Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Christchurch
Christchurch- Accommodation
- Hotel (Haka House Christchurch)
Optional Activities
- Explore the central city streets and absorb the local atmosphere
- Visit the Riverside Market for a taste of local cuisine
Landmarks Arts Centre Botanic Gardens Hagley Park - Day 2
Christchurch
Christchurch- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dolphin Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Book your spot for the whale watching tours
- Finalize reservations for any other upcoming adventures
- Day 3
Kaikoura
Kaikoura- Accommodation
- Hotel (Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel)
Included Activities
- Hike along the rugged Kaikoura coastline
- Walk through a fur seal colony
Optional Activities
- Walk the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway for panoramic coastal views
- Observe the seal colonies from a safe and respectful distance
- Embark on a boat cruise to spot whales and dolphins
- Experience a breathtaking whale watching tour by helicopter
- Enjoy a scenic whale watching flight by airplane
Landmarks Kaikoura Peninsula Kaikoura Beach 
- Day 4
Arthur's Pass
Arthur's Pass- Accommodation
- Hotel (Annabelle Motel)
Optional Activities
- Conquer the challenging Avalanche Peak Route for sweeping mountain panoramas
- Hike the easier trail to the impressive 100-meter Devils Punchbowl Waterfall
- Look for the cheeky Kea parrots that frequent the mountain passes
- Enjoy a picnic in the stunning alpine environment
- Capture photography of the jagged, snow-capped mountain peaks
Landmarks Arthur's Pass National Park Avalanche Peak Devils Punchbowl Waterfall 
- Day 5
Hokitika
Hokitika- Accommodation
- Hotel (Annabelle Motel)
Included Activities
- View the Pancake Rocks near Punakaiki
- Watch the blowholes spray ocean water during high tide
Optional Activities
- Explore the unique limestone formations at the Pancake Rocks
- Watch the ocean spray through the powerful blowholes
- Stroll along the beach in Hokitika at sunset
- Snap a photo at the iconic Hokitika wooden sign
- Enjoy fresh local seafood at a restaurant in Hokitika
Landmarks Pancake Rocks Punakaiki Blowholes Tasman Sea 
- Day 6
Hokitika
Hokitika- Accommodation
- Hotel (Haast River Motels & Holiday Park)
Included Activities
- Craft your own traditional Maorian pendant from bone or pounamu
- Visit the Hokitika Gorge
- Visit the Hokitika Kiwi Centre
Optional Activities
- Create your own piece of Maorian jewelry at a local workshop
- Walk across the picturesque suspension bridge at Hokitika Gorge
- Spot the native kiwi bird at the Hokitika Kiwi Centre
- Enjoy a peaceful walk through the surrounding forest reserve
- Take photos of the vivid blue waters of the gorge
Landmarks Hokitika Gorge Hokitika Kiwi Centre - Day 7
Haast
Haast- Accommodation
- Hotel (Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge)
Included Activities
- View the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers
- Visit Lake Matheson
Optional Activities
- Take a helicopter flight with a landing on the glacier
- Hike to the glacier viewpoints for incredible photography
- Walk the Lake Matheson track to see the iconic mirror reflection
- Explore the valley trails at Fox Glacier for up-close views
- Visit the glacier caves and blue ice formations (with a guide)
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Fox Glacier Lake Matheson Mount Cook 
- Day 8
Wanaka
Wanaka- Accommodation
- Hotel (Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge)
Included Activities
- Visit the famous That Wanaka Tree
- Visit the Blue Pools
Optional Activities
- Visit the famous That Wanaka Tree for an iconic photo
- Relax and swim at the shores of Lake Wanaka
- Hike to the Wanaka viewpoint for panoramic vistas
- Challenge yourself on the Rocky Peak Summit track
- Walk the trail to the stunning Blue Pools
Landmarks That Wanaka Tree Blue Pools Lake Wanaka 
- Day 9
Wanaka
Wanaka- Accommodation
- Hotel (Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Take a skydiving leap for an ultimate adrenaline rush
- Speed through the river on an exciting jet boat ride
- Fly over the lake with a tandem paragliding flight
