New Zealand and Tahiti Adventure Vacation

This package is all inclusive of the following:
Experience some of the adventure that the South Pacific has on offer with Luxury Adventures 16 night New Zealand and Tahiti Adventure Vacation. See some of the best sights and enjoy some of the greatest adventures in New Zealand such as skydiving, heli hiking and glacier walks; followed up by an equally adventurous time in Tahiti's island of Moorea where you can dive with the sharks, hike to the highest peak and go canyoning amongst the waterfalls. All of these incredible adventures are accompanied by luxury accomodations that will have you exploring by day and luxuriating by Night! Luxury Adventures are your New Zealand, Australia, Tahiti and Fiji Luxury travel specialists.

All accommodation as follows:
•3 nights in a suite at Acacia Cliffs Lodge, Taupo
•3 nights in a gondola room at Queenstown Park Hotel, Queenstown
•1 night in a double room at Te Weheka Boutique Hotel, Fox Glacier
•1 night in a double room at Rimu Lodge, Hokitika
•2 nights in a double room at Braemar Lodge, Canterbury
•1 night in a boutique suite at Hotel DeBrett, Auckland
•5 nights in a beach bungalow at the Intercontinental Resort & Spa Moorea

•breakfasts daily
•a bottle of wine on arrival at Acacia Cliffs
•complementary pre-dinner canapes and drinks at Acacia Cliffs
•dinner daily and use of facilities at Braemar Lodge
•pre-dinner drinks and canapés at Queenstown Park Hotel

All activities as follows:
•sky diving from 15,000 feet in Taupo
•scenic helicopter flight and Cecil Peak heli-hike, Queenstown
•half day walk on the Fox Glacier, West coast, South Island
•full day hiking up the Tohiea in Moorea
•diving with the sharks in Moorea with a private guide
•canyoning experience in tropical Moorea

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

All private vehicle transfers as follows:
•self drive from Auckland to Taupo
•non private transfers from Moorea Airport to Intercontinental Resort & Spa Moorea return

Executive hire car for 12 days (Toyota Corolla 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: Toyota Corolla

Taupo, New Zealand
3 nights 3 days in Taupo, North Island, New Zealand
The focus of this region is Lake Taupo - New Zealand's largest lake (619 square kilometres) and the heart of the North Island. Lake Taupo was created by a volcanic eruption so big the sun went hazy in China (relax, that was a few thousand years ago). Almost everywhere you look there's a volcano. Just... More details

Acacia Cliffs Lodge
New lodge opened April 2008. Boutique accommodation with stunning lake and mountain views and a simply spectacular Lake Taupo location. Superb cuisine, relaxed luxury, privacy and comfort only minutes from town. Acacia Cliffs Lodge offers luxury boutique accommodation. With stunning lake and mountain views and a simply spectacular Lake Taupo location, Acacia Cliffs Lodge evokes a sense of stylish luxury, privacy and comfort and promises a very special New Zealand experience. Perched high on a ridge above Lake Taupo, secluded yet only minutes from town, this unique, architecturally designed boutique lodge, accommodates eight guests in four super-king suites. The three lake view suites open to private decks commanding grandstand views of the lake and mountains, while the garden suite offers the added luxury of a sumptuous free standing bath and a tranquil garden courtyard setting. Each has its own private deck or courtyard, spacious en-suite, contemporary décor and the little touches that show you’re somewhere very special.

Complementary wine, gourmet coffees, teas and refreshments, pre-dinner canapes and drinks and sumptuous breakfasts are included in the tariff while four course evening meals are available by arrangement. Rick and Linda are experienced hosts and enjoy offering superb kiwi hospitality, contemporary cuisine and relaxed personal service. They have long-standing connections in Taupo and will be only too happy to help plan your itinerary or suggest attractions to suit your style. The choices are endless... a spectacular scenic flight over Lake Taupo or nearby active volcanoes, trout fishing with a professional guide, golf at Jack Nicklaus' latest signature course or the legendary Wairakei International Golf Course, a day’s hiking on the world heritage Tongariro Alpine Crossing, the cultural and geothermal marvels of Wairakei Terraces and Craters of the Moon and so much more. Acacia Cliffs Lodge - a warm and welcoming retreat you may never want to leave!

Facilities: Acacia Cliffs offers a unique style combining the features of the original pole house with the comforts of contemporary design. Features include indoor/outdoor living with large sliders and bi-folds opening out onto the many sun drenched decks and outdoor garden areas and a choice of private and shared spaces in which to relax. Broadband or wireless access is free and available throughout the lodge. Facilities include Sky TV, DVD, library, BBQ, petanque, mountain bikes, guest laundry, drying room and storage facilities.

