Kiwi Encounter

Hit up New Zealand's most famous glacier with an optional guided terminal face walk or heli-hike. Then, we’ll journey past Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea as we roll into Queenstown. Get your bearings on an orientation tour, then be free! The nightlife here is unreal. Trust us.

Queenstown has sooo many adrenalin-fuelled activities to try. Question is, how many can you fit in to your time here? You could try bungy jumping, a canyon swing, skydiving, hiking or the skyline gondola. Hungry after all of that adventuring? Don’t miss Fergburger, Queenstown’s famous burger joint. The queues are worth it.

It’s time for the main event! We’re headed to the unbelievable beauty of New Zealand’s southwestern fjords for a cruise through Milford Sound. This place comes complete with thundering waterfalls and towering cliffs that’ll blow your mind. Keep your eyes peeled for resident seals and dolphins too (cute). Included activities: -Cruise Milford Sound

Our hot tip for your last day here? Sign up for a jet boat ride or some rafting (both optional). For dinner, why not try the yummy pizzas at Winnie’s before a final night out on the town? Let’s gooo!

Bye Queenstown, you’ve been epic. On our way to Lake Ohau you'll get the chance to hop on a bike and take on the most spectacular ride on the Queenstown trail. Cross the 80 m suspension bridge and take in the stunning, open farmland, mountain and river views.

We’re headed to Christchurch today. But not before squeezing in a visit to a real working farm. We’ll tuck into afternoon tea with the owners before moving on to Christchurch.

Before leaving Christchurch, we’ve got an orientation tour on the cards. Then it’s onwards to beautiful Kaikoura. Few places in the world can boast such natural wonders as Kaikoura. Once here, you’ll have the unique opportunity to swim with the resident dusky dolphins. There’s also whale watching on the cards too. Eeek!

Try to spot a New Zealand fur seal or two in Kaikoura. Then, we’re on to Nelson. But first we’ll stop for an included tour and tasting at a Marlborough winery. Famous for producing some of the world’s best Sauvignon Blanc, come check it out for yourself.

Explore the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park by boat, take to the walking tracks, paddle along the shoreline in ocean kayaks, or see it all from above with a skydive. This is a real South Island gem, so get amongst it.

Today we’ll cross the Cook Strait by ferry and sail into the blue waters of Marlborough Sound. Hop off in Wellington and get ready to experience the big city with a chilled out feel. Get your bearings on an orientation tour, then go exploring. Our top tips? The incredible Te Papa Museum and the pretty botanical gardens. Don’t miss the nightlife here. With more bars and restaurants per capita than New York, what better way to spend the night?

Quick! Visit everything you didn’t get the chance to yesterday before we board the coach for Tongariro National Park.

Known as one of the best one-day hikes in the world, you’ll get the chance to complete the Tongariro Alpine Crossing today (optional and weather dependent). With three volcanic peaks dominating the horizon and terrain that’ll make you feel like you’re on Mars, this hike is so worth the sore legs the next day. Look at you adventuring like a pro!

We’ll swing by beautiful Lake Taupo before making tracks to the epic Huka Falls (you’ll hear the rumble of the falls before you see them). Then, crank the heat up to the max – today we’re off to check out the geothermal activity in Rotorua on an included tour. Enjoy a traditional Hangi lunch – a meal cooked in an underground oven pit. Maori legends and mythology have been passed down for thousands of years. You have one night in a meeting house to soak in as much as you can. Learn some Haka moves and check out the ladies’ Poi dance, then tuck into a traditional Maori dinner tonight. Yum!

While you're in Rotorua, you could head to the spa for a massage, jump into Tolkien's dreams at the Hobbiton movie set, or roll down a hill inside a giant inflatable ball (all optional). When in New Zealand!

Before leaving Rotorua, learn some Haka moves and checking out the ladies' Poi dance. Then, On our way out of Rotorua we'll swing by the Waitomo Caves. Take on the optionals and go exploring this otherworldly attraction. It's awesome, trust us. Then, we say hey to Auckland but bye to the trip. Swap memories and numbers, and get organising your next travel adventure!