Itinerary
- Day 1
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 with sunset view over Tasman Sea)
Included Activities
- Visit Kauri Museum in Matakohe
- Visit Kai Iwi Lakes
- Explore Waipoua Forest and view Tāne Mahuta
- Fish & chips dinner (included)
Landmarks Kauri Museum Kai Iwi Lakes Waipoua Forest Tāne Mahuta 
- Day 2
Omapere to Paihia
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wine tasting at Marsden Winery
Optional Activities
- Waipoua Forest visit (if not completed on Day 1)
- Various optional activities in Paihia
Landmarks Marsden Winery 
- Day 3
Paihia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hāngī - traditional Māori feast)
Included Activities
- Waitangi Treaty Grounds combo pass access
- Hāngī dinner - traditional Māori feast and cultural experience
Optional Activities
- Bay of Islands cruise
- Dolphin spotting
- Kayaking to secluded beaches
- Various Paihia activities and attractions
Landmarks Waitangi Treaty Grounds Bay of Islands - Day 4
Paihia to Auckland
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Matakana Village
- Browse boutique shops and galleries
- Wine tasting at The Vintry
Landmarks Matakana Village The Vintry - Day 5
Auckland to Hot Water Beach
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cathedral Cove (Gateway to Narnia)
Optional Activities
- Kayaking
- Swimming in turquoise waters
- Sunset at Hot Water Beach natural hot pools
Landmarks Cathedral Cove Hot Water Beach 
- Day 6
Hot Water Beach to Rotorua
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Luging
- Zorbing
- White water rafting
- Cultural performances
- Explore geothermal landscape
Landmarks Rotorua Geothermal Area 
- Day 7
Rotorua
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland entry
Optional Activities
- Hobbiton movie set tour
- Natural thermal hot springs
- Bubbling mud pools
- Mount Tarawera volcanic crater hike
Landmarks Hobbiton Movie Set Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland Mount Tarawera 
- Day 8
Rotorua to Taupo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Huka Falls
Optional Activities
- Explore trout-filled rivers
- Sunset beer by Lake Taupo
Landmarks Huka Falls Lake Taupo 
- Day 9
Taupo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Lake Taupo jetboating
- Lake Taupo sailing
- Scenic flight over Lake Taupo
- Tongariro Crossing hike
Landmarks Lake Taupo Tongariro Crossing - Day 10
Taupo to Raglan via Waitomo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Castle Rock Walk
Optional Activities
- Waitomo caves exploration (wet or dry options)
Landmarks Waitomo Caves Raglan 
- Day 11
Raglan to Auckland
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Surf lesson at Raglan
Optional Activities
- Photo stops en route to Auckland
- Stop at ice cream venue
Landmarks Raglan Beach - Day 12
Christchurch to Tekapo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Local bike trails
- Lakeside hot springs and stargazing
Landmarks Lake Tekapo Church of the Good Shepherd - Day 13
Tekapo to Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Additional activities or walks in Tekapo
- Skydiving
- Bungy jumping
- Canyoning
- Ziplining
Landmarks Queenstown - Day 14
Queenstown - Milford Sound
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transport to Milford Sound
Optional Activities
- Milford Sound cruise
- Fergburger meal
Landmarks Milford Sound - Day 15
Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Bungy jumping
- Canyon swing
- Horse riding
- Scenic skydiving
- Bike trail riding
- Luging
- Jet boat canyon ride
Landmarks Queenstown - Day 16
Queenstown to Franz Josef
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stop and explore in Wanaka
Landmarks Wanaka Haast Pass Franz Josef Glacier 
- Day 17
Franz Josef
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop at the rugged West Coast township of Franz Josef
Optional Activities
- Glacier hiking with crampons
- Helicopter tour
- Quad biking
- Kayaking
- Glacier hot pools
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier - Day 18
Franz Josef to Christchurch
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Hokitika
Landmarks Hokitika Arthur's Pass - Day 19
Christchurch to Punakaiki
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Lewis Pass Punakaiki - Day 20
Punakaiki
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowhole Walk
Optional Activities
- Explore coastal forest
- Limestone cliffs and canyons
- Cave exploration
- River activities
Landmarks Pancake Rocks - Day 21
Punakaiki to Abel Tasman
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ohau Point and Cape Foulwind seal colonies
- Abel Tasman National Park
Optional Activities
- Explore Abel Tasman town
- Collect fresh green lipped mussels
Landmarks Ohau Point Cape Foulwind Abel Tasman National Park 
- Day 22
Golden Bay
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Ngarua Caves exploration
- Te Waikoropupu Springs walk
- Wharariki Beach visit
Landmarks Ngarua Caves Te Waikoropupu Springs Wharariki Beach - Day 23
Abel Tasman
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Abel Tasman National Park
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Abel Tasman track hiking
- Kayaking along coastal track
- Wildlife spotting (Tui, Tuatara)
Landmarks Abel Tasman National Park - Day 24
Abel Tasman to Kaikoura via Marlborough
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wine tasting in Marlborough
Optional Activities
- Whale watching
- Dolphin swimming
Landmarks Marlborough Wine Region Kaikoura - Day 25
Kaikoura to Christchurch
- End point
- 5 Peter Leeming Road, Yaldhurst, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand (Lylo hostel, 15:30 - 16:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kaikoura coastline access
Optional Activities
- Seal spotting
- Whale watching
- Dolphin swimming
- Christchurch neighbourhood exploration
Landmarks Kaikoura
