Day 1
Welcome to New Zealand! Fly into Kerikeri on the North Island, where you’ll pick up your rental car and drive to your luxury retreat in the Bay of Islands. Your home for the next 3 nights is a magnificent villa with ocean views, a spacious private balcony, and indoor and outdoor fireplaces. Large windows open to the sea and subtropical landscapes, seamlessly connecting the outdoors to their interior spaces. Enjoy a bottle of champagne upon arrival, plus a daily gourmet breakfast hamper and fresh fruit platter. The services of a personal chef, personal trainer, and massage therapist are available upon request. Relax in your villa this evening and enjoy the peace and tranquility of this unique retreat.
Luxury villa in Bay of Islands
Day 2
Today, you’ll have the opportunity to experience the Bay of Islands like a local with a private sailing charter. Sail among the islands on a spacious yacht that’s purpose-built for day sailing. Help set and trim the sails; relax on the spacious decks; watch for penguins, petrels, and other ocean birds; and enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch onboard. If you’re lucky, you might even have a chance to swim with dolphins!
Luxury villa in Bay of Islands
Day 3
Today is entirely at your leisure to do as much or as little as you like. Golfers shouldn’t miss the chance to play a round at nearby Kauri Cliffs, consistently rated among the Top 100 Golf Courses in the World. Helicopter excursions, fishing, horseback riding, skydiving, and many more adventure activities are at your fingertips. Or, for some local history and Maori culture, explore the excellent interactive museum at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
Luxury villa in Bay of Islands
Day 4
Today, drive back to Kerikeri to drop off your rental car and catch a short flight to Auckland, New Zealand’s most populous city. Spend the night in a fabulous hotel in the heart of Auckland, located between vibrant Viaduct Harbour and the new Wynyard Quarter. Venture into town to explore designer shopping and fabulous restaurants, or enjoy fine dining at the hotel’s sleek Lava Dining restaurant.
Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
Day 5
Enjoy a drive through the green hills of the Waikato region to serene Lake Taupo and your accommodations at the acclaimed Huka Lodge. Enter a world where elegant and generous hospitality meet sophistication and style, creating a welcoming haven among awe-inspiring surrounds. Rejuvenating massages, facials, and other beauty treatments are available in the comfort of your spacious suite.
Huka Lodge
Day 6
Today, you’ll be treated to a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Take a helicopter to White Island, New Zealand’s only permanently active volcano, and touch down for a tour of what feels like another planet! Put on your hardhat and embark on a leisurely guided tour of the island’s crater floor to view active steam vents, hot streams, colorful sulphur formations, and the steaming crater. Then, fly over to Mt Tarawera, another volcanic island that last erupted in 1886, and land on the summit for incredible views of dramatic craters.
This afternoon, enjoy a more leisurely adventure: a private sailing charter on gorgeous Lake Rotoiti with her many bays and coves. You can fish for rainbow trout, swim in the sunny waters, soak in thermal pools, and hear the stories and legends of the local Maori—all accompanied by fabulous onboard service.
Huka Lodge
Day 7
Enjoy a day of leisure at Huka Lodge. After yesterday’s excitement, relaxing in your luxurious suite with gourmet cuisine and a bottle of local wine will be just the ticket!
Huka Lodge
Day 8
Head to the airport and fly to the South Island today, where you’ll pick up your rental car and make the short drive to New Zealand’s most luxurious spa retreat. Enjoy a warm welcome with tea and a bottle of award-winning New Zealand pinot noir or sauvignon blanc. You’ll have full use of all retreat facilities, including gym, infrared sauna, steam room, outdoor spa pool, infinity swimming pool, and theatre. Enjoy daily gourmet breakfast, as well as a bottle of premium New Zealand wine, pre-dinner canapés, and a 5-course degustation dinner each evening.
Split Apple Retreat
Day 9 – 10
Enjoy being pampered at your fabulous wellness retreat. You’ll have a day to explore the sunny beaches of Abel Tasman National Park with a private charter. The day’s adventures are completely up to you. Explore golden sandy beaches, watch dolphins and New Zealand fur seals in the water, and cruise past the famous Split Apple Rock. Pull into a sheltered bay for a delicious lunch with no other tourists in sight. While lunch is prepared, you can swim, sea kayak, go ashore for a bush walk, or simply relax on the boat.
Split Apple Retreat
Day 11
Drop off your rental car at the Nelson airport and fly to Queenstown, your final destination. This bustling alpine town offers breathtaking views of Lake Wakatipu and the snow-capped Remarkables mountain range around every corner. Your home for the next 3 nights is an elegant hotel with an enviable location on the lakefront. Enjoy gourmet dining and an extensive wine list while taking in the inspiring views.
The Rees Hotel
Day 12
Today, you’ll have the chance to explore the natural beauty of Queenstown, the Fiordlands, Mt Cook, and the rugged West Coast all in exclusive luxury. See dramatic mountain peaks, rushing waterfalls, crystal-clear lakes, and impressive glaciers. The scenery seems to change every minute, yet every inch is absolutely breathtaking. During your adventure, you’ll have the chance to take an easy walk to a New Zealand fur seal colony; enjoy fish and chips on a secluded beach; and land on Franz Josef or Fox Glacier for a quick snowball fight. This is the best way to experience the stunning scenery of the South Island in a short amount of time!
The Rees Hotel
Day 13
Your final day in New Zealand is yours to spend at your leisure. Enjoy a scenic stroll along the lakefront, discover some of the lively restaurants and bars in town, or simply relax and soak up the views at your hotel.
The Rees Hotel
Day 14
Today, your incredible New Zealand adventure comes to an end. A private transfer will bring you from your hotel to the airport, where you’ll begin your journey home.
