New Zealand Travel New
Zealand Travel Vacation 14 Days
Highlights:
- Great Barrier Island
- Luxurious stays in some of the world's best small hotels
and lodges
- Milford Sound 'by air' day trip.
- Enjoy New Zealand off the beaten track
- Planned by New Zealander
- This New Zealand Travel Vacation takes you the length of
New Zealand - but you can alter to travel to your best spot.
Itinerary:
If it's luxury you're after in a vacation, New Zealand has a natural asset in million-dollar scenery, featuring spectacular mountain peaks, crystal-clear lakes and rivers, and miles of sparkling blue sea. Many luxury hotels are found in picturesque settings, some in remote areas accessible only by helicopter for the ultimate in getaway, so we invite you to fly away with us on this very special journey of New Zealand.
Day 1 - Arrive Auckland
Welcome to Auckland. You will be transferred from the airport to
a choice of boutique New Zealand properties
Day 2 - Auckland/Great Barrier Island
Just 30 minutes by air from Auckland will have you in paradise. As you venture under the canopy of native forest veiling the driveway to
where you realize you are entering a private world where earth, sea and sky embrace you.
Day 3 - Day At Leisure, Great Barrier Island
Enjoy a guided hiking tour, an Eco Tour on 8x8 (all-terrain vehicle), a coastal discovery boat excursion, or a guided horse trek beach ride. You can even choose to kayak and snorkel in the Barrier's sheltered bays (optional, additional expense).
Day 4 - Great Barrier Island/ Taupo
Make your way south to Taupo today. Serene and captivating, the township is renowned for its majestic lake set against a backdrop of lush green hills. Explore the luxury and surroundings of Huka Lodge (pictured above), offering an elegant and welcoming haven where guests enjoy the highest standards of comfort and hospitality.
Day 5 - Day At Leisure,
Lake Taupo
Take a short stroll from the lodge to view the almighty Huka Falls, perhaps take a trip to the thermal area of Rotorua, or maybe a boat cruise across the clear blue waters of the lake. Alternatively, just relax and enjoy the luxurious tranquility of the lodge.
Day 6 - Taupo/Hawkes Bay
Continue your journey to Hawke’s Bay. Here, you will enjoy everything a gracious homestead should be at Mangapapa Lodge. This colonial style house has a veranda that wraps around the upper story giving breezy viewpoints of the 20 acres of lush, green, manicured gardens brimming with roses, established trees and orchards.
Day 7 - Day At Leisure, Hawkes Bay
The Hawke’s Bay is one of New Zealand's premier wine producing regions. It is a veritable treasure trove of vineyards, offering wines of superlative quality, many of which have won international acclaim.
Day 8 - Hawkes Bay/Wellington
Travel south once again
to a gracious and intimate lodge based on a 5000 acre working sheep station overlooking the spectacular Palliser
Bay.
There is a choice of Native forest walks, four wheel drive safari, horse
riding, or wine tours.
Day 9 - Wellington/Nelson
- Cross the Cook Strait today and head into the famous
Marlborough
wine growing region. Indulge yourself just 45 minutes outside Nelson for the evening.
Here on this
- 2 000 acres farm this resort has all the amenities, farm tours,
while being within short reach of the Abel Tasman National Park and its
activities.
Day 10 - Nelson/Arthur's Pass
After traveling the South Island's West Coast
is High Country stations. This traditional New Zealand high country station is a haven for those in need of relaxation and a wonderland for those seeking a more adventurous interlude.
Day 11 - Fox
Glacier
Overnight in the shadow of this Glacier as
it slowly makes its way to the Tasman Sea. Enjoy a helicopter flight over
this Glacier before continuing onto Queenstown.
Day 12 - Arthur's Pass/Queenstown
When you arrive in Queenstown on this New Zealand
travel vacation, inhale the invigorating alpine air and are amazed by your surroundings.
The one of many accommodations will invite you to soak up a sense of quiet
before exploring one of New Zealand's truly remarkable locations.
Day 13 - Milford Sound Excursion
Perhaps the highlight of your journey today is a captivating sightseeing trip to the magnificent Milford Sound. You will be treated to unparalleled views of mighty waterfalls, peaks and of course Mitre Peak rising out of the deep fiords, as your pilot skillfully guides you through this
Fjordland. There will be three landings during the spectacular trip, one of which includes a deluxe gourmet picnic lunch;
or to my favourite Fjord - Doubtful Sound
Day 14 – Queenstown
Your tour concludes today or extend your stay either in Queenstown or onto
another New Zealand or Australian destination; with a private transfer from your accommodation to the Queenstown airport.
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Departure Date
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Every day of the Year |
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Type of accommodation |
Hotels, Bed & Breakfast, and Luxury Lodges |
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Can I have a mixture of accommodation |
Yes |
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Touring Options |
Self Drive, Coach, and Helicopter |
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Can the Itinerary be altered |
Yes |
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What is the cost |
Depends on variables, please inquire |
