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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Auckland to Omapere

    Auckland to Omapere
    Start point
    90 Wellesley Street West, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand (Outside Sudima Auckland city, 09:00)
    Meals
    Dinner (Fish & chips dinner as the sun sets over the Tasman Sea)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Sands Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kauri Museum in Matakohe
    • Visit Kai Iwi Lakes
    • Explore Waipoua Forest
    • Guided Tāne Mahuta tour
    Landmarks
    Kauri Museum
    Kai Iwi Lakes
    Waipoua Forest
    Tāne Mahuta
  3. Day 2

    Omapere to Paihia

    Omapere to Paihia
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Wine tasting at local winery
    Landmarks
    Bay of Islands
  4. Day 3

    Paihia

    Paihia
    Meals
    Dinner (Hāngī dinner - traditional Māori feast and cultural experience at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Waitangi Treaty Grounds combo pass
    • Hāngī dinner at Waitangi Treaty Grounds

    Optional Activities

    • Bay of Islands cruise
    • Dolphin spotting
    • Kayaking to secluded beaches
    Landmarks
    Waitangi Treaty Grounds
  5. Day 4

    Paihia to Auckland

    Paihia to Auckland
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sudima Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting at The Vintry
    Landmarks
    Matakana Village
  6. Day 5

    Auckland to Mount Maunganui

    Auckland to Mount Maunganui
    Meals
    Dinner (Group dinner to share stories and savour local cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Trinity Wharf Hotel (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Karangakake Gorge
  7. Day 6

    Mount Maunganui to Rotorua

    Mount Maunganui to Rotorua
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Shire's Rest Cafe)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Millennium Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Hobbiton Movie Set guided tour
    • Lunch at Shire's Rest Cafe
    Landmarks
    Hobbiton Movie Set
  8. Day 7

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Millennium Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • White water rafting on the Kaituna River
    • Polynesian Spa thermal pools
    • Redwoods Treewalk
    • E-bike tour
    • Mt Tarawera hike
    Landmarks
    Kaituna River
    Polynesian Spa
    Redwoods Treewalk
    Mt Tarawera
  9. Day 8

    Rotorua to Taupō

    Rotorua to Taupō
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Suncourt Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland

    Optional Activities

    • Sunset cruise on Lake Taupō
    Landmarks
    Huka Falls
    Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland
    Lake Taupō
  10. Day 9

    Taupō

    Taupō
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Suncourt Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Tongariro Crossing
    • Jet boating
    • Fishing
    • Scenic flights
    • Hot springs soak
    Landmarks
    Tongariro Crossing
  11. Day 10

    Taupō to Raglan (via Waitomo)

    Taupō to Raglan (via Waitomo)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sunset Motel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tour
    • Hamilton Gardens guided tour
    Landmarks
    Waitomo Caves
    Hamilton Gardens
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  12. Day 11

    Raglan to Auckland

    Raglan to Auckland
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sudima Hotel (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Bridal Veil Falls
  13. Day 12

    Christchurch to Tekapo

    Christchurch to Tekapo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Peppers Bluewater Hotel (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Rakaia Gorge
    Lake Tekapo
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  14. Day 13

    Tekapo to Te Anau

    Tekapo to Te Anau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch & Wine Tasting at Mt Difficulty Vineyard)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Luxmore Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Lunch & Wine Tasting at Mt Difficulty Vineyard
    Landmarks
    Mt Difficulty Vineyard
    Lake Te Anau
  15. Day 14

    Te Anau to Queenstown (via Milford Sound)

    Te Anau to Queenstown (via Milford Sound)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch onboard Milford Sound Cruise)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Millennium Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Milford Sound Cruise including lunch onboard
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
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  16. Day 15

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Millennium Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Bungy jumping
    • Skydiving
    • Jet boating
    • Scenic hike
    • Leisurely stroll around the city
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  17. Day 16

    Queenstown to Franz Josef

    Queenstown to Franz Josef
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    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Wanaka
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  18. Day 17

    Franz Josef

    Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Guided glacier walk
    • Thermal pools
    • Helicopter tour
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier
  19. Day 18

    Franz Josef to Christchurch

    Franz Josef to Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wyndham Garden Hotel (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Hokitika
    Arthur's Pass
    Castle Hill
  20. Day 19

    Christchurch to Punakaiki

    Christchurch to Punakaiki
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • TranzAlpine Scenic Train Journey
    Landmarks
    Southern Alps
    Pancake Rocks
  21. Day 20

    Punakaiki

    Punakaiki
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowhole Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking in Paparoa National Park
    Landmarks
    Pancake Rocks
    Blowholes
    Paparoa National Park
  22. Day 21

    Punakaiki to Abel Tasman

    Punakaiki to Abel Tasman
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kimi Ora Eco Resort (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Abel Tasman National Park
    Landmarks
    Nelson Lakes
    Abel Tasman National Park
  23. Day 22

    Abel Tasman

    Abel Tasman
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kimi Ora Eco Resort (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking along the golden shores
    • Hiking the coastal track
    • Canyoning
    • Skydiving
    • Peaceful beach walk
    Landmarks
    Abel Tasman National Park
  24. Day 23

    Abel Tasman to Marlborough

    Abel Tasman to Marlborough
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch & Wine Tasting in Marlborough)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Lunch & Wine Tasting in Marlborough
    Landmarks
    Marlborough Wine Region
  25. Day 24

    Marlborough to Kaikoura

    Marlborough to Kaikoura
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sudima Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Kaikoura Coastline, Famed for its Marine Wildlife
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura
  26. Day 25

    Kaikoura to Christchurch

    Kaikoura to Christchurch
    End point
    Christchurch International Airport (CHC), Durey Rd., Christchurch, Canterbury 8053, New Zealand (Christchurch Airport, 16:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Seal spotting
    • Whale-watching tour
    • Swimming with dolphins

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