New Zealand and Tahiti Vacation

This package is all inclusive of the following:
Immerse yourself in the islands of New Zealand and Tahiti with Luxury Adventures 15 Night New Zealand and Tahiti Vacation. Experience some of the very best Luxury Lodge accommodation in New Zealand and then relax at exclusive resorts in the idyllic islands of Bora Bora and Moorea, Tahiti. Its the perfect luxury vacation - New Zealands stunning scenery combined with Tahiti's gorgeous sun-drenched lagoons, all topped off with luxurious accommodation. Luxury Adventures are your New Zealand, Tahiti, Australia and Fiji luxury travel specialists.

All accommodation as follows:
•2 nights in a Lodge Suite at Wildwood Lodge, Rotorua
•2 nights at Dry Paddocks, Canterbury
•3 nights in a Lake view room at Eichardt's Hotel, Queenstown
•1 night in a Premier Self Contained Room at the Sky City Grand Hotel, Auckland
•1 night in a Panoramic View Room at the Intercontinental Resort, Papeete
•3 nights in an Over Water Villa at the St. Regis Resort, Bora Bora
•3 nights in an Over Water Bungalow at the Moorea Pearl Resort, Moorea

•all gourmet cooked breakfasts daily except when at Dry Paddocks
•breakfast provisions provided at Dry Paddocks
•substantial pre dinner canapés at Wildwood Lodge
•superb 3 course dinners at Wildwood Lodge
•all alcoholic and soft drinks & an extensive selection of New Zealand's finest wines from our 1000 bottle cellar to accompany dinner at Wildwood Lodge
•evening cocktails in the stylish bar at Eichardts
•selected beverages
•selected lodge activities

All activities as follows:
•Lake Tarawera float plane experience
•full day privately guided Rotorua tour
•privately guided Waipara wine tour
•west coast river safari
•guided walk and wine tour Queenstown
•classic Monoi massage at the St. Regis Resort Day Spa
•dolphin and whale watching experience in Moorea

All internal air transfers as follows:
•Auckland to Rotorua
•Rotorua to Christchurch
•Christchurch to Queenstown
•Queenstown to Auckland
•Papeete to Bora Bora
•Bora Bora to Moorea
•Moorea to Papeete

All private vehicle transfers as follows:
•Tahiti/Papeete Airport to The Intercontinental Resort Return
•Bora Bora Airport to the St Regis Resort Return
•Moorea Airport to Moorea Pearl Resort Return

Executive hire car for 9 days (Ford Falcon or similar)
•Includes standard vehicle insurance & unlimited km's
•Excludes airport pick up/drop off fee, fuel and remote drop off fee (if applicable)
•View Vehicles: Ford Falcon

Rotorua, New Zealand
2 nights and 2 days in Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand
Rotorua is considered one of the “must visit” destinations in New Zealand, and attracts visitors throughout the year. Rotorua is a city located on the south side of the lake with the same name, in the Bay of Plenty region of the central North Island of New Zealand. It is one of the few places in... More details

Wildwood Lodge
Wildwood Lodge is set in five acres of landscaped gardens with two hundred meters of totally private lake frontage on the shores of tranquil and historic Lake Rotoehu. Having been totally rebuilt for the 2006 season, Wildwood is the most recently constructed Qualmark 5-star luxury Lodge in the Rotorua area. It represents the very best of contemporary architecture, offering total privacy and understated elegance for the discerning traveller. No other house is visible from anywhere on the entire estate. Wildwood caters for a maximum of six guests, with two large well-appointed suites in the main Lodge and an adjacent guest house. With a large open plan design, incorporating expansive decks,the Lodge offers a wonderful feeling of space and light. The extensive natural timber flooring is complemented with the generous use of Persian rugs and some fine examples of genuine 18th Century oak furniture. We also showcase original New Zealand contemporary art and sculpture. The property has been owned and operated by Simon and Cath Robertson since 1995, and both have had extensive involvement in the tourism industry.

