Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland
AucklandOptional Activities
- Explore Auckland on foot
- Visit local pubs and shops
- Dinner at a restaurant with the group
- Day 2
Auckland to Coromandel Peninsula
Auckland to Coromandel Peninsula- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hot Water Beach
Optional Activities
- Relax on the beach
- Explore the local town
Landmarks Hot Water Beach 
- Day 3
Coromandel Peninsula - Hobbiton - Rotorua
Coromandel Peninsula - Hobbiton - Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cathedral Cove walk
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Optional Activities
- Guided kayaking tour at Cathedral Cove with dolphin spotting
Landmarks Cathedral Cove Hobbiton Movie Set 
- Day 4
Rotorua
Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk through Kuirau Park
- White water rafting on Kaituna River
- Eco canopy zipline adventure through native forest
- Guided kayak trip with hot pools, BBQ dinner, and glow worm cave paddling
Landmarks Kuirau Park Kaituna River - Day 5
Rotorua - Murupara
Rotorua - Murupara- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional hangi meal cooked underground)
Included Activities
- Te Puia Maori Village & Pohutu Geyser
- Kiwi conservation centre visit
- Village Tour with Local Maori
- Learn the Haka
- Learn to Weave Flax
- Hangi Dinner
Landmarks Te Puia Maori Village Pohutu Geyser - Day 6
Murupara to Taupo
Murupara to Taupo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive with stops at mud pools, Huka Falls, Aratiatia Dam and rapids
Optional Activities
- Bungy jumping
- Skydiving
- Sunset lake cruise
Landmarks Huka Falls Aratiatia Dam Lake Taupo - Day 7
Taupo
Taupo- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Lakeside relaxation
- Hiking trails around Taupo
- Tongariro Crossing (one-day walk)
- Boat trip to see Maori cliff artwork
- Visit to natural hot pools at Otumuheke Stream
Landmarks Tongariro National Park Tongariro Crossing Otumuheke Stream 
- Day 8
Taupo to Wellington
Taupo to Wellington- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tongariro National Park scenic drive
- Mount Victoria Lookout
Optional Activities
- Dinner and drinks with group in Wellington
Landmarks Mount Ruapehu Mount Tongariro Mount Ngauruhoe Mount Victoria Lookout - Day 9
Wellington to Kaikoura
Wellington to Kaikoura- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cook Strait Ferry Crossing
Optional Activities
- Dinner with local crayfish
Landmarks Marlborough Sounds Picton Harbour - Day 10
Kaikoura to Christchurch
Kaikoura to Christchurch- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to a Seal Colony
Optional Activities
- Dolphin spotting tour
- Whale watching cruise
- Dinner at a top Christchurch restaurant
Landmarks Kaikoura - Day 11
Christchurch
Christchurch- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Christchurch City Tour
Optional Activities
- Botanic Gardens visit
- Christchurch Cathedral visit
- Dinner with new group members
Landmarks Christchurch Botanic Gardens Christchurch Cathedral - Day 12
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Christchurch City Tour
- Lake Tekapo visit
- Church of the Good Shepherd
Optional Activities
- Stargazing at Lake Tekapo (weather dependent)
Landmarks Lake Tekapo Church of the Good Shepherd - Day 13
Lake Tekapo to Queenstown
Lake Tekapo to Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kawarau Gorge scenic stop
Optional Activities
- Mt John summit hike
- Bungy jumping at Kawarau Gorge
Landmarks Mt John Mackenzie Basin Southern Alps Kawarau Gorge 
- Day 14
Queenstown
Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Paragliding
- Jet boating
- Mountain biking
- Canyon swinging
- Bungy jumping
- Milford Sound day trip
- Lord of the Rings 4WD adventure
- Winery visits and wine tasting
Landmarks Milford Sound - Day 15
Queenstown - Arrowtown - Wanaka
Queenstown - Arrowtown - Wanaka- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Arrowtown village visit
Optional Activities
- Hiking trails around Lake Wanaka
- Biking around Lake Wanaka
- Cafe visits with lake views
Landmarks Arrowtown Lake Wanaka - Day 16
Wanaka to Franz Josef
Wanaka to Franz Josef- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Lake Hawea Lookout
- Haast Pass scenic drive
Optional Activities
- Biking around Lake Wanaka shores
- Cruise to Mou Waho Island
- Visit #thatwanakatree
- Short walks in Wanaka area
Landmarks Mou Waho Island Lake Hawea Lookout Haast Pass - Day 17
Franz Josef
Franz Josef- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Carve your own Pounamu Necklace
Optional Activities
- Kayak over glacial lake
- Other glacier-related activities
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier - Day 18
Franz Josef to Christchurch
Franz Josef to Christchurch- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- West Coast scenic drive with Arthur's Pass
Optional Activities
- Kiwi centre visit
- Dinner and drinks with group
Landmarks Arthur's Pass - Day 19
Christchurch
Christchurch- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Additional accommodation in Christchurch (can be arranged in advance)