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

Queenstown Park Hotel
Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel is a brand new luxury boutique hotel due for completion November 2007. Its prime location nestled between two parks allows guests to enjoy expansive views of Queenstown and the surrounding mountains. The hotel immediately adjoins one of these parks with the hotel grounds sweeping to join the park with no interruption by fences or roads. This luxury 18 room boutique hotel designed by a leading New Zealand architect with owners dedicated to creating a niche luxury New Zealand accommodation vacation experience. This designer hotel will be sought after by those seeking sophisticated yet casual accommodation with the latest facilities and attention to detail in a park like environment and yet only 300 meters walk to the mall, shops and cafes of central Queenstown. All rooms are spacious and luxurious with views to the gondola or mountains. Relax and enjoy a glass of local Otago wine on your private balcony or courtyard while watching paragliders land in the parks, on either side of the hotel.

This is a boutique hotel with a difference offering a New Zealand boutique hotel hosted experience where guests can relax with each other over an international breakfast yet all rooms have their own kitchenette giving guests the opportunity to enjoy a private breakfast on their own courtyard or balcony overlooking these clean green areas. Only 200 meters safe, flat walk from central Queenstown, Queenstown Park Hotel is the perfect gateway for guests to indulge in some of the regions numerous attractions.

Facilities: The ground floor features 8 interconnecting rooms all with views to the Gondola and their own private courtyard plus 2 of the rooms also have a separate bath and shower. A further 3 ground floor rooms have stunning views to the Remarkables and Cecil Peak as well as looking over the park. This park is a landing place for paragliders who have just jumped off the top of the gondola hill. These rooms also have their own fireplace for those cooler winter days and a separate bath and shower. The first floor features a further 7 rooms all facing out to the Gondola with private balconies to relax and enjoy the view and enjoy more paragliding activities.

Franz Josef/Fox Glacier, New Zealand
1 night 1 day in Fox Glacier, South Island, New Zealand
New Zealand boasts two of the most spectacular glaciers in the world - Franz Josef and Fox glaciers. They are also the most famous glaciers in New Zealand and considered to be among the worlds best and most differing in relation to where they start and finish and the temperatures around those regions... More details

Te Weheka Inn
We invite you to share with us the rugged elegance of our modern, purpose built, boutique Fox Glacier hotel. Te Weheka offers luxury bed & breakfast accommodation nestled beneath the towering Southern Alps on the awesome West Coast of New Zealand. Close by, the mighty Fox Glacier grinds seaward while the tranquil waters of Lake Matheson reflect the scenic grandeur, encompassed by native bush, all part of nature's grand scheme. The Bed & Breakfast Hotel provides a balance of luxury, privacy and location, while being only a short stroll to the main street of the Fox Glacier village. Enjoy the beautifully appointed rooms or relax on the balcony of the upstairs lounge. Special Offer - Free Glacier Helicopter Flight! An incredible bonus offer that will enhance your experience of Fox Glacier. Stay with us for two nights and enjoy a complimentary scenic flight with Mountain Helicopters over ice formations of stunning beauty to the spectacular source the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers. Te Weheka is hosted and our friendly staff will attend to all your needs. From the sumptuous breakfast to the roomy, spacious bedrooms, your stay at our Fox Glacier hotel will remain a memorable reminder of the grandeur of our special landscape and our outdoor experiences.

Enjoy the quiet luxury of our spacious bedrooms. Each room is furnished with a king double bed or two king single beds. Relax for a read in one of the comfortable chairs or use the table to send a postcard or just enjoy a cup of plunger coffee. The bathroom is equally spacious and you have a choice of a separate shower or separate, luxurious bath. Toiletries are supplied along with fluffy towels, and a hairdryer. In your room you will also find an iron and ironing board to satisfy the most fastidious dresser. Each room has a private telephone and is compatible with computer connections.

Facilities: Enjoy the quiet luxury of our spacious bedrooms at Te Weheka. Each room is furnished with a king double bed or two single beds. Relax for a read in one of the casual chairs or use the casual tables to send a postcard or just enjoy a cup of plunger coffee. The bathroom is equally spacious and you have a choice of shower or luxurious bath. Toiletries are supplied along with fluffy towels, and a hairdryer. In your room you will also find an iron and ironing board to satisfy the most fastidious dresser. Each room has a private telephone and is compatible with computer connections.

