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.
Owner’s Cottage at Kauri Cliffs
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!
Owner’s Cottage at Kauri Cliffs
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.
Owner’s Cottage at Kauri Cliffs
Day 4
Today, drive back to Kerikeri to drop off your rental car and catch a flight to Rotorua, and pick your rental car. 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.and drive to the stunning Huka Lodge.
Owners Cottage at Huka Lodge
Day 5
Fly to the site of the largest eruption in New Zealand’s living memory. Landing on Mount Tarawera offers a privileged view of spectacular craters and domes formed by the 1886 eruption. Here you will enjoy an interesting commentary based on the region’s history, culture and geology. Scenic flights to and from the volcano take in expansive views of our stunning Lakes District and National Parks, not to mention a beautiful view of Mount Tarawera from above!
Owners Cottage at Huka Lodge
Day 6
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.
Owners Cottage at Huka Lodge
Day 7
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 your beautiful suite at Te Koi. Te Koi the Lodge offers the ultimate escape for the seasoned traveler – a luxury lodge filled with charm and basking in natural beauty. Set amidst luscious gardens on a secluded point overlooking the stunning waters of the Waimea Estuary, Sit back, relax and breathe in the intoxicating beauty of this luxury retreat.
Te Koi The Lodge at Bronte
Day 8
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.
Te Koi The Lodge at Bronte
Day 9
Spend these days at leisure enjoying the beauty of your lodge. Or venture into Nelson to enjoy the fun restaurants, art galleries and artisan colonies that make Nelson a fun spot.
Te Koi The Lodge at Bronte
Day 10
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.
Owners Cottage at Matakauri Lodge
Day 11
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!
Owners Cottage at Matakauri Lodge
Day 12
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.
Owners Cottage at Matakauri Lodge
Day 13
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.
