A 18 day itinerary for a feel-good New Zealand vacation

Auckland4 Nights Stay| Change| View Guide
Auckland4 Nights Stay
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Day 01
MorningArrive in Auckland airport and drive down to your hotel.
Noon to EveningAt leisure. Add Activity
Day 02
PENGUIN PASSPORT- A ONCE IN A LIFETIME PENGUIN ENCOUNTER
Morning to NoonPENGUIN PASSPORT- A ONCE IN A LIFETIME PENGUIN ENCOUNTER
Explore Auckland Sky tower by Evening - Admission Tickets
EveningExplore Auckland Sky tower by Evening - Admission Tickets
Day 03
Country Life Adventure - The other style of the country
Morning to NoonCountry Life Adventure - The other style of the country
Auckland Sailing Cruise from Viaduct Harbor
EveningAuckland Sailing Cruise from Viaduct Harbor
Day 04
MorningAt leisure. Add Activity
Cathedral Cove - All day long venturing into the unique thermal mineral pools at the famous Hot water beach
Noon to EveningCathedral Cove - All day long venturing into the unique thermal mineral pools at the famous Hot water beach
Drive down to Paihia
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Paihia2 Nights Stay
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Day 05
MorningCheckout of your hotel. Drive down to Paihia. Check-in to your new hotel.
NoonAt leisure. Add Activity
Blissful water venturing at Haruru Falls
EveningBlissful water venturing at Haruru Falls
Day 06
Grand sailing experience at Bay of Islands and exciting dolphin adventure
Morning to NoonGrand sailing experience at Bay of Islands and exciting dolphin adventure
EveningAt leisure. Add Activity
Drive down to Rotorua
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Rotorua3 Nights Stay
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Day 07
Experience Hobbiton movie set on the way to Rotorua
Morning to NoonExperience Hobbiton movie set on the way to Rotorua
EveningAt leisure. Add Activity
Day 08
Rotorua volcanic and mindblowing geothermal sightseeing experience
Morning to NoonRotorua volcanic and mindblowing geothermal sightseeing experience
EveningAt leisure. Add Activity
Day 09
Insight into the traditional Maori customs at the Te Puia Cultural tour
MorningInsight into the traditional Maori customs at the Te Puia Cultural tour
NoonAt leisure. Add Activity
Redwoods Treewalk
EveningRedwoods Treewalk
Fly to Queenstown
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Queenstown3 Nights Stay
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Day 10
MorningCheckout of your hotel. Board your flight to Queenstown. Check-in to your new hotel in Queenstown
NoonAt leisure. Add Activity
Exciting skyline gondola with admissions included
EveningExciting skyline gondola with admissions included
Day 11
Milford Sound Luxury Tour - Cruise amidst spectacular fjords with complete exposed to scenic views and landscapes
Full DayMilford Sound Luxury Tour - Cruise amidst spectacular fjords with complete exposed to scenic views and landscapes
Day 12
Glenorchy Movie Locations Tour: The Lord of the Rings
MorningGlenorchy Movie Locations Tour: The Lord of the Rings
Noon to EveningAt leisure. Add Activity
Drive down to Franz Josef
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Franz Josef2 Nights Stay
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Day 13
MorningCheckout of your hotel. Drive down to Franz Josef. Check-in to your new hotel.
Noon to EveningAt leisure. Add Activity
Day 14
Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
MorningFranz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
Noon to EveningAt leisure. Add Activity
Drive down to Christchurch
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Christchurch3 Nights Stay
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Day 15
MorningCheckout of your hotel. Drive down to Christchurch. Check-in to your new hotel.
Noon to EveningAt leisure. Add Activity
Day 16
Treat for the eyes and joy for the heart at Kaikoura whale watching tour  - Admissions included
Full DayTreat for the eyes and joy for the heart at Kaikoura whale watching tour - Admissions included
Day 17
Exploring the best of Christchurch to wonder hubs in Queenstown and surrounding arena via Mount Cook
Full DayExploring the best of Christchurch to wonder hubs in Queenstown and surrounding arena via Mount Cook
Day 18
MorningAt leisure. Add Activity
Noon to EveningTake your flight back home. Hope you end up with a lot of memories and a few souvenirs too.
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