Fully Guided Luxury New Zealand Vacation
Sample Itinerary
Summary Itinerary
Included below is a brief itinerary, upon booking a far more detailed itinerary will be provided including all timings, booking information, driving directions, maps, contact numbers, recommendations and more.
Day 1
Arrive at Auckland International Airport (own arrangements), your guide will meet you & take you to your accommodation
Accommodation: Hilton Auckland
Day 2
Today you will get the ferry across to Waiheke Island for a privately guided wine & food tour.
Accommodation:Hilton Auckland
Day 3
Today you will drive south to Taupo, stopping on the way for a tour of Hobbiton Movie Set at Matamata.
Accommodation: Huka Lodge, Taupo
Day 4
Enjoy some time on Lake Taupo with an educational commentary of both the region, history and cultural significance of the Maori Rock carvings. This afternoon your guide will take you for a closer look at Huka Falls.
Accommodation: Huka Lodge, Taupo
Day 5
Flight from Taupo to Queenstown. On arrival your guide will collect you & take you to your accommodation. This evening your guide will take you to Onsen Hot Pools where you can relax in your own private tub, take in beautiful scenery of the Shotover River while sipping on a refreshing beverage.
Accommodation: Matakauri Lodge
Day 6
This morning is the stunning Milford Sound flight, cruise in Milford Sound & return scenic flight back to Queenstown. This afternoon you can either relax at the lodge & enjoy spa treatments OR do the Macetown Safari tour.
Accommodation: Matakauri Lodge
Day 7
Dart River Wilderness Safari – See extraordinary beauty on a relaxed pace tour, this is ideal for those looking to take their time and make the most of being in this phenomenal place.
Accommodation: Matakauri Lodge
Day 8
Today your guide will take you on a scenic drive to your accommodation near Mt Cook. On the way you can stop at Arrowtown, a picturesque old mining village where there are cafes, shops and restaurants, you could enjoy a scenic stroll along the river (especially beautiful in Autumn) & maybe stop in for a drink at the Blue Door Bar, they specialise in signature cocktails, craft beers & local wines. When you arrive you can relax & refresh with a private yoga session this afternoon. Dinner will be brought to your villa, prepared by a private chef, afterwards you can experience private stargazing at Pukaki Wine Cellar Observatory
Accommodation: Mt Cook Retreat – Ashley Mackenzie Villa
Day 9
Tastes of Nature Cooking Demonstration and lunch at your accommodation. This afternoon your guide will take you to Mt Cook National Park where you can walk the 3 hour return Hooker Valley Track
Accommodation:Mt Cook Retreat – Ashley Mackenzie Villa
Day 10
Today your guide will drive you further north to Christchurch. Settle in & enjoy a tour through the beautiful gardens. This afternoon your guide can take you into Christchurch city, you can visit the museum, take a stroll through the Christchurch Botanical Gardens & enjoy a nice meal at one of the great restaurants along The Terrace.
Accommodation: Otahuna Lodge
Day 11
Today your guide will take you to Akaroa – a unique small town which was born of Volcanic Fire and soothed by the gentle caress of the Pacific Ocean. Subtly defined by the Maori, French and European influences of it’s settlers, Akaroa epitomises classic New Zealand beauty with a twist of historical significance.
Accommodation: Otahuna Lodge
Day 12
Departure
Your guide will take you to Christchurch International Airport for departure.
Accommodation
Includes all accommodation as follows:
- 3 nights in a King Relaxation Suite at Hilton – Auckland
- 2 nights in a Junior Lodge Suite at Huka Lodge – Taupo
- 3 nights in Deluxe Suite at Matakauri Lodge – Queenstown
- 2 nights at Ashley Mackenzie Villa, Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat – Lake Pukaki
- 2 nights in a Suite at Otahuna Lodge – Christchurch
Accommodation Inclusions:
- Hilton Auckland – Full breakfast
- Huka Lodge – Country breakfast, pre-dinner drinks and canapés and gourmet dinner daily plus selected in-suite bar
- Matakauri Lodge – Pre-dinner drinks and canapes, dinner, full breakfast, lunch, non alcoholic mini bar
- Ashley Mackenzie Villa – Gourmet breakfast provisions & three-course meal each day including nibbles platter, prepared by a private chef
- Otahuna Lodge – Breakfast & dinner
Activities
Includes all activities as follows:
- The Wine Connoisseur’s Tour – Waiheke Island with your private guide to translate
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tour (Shared tour) with your private guide to translate
- Maori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise (Shared tour) with your private guide to translate
- Onsen Hot Pools (Private hot tub)
- Milford Sound flight with glacier landing & cruise in Milford Sound, with your private guide to translate if required
- Explore Arrowtown with your private guide
- Dart Wilderness Safari, with your private guide to translate if required
- 4WD Macetown Safari with your private guide to translate OR Spa treatments at Matakauri Lodge
- Rejuvenating yoga session with instructor & private guide to translate if required
- Private stargazing at Pukaki Wine Cellar Observatory with your private guide to translate if required
- ‘Tastes of Nature’ cooking demonstration and lunch with chef & private guide to translate if required
- Hooker Valley Track at Mt Cook National Park, with your private guide if required
- Explore Akaroa with your private guide
Transport
Includes all internal air transfers as follows:
- Taupo to Queenstown
All transfers as follows:
Personal driver/concierge
