NZ Trip Itinerary

Day 1

Monday, March 13

Auckland War Memorial Museum One Tree Hill / Cornwall Park visit and walk Overnight in Auckland

Day 2

Tuesday, March 14

Conservation volunteering at the Kaipatiki Project (endemic species restoration)

Bush walk with Restoration Staff Overnight in Auckland

Day 3

Wednesday, March 15

Volunteering at with the Ark in the Park (pest-control project)

Auckland City Walk (hike)

Free time in Auckland CBD Overnight in Auckland

Day 4

Thursday, March 16

Guided tour at the Auckland Art Gallery Museum of Transportation and Technology

Overnight in Auckland

Day 5

Friday, March 17

Ferry to Island of Tiritiri Matangi Scientific Reserve

Guided hike and picnic lunch Overnight in Auckland

Day 6

Saturday, March 18

Fly to Wellington Overnight in Wellington

Day 7

Sunday, March 19

Explore Wellington Te Papa National Museum Overnight in Wellington

Day 8

Monday, March 20

Visit to a Maori School Briefing at the U.S. Embassy

Overnight in Wellington

Day 9

Tuesday, March 21

Drive to Taupo - power station visit Drive to Waitomo – visit to the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

Overnight in Waitomo

Day 10

Wednesday, March 22

Visit to Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata

Drive to Rotorua – Maori and Dinner Show

Overnight in Rotorua

Day 11

Thursday, March 23

Explore Rotorua Drive to Waitangi

Overnight in Waitangi

Day 12

Friday, March 24

Visit the Treaty of Waitangi Grounds

Overnight in Waitangi

Day 13

Saturday, March 25

Return to Auckland and explore the Auckland Markets

Overnight in Auckland

Day 14

Sunday, March 26

Visit the Pasifika Festival 2017 in Auckland

Depart Auckland for Hawaii at 12:30 a.m. (March 27) Arrive in Kona at 13:38 p.m.