A 18 day New Zealand itinerary to quench your wanderlust

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Day 01
Morning
Arrive in Auckland airport and drive down to your hotel.
Noon to Evening
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Day 02
PENGUIN PASSPORT- A ONCE IN A LIFETIME PENGUIN ENCOUNTER
Morning to Noon
PENGUIN PASSPORT- A ONCE IN A LIFETIME PENGUIN ENCOUNTER
Explore Auckland Sky tower by Evening - Admission Tickets
Evening
Explore Auckland Sky tower by Evening - Admission Tickets
Day 03
Interesting Rangitoto Volcanic Explorer Tour with 360-degree views of the water and city skyline
Morning
Interesting Rangitoto Volcanic Explorer Tour with 360-degree views of the water and city skyline
Noon
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Auckland Sailing Cruise from Viaduct Harbor
Evening
Auckland Sailing Cruise from Viaduct Harbor
Day 04
Morning
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Cathedral Cove - All day long venturing into the unique thermal mineral pools at the famous Hot water beach
Noon to Evening
Cathedral 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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Day 05
Morning
Checkout of your hotel. Drive down to Paihia. Check-in to your new hotel.
Noon
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Blissful water venturing at Haruru Falls
Evening
Blissful water venturing at Haruru Falls
Day 06
Grand sailing experience at Bay of Islands and exciting dolphin adventure
Morning to Noon
Grand sailing experience at Bay of Islands and exciting dolphin adventure
Evening
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Drive down to Rotorua
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Day 07
Experience Hobbiton movie set on the way to Rotorua
Morning to Noon
Experience Hobbiton movie set on the way to Rotorua
GLOWWORM CAVE + RUAKURI CAVE
Evening
GLOWWORM CAVE + RUAKURI CAVE
Day 08
Insight into the traditional Maori customs at the Te Puia Cultural tour
Morning
Insight into the traditional Maori customs at the Te Puia Cultural tour
Noon
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Redwoods Treewalk
Evening
Redwoods Treewalk
Day 09
Rotorua volcanic and mindblowing geothermal sightseeing experience
Morning to Noon
Rotorua volcanic and mindblowing geothermal sightseeing experience
Evening
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Fly to Queenstown
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Day 10
Morning
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Noon
Checkout of your hotel. Board your flight to Queenstown. Check-in to your new hotel in Queenstown
Exciting skyline gondola with admissions included
Evening
Exciting skyline gondola with admissions included
Day 11
Milford Sound Luxury Tour - Cruise amidst spectacular fjords with complete exposed to scenic views and landscapes
Full Day
Milford 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
Morning
Glenorchy Movie Locations Tour: The Lord of the Rings
Noon to Evening
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Drive down to Franz Josef
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Day 13
Morning
Checkout of your hotel. Drive down to Franz Josef. Check-in to your new hotel.
Noon to Evening
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Day 14
Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
Morning
Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
Noon to Evening
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Drive down to Christchurch
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Day 15
Morning
Checkout of your hotel. Drive down to Christchurch. Check-in to your new hotel.
Noon to Evening
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Day 16
Morning
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Exciting Kaikoura Whale Watching Tour
Noon
Exciting Kaikoura Whale Watching Tour
Evening
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Day 17
Exploring the best of Christchurch to wonder hubs in Queenstown and surrounding arena via Mount Cook
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Exploring the best of Christchurch to wonder hubs in Queenstown and surrounding arena via Mount Cook
Day 18
Morning
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Noon to Evening
Take your flight back home. Hope you end up with a lot of memories and a few souvenirs too.
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