Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Christchurch
ChristchurchOptional Activities
- Stroll through Christchurch Botanic Gardens
- Visit Canterbury Museum to learn about regional cultural heritage
- Dinner at one of the city's restaurants
Landmarks Christchurch Botanic Gardens Canterbury Museum - Day 2
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo- Meals
- Lunch (Southland-style lunch of mince pies and cheese rolls in Fairlie)
Included Activities
- Christchurch city tour
- Visit Christchurch Cathedral
- Fairlie - Southland-style lunch of mince pies and cheese rolls
- Visit Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
Optional Activities
- Stargaze from Mount John summit
- Relax at Tekapo Springs Hot Pool
Landmarks Christchurch Cathedral Lake Tekapo Church of the Good Shepherd Mount John Tekapo Springs Hot Pool - Day 3
Lake Tekapo to Queenstown
Lake Tekapo to Queenstown- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Fergburger, a popular gourmet burger restaurant)
Included Activities
- Skyline Gondola ride with panoramic views
- Luge ride downhill
- Dinner at Fergburger
Optional Activities
- Explore Queenstown's nightlife
Landmarks Coronet Peak The Remarkables Lake Wakatipu 
- Day 4
Queenstown
QueenstownOptional Activities
- Jet boat adventure on the river
- River kayaking
- Day trip to Milford Sound
- 4WD adventure through Lord of the Rings filming locations
- 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 and walk through historic town
- Kawarau Gorge exploration
- Gibbston Valley wine tasting in the largest wine cave
Landmarks Arrowtown Kawarau Gorge Gibbston Valley 
- Day 6
Makarora - Franz Josef Glacier
Makarora - Franz Josef GlacierIncluded Activities
- Makarora Blue Pools Track walk through native forest
- Swing bridge crossing
- Boardwalk to viewing platform
- Franz Josef Glacier area exploration
Landmarks Makarora Blue Pools Franz Josef Glacier 
- Day 7
Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef GlacierIncluded Activities
- Franz Josef Glacier Forest Walk through rainforest along Waiho River with waterfall and glacier views
Optional Activities
- Kayak on Glacier Lake
- Carve your own Pounamu necklace
- Relax in Waiho Hot Tubs
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Waiho River Glacier Lake - Day 8
Punakaiki - Westport
Punakaiki - Westport- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Kiwi BBQ Dinner)
Included Activities
- Punakaiki Rocks & Blowhole Visit
- Westport Kiwi BBQ Dinner
Optional Activities
- Surfboard hire and wave lessons in Westport
Landmarks Punakaiki Rocks Punakaiki Blowholes 
- Day 9
Westport to Abel Tasman National Park
Westport to Abel Tasman National ParkIncluded Activities
- Seal colony walk at Tauranga Bay
- Museum of Kawatiri (Westport) visit and exhibition on Maori heritage
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 through Abel Tasman National Park
- Walk along Abel Tasman Coast Track
- Skydiving
- Gentle walk
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 with views of forested hills, inlets and bays
Optional Activities
- Dinner and drinks with group in Wellington
Landmarks Marlborough Sounds 
- Day 12
Wellington
WellingtonOptional Activities
- Visit Weta Workshop special effects studio from Lord of the Rings
- Hike up Mount Victoria
- Explore Te Papa Museum (New Zealand's national museum)
- Dinner with group at one of Wellington's restaurants
Landmarks Weta Workshop Mount Victoria Te Papa Museum - Day 13
Wellington to Taihape
Wellington to Taihape- Meals
- Dinner (Farm-to-table dinner featuring Kiwi produce and regional favorite dishes)
Included Activities
- Taihape farm-to-table dinner with regional Kiwi produce and dishes
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 at the lodge)
Included Activities
- Cooked breakfast at lodge
- Stop at Huka Falls
Optional Activities
- Explore Taupo town and Lake Taupo
- Explore Rotorua's hot springs, mud baths and spas
- Redwoods Nightlights Tree Walk featuring light displays and lanterns on suspension bridges
Landmarks Huka Falls Lake Taupo Waikato River 
- Day 15
Rotorua
RotoruaIncluded Activities
- Whakarewarewa Maori Village guided tour through heritage landmarks, active Marae, and sacred burial grounds
- Visit Pohutu geyser, the largest active geyser in the southern hemisphere
Optional Activities
- Canopy ziplining
- Whitewater rafting
- Guided glowworm kayaking tour
Landmarks Whakarewarewa Maori Village Pohutu Geyser - Day 16
Rotorua to Mount Maunganui
Rotorua to Mount Maunganui- Meals
- Dinner (Classic Kiwi kai—fish and chips on the beach)
Included Activities
- Zorb experience in rolling hills outside Rotorua
- Mount Maunganui summit track hike
- Fish and chips on the beach for dinner
Landmarks Mount Maunganui 
- Day 17
Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui- Meals
- Lunch (Fish and Chips on the Beach)
Included Activities
- Mount Maunganui Summit Track
- Fish and Chips on the Beach
Optional Activities
- Surfing lessons
- Waimarino Kayak Tours (includes slides, rock walls, swings and kayaks)
Landmarks Mount Maunganui Waimarino Kayak Tours - Day 18
Mount Maunganui to Auckland
Mount Maunganui to AucklandOptional Activities
- Visit the top of Sky Tower for views and bearings
- Sample New Zealand's fresh seafood
- Visit All-Blacks experience with interactive rooms and haka
- Dinner and drinks with group to celebrate
Landmarks Sky Tower - Day 19
Auckland
Auckland
