Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Christchurch to Kaikoura
Christchurch to Kaikoura- Start point
- 122 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand (On the first day of the trip we can either pick you up from the Merivale Manor in Christchurch at 10.30am, or at the Christchurch airport (CHC) in front of the Help Desk (near door 7) at 11am., 10:30)
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Kiwi cuisine)
Included Activities
- Visit Gore Bay
- Walk to fur seal viewing point at Kaikoura
- Explore Kaikoura coastline and marine life areas
Landmarks Gore Bay Kaikoura - Day 2
Kaikoura to Nelson
Kaikoura to Nelson- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at Pelorus River Track), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike Pelorus River Track (2 miles/3 kilometers, 1-2 hours)
- Explore Brook Waimarāma Sanctuary and walking tracks
- View rare and endangered species including tīeke, tuatara, kakariki, and karaka
Landmarks Pelorus River Track Brook Waimarāma Sanctuary Blenheim - Day 3
Nelson to Abel Tasman National Park
Nelson to Abel Tasman National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Onetahuti Beach), Dinner
Included Activities
- Water taxi through Abel Tasman Coast Track
- Hike from Awaroa to Tonga Quarry (2.9 miles/4.7 kilometers, 2 hours)
- Lunch at Onetahuti Beach
- Swimming opportunity at Tonga Quarry
Landmarks Abel Tasman National Park Awaroa Onetahuti Beach Tonga Quarry Abel Tasman Coast Track - Day 4
Nelson to Punakaiki
Nelson to Punakaiki- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike Cape Foulwind to fur seal breeding colony viewpoint and lighthouse (2 miles/3.5 kilometers, 1 hour)
- Hike Truman's Track through native forest (0.8 miles/1.4 kilometers, 0.5-1 hour)
- Visit Pancake Rocks and blowholes (0.65 miles/1.1 kilometers, 0.5-1 hour)
Landmarks Cape Foulwind Cape Foulwind Lighthouse Truman's Track Pancake Rocks Punakaiki Blowholes - Day 5
Punakaiki to Franz Josef
Punakaiki to Franz Josef- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike Pororari River Trail in Paparoa National Park (4.9 miles/8 kilometers, 3 hours)
- Visit Hokitika art galleries
- Explore pounamu-carving workshops in Hokitika
Landmarks Pororari River Trail Paparoa National Park Hokitika Franz Josef - Day 6
Franz Josef
Franz Josef- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Sea kayaking in Okarito Lagoon (2-4 hours)
- Walking or relaxation time in Okarito
Optional Activities
- Hot tub soak at Franz Josef accommodation
Landmarks Okarito Lagoon Okarito - Day 7
Franz Josef to Makarora
Franz Josef to Makarora- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike in Waiho River Valley to view Franz Josef Glacier (3 miles/4.8 kilometers, 2-3 hours)
- Visit historic Ship Creek
- Explore Kahikatea forest
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Waiho River Valley Ship Creek Kahikatea forest Fox Glacier - Day 8
Makarora to Queenstown
Makarora to Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
Included Activities
- Hike Mt. Iron Track (2.8 miles/4.5 kilometers, 1-2 hours)
- Explore Arrowtown historic village
- Visit old Chinese goldmining settlement near Arrowtown
Landmarks Mt. Iron Track Mt. Aspiring National Park Cardrona Saddle Arrowtown Lake Wakatipu - Day 9
Queenstown
Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Horse trekking
- Gondola ride
- Fishing
- Winery tours
- Historic steamship cruise
- Bungy jumping
- Jet boating
- Skydiving
- Hiking
Landmarks Queenstown - Day 10
Queenstown to Te Anau
Queenstown to Te Anau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike Kepler Track (6 miles/9.5 kilometers, 2-3 hours)
- Walk through mountain beech forest
- Explore Waiau River area
Landmarks Kepler Track Lake Te Anau Waiau River Fiordland 
- Day 11
Te Anau to Milford Sound
Te Anau to Milford Sound- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat cruise through Milford Sound (up to 2 hours)
- Drive through Homer Tunnel
- View waterfalls and granite cliffs in Milford Sound
- Visit Eglinton Valley
- Visit Mirror Lakes
Landmarks Fiordland National Park Homer Tunnel Milford Sound Eglinton Valley Mirror Lakes 
- Day 12
Te Anau to Mt Cook
Te Anau to Mt Cook- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Grazing board at Mt Difficulty Cellar Door), Dinner
Included Activities
- Wine tasting at Mt Difficulty Cellar Door
- Grazing board lunch at Mt Difficulty
Landmarks Mt Difficulty Cellar Door Bannockburn Lindis Pass Aoraki/Mt. Cook Village Southern Alps - Day 13
Mt Cook
Mt Cook- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Celebratory dinner with sunset views of Aoraki/Mt. Cook)
Included Activities
- Hike up to lake at base of Hooker Glacier with icebergs (Hooker Valley Track, up to 6.2 miles/10 kilometers, 3-4 hours)
- View Aoraki/Mt. Cook
- Explore peaks, glaciers, and mountain streams
Landmarks Aoraki Mt Cook National Park Hooker Glacier Aoraki/Mt. Cook - Day 14
Mt Cook to Christchurch
Mt Cook to Christchurch- End point
- Harewood, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand (Your trip ends with a drop-off at either the Christchurch Airport (CHC) in time for flights (must depart after 5pm) or anywhere in Central Christchurch around 3pm.)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
- Explore Lake Tekapo area
Landmarks Lake Pukaki Lake Tekapo Church of the Good Shepherd
