🗓️ Day 1: 25 April – Arrive in Auckland
Arrive in Auckland (via international flight)
Check in and relax after the journey
Evening walk around Viaduct Harbour, dinner near Sky Tower
Overnight in Auckland
🗓️ Day 2: 26 April – Explore Auckland
Visit Auckland Museum, Auckland Domain, and Mt. Eden
Optional: Afternoon harbour cruise or trip to Waiheke Island
Overnight in Auckland
🗓️ Day 3: 27 April – Day Trip from Auckland
Option 1: Day trip to Waitakere Ranges and Piha Beach (rental car or guided tour)
Option 2: Wine tour in Waiheke Island
Overnight in Auckland
🗓️ Day 4: 28 April – Auckland to Rotorua (by Bus/Car ~4 hrs)
Morning InterCity bus or rental car drive to Rotorua
Evening visit to Polynesian Spa
Optional: Māori Cultural Experience with hangi dinner
Overnight in Rotorua
🗓️ Day 5: 29 April – Explore Rotorua
Visit Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Te Puia, and Redwoods Forest Walk
Optional: Skyline Rotorua gondola and luge ride
Overnight in Rotorua
🗓️ Day 6: 30 April – Rotorua to Wellington (6-7 Hours)
Morning train: Rotorua to Wellington
Explore Te Papa Museum, Wellington Waterfront, and Cuba Street
Overnight in Wellington
🗓️ Day 7: 1 May – Explore Wellington
Ride the Wellington Cable Car, walk the Botanic Gardens
Scenic lookout at Mt. Victoria
Optional visit to Zealandia Eco-Sanctuary
Overnight in Wellington
🗓️ Day 8: 2 May – Wellington Free Day
Relaxed day for shopping, local cafes, or beach walk at Oriental Bay
Optional ferry to Matiu/Somes Island
Overnight in Wellington
🗓️ Day 9: 3 May – Fly Wellington to Christchurch
Morning flight: Wellington to Christchurch (~1 hr)
Visit Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Riverside Market, and Cardboard
Cathedral
Overnight in Christchurch
🗓️ Day 10: 4 May – Explore Christchurch
Morning punting on the Avon River
Afternoon trip to Lyttelton or Port Hills for sunset views
Overnight in Christchurch
🗓️ Day 11: 5 May – Departure from Christchurch
Depending on your flight:
o Morning: souvenir shopping or relaxing breakfast
o Fly out from Christchurch International Airport