Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland
You'll arrive in Auckland and meet your Travel Director and group. After settling in, there's a guided tour of the waterfront that takes you out to Mission Bay, stopping at Bastion Point and the Michael Joseph Savage Memorial where you can see across to the North Shore. Later in the afternoon, your Travel Director will give you a tour briefing and welcome drink to kick things off.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (President Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Auckland waterfront to Mission Bay
- Stop at Bastion Point and Michael Joseph Savage Memorial
- Tour briefing and welcome drink with Travel Director
Landmarks Bastion Point Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Mission Bay - Day 2
Auckland
This is your day to choose. You can either take a 90-minute scenic cruise across the Hauraki Gulf on the Auckland Harbour, or head to the All Blacks Experience to try hands-on interactive activities and learn what it takes to be an All Black rugby player. It's all up to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (President Hotel)
Optional Activities
- 90-minute scenic cruise across Hauraki Gulf on Auckland Harbour
- All Blacks Experience - interactive zone to learn about rugby skills
Landmarks Hauraki Gulf - Day 3
Auckland to Rotorua
You'll travel through Cambridge, known as 'The Town of Trees and Champions,' heading toward Rotorua. Stop at the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa to see kiwi conservation work, watch eggs being incubated, and see newly hatched chicks. Later, visit a Pounamu (Jade) workshop where artisans are at work and you'll learn about the cultural significance of greenstone in Maori tradition. Choice experiences are available if you want something different.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa
- Visit to Pounamu (Jade) workshop with artisans
Landmarks National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa Cambridge - Day 4
Rotorua
Rotorua has several options. You could visit Hobbiton Movie Set to walk through the Shire's 12-acre set with Hobbit Holes, the Mill, and the Green Dragon Inn where you'll have a Hobbit South-farthing beverage. Or relax at Wai Ariki Spa for a two-hour restorative journey. There's also a World War II amphibious vehicle tour of Rotorua's lakes. This evening, you might choose the Te Po Indigenous Experience at Te Puia with a Maori cultural performance and hangi-inspired cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis)
Optional Activities
- Hobbiton Movie Set tour - 12-acre Shire set with Hobbit Holes, Mill, and Green Dragon Inn including Hobbit South-farthing beverage
- Wai Ariki Spa - two-hour restorative spa experience
- Lake tour aboard a restored World War II amphibious vehicle
- Te Pō Indigenous Experience at Te Puia - Māori cultural performance and hangi-inspired cuisine
Landmarks Hobbiton Movie Set Te Puia Wai Ariki Spa - Day 5
Rotorua to Queenstown
You'll head back to Auckland by coach, then fly to Queenstown, the adventure capital. During the drive to the airport and flight, you'll wind around the shores of Lake Wakatipu as you arrive. Once there, talk with your Travel Director about dining options for tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express & Suites)
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu 
- Day 6
Queenstown
Spend your day in Queenstown however you'd like. Movie fans can take a scenic tour to Glenorchy to see Lord of the Rings filming locations. Wine lovers can join a boutique wine tour sampling Central Otago's Pinot Noir at four vineyards. In the evening, relax on a high-speed catamaran across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station for a BBQ dinner and farm show at the Colonel's Homestead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express & Suites)
Optional Activities
- Scenic tour to Glenorchy - Lord of the Rings filming locations
- Boutique Wine Tour of Queenstown - sampling at four vineyards including Central Otago Pinot Noir
- Evening cruise on high-speed catamaran across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station with BBQ dinner and farm show at Colonel's Homestead
Landmarks Glenorchy Walter Peak Station 
- Day 7
Queenstown
There's lots to do today. Take a day trip to Fiordland National Park with a cruise through Milford Sound. Or visit the Kiwi Park wildlife sanctuary to see over 20 native New Zealand species. If you want action, jet-boat tours run on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers, including the famous 360-degree Shotover Jet Turn. By evening, relax with food and drinks to celebrate the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express & Suites)
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Fiordland National Park with cruise through Milford Sound
- Kiwi Park wildlife sanctuary - over 20 species of native New Zealand wildlife
- Jet-boat tour on Kawarau River
- Jet-boat tour on Shotover River with 360-degree 'Shotover Jet Turn'
Landmarks Fiordland National Park Milford Sound Kiwi Park Kawarau River Shotover River 
- Day 8
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo
Head to the Mackenzie region with a stop in Cromwell to taste stone fruit at a local orchard stall. Then get your cameras ready for Lake Tekapo's views framed by rugged hills and snow-capped mountains. In Tekapo, you'll see the Church of the Good Shepherd and a bronze collie dog statue, a tribute to sheepdogs that helped develop the area. Optional activities include scenic flights over Mount Cook National Park and glaciers. Tonight, you can choose to view the UNESCO Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve with a local astronomy guide to see constellations like the Southern Cross.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Godley)
Included Activities
- Stop in Cromwell - taste stone fruit at local orchard stall
- Visit Church of the Good Shepherd in Lake Tekapo
- View the bronze collie dog statue in Lake Tekapo
Optional Activities
- Scenic flight over Mount Cook National Park, Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers
- Astronomy viewing at UNESCO Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve with local guide
Landmarks Cromwell Lake Tekapo Church of the Good Shepherd Mount Cook National Park Franz Josef Glacier Fox Glacier 
- Day 9
Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
Either wake early to watch the sun rise over Lake Tekapo, or sleep in before heading north to Christchurch via Ashburton. This is your farewell to New Zealand.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Early morning sunrise viewing over Lake Tekapo
Landmarks Ashburton 
