Itinerary
- Day 1
Christchurch
ChristchurchOptional Activities
- Stroll through Christchurch Botanic Gardens
- Visit Canterbury Museum to learn about the region's cultural heritage
- Dinner at one of the city's lively 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 at Fairlie)
Included Activities
- Christchurch city tour
- Visit Christchurch Cathedral
- Southland-style lunch at Fairlie
- Visit Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
Optional Activities
- Stargaze from the summit of Mount John
- Relax at 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 with panoramic views
- Luge ride downhill
- Dinner at Fergburger
Optional Activities
- Explore Queenstown's nightlife
Landmarks Skyline Queenstown Coronet Peak The Remarkables Lake Wakatipu 
- Day 4
Queenstown
QueenstownOptional Activities
- Jet boat adventure on the river
- River kayaking
- Full day at Milford Sound
- 4WD adventure through Lord of the Rings filming 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 with historic gold mining stories
- Kawarau Gorge scenic experience
- Gibbston Valley wine tasting at the largest wine cave
Landmarks Arrowtown Kawarau Gorge Gibbston Valley 
- Day 6
Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier
Queenstown to Franz Josef GlacierIncluded Activities
- Makarora Blue Pools Track walk through native forest
Landmarks Makarora Blue Pools Franz Josef Glacier 
- Day 7
Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef GlacierIncluded Activities
- Franz Josef Glacier Forest Walk
Optional Activities
- Kayak on Glacier Lake
- Carve your own Pounamu necklace
- Relax in the Waiho Hot Tubs
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Waiho River Glacier Lake - Day 8
Franz Josef to Westport
Franz Josef to Westport- Meals
- Dinner (Kiwi BBQ dinner)
Included Activities
- Punakaiki rocks and blowhole visit
- Kiwi BBQ dinner at Westport
Optional Activities
- Stop at glow worm caves en route to Westport
- Hire a surfboard and learn to catch waves
Landmarks Punakaiki Rocks - Day 9
Westport to Abel Tasman National Park
Westport to Abel Tasman National ParkIncluded Activities
- Seal colony walk at Tauranga Bay
- Museum of Kawatiri visit and exhibition
Optional Activities
- Walk through Abel Tasman National Park
- Relax at accommodation
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 section of the 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 the Marlborough Sounds
Optional Activities
- Dinner and drinks with the group in Wellington
Landmarks Marlborough Sounds 
- Day 12
Wellington
Wellington