Facilities: The Lodge has ducted central heating and air conditioning, with individual temperature controls in the guest house and suites. There is also a large open fire which provides wonderful ambience in the cooler months. A well stocked library with weathered leather club couches offers a comfortable retreat for those who just wish to curl up with a book, and if the urge cannot be resisted, the theatre with 100 inch screen and sky dish will allow you to catch up with CNN or your favourite news programme. A large selection of movies and music are also available. Complimentary wireless high speed Broadband internet access is available in every room of the Lodge, including the guest house. The property has a helipad on site and numerous options for helicopter sightseeing or fishing are covered in the activities section.

Canterbury, New Zealand
2 nights and 2 days in Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand
Canterbury, a unique combination of nine supremely beautiful and different districts, on the East coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Within two hours’ drive of Christchurch International Airport you’ll indulge all of your senses in a totally unique experience. The Canterbury region has a huge... More details

Dry Paddocks
Welcome to Dry Paddocks country retreat - your secluded and self contained luxury getaway in the heart of the Waipara Valley, North Canterbury, New Zealand. If you are looking for a luxury accommodation experience that is private and fully self contained, then Dry Paddocks is for you. The contemporary holiday cottage is purpose built to provide guests with all the comforts that we like ourselves when we are away from home. There are two spacious bedrooms, each with its own unique bathroom, fully equipped kitchen and generous open plan living areas. Guests have sole use of the holiday house.

Because we are located only 45 minutes from Christchurch, Dry Paddocks holiday home is perfect for that luxury weekend escape, romantic getaway, or as a base from which to explore the local vineyards, and wider Canterbury area. Or you may simply want to put your feet up relax and recharge with a complimentary bottle of local wine, the choice is yours.

Facilities: Sky TV, DVD player and in-house movies, CD player and music library with I pod connection, Telephone, Wireless Internet, Gas barbecue, oven and gas hob, microwave, Self serve laundry, Gas fire, Espresso machine, coffee, herbal and regular teas and hot chocolate, Mini-bar showcasing local wines, Gourmet frozen heat & eat meals On Request - (additional charges apply, and to be booked in advance).In-house massage (extra cost). The heated swimming pool is available in summer, swimming towels, sunhats and sun-screen are also provided

Queenstown, New Zealand
3 nights 3 days in Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand
Queenstown is one of the most popular destinations in New Zealand, it is known for its stunning scenery, luxury accommodation, fine wine and cuisine, winter sports and adventure activities. Perched on the edge of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown resides among glacier smoothed hills and jagged peaks that further... More details

Eichardts Private Hotel Luxury Accommodation
A measure of the world's elite hotels is the twinge of reluctance guests feel when they leave their room. This eloquently describes Eichardt's Private Hotel where the opulent suites invite guests to soak up a sense of quiet before exploring one of the world's truly remarkable locations. Eichardt's Private Hotel provides accommodation in five luxurious suites with stunning lake and mountain views from the hotel. The historic building is in the premium lakefront position at the heart of Queenstown's café and restaurant precinct, with some of the finest international shopping labels an easy stroll away. Inhale the invigorating alpine air - so crisp the senses soar - then step out into the expectant evening and let the lights of Queenstown and canopy of stars guide you to one of the world class restaurants nearby. When winter's blanket descends over the town, the allure of open log fires, coffee aromas and conversation beckon you in from the cold. Eichardt's Private Hotel reflects contemporary provincial elegance, its modern features in perfect harmony with distinctive antiques and luxurious furnishings of this New Zealand icon.

Facilities: All suites at Eichardt's Private Hotel feature a super-king bed, fireplace and mini-bar, a dressing room and bathroom with generous bath and double vanity, separate shower, heated mirror and floor. Each one is fully entertainment and business integrated with personal audiovisual systems, along with e-mail and Internet access. All rooms are generously proportioned (93 Sqm) and the hotel has ample spaces for privacy and quiet, whether that is reading by an open log fire in The Parlour or enjoying a late morning espresso in The House Bar.