Hokitika, New Zealand
1 night 1 day in Hokitika, South Island, New Zealand
Here, visitors are welcome to rub shoulders with West Coasters & to experience the stories of nature, history & culture that are at the heart of Hokitika. Such a special place! Hokitika is a small friendly town of 3500 folk, sandwiched between surf & river, only 20km from the mighty Southern Alps. The... More details

Rimu Lodge
Imagine a place so pristine, beautiful and peaceful that you will be immediately struck by the absolute silence and the sheer majesty of your surroundings. A land that time has forgotten, where you can truly relax and take in the splendour of native New Zealand bush, snow clad mountains and the Hokitika River running through fertile farmlands. Rimu Lodge is this place.

Located on New Zealand’s West Coast, Rimu Lodge is a purpose built luxury boutique lodge accommodation (opened November 2004) situated just a ten minute drive from Hokitika and its award winning cafes, and unique tourism attractions. Architecturally designed, each guest room takes maximum advantage of the wonderful views.

Facilities: Rooms at Rimu Lodge are casually elegant, yet intimate, and tastefully decorated, with central heating, double glazed windows, ensuite bathrooms equipped with heated towel rails, demisting mirrors and hair dryers. All four rooms have refrigerators and their own tea and coffee making facilities.

Canterbury, New Zealand
2 nights 2 days in Christchurch, 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

Braemar Lodge & Spa
At the foothills of the Southern Alps, on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island, lies a magical destination famous for its ‘healing’ waters and thermal pools. Where the air is crisp and fresh, in its elevated position 380 metres above sea level, Hanmer Springs is home to the beautiful Select Braemar Lodge and Spa. Guests at our Hanmer Springs lodge may choose between our 60 sqm Suites and our 80 sqm Medway Suites, with interconnecting rooms available, making them ideal for families. Both types of suites can upgrade to a Spa Suite which includes an indulgent hot tub on the balcony or a Deluxe Suite with uninterrupted views of the Hanmer Basin.

Facilities: All suites feature contemporary, natural-toned decor, sumptuous designer furnishings, a super Californian king size bed (with king-split options where available) and a flaming gas fire, with under-floor heating for winter warmth. Other luxurious touches in our Hanmer Springs accommodation include elegant marble bathrooms with spa bath, a daily maid service, double showers, state-of-the-art LCD flat screen TVs with free movies and a sound system with iPod docking station, a complimentary daily newspaper and international direct dial on your in-room phone. Free wireless Internet is available throughout our Hanmer Springs lodge.

Auckland, New Zealand
1 night 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

Hotel DeBrett
Hotel DeBrett's iconic Auckland building has been stylishly redesigned into a 25-room boutique hotel. Each room is individually designed and complimented with eclectic furniture, New Zealand art and photography. The infamous DeBretts House Bar has been meticulously restored as Auckland’s premier meeting place. Situated on the first floor, the House Bar is removed from the bustle of the city streets. Sit back, relax and enjoy our classically inspired cocktail list, choose a local boutique beer, or indulge in a glass of wine from a carefully selected list of NZ vineyards. Experience contemporary New Zealand cuisine featuring the best local produce at Kitchen Restaurant. When you desire to dine in the comfort of your room the Kitchen team will be happy to provide a wide range of choices any time of the day or night.

A private drawing room has been created for exclusive use by hotel guests - while a glass roofed atrium and courtyard form the central point of interest for guests, diners and locals to mingle. Hotel DeBrett has 25 spacious rooms and suites, each with its own personal style. All feature bespoke carpet, designed by Michelle Deery, hand woven from 100% New Zealand wool, it is a dominant feature throughout the rooms and suites. All bathrooms feature black penny round mosaic tiles which reference the original art deco honeycomb mosaics, and are complemented by polished black granite floors, which also feature underfloor heating. Soft white walls and curtains create a backdrop for an eclectic mix of furniture, fittings and artwork collected by Michelle in her travels around New Zealand, and internationally, over several years.

Facilities: private dining, meeting rooms, function room, data projectors and screens, apple mac desktop computer available in drawing room, free guest internet access from drawing room apple mac, free wireless broadband (upto 2 MBps) access throughout hotel, free in-room wired broadband (10 MBps), personal concierge service, guest drawing room with honesty bar, valet parking, dvd and book library, in room health and beauty treatments, in room massage, kitchen restaurant and house bar, 24 hour room service, access to a gym – personal trainer and yoga instructor, available on request, babysitting service available on request, laundry and drycleaning service, entire hotel is non-smoking

Moorea, Tahiti
5 nights 6 days in Moorea, 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

