Solo-ish New Zealand

Day 1 : Dinner Party: Auckland

Kia Ora and welcome to New Zealand! After taking your included arrival transfer to the hotel, join your fellow solo-ish travellers for a welcome meeting. Then get hands on with a cooking class! Alongside your new mates, cook up a fresh and delicious Kiwi meal while getting to know the people you're travelling with.

Make sure to arrive no later than 2:00 pm as to not miss your local cooking class.

Day 2 : G Day: Rotorua

After grabbing your first Kiwi breakfast, join your CEO for a guided walk up to the Mt Eden Summit. This area is incredibly significant to Maori people. The views of Auckland at the top are incredible-so don't forget to take some photos. Later, make your way south to Rotorua where a lunch stop at Eat Street, a local block of popular food stalls and restaurants. In the later afternoon, join your fellow Solo-ish travel mates and board a boat to cross Lake Rotoiti. Together we'll relax lakeside in hot springs, nestled within the bush. A pretty awesome day to enjoy Rotorua and to get to know your group.

Day 3 : We Day: Rotorua

Together we head to the Maori-owned Kohutapu Lodge, to explore New Zealand's indigenous culture on this full day excursion. Learn how a hangi lunch is prepared in an underground pit, the traditional way, and enjoy the feast with your Maori hosts. Learn about traditional eel traps and be welcomed into a traditiona marae. Walk through the 800-year-old podocarp trees in the Whirinaki Rainforest to learn about the history of the forest and spot endemic birds and medicinal plants. Today's adventure is one of New Zealand's most authentic and community-based Indigenous programs, and will surely stand out as a highlight of your Solo-ish Adventure.

Day 4 : Rotorua: Free Day

A full day free gives you the opportunity to explore this unique town how you want. With seemingly endless options, choose to visit some hot springs, go white water rafting or explore from the treetops on a Rotorua Canopy Tour.

Optional Activities - Day 4

Day 5 : Rotorua to Auckland: Glow Worm Caves

This morning we drive from Rotorua to Waitomo to see the magical glow worms illuminate the caves. Ride a boat through the water filled caves, and as the sunlight fades, see how the bright blue glow brightens from the silk worms hanging from the ceiling. After, drive to Auckland for the night, our last evening on the North Island.

Day 6 : Auckland to Kaikoura: South Island

Together we fly to New Zealand's South Island this morning. After arriving, sit down for a group lunch in Christchurch before driving to Kaikoura. In the evening, visit the giant and adorable fur seals that live on the peninsula.

Day 7 : Kaikoura: Free Day

Kaikoura is one if the best places in all of New Zealand to see wildlife. Spend today however you wish, but of course we recommend trying to see some of these amazing animals in the wild. Opt to go on a Giant Sperm Whale watching tour or out for a tour in hopes to swim with the Dusky Dolphins.

Optional Activities - Day 7

Day 8 : Kaikoura to Hokitika

Drive to Hokitika, a town nudged between the Tasman Sea to the west and the Hokitika River to the south. Full of beautiful nature, wildlife and a history of ship wrecks, gold and green stone miners, Hokitika is not to be missed. The drive takes about 5 hours in total, but we'll make some pitstops along the way in notable towns like Reefton and Greymouth. After arrival, enjoy free time to explore the town.

Day 9 : Hokitika to Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier

Hike the remarkable Hokitika Gorge, crossing the suspension bridge and admiring the incredibly blue water. Then drive to Franz Josef, and hike through the rain forest of Franz Josef with views of the beautiful glacier.

Day 10 : Franz Josef: Free Day

A free day today in Franz Josef calls for adventure. Opt to take a scenic helicopter flight up to the impressive glacier, or kayak on Lake Mapourika. Or choose to join the Guided Heli Hike, taking a helicopter to the glacier and hiking through the snow capped mountains and over the bright blue glacier.

Optional Activities - Day 10

Day 11 : Franz Josef to Queenstown

Drive with your fellow solo-ish travellers to the adventure capital of the world, Queenstown. After arrival, settle in and enjoy an evening stroll in this picturesque lakeside town.

Day 12 : We Day: Queenstown

Today is your Me Day, which means today is all about me... well you! With so much to do in Queenstown, opt to spend today exploring the adventure capital however you so wish. Or choose to join your CEO and other solo-ish travellers to ride the famous Queenstown gondola. Ride to the top of the mountain and take in the beautiful view of the lake and mountain peaks. Then tonight, choose to join your CEO for a final group dinner. This may be an early dinner because we have an early morning tomorrow, but come together for a bite and a drink before our final day together.

Optional Activities - Day 12

Day 13 : Fiordland National Park

Wake early for a visit to one of New Zealand's most spectacular destinations on a day trip to Fiordland National Park. Drive from Queenstown, board a boat and cruise between the breathtaking mountain slopes, cascades and sea. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins and rainbows made by the waterfalls. After the boat ride, drive back to Queenstown and enjoy one last free evening in Queenstown.

Day 14 : Queenstown

You arrived a solo traveller and are leaving with many new friends. Say goodbye to your fellow Solo-ish travellers and depart at any time.