Auckland, New Zealand
1 night and 1 day in Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
Welcome to Auckland, one of New Zealand's major tourist destinations. Auckland is located in the north of the North Island and is the biggest city in New Zealand, with a population of over 1.5 million, although not the capital. No matter where you stay in Auckland, you’ll always be close to totally... More details

Sky City Grand Hotel
Sky City Grand Hotel is situated in the heart of Auckland City and is a 5 star hotel. Its location enables you to do some fine street shopping in Auckland's Queen & High streets, and the suburb of Ponsonby. The hotel is located with easy access to motorways, bus and transportation routes it is easy to explore the outer areas of Auckland. The Sky City Grand Hotel has great views of Auckland from all its rooms and is located across the road from Sky City Hotel which has a wide range of entertainment and leisure activities, literally on the doorstep. Sky City Grand Hotel has 316 rooms available which includes a self contained suite, executive suite and a luxurious grand suite, which all offer magnificent views, you are definitely spoilt for choice. The luxury king and twin rooms offer fantastic views of the city and have all your modern facilities. The executive suite has a separate lounge, with dining and office area and a guest bathroom along with floor to ceiling windows over looking the inner city. The Premier Self contained suite offers a combined bedroom and living area with views looking out towards the city and a lounge leading to a dining area and a self contained kitchen and washing machine/dryer.

Last but not least the fantastic Sky City Grand Suite is located on the top floor and is equivalent of four standard rooms. The room has king sized bed and ensuite bathroom with separate bath and shower with views over looking Victoria Park and Auckland Harbour. Also a study, separate lounge and dining area, kitchen and guest bathroom. Sky City Grand Hotel Auckland also has a great new restaurant Dine. Dine is situated in the heart of the Hotel and is owned by the internationally renowned chief Peter Gordon. The restaurant is chic and elegant and the food is outstanding. Sky City Grand also offers the wonderful East Day Spa. Where you can experience fantastic massages and a full range of facial and body treatments for men and women which are delivered by highly trained professionals who specialise in Eastern-style holistic treatments to deliver total wellness and restore the balance of mind, body and soul. All in all the Sky Grand offers the perfect location from which to really enjoy Auckland city.

Facilities: Club Lounge, luxury health spa, 25 metre heated lap pool, sauna, superbly appointed gymnasium, access to personal trainers, valet parking, daily laundry and dry cleaning, daily pressing service, baby sitting service, safety deposit boxes, business centre, broadband Internet.

Papeete, Tahiti
1 night 1 day in Papeete, Tahiti
The Island of Tahiti is quite literally an existing legend... Playing many roles, Tahiti is French Polynesia's largest and most glamorous tropical island- and home to its unique capital city of Papeete. Sometimes called the Island of Love, Tahiti is shrouded in legend and the central character in many... More details

InterContinental Resort Tahiti
The InterContinental Resort Tahiti, formerly the legendary Beachcomber, has long been rated the top hotel of Tahiti. The resort has a fantastic romantic location lagoon side in 30 acres of tropical gardens, with amazing views across to the soaring peaks of Tahiti's sister Island, Moorea. Located just over a mile (2 km) from the airport; the capital and port city, Papeete, is about six miles (10 km) down the road. You'll feel in harmony with French Polynesia at InterContinental Resort Tahiti, where no building rises above the coconut palms and where all the accommodations capture the comfort and elegance of Colonial Polynesia. There are three types of rooms as well as two types of thatched overwater bungalows to choose from.

Private balcony or terrace, bathroom with bathtub and shower, hairdryer, complimentary range of guest amenities including toiletries by Audley of London, sheers and blackout drapes, individually controlled air conditioning, refrigerator with mini-bar, complimentary tea & coffee making facilities, direct dial telephone, private in room safe, radio and TV (local & international channels inc CNN), internet access point, maid service twice daily (evening on request).

Facilities: Two restaurants, bars, lagoonarium, two fresh water pools, private beaches, jogging track, scuba diving, snorkeling, jet skiing, water skiing, tennis, petanque.

