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
- Dinner (Fish & chips dinner as the sun sets over the Tasman Sea)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (The Sands Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Kauri Museum in Matakohe
- Visit Kai Iwi Lakes
- Guided Tāne Mahuta tour in Waipoua Forest
Optional Activities
- Waipoua Forest exploration (timing dependent - may occur on Day 2)
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 local winery
Optional Activities
- Waipoua Forest exploration (if not visited Day 1)
- Optional activities in Paihia
Landmarks Bay of Islands - Day 3
Paihia
Paihia- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hāngī dinner - traditional Māori feast and cultural experience)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Scenic Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Access to Waitangi Treaty Grounds combo pass
Optional Activities
- Bay of Islands cruise
- Dolphin spotting
- Kayaking to secluded beaches
- Explore Waitangi Treaty Grounds independently
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 tastings at The Vintry
- Browse boutique shops in Matakana Village
- Explore local galleries in Matakana Village
Landmarks Matakana Village - 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 Hahei 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))
Optional Activities
- Luging
- Zorbing
- White water rafting
- Cultural performances
- Geothermal landscape viewing
Landmarks Rotorua Geothermal Area - Day 7
Rotorua
Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Haka House (or similar))
Included Activities
- Access to Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland
Optional Activities
- Hobbiton movie set tour
- Thermal hot springs
- Mud pools
- Mount Tarawera volcanic crater hike
Landmarks Hobbiton Mount Tarawera Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland - Day 8
Rotorua to Taupo
Rotorua to Taupo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Finlay Jacks (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Huka Falls viewing
- Scenic sunset by Lake Taupo
Landmarks Huka Falls Lake Taupo - Day 9
Taupo
Taupo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Finlay Jacks (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Lake jetboating
- Sailing on Lake Taupo
- Scenic flight from 15,000ft
- Tongariro Crossing hike
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))
Included Activities
- Castle Rock Walk
Optional Activities
- Waitomo caves exploration (wet or dry caving options)
Landmarks Waitomo Caves Raglan - Day 11
Raglan to Auckland
Raglan to Auckland- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Lylo Auckland (or similar))
Included Activities
- Epic surf lesson at Raglan Beach
Optional Activities
- Photo stops en route to Auckland
- Visit to New Zealand's favourite ice cream place
Landmarks Raglan Beach - Day 12
Christchurch to Tekapo
Christchurch to Tekapo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Lakes Edge Tekapo Holiday Park (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Local bike trails
- Lakeside hot springs
- Stargazing at Dark Sky Reserve
Landmarks Lake Tekapo - Day 13
Tekapo to Queenstown
Tekapo to Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel ( Lylo Queenstown (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Activities in Tekapo before departure
- Walks in Tekapo region
- Skydiving
- Bungy jumping
- Canyoning
- Ziplining
Landmarks Queenstown - Day 14
Queenstown - Milford Day
Queenstown - Milford Day- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel ( Lylo Queenstown (or similar))
Included Activities
- Transport to Milford Sound
Optional Activities
- Milford Sound cruise
- Visit local bars and entertainment venues
- Fergburger dining experience
Landmarks Milford Sound - Day 15
Queenstown
Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel ( Lylo Queenstown (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Bungy jumping
- Canyon swings
- Horse riding
- Scenic skydiving
- Mountain biking
- Luging
- Jet boating
Landmarks Queenstown - Day 16
Queenstown to Franz Josef
Queenstown to Franz Josef- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Rainforest Retreat (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Stop in Wanaka
Landmarks Wanaka Haast Pass Franz Josef - Day 17
Franz Josef
Franz Josef- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Rainforest Retreat (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Glacier hiking with crampons
- Helicopter tours
- Quad biking
- Glacier kayaking
- Glacier hot pools
- Scenic viewing
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier - Day 18
Franz Josef to Christchurch
Franz Josef to Christchurch- End point
- 5 Peter Leeming Road, Yaldhurst, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand (Lylo hostel, 15:30 - 16:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop at the Rugged West Coast Township of Franz Josef
- Church of the Good Shepherd
Optional Activities
- Hokitika exploration
Landmarks Hokitika Arthur's Pass Church of the Good Shepherd
