Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Christchurch to Kaikoura
Christchurch to Kaikoura- Start point
- Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand (On the first morning of the trip, please meet us in the lobby at Rydges Latimer Square at 9:00am, our designated departure point for all guests on your trip.)
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Fairways)
Included Activities
- Coastal walk to spot New Zealand fur seals at Kaikoura
- View sections of coastline lifted during 2016 Kaikoura earthquake
Landmarks Gore Bay Kaikoura - Day 2
Kaikoura to Nelson
Kaikoura to Nelson- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rutherford Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walk along Pelorus River through native bush (2 miles/3 kilometers, 1-2 hours)
- Visit Brook Waimarāma Sanctuary to see protected native forest and endangered species including tīeke, tuatara, kākariki, and karaka
Landmarks Pelorus River Brook Waimarāma Sanctuary - Day 3
Abel Tasman National Park
Abel Tasman National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rutherford Hotel)
Included Activities
- Water taxi ride to Awaroa
- Walk Abel Tasman Coast Track section (2.9 miles/4.7 kilometers, 2 hours)
- Lunch stop at Onetahuti Beach
- Optional swim at end of walk
Landmarks Abel Tasman National Park Abel Tasman Coast Track Awaroa Onetahuti Beach Tonga Quarry - Day 4
Cape Foulwind - Punakaiki
Cape Foulwind - Punakaiki- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Scenic Hotel Punakaiki)
Included Activities
- Cape Foulwind walk to viewpoint above fur seal breeding colony and lighthouse (2 miles/3.5 kilometers, 1 hour)
- Truman Track walk through native forest to pebbled bay (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 Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Truman Track - Day 5
Punakaiki to Franz Josef
Punakaiki to Franz Josef- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainforest Retreat)
Included Activities
- Walk Pororari River Trail in Paparoa National Park through temperate rainforest (4.6 miles/7.5 kilometers, 3-4 hours)
- Explore Hokitika galleries and pounamu carving workshops
Landmarks Pororari River Trail Paparoa National Park Hokitika - Day 6
Franz Josef
Franz Josef- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainforest Retreat)
Included Activities
- Visit Okarito Lagoon and coastal landscape
Optional Activities
- Sea kayak across Okarito Lagoon to view snow-capped peaks and native birdlife including white heron (2-4 hours)
- Walk through coastal landscape (2.6 miles/4.2 kilometers, 1-2 hours)
- Hot tub soak in Franz Josef
- Explore Franz Josef independently
Landmarks Okarito Lagoon Okarito - Day 7
Franz Josef
Franz Josef- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wonderland Lodge)
Included Activities
- Walk into Waiho River Valley toward Franz Josef Glacier (3 miles/4.8 kilometers, 2-3 hours)
- Walk through kahikatea forest at historic Ship Creek
Landmarks Waiho River Valley Franz Josef Glacier Ship Creek Southern Alps - Day 8
Makarora to Queenstown
Makarora to Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Voco Queenstown)
Included Activities
- Walk Mt Iron Track with views of Lake Wanaka and Mt Aspiring National Park (2.8 miles/4.5 kilometers, 1-2 hours)
- Explore historic Chinese gold-mining settlement in Arrowtown
Landmarks Mt Iron Lake Wanaka Wanaka Cardrona Saddle Arrowtown Mt Aspiring National Park 
- Day 9
Queenstown
Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Voco Queenstown)
Optional Activities
- Walk trails around Queenstown
- Ride Skyline Gondola for lake and mountain views
- Fishing
- Jet boat ride
- Visit local wineries
- Browse boutique shops
- Lunch by the lake
- Spa treatment
Landmarks Queenstown Lake Wakatipu - Day 10
Queenstown
Queenstown- End point
- Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand (Your trip ends after breakfast.)
