DAY 01: AUCKLAND

• Arrive in Auckland and enjoy a warm Māori welcome

• Immediate check-in is available upon arrival

• Join a welcome briefing and dinner in the evening

• Overnight in Auckland

• Meals: Dinner

DAY 02: AUCKLAND, BAY OF ISLANDS

• Morning sightseeing in Auckland: Queen Street, Auckland Domain, Parnell Village

• Travel to the Bay of Islands, known for its beauty and history

• Visit the Waitangi Treaty House and enjoy cultural exhibits

• Overnight in Bay of Islands

• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 03: BAY OF ISLANDS

• Morning cruise to Cape Brett and the Hole in the Rock

• Watch for dolphins, whales, and other marine life

• Optional beach strolls or viewpoint walks on an island stop

• Afternoon at leisure for personal activities

• Meals: Breakfast

DAY 04: BAY OF ISLANDS, ROTORUA

• Travel through the Bay of Plenty to Rotorua, rich in geothermal and Māori culture

• Optional evening experience at a traditional Māori village with Hangi dinner

• Meals: Breakfast

DAY 05: ROTORUA

• Visit the National Kiwi Hatchery for conservation insights

• Explore Te Puia’s geysers, mud pools, and Māori Arts & Crafts Institute

• Optional hot springs or floatplane ride

• Evening dinner with a New Zealand family in their home

• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 06: ROTORUA, MARTON, WELLINGTON

• Drive through farmland and along Lake Taupo

• Visit a sheep farm in Marton and enjoy a farm-to-table lunch

• Arrive in Wellington, the nation’s capital

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 07: WELLINGTON

• Sightseeing: cable car ride, Botanic Gardens, Parliament buildings, Mount Victoria

• Visit Te Papa – the Museum of New Zealand

• Afternoon free for personal exploration

• Meals: Breakfast

DAY 08: WELLINGTON, CHRISTCHURCH

• Fly to Christchurch on the South Island

• Enjoy a panoramic city tour and explore its gardens

• Evening at leisure

• Meals: Breakfast

DAY 09: CHRISTCHURCH, TRANZALPINE TRAIN, ARTHUR'S PASS, FRANZ JOSEF

• Ride the scenic TranzAlpine Train across the Southern Alps

• Journey through Arthur’s Pass to Franz Josef

• Settle into your hotel near the glacier base

• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 10: FRANZ JOSEF

• Morning guided walk to Franz Josef Glacier Viewpoint

• Learn local legends and geology

• Optional scenic flight, hot pools, or visit the West Coast Wildlife Centre

• Meals: Breakfast

DAY 11: FRANZ JOSEF, QUEENSTOWN

• Travel along the Tasman Sea and through Haast Pass

• Arrive in Queenstown, the “Adventure Capital of the World”

• Enjoy wine tasting and a tour at Gibbston Valley Winery

• Meals: Breakfast

DAY 12: QUEENSTOWN, MILFORD SOUND

• Full-day excursion to Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound

• Cruise beneath towering cliffs, waterfalls, and spot marine wildlife

• Return late to Queenstown

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

• Note: Excursion may shift to Day 13 due to weather

DAY 13: QUEENSTOWN

• Day at leisure: optional jetboat rides, LOTR tours, or shopping

• Evening farewell dinner at Bob’s Peak after a scenic gondola ride

• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 14: QUEENSTOWN

• Tour ends after breakfast

• Optional extensions or extra nights available

• Meals: Breakfast