Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome briefing
Landmarks Stamford Plaza Auckland - Day 2
Auckland to Bay of Islands
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Auckland including Queen Street, Auckland Domain, and Parnell Village
- Visit Waitangi Treaty House with interactive exhibits and Māori cultural performances
- Explore Waitangi Treaty House gardens and art gallery and carving studio
Landmarks Queen Street Auckland Domain Parnell Village Waitangi Treaty House 
- Day 3
Bay of Islands
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bay of Islands sightseeing cruise to Cape Brett and Hole in the Rock
- Island stop with beach access and scenic hill walk
Optional Activities
- Stroll the beach
- Explore historic attractions
- Shop for souvenirs
Landmarks Cape Brett Hole in the Rock - Day 4
Bay of Islands to Rotorua
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Māori village visit with culture performance and Hangi dinner (roasted meats and vegetables cooked underground with hot stones), including optional participation in a Haka
- Day 5
Rotorua
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local family's home)
Included Activities
- Guided tour and visit to National Kiwi Hatchery
- Visit Te Puia geothermal area including Pohutu geyser, mud pools, and silica terraces
- Visit Māori Arts and Craft Institute to see traditional carving and weaving
- Dinner at a local family's home
Optional Activities
- Relax in natural hot springs
- Zipline through the forest
- Board a floatplane for flightseeing of the region
Landmarks National Kiwi Hatchery Te Puia Pohutu Geyser Māori Arts and Craft Institute - Day 6
Rotorua to Wellington
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit local farm in Marton with farm tour
- Farm-to-table lunch in Marton
Landmarks Lake Taupo Marton - Day 7
Wellington
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Wellington
- Scenic cable-car ride to Mount Victoria
- Visit botanic gardens
- See Beehive and Parliament buildings
- Visit Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand
Landmarks Mount Victoria Wellington Botanic Gardens Beehive (Executive Wing) Parliament of New Zealand Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand) - Day 8
Wellington to Christchurch
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Christchurch with highlights of famous landmarks and gardens
Landmarks Christchurch - Day 9
Christchurch to Arthur's Pass to Franz Josef
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic TranzAlpine train journey in first-class carriages with panoramic windows and onboard café
Landmarks Canterbury Plains Waimakariri River Arthur's Pass National Park Franz Josef Glacier 
- Day 10
Franz Josef
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Locally guided walking tour of Franz Josef Glacier Viewpoint Walk
Optional Activities
- Scenic flightseeing or helicopter tour
- Relax in glacier hot pools
- Visit West Coast Wildlife Centre
- Pick up picnic lunch and enjoy scenery
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier Viewpoint West Coast Wildlife Centre - Day 11
Franz Josef to Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour and wine tasting at Gibbston Valley Winery including wine cave exploration
Landmarks Haast Pass Gibbston Valley Winery - Day 12
Queenstown to Milford Sound
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Full day excursion to Fiordland National Park
- Cruise on Milford Sound with marine life viewing
Landmarks Fiordland National Park Milford Sound - Day 13
Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at Bob's Peak with views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu, and the Remarkable Mountains)
Included Activities
- Scenic gondola ride to Bob's Peak
- Farewell dinner at Bob's Peak with views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu, and Remarkable Mountains
Optional Activities
- Tour Lord of the Rings filming locations
- Shop for souvenirs
- Wilderness Safari - thrilling jetboat ride on Dart River with guided Heritage Trail walk at Paradise and 4WD scenic route viewing Lord of the Rings movie locations
Landmarks Bob's Peak Lake Wakatipu The Remarkables Mountains Dart River Paradise (Heritage Trail) - Day 14
Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Queenstown with extra nights available for purchase
