Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Auckland
Auckland- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fable Auckland (or similar))
Included Activities
- Welcome reception with Tour Director and fellow travelers
Optional Activities
- Visit Sky Tower
- Shop along Queen Street
- Drinks or dining in Vulcan Lane bars and eateries
Landmarks Sky Tower Queen Street Vulcan Lane - Day 2
Auckland to Hamilton
Auckland to Hamilton- Meals
- Lunch (Zealong Tea Estate Signature High Tea), Dinner (Sunset dinner cruise at Raglan with Fish 'n' Chips)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Hamilton (or similar))
Included Activities
- Northern Explorer Scenic Plus Train journey from Auckland to Hamilton
- Zealong Tea Estate 1.5-hour tour and tea ceremony
- Zealong Tea Estate Signature High Tea experience
- Raglan sunset dinner cruise with Fish 'n' Chips
Landmarks Waitemata Harbour Waikato Region Zealong Tea Estate Raglan - Day 3
Hamilton - Sanctuary Mountain - Waitomo
Hamilton - Sanctuary Mountain - Waitomo- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Hamilton (or similar))
Included Activities
- Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari guided forest tour (2 hours) with indigenous flora and Māori herbal medicinal practices insight
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves boat tour
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Otorohanga
- Dinner at restaurants near Waikato River
Landmarks Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari Otorohanga Waitomo Glowworm Caves Waikato River - Day 4
Hamilton to Tongariro National Park
Hamilton to Tongariro National Park- Accommodation
- Hotel (Millennium Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop at Government Gardens in Rotorua
Landmarks Government Gardens - Day 5
Rotorua
Rotorua- Accommodation
- Hotel (Millennium Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Redwoods Treewalk Treetops Experience
- Summer Harvest Experience at Te Pā Tū with Māori traditions, storytelling, seasonal cuisine, and performances
Landmarks Whakarewarewa Forest - Day 6
Rotorua to Wellington
Rotorua to Wellington- Accommodation
- Hotel (Naumi Wellington (or similar))
Included Activities
- Northern Explorer Scenic Plus Train Journey to Wellington
Optional Activities
- Explore Wellington city areas: Queen's Wharf, downtown, Parliament Buildings, Beehive
Landmarks Wellington Railway Station Parliament Buildings Beehive Porirua Harbour 
- Day 7
Wellington
Wellington- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Naumi Wellington (or similar))
Included Activities
- Wellington City introduction tour
Optional Activities
- Explore Cuba Street cafés, bookstores, and shops
- Te Papa (New Zealand's National Museum)
- Zealandia Eco-Sanctuary
- Botanical Gardens
- Botanic gardens exploration
- Boutique café visits in laneways and side streets
Landmarks Cuba Street Te Papa Tongarewa Zealandia Eco-Sanctuary - Day 8
Wellington to Picton
Wellington to Picton- Meals
- Breakfast (Seafarer's breakfast in Premium Lounge on Interislander Ferry), Lunch (Three-course lunch at Allan Scott Wines Bistro with paired Marlborough wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Scenic Marlborough (or similar))
Included Activities
- Premium Lounge travel on Interislander Ferry across Cook Strait with seafarer's breakfast
- Three-course lunch at Allan Scott Wines Bistro with paired Marlborough wine
- Tastings at two boutique wineries
- Visit to Makana Chocolate Boutique
Landmarks Queen Charlotte Sound Allan Scott Wines Makana Chocolate Boutique 
- Day 9
Marlborough - Sounds
Marlborough - Sounds- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner included with resort stay)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Portage Resort (or similar))
Included Activities
- Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre visit with WWI and WWII aircraft and memorabilia
- Water taxi journey into Marlborough Sounds
- Dinner included with resort stay
Optional Activities
- Relax in a hammock
- Walk through native bush
- Kayak in calm bay waters
Landmarks Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre Marlborough Sounds - Day 10
Marlborough to Kaikoura
Marlborough to Kaikoura- Meals
- Breakfast (Morning tea at Pāua Pearl Farm)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sudima Kaikoura (or similar))
Included Activities
- Pāua Pearl Farm Tour with guided hatchery and growing tanks visit
- Pāua pearl tasting
- Coastal Pacific Scenic Train journey to Kaikoura
Landmarks Pāua Pearl Farm Queen Charlotte Sound - Day 11
Kaikoura to Christchurch
Kaikoura to Christchurch- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner and drinks included with Scenic Plus package on Coastal Pacific train)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rydges Latimer (or similar))
Included Activities
- Dolphin Encounter in Kaikoura - guided cruise to observe wild dusky dolphins
- Scenic Plus train journey on Coastal Pacific from Kaikoura to Christchurch with included dinner and drinks
Optional Activities
- Swim alongside dusky dolphins (upgrade option)
- Sample fish and chips at Kaikoura beach
- Browse local artisan stores and souvenir shops in Kaikoura
Landmarks Kaikoura Christchurch - Day 12
Christchurch
Christchurch- Meals
- Dinner (Beautifully curated dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rydges Latimer (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hop-On Hop-Off Tram central city navigation
- Custom walking tour with Great Journeys New Zealand guide
Optional Activities
- Riverside Markets
- Punting on the Avon
- Gondola
- Botanical Gardens
- Boutique cafés in laneways
Landmarks Riverside Markets Avon River Christchurch Gondola Christchurch Botanic Gardens - Day 13
Christchurch to Greymouth - West Coast
Christchurch to Greymouth - West Coast- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Beachfront Hokitika (or similar))
Included Activities
- TranzAlpine Scenic Plus Train journey through Southern Alps
- Custom cultural experience in Greymouth area
- Guided walk through Hokitika Gorge
Landmarks Southern Alps Waimakariri River Great Divide Otira Tunnel Greymouth Hokitika Gorge - Day 14
Hokitika to Franz Josef
Hokitika to Franz Josef- Meals
- Dinner (Multicourse dinner with locally sourced ingredients in a tranquil rainforest setting)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Legacy Te Waonui (or similar))
Included Activities
- VIP West Coast Wildlife Centre guided walkthrough with Rowi kiwi conservation focus
Optional Activities
- Scenic walk to glacier viewpoint
- Local shops browsing
- Helicopter flight over the glacier
- Wilderness tour through the rainforest
Landmarks West Coast Wildlife Centre Franz Josef Glacier 
- Day 15
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Franz Josef to Queenstown- Meals
- Dinner (Winery dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Resort and Spa (or similar))
Included Activities
- Haast River Safari boat experience
- Scenic coach journey through Haast Pass to Queenstown with local hidden gems stops
Landmarks Haast Pass 
- Day 16
Milford Sound
Milford Sound- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Resort and Spa (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cruise Milford Coach service to Milford Sound with custom stops
- Boutique cruise through Milford Sound fjord
Optional Activities
- Scenic flight over Southern Alps for return journey
Landmarks Milford Sound Bowen Falls Stirling Falls Mitre Peak - Day 17
Queenstown
Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast (Final breakfast with fellow travellers)
