Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Auckland to Bay of Islands: Meet your Contiki crew then travel through the subtropical greenery of the northland region. You'll have free time in Parry Kauri Park and Paihia, our seaside resort in the heart of the Bay of Islands. Resort (D)
Day 2: Bay of Islands: A whole day free to have fun in this spectacular area - relax on the beach, visit the Maori tribal lands or join us for an amazing variety of activities. Resort (B)
Day 3: Bay of Islands to Waitomo: To Auckland for lunch and on through the Waikato farming region to Waitomo, home of limestone formations and glowworms, for time to explore. Lodge (B,D)
Day 4: Waitomo to Rotorua: On to Rotorua, epicentre of Maori culture in New Zealand, to discover the native peoples way of life with time to savour the thermal hot pools. Lodge (B)
Day 5: Rotorua to Taupo: Into the heart of the Volcanic north island, allowing time to explore the thermal area, then onto Taupo for an afternoon free to revel in the lake surroundings. Resort (B)
Day 6: Taupo to Wellington: Through Tongario National Park to Wellington, the capital of NZ, renowned for its lively bars and clubs. Hotel (B)
Day 7: Wellington: A full day free to appreciate this vibrant city - visit the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa, relish the shopping or relax in one of the city's many cafes. Hotel (B)
Day 8: Wellington to Christchurch: Cruise across Cook Strait through Marlborough Sound to New Zealand's South Island and Picton. Travel along the Kaikoura Coastline and on through the colourful Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Hotel (B)
Day 9: Christchurch to Fox Glacier: Across the Southern Alps via Arthur's Pass to Hokitika, before continuing along the rugged west coast to Franz Josef and Fox Glacier. Hotel (B,D)