Bora Bora, Tahiti
3 nights 3 days in Bora Bora, Tahiti
Bora Bora lies 259-km (155 miles) northwest of Tahiti in the Leeward Society Islands. Your first sight of the island will probably be from the window of an Air Tahiti ATR-72 turbojet, at the end of a 45-minute flight from Tahiti, or from the deck of a sailboat or an inter-island ferryboat. With a lagoon... More details

St Regis Bora Bora Resort
The most impressive accommodations in the South Pacific combined with a distinctive interpretation of personalized service--elevate St. Regis Resort, Bora Bora to a new level of splendor with effortless elegance. Located on its own private island, this 13,000 square foot world-class spa features Tahitian and Pacific Rim treatments in seven glorious spa suites.

After you have experienced the exhilaration of world-class snorkeling and unparalleled reef fishing, deep-sea fishing or fly fishing in the private Lagoonarium at St. Regis Resort, Bora Bora--surely you will allow yourself to be seduced by our undeniably romantic, adults-only Focal Pool with swim-up bar and secluded private day-bed cabanas. Also, take in live entertainment nightly and Polynesian dinner shows every week. Outside of St. Regis Resort, Bora Bora, guests may enjoy jet skiing, safaris, shark & ray feeding, sailing, diving, horseback riding, hiking & sunset cocktail cruises.

Facilities: From our world-acclaimed St. Regis Resort Butler Service to snorkels and masks--we provide the amenities you need to get every drop of pleasure out of your Bora Bora adventure. In addition to an outdoor shower, each villa comes equipped with two 42-inch Plasma screen TV\'s, a Bose DVD/CD player, an espresso/coffee maker, high speed internet access, individual A/C units, a well-stocked minibar, and your own personal safe. After you have experienced the exhilaration of world-class snorkeling and unparalleled reef fishing, deep-sea fishing or fly fishing in the private Lagoonarium at St. Regis Resort, Bora Bora--surely you will allow yourself to be seduced by our undeniably romantic, adults-only Focal Pool with swim-up bar and secluded private day-bed cabanas. Also, take in live entertainment nightly and Polynesian dinner shows every week. Outside of St. Regis Resort, Bora Bora, guests may enjoy jet skiing, safaris, shark & ray feeding, sailing, diving, horseback riding, hiking & sunset cocktail cruises.

Moorea, Tahiti
3 nights 3 days in Moora, Tahiti
It is rumoured that James Michener based his mythical, idealized island, Bali Hai on Moorea. And it is easy to see why. Many people have described Moorea as the most beautiful place on earth. Here, you'll find the real South Seas' experience - a casual, barefoot existence amidst white sand beaches and... More details

Moorea Pearl Resort & Spa
The Moorea Pearl Resort & Spa is situated on 7.5 acres of white sand beachfront, a short drive from arrival points on the island (5 min from the airport and 10 from the boat landing) and two miles from the magnificent Cook's Bay. Moorea, soaring magically out of the ocean in an explosion of green velvet, is what you would imagine a South Seas island to be. A wide, shallow lagoon surrounds the island ' s vertical mountains where poetic threads of waterfalls tumble down fern-softened cliffs. Peaceful meadows flanked by pinnacles of green will fill your senses and renew your belief in the majesty of nature. Pastel-painted houses surrounded by gardens of hibiscus and birds of paradise, circle the island in a fantasy of happy, yet simple villages.

Moorea Pearl Resort & Spa is a traditional Polynesian style hotel offering 95 rooms and bungalows. Moorea Pearl Resort & Spa features 28 Over Water Bungalows, 9 Beach Bungalows, 28 Garden Bungalows and 30 Garden Rooms & Family Rooms. All feature ceiling fan and air conditioning, sundeck, coffee/tea making facilities, mini bar, hair dryer, safety box, television and IDD telephone. In addition, the overwater bungalows have a large sundeck and sitting area with direct access to the lagoon.

Facilities: Manea spa, swimming pool, two restaurants, bar, diving center, car rental desk, badminton, kayaks, pétanque, snorkeling equipment, volley ball.