- Scale a waterfall with a Via Ferrata climb
- Explore the wilderness with a canyoning adventure
Landmarks Lake Wanaka 
- Day 10
Wanaka - Queenstown
Wanaka - Queenstown- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park)
Included Activities
- Explore the Tasman Glacier lake
- Walk the iconic Hooker Valley Track
Optional Activities
- Walk the Tasman Glacier trail to see the glacial lake
- Trek the iconic Hooker Valley Track to see Mount Cook
- Take photos of the stunning alpine scenery
- Enjoy a scenic drive through Lindis Pass
- Visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
Landmarks Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park Tasman Glacier Hooker Valley Track Mount Cook Lindis Pass Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre 
- Day 11
Queenstown
Queenstown- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anchorage Motel Apartments)
Optional Activities
- Take a legendary bungee jump from the Kawarau Bridge
- Experience the Nevis Bungy, one of the world's highest
- Try the heart-stopping Nevis Swing in the canyon
- Ride the Skyline Luge on Bob's Peak for downhill fun
- Experience the thrill of a jet boat ride on the Shotover River
Landmarks Kawarau Bridge Nevis Bungy Skyline Luge Bob's Peak Shotover River - Day 12
Te Anau
Te Anau- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anchorage Motel Apartments)
Included Activities
- Visit the Glowworm Caves
Optional Activities
- Take a boat trip into the magical Glowworm Caves
- Walk along the peaceful shores of Lake Te Anau
- Enjoy a scenic drive through the Te Anau basin
- Visit the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
- Relax with a coffee overlooking the lake
Landmarks Glowworm Caves Lake Te Anau Fiordland National Park - Day 13
Milford Sound
Milford Sound- Accommodation
- Hotel (Owaka Lodge Motel)
Included Activities
- Scenic boat cruise on Milford Sound
Optional Activities
- Enjoy a scenic cruise on the waters of Milford Sound
- Spot seals basking on the rocky outcrops
- Keep an eye out for dolphins accompanying the boat
- Photograph the famous Mitre Peak
- Take in the spectacular drive along the Milford Road
Landmarks Milford Sound Mitre Peak Milford Road - Day 14
Bluff
Bluff- Accommodation
- Hotel (Manor on the Park Backpackers)
Optional Activities
- Dive in a cage with great white sharks in Bluff
- Visit the southernmost point of the South Island at Slope Point
- Explore the massive Cathedral Caves at low tide
- Visit the scenic McLean Falls in the Catlins region
- Enjoy the raw, wind-swept coastal views
Landmarks Bluff Slope Point Cathedral Caves Catlins McLean Falls - Day 15
Oamaru
Oamaru- Accommodation
- Hotel (Oamaru Backpackers)
Included Activities
- Walk to Purakaunui Falls
- Explore Tunnel Beach
- Visit Sandfly Bay
Optional Activities
- Walk to the picturesque Purakaunui Falls
- Explore the historic hand-carved tunnel at Tunnel Beach
- Walk among the dunes at Sandfly Bay to spot seals
- Observe the local wildlife in their natural environment
- Capture photography of the rugged southern coastline
Landmarks Purakaunui Falls Tunnel Beach Sandfly Bay 
- Day 16
Oamaru
Oamaru- Accommodation
- Hotel (Haka House Christchurch)
Included Activities
- Tour Larnach Castle
- Watch the blue penguins return to their colony at dusk
Optional Activities
- Tour the historic Larnach Castle and its gardens
- Walk the scenic Otago Peninsula track for coastal views
- Visit the Royal Albatross Centre to see nesting birds
- Watch the blue penguins return to their colony at dusk in Oamaru
- Explore the Victorian precinct of Oamaru
Landmarks Larnach Castle Otago Peninsula Royal Albatross Centre - Day 17
Akaroa - Christchurch
Akaroa - ChristchurchIncluded Activities
- Swim with Hector's dolphins in Akaroa
Optional Activities
- Swim with rare Hector's dolphins in Akaroa
- Explore the street art and creative galleries in Christchurch
- Relax and have a picnic in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens
- Reflect at the Transitional Cathedral (Cardboard Cathedral)
- Do some last-minute souvenir shopping in the city center
Landmarks Akaroa Christchurch Botanic Gardens Transitional Cathedral (Cardboard Cathedral)
