Itinerary
- Day 1
Christchurch
ChristchurchOptional Activities
- Stroll through Christchurch Botanic Gardens
- Visit Canterbury Museum
- Group dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks Christchurch Botanic Gardens Canterbury Museum - Day 2
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo- Meals
- Lunch (Southland-style lunch at Fairlie - mince pies and cheese rolls)
Included Activities
- Christchurch City Tour
- Christchurch Cathedral visit
- Southland-style lunch at Fairlie (mince pies and cheese rolls)
- Church of the Good Shepherd visit
Optional Activities
- Stargaze from Mount John summit
- Visit Tekapo Springs Hot Pool
Landmarks Christchurch Cathedral Church of the Good Shepherd Lake Tekapo Mount John Tekapo Springs Hot Pool - Day 3
Lake Tekapo to Queenstown
Lake Tekapo to Queenstown- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Fergburger)
Included Activities
- Skyline Gondola ride
- Luge ride
- Dinner at Fergburger
Optional Activities
- Explore Queenstown nightlife
Landmarks Skyline Queenstown Gondola Coronet Peak The Remarkables Lake Wakatipu Fergburger 
- Day 4
Queenstown
QueenstownOptional Activities
- Jet boat adventure on the river
- River kayaking
- Full day trip to Milford Sound
- 4WD adventure through Lord of the Rings landscapes
- Walk around Lake Wakatipu
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu Milford Sound 
- Day 5
Queenstown to Arrowtown to Gibbston Valley to Queenstown
Queenstown to Arrowtown to Gibbston Valley to QueenstownIncluded Activities
- Arrowtown village visit
- Kawarau Gorge visit
- Gibbston Valley wine tasting
Landmarks Arrowtown Kawarau Gorge Gibbston Valley 
- Day 6
Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier
Queenstown to Franz Josef GlacierIncluded Activities
- Makarora Blue Pools Track walk
Landmarks Makarora Blue Pools Franz Josef Glacier 
- Day 7
Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef GlacierIncluded Activities
- Franz Josef Glacier Forest Walk
Optional Activities
- Kayaking on Glacier Lake
- Carve a Pounamu (greenstone) necklace
- Relax at Waiho Hot Tubs
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Forest Walk Waiho River Glacier Lake Waiho Hot Tubs - Day 8
Franz Josef Glacier to Westport
Franz Josef Glacier to Westport- Meals
- Dinner (Kiwi BBQ dinner)
Included Activities
- Punakaiki Rocks and Blowhole visit
- Westport BBQ dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit nearby glow worm caves
- Hire a surfboard and learn to catch waves
Landmarks Punakaiki Rocks Punakaiki Blowholes 
- Day 9
Westport to Abel Tasman National Park
Westport to Abel Tasman National ParkIncluded Activities
- Seal colony visit at Tauranga Bay
- Museum of Kawatiri (Westport) visit and exhibition
Optional Activities
- Walk through Abel Tasman National Park
Landmarks Tauranga Bay Museum of Kawatiri Abel Tasman National Park - Day 10
Abel Tasman National Park
Abel Tasman National ParkOptional Activities
- Full day sailing adventure
- Walk along Abel Tasman Coast Track
- Skydiving
- Gentle walk through the park
Landmarks Abel Tasman National Park Abel Tasman Coast Track - Day 11
Abel Tasman National Park to Picton to Wellington
Abel Tasman National Park to Picton to WellingtonIncluded Activities
- Ferry through Marlborough Sounds
Optional Activities
- Group dinner and drinks to celebrate
Landmarks Marlborough Sounds 
- Day 12
Wellington
WellingtonOptional Activities
- Visit Weta Workshop
- Hike up Mount Victoria
- Explore Te Papa Museum
- Group dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks Weta Workshop Mount Victoria Te Papa Museum - Day 13
Wellington to Taihape
Wellington to Taihape- Meals
- Dinner (Farm-to-table dinner with Kiwi produce and regional favorite dishes)
Included Activities
- Farm-to-table dinner
Optional Activities
- Whitewater rafting
- E-bike rental for local trails
Landmarks Taihape - Day 14
Taihape to Taupo to Rotorua
Taihape to Taupo to Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty cooked breakfast)
Included Activities
- Huka Falls visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Taupo town and Lake Taupo
- Explore Rotorua's hot springs, mud baths, and spas
- Redwoods Nightlights Tree Walk
Landmarks Huka Falls Lake Taupo Waikato River Redwoods Treewalk 
- Day 15
Rotorua
RotoruaIncluded Activities
- Whakarewarewa Maori Village guided tour
- Pohutu geyser visit
Optional Activities
- Canopy ziplining
- Whitewater rafting
- Guided glowworm kayaking tour
Landmarks Whakarewarewa Maori Village Pohutu Geyser Rotorua - Day 16
Rotorua to Mount Maunganui
Rotorua to Mount Maunganui- Meals
- Dinner (Classic Kiwi dinner - fish and chips on the beach)
Included Activities
- Zorbing experience
- Mount Maunganui Summit Track hike
- Fish and chips dinner on the beach
Landmarks Mount Maunganui 
- Day 17
Mount Maunganui
Mount MaunganuiOptional Activities
- Relax on the beach
- Surfing or surf lessons
- Visit Waimarino Adventure Park (slides, rock walls, swings, kayaks)
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Mount Maunganui Waimarino Adventure Park - Day 18
Mount Maunganui to Auckland
Mount Maunganui to AucklandOptional Activities
- Sky Tower visit
- Seafood dining
- All-Blacks experience
- Group toast and celebration dinner
Landmarks Sky Tower - Day 19
Auckland
Auckland