InterContinental Resort and Spa Moorea
Close to Opunohu Bay on the northeast coast of the island of Moorea, sheltered from the prevailing winds, the InterContinental Resort and Spa Moorea is nestled voluptuously between the mountains and lagoon. Situated in the heart of a green oasis setting of 27 acres, these magnificent gardens contain 165 different species of trees, flowers and plants. The 17 Garden Suite Bungalows, the 50 Overwater and 28 Beach Suite Bungalows(known as "fare"), as well as the 48 Garden View Rooms, are all decorated with a concern of combining a respect of local traditions with non-conspicuous contemporary luxury. Magnificent woods and natural materials were elegantly used in the decor. These include parquet or bamboo, Méranti of Indonesia partitions, mahogany and wicker furniture and natural coloured wall coverings. The furniture of distinguished and original lines, as well as objects of Tahitian arts and crafts, (compose a refined and harmonious ensemble and reinforce the Polynesian identity of this dream hotel. The only impediment to tradition at InterContinental Resort and Spa Moorea, is that the "fare" and rooms are all provided with a very modern air-conditioning system. Private terrace or balcony, bathroom with bathtub and shower, complimentary range of guest amenities including toiletries by Audley of London, sheers and blackout drapes, individually controlled air conditioning, refrigerator with mini-bar, private in room safe , complimentary tea & coffee facilities, direct dial telephone, radio and TV and internet access point.

Facilities: Two restaurants, bar, swimming pool, two tennis courts - floodlit at night, water skiing, snorkeling, scuba diving, jet skiing, parasailing, horseback riding.

Skydive
It takes a certain kind of person to jump from an aircraft at 15000ft into thin air. It takes courage. Harnessed by space age materials by four stongpoints to an experienced qualified Jumpmaster, you step out that aircraft door and for some 60 seconds you plummet towards the ground at 200KPH, Terminal Velocity. Expect sensory overload as your mind/soul/body fight against every natural self preservatory urge. Your personal skydiver with his freefall camera will be capturing every second of it.As you glide towards the ground you will have the opportunity to take in some of the best unobsructed views of New Zealand's landscapes you will ever see from the air!

Helicopter flight and Cecil Peak Heli-Hike
Hiking at altitude, what an adventure! Join us and fly across teh gorgeous Lake Wakatipu and we will then land on Cecil Peak. We will then disembark the helicopter and take the time to hike across the peak. Remember your camera for the spectacular views at 4000ft. When we have completed the hike, we will then top it off with a scenic flight back to Queenstown. Because you'll be outdoors in an alpine environment you will need:
-Comfortable walking shoes/boots
-Windproof jacket
-Warm clothing
-Drink bottle
-Sunglasses, hat, sunblock and any personal items you think may be necessary.

Fox Glacier, Half Day Walk
This round trip is a popular eco-adventure full of variety and interest. Walkers are kitted out with sturdy leather boots before taking the short drive through the rainforest and into the steep-sided glacial valley. Your guide leads you on a walk beside the river bed to our secret track which zig-zags slowly uphill for fourty-five minutes through ferns and regenerating temperate rainforest. From high on the track you enjoy fantastic views of the glacier and its upper and lower icefalls. From its high point, the track winds down to the edge of the ice. At this point, you are outfitted with instep crampons specially designed by Alpine Guides for these ice conditions. The route takes you onto the ice amongst crevasses and ice ridges and leads you into the middle of the glacier for spectacular views of the icefall and lower glacier.

Guided Hike up Mount Tohiea, Moorea
Experience a guided hike up the highest summit of Moorea, Mount Tohiea. We will collect you from your accommodation in Moorea an transfer you to the base of the Mountain. There we will begin our hike to the peak at 1,207m tall, Half way through the day enjoy a sumptuous picnic lunch before continuing your hike to the peak. Once we are up there, you will be able to admire the view (and your achievement, you made it) and be able to look down over the whole island of magestic Moorea. We will make our way back down the mountain where our transport will be waiting to transfer you back to your accommdoation.

Diving with the sharks in Moorea
Tahiti's sister island, Moorea, is particularly renowned for its clear warm waters, rich of an abundant tropical marine life, which includes turtles, eels, eagle rays, trigger fish, and an impressive concentration of numerous species of sharks (lemon sharks, blacktip, gray sharks, etc…). Enjoy your own privately guided diving excursion, where you are sure to see some of Moorea and Tahiti's most amazing sea life. It is reported that there are nearly 500 different species of fish living around the various Tahitian Islands, and, although you won't see them all, you'll certainly be able to glimpse a good amount of them diving around Moorea!

Canyoning in Moorea, Tahiti
Experience the thrill of Canyoning during your stay in Moorea. Your guide will collect you from you accommodation the morning of your adventure and take you to some of the best locations for rappling down waterfalls and finding your way through spectacular canyons. Spend the day with a knowledgeable guide who will take you on the best courses suited to your ability and experience. When your canyoning expidition is completed your guide will transfer you back to your accommodation for a well deserved rest.