SAMPLE ITINERARY

Note:  Itinerary is subject to change dependent on when you study abroad.

DAY ONE

Arrive in Queenstown and move into your accommodation for the week. We’ll kick off with a welcome session and a celebratory group dinner.

Day Two

Get ready for an adventure! Cruise through the remote Milford Sound to marvel at the stunning fiord surrounded by mountains and waterfalls that was created by glaciers millennia ago. Today’s excursion features the best that New Zealand has to offer: out-of-this-world landscapes, rejuvenating nature and great company!   

Day Three

Today will be a series of interactive sessions and workshops to help prepare you for your semester in New Zealand. We’ll cover Kiwi culture, academic differences and expectations, semester logistics and more, while having plenty of fun and sharing some delicious meals. The traditional Maori culture, history and language are integral parts of New Zealand’s unique identity, so we’ll also spend time with Maori guides who will share an insight into traditional and contemporary Maori culture.

Day Four

This is a free day with the option to book additional activities. Take advantage of Queenstown’s adventure sports – this is the place where bungy jumping was invented – or rest and unwind before meeting as a group in the evening.

After making the leap from one of the world’s highest bungy jumps or enjoying a scenic hike, spend one last evening together as a group with a final dinner enjoyed 450 meters above Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu at Skyline’s Stratosfare Restaurant & Bar. Needless to say, the views are incredible!

Day Five

It’s time to say goodbye, but this is just the beginning of your New Zealand experience. Head to the airport first thing in the morning for your flight to your host city. (Dunedin-bound students will be bussed to Dunedin, just three hours away.) Your local Resident Director will be there to welcome you and help you move into your accommodation.