
- Wharariki Beach visit and track to most northern point on South Island
Landmarks Golden Bay Ngārua Caves Te Waikoropupū Springs Wharariki Beach - Day 9
Abel Tasman
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Abel Tasman National Park hiking
- Abel Tasman Kayak and Walk Experience from $150
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks Abel Tasman National Park - Day 10
Abel Tasman - Marlborough - Kaikoura
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wine tasting in Marlborough
Optional Activities
- Kaikoura Coastline exploration and marine wildlife viewing
Landmarks Marlborough Wine Region Marlborough Sounds Kaikoura - Day 11
Kaikoura to Christchurch
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Seal spotting
- Whale watching
- Swimming with dolphins
- Exploring Christchurch neighborhoods
Landmarks Kaikoura - Day 12
Christchurch to Tekapo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Local bike trails exploration
- Lakeside hot springs and stargazing at Dark Sky Reserve
Landmarks Lake Tekapo - Day 13
Tekapo to Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walks around Tekapo
- Skydiving
- Bungy jumping
- Canyoning
- Ziplining
- Exploring Queenstown
Landmarks Queenstown 
- Day 14
Queenstown to Milford Sound
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transport to Milford Sound
Optional Activities
- Milford Sound cruise (not included)
- Milford Sound exploration and scenic viewing
Landmarks Milford Sound - Day 15
Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Bungy jumping
- Canyon swings
- Horse riding
- Skydiving
- Mountain biking
- Luging
- Jet boat canyon tours
Landmarks Queenstown - Day 16
Queenstown to Franz Josef
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Haast Pass scenic crossing
Landmarks Wanaka Haast Pass - Day 17
Franz Josef
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Glacier hiking with crampons
- Helicopter glacier tour
- Quad biking
- Kayaking
- Glacier hot pools relaxation
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier - Day 18
Franz Josef to Christchurch
- End point
- JUCY Snooze, 5 Peter Leeming Rd, Christchurch, Canterbury Region 8053, New Zealand (Outside Main Entrance of Lylo Christchurch (Formally Jucy Snooze), 15:00 - 16:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Arthur's Pass scenic crossing
Optional Activities
- Hokitika exploration
Landmarks Hokitika Arthur's Pass
