Day 1 – Depart UK
Begin your journey to the other side of the world with your overnight flight to Auckland.

Day 2 – Auckland Arrival
Touch down in New Zealand’s “City of Sails.” Settle into your hotel and meet your fellow solo travellers over a welcome drink.

Days 3–4 – Bay of Islands
Cruise through turquoise waters dotted with 144 islands. Keep watch for dolphins and hidden coves, and enjoy free time to explore this subtropical paradise.

Days 5–6 – Rotorua & Waitomo
Visit the magical Waitomo Glow Worm Caves before continuing to Rotorua, where bubbling geysers, steaming pools, and Māori culture create a fascinating landscape.

Day 7 – Hobbiton & Napier
Step into Middle-earth at Hobbiton, then travel to Napier, famed for its Art Deco charm and oceanfront setting.

Day 8 – Wellington
Explore New Zealand’s capital — from Te Papa Museum to the sweeping views of Mount Victoria.

Day 9 – Abel Tasman National Park
Cross to the South Island and venture into Abel Tasman’s golden beaches and native bush trails.

Day 10 – Marlborough Wine Tasting
Savour the flavours of New Zealand’s premier wine region, sampling crisp Sauvignon Blancs among the vineyards.

Day 11 – Christchurch
Discover the “Garden City,” balancing its English heritage with modern reinvention.

Days 12–13 – Franz Josef Glacier
Travel aboard the scenic TranzAlpine Train into the Southern Alps. At Franz Josef, take to the skies on an included helicopter flight with the chance to land on the glacier itself.

Days 14–16 – Queenstown & Milford Sound
Immerse yourself in New Zealand’s adventure capital. Cruise through the dramatic fjords of Milford Sound, where waterfalls tumble from soaring peaks.

Day 17 – Mount Cook National Park
Marvel at New Zealand’s highest peak and enjoy walks surrounded by alpine splendour.

Days 18–19 – Journey back north
Reflect on your adventure as you make your way back toward Christchurch, soaking in your final views of Aotearoa’s vast landscapes.

Day 20 – Depart New Zealand
Fly from Christchurch for your return journey home.

Day 21 – Arrive UK
Land back in the UK, carrying memories of glaciers, fjords, beaches, and new friendships.