Trekking Delight

Arrive at the Auckland airport and be transported to your hotel and settle in. You may want to roam around Westfield Mall and stroll in the park.

During the evening, meet the rest of the group for a briefing over drinks and canapes.

Explore Auckland's waterfront. Start at Curran Street in Herne Bay, under Auckland Harbour Bridge to Silo Park. Discover Daldy Street Park's amenities, Dockline Tram Shed's community garden, Auckland Fish Market, and sculptures on North Wharf. Enjoy the city view at Karanga Plaza. Cross Te Wero Bridge to Viaduct precinct for dining and the Maritime Museum. This leisurely two-hour walk culminates with optional activities at the Sky Tower and or opting for a Weta Workshop experience.

Embark on a morning adventure in Waitomo Caves. Choose to explore underground with a wetsuit, helmet, and tube, floating along subterranean streams, sliding down waterfalls, and witnessing glowworms. Alternatively, opt for a guided walk through Ruakuri cave. Afterward, we’ll head back to Auckland.

Walk the morning in Auckland Botanic Gardens before you catch your flight to Wellington.

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Wellington's weather greatly influences outdoor activities. On windy days, consider taking the cable car to the Wellington Botanic Gardens, and views of Wellington City. Explore the gardens, nature trails, and sculptures. Continue to Thorndon's boutique shops, visit the Beehive and Parliament buildings. The Tour of Parliament -subject to availability. Explore Te Papa Museum's cultural artefacts and the recommended Gallipoli exhibit by Sir Peter Jackson.

Drive to Pinacles via Rimutaka. Enjoy the stunning views of Palliser Bay and Lake Onoke by walking or tramping on an easy walking track that take 2–4 hours. Visit Martinborough village with its boutique shops, cafes, and local wines. Enjoy an Indian thali meal at Lower Hutt Event Centre before returning to hotel.

Start your day with a 2-hour drive from Dunedin to the Catlins. Arrive at Nugget Point, one of the most iconic locations in the Catlins. Nugget Point Lighthouse offers spectacular views of the rugged coastline and the famous "nugget" rock formations. You can visit the Cathedral caves on your way to your destination. Drive to Catlins Forest Park and you can take a short walk to McLean Falls, a stunning waterfall surrounded by lush native forest, providing a serene and picturesque setting.

Embark on a scenic drive from Invercargill to Tuatapere, leading to the pristine Lake Hauroko. Join the Wairaurahiri River Jet for a thrilling adventure, racing over the deepest lake in New Zealand. Plunge into the Wairaurahiri River, exploring grade 3 rapids and experiencing New Zealand's longest waterfall. Amidst the 1 million-year-old Virgin Beech forest, enjoy a unique jet boat journey with the option of a short walk over the Wairaurahiri Swing bridge. The 94-km speedboat ride includes lunch at a remote Wilderness resort, accessible only by helicopter and speedboat, offering an unforgettable blend of excitement and natural beauty.

Early start to Milford Sound. After Milford Sound proceed to Queenstown. Enjoy the short easy walks at The Mirror Lakes, The Chasm, and Lake Gunn Nature Walk, offering amazing photo opportunities to last you a lifetime of cherished memories.

Explore Queenstown for half day. After lunch do the circular track around Lake Moke, considered one of the best walks in Queenstown or check out this 4.3-mile loop trail near Queenstown, Otago. Generally considered as an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 47 min to complete.

Walk the Great Walk Routeburn and picnic by the Routeburn river. Start from Routeburn Shelter to Routeburn Flats hut and return. This is a proper tramping track but well
formed. The trail enters thick rainforest and crosses several picturesque suspension bridges.

The track winds through some spectacular landscapes along the crystal clear Routeburn river. 3 hours return.

Drive from Queenstown to Christchurch via the SH6 road, starting with Arrowtown. Explore its cafes and the Chinese Settlement Village. Continue through Cromwell, offering wine tastings in Bannockburn, and visit the reconstructed town of Old Cromwell. Experience the Lindis Pass, reach Twizel near Mount Cook National Park, and admire Lake Pukaki's turquoise beauty. Discover Lake Tekapo's resort ambience and the renowned stargazing, then head to Geraldine for arts and crafts before reaching Christchurch.

Discover Christchurch's leisurely side with walks in Botanical Gardens, Hagley Park, and explore history and arts at Christchurch Art Gallery, The Arts Centre, Cardboard Cathedral, and Cathedral Square. Cathedral Central is your shopping hub, offering unique options like Ballentynes and Cashel Street's boutique shops. For global brands, check out The Crossing, while Riverside Market provides fresh produce and unique gifts. Enjoy a celebratory night of drinks and canapes at The Observatory Hotel.

Embark on a scenic 2-hour drive, west from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass National Park via Castle Hill. The iconic Castle Hill, featured in "The Chronicles of Narnia," offers world-renowned bouldering challenges. Arthur's Pass village, surrounded by the Southern Alps, is a nature lover's haven, offering hiking adventures. Explore the Devil’s Punchbowl walk for stunning waterfall views and be entertained by the mischievous Kea, the alpine parrot.

Travel through rolling countryside to Banks Peninsula and Akaroa. Stroll through a well-considered collection of boutique local wineries, cheese makers and microbreweries with artisans exhibiting from many disciplines and Akaroa as a place to visit has a lot on offer for those that want to experience the finer things in life. You may spot the world’s rarest dolphin, the Hector Dolphin and blue penguins.