Mt. Tarawera Float Plane Scenic Flight
The scenic flight journey begins at Lake Rotorua and travels over the Crater Lakes District. Fly over Mt.Tarawera’s Crater Rift and wonder at the massive destruction caused by the 1886 eruption. Continue south past the Steaming Cliffs and the hot lakes of Waimangu Volcanic Valley. Return to Rotorua over the Blue and Green Lakes, the geysers of Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, and Rotorua City.

Privately guided Rotorua tour
This privately guided tour of Rotorua will enable you to explore the cultural and thermal highlights of Rotorua. Prior to your tour, your guide will consult with you to ascertain if you have any particular points of interest you would like to see and will also offer his recommendations. Some of the points of interest and destinations can include; Whakarewarewa thermal valley, the colourful geothermal park of Wai-O-Tapu, Rainbow Springs wildlife sanctuary, Maori history and culture, Geothermal activity, the punctual Lady Knox Geyser, Waimangu Volcanic Valley - a scenic geothermal valley containing New Zealand's largest hot spring and spectacular native bush, The Buried Village, destroyed during the Tarawera volcanic eruption.

Waipara Valley Winery Tour
Canterbury's award-winning wines are not to be missed. Meet the people and explore the places that make it so. Visit boutique wineries, larger established vineyards and master winemakers. Pinot Noir, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc are the specialties of the region but Canterbury offers the discerning wine drinker a wide variety of locally produced wines from over 30 wineries. Visit any of the distinct winemaking areas near Christchurch - Waipara Valley, Banks Peninsula or the city surrounds – and choose your own favourites. The perfect compliment to good wine is good food. So there will definitely be the option to enjoy local cuisine during your tasting journey. We recommend only quality cafes & winery restaurants. This tour is also a great way to see the countryside.

West Coast River Safari
Fly to Haast and the Waiatoto for the River Safaris jetboat. The flight is over the glaciers and by magnificent Mount Aspiring. We can either return to Queenstown or Glenorchy direct after the two hour jetboat ride, or continue down the West Coast over Jacksons Bay, Big Bay, Martins Bay to Milford Sound before returning to Queenstown or Glenorchy.

Nature Walk & Wine Tour
This guided walk is a unique nature interpretative experience taken at a leisurely pace through native beech forest, with morning or afternoon tea/coffee on the lake-shore to the sounds of native bird calls and surrounded by majestic mountains. The track is good but uneven and winds around the lake shore with the option of a steeper climb to a lookout with magnificent views in all directions. This half-day guided walk is most suited to a morning departure and is our easiest walk. It combines the best of native flora and fauna with magnificent lake and mountain views. Native birds are readily seen and heard, in and around the edges of the forest. An afternoon of wine tasting among the boutique vineyards and spectacular scenery of Central Otago, a perfect introduction to the wine region. Friendly and knowledgeable guides offer an understanding of the unique Central Otago wine growing conditions and wines offered and our small groups of up to 10 people ensure an interactive & sociable afternoon.

Classic Monoi Massage at the St. Regis Resort, Bora Bora
Whether you seek relief or want to escape, this classic massage incorporates locally made monoi oil into a customized massage. Pair one of our exclusive aromatherapy oils with your desired massage style for the ultimate in personalization.

Dolphin & Whale Experience Moorea
Our comfortable, insubmersible boat is 34 foot long and has an overhead sun roof. At the boat dock, the team's naturalist and the boat captain are both introduced, and the abundance of dolphins and whales in French Polynesia's warm waters is briefly discussed. The primary adventure of the tour is the search for and finding of schools of acrobatic spinner dolphins. Occasionally we find rough-toothed dolphins and pilot whales, and from July to November we also see those magnificent giants, humpback whales. The dolphins live permanently in Moorea's waters, and many of the individuals are known by name to the research team. The dolphins approach our boat very closely and they are sometimes very active, so passengers are recommended to bring their photographic and video cameras. While the dolphins are close to the boat, the naturalist shares with the passengers our current knowledge of the remarkable lives at sea and complex society of these fascinating mammals.