Tailored NZ & Australia Vacation for Sarah,Julio, Mel & Seton
1st November - 15th November 2024
Summary Itinerary
Included below is a brief itinerary, upon booking a far more detailed itinerary will be provided. *Please click on any bold text & this will take you through to further information*
Day 1 – Friday 1st November 2024
Arrive into Queenstown (Arrive via own arrangements)
On arrival you will be privately transferred to your accommodation, settle in & this afternoon visit the Kiwi Park.
Accommodation: The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments
Day 2 – Saturday 2nd November 2024
This morning is your incredible scenic flight to Milford Sound with cruise & return flight.
This afternoon Sarah & Julio head off on a unique 2 hour photography session visiting 2-3 stunning Queenstown locations (Classic Package)
Mel:
2.55pm Take a taxi or Uber to Onsen Hot Pools for your Serenity Soak and Aotearoa Escape spa treatment. On completion, get an Uber or taxi back to your accommodation.
Seton:
2.00pm This afternoon take the complimentary shuttle from your accommodation to Queenstown town and follow the walking directions 37 camp street to the Shotover Jet check in station for your Jet Boat experience.
2.45pm Check in for your Shotover Jet experience (beginning 3.30pm) The Station Building, 25 Shotover St, Central Queenstown. Go inside The Station to the Shotover Jet Desk from here you will take the complimentary transfer to the Jet River base.
On completion of your Jet experience take the complimentary shuttle back to The Station Building, 25 Shotover St, Central Queenstown. The Rees shuttle will be available for transfer back to your accommodation from 37 Camp Street every fifteen past the hour.
Accommodation: The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments
Day 3 – Sunday 3rd November 2024
Today you’ll be transferred over to Wanaka (1 hour beautiful drive)
This afternoon take a self guided hike near Wanaka.
Accommodation: Marina Terrace Apartments
Day 4 – Monday 4th November 2024
Today you’ll be collected from your accommodation for a half day adventure including a lake cruise, nature walk, wildlife encounter & more stunning views.
Day 5 – Tuesday 5th November 2024
This morning you’ll be transferred to Queenstown Airport for your flight to Auckland.
On arrival in Auckland you’ll be transferred to the ferry terminal. Take the 40 minute ferry across to Waiheke Island. On arrival you’ll be transferred to your accommodation to drop off your luggage, then you’ll head to a nearby winery for wine tasting, platter & view!
Tonight enjoy a delicious meal cooked by your private chef.
Day 6 – Wednesday 6th November 2024
This morning your brunch will arrive & then you’ll head off on your private winery tour with tastings & a late lunch. You’ll then be transferred to the ferry terminal & take the ferry back to Auckland (either Viaduct or Devonport depending on location of accommodation.) On arrival you’ll be privately transferred to you accommodation.
Day 7- Thursday 7th November 2024
Today is your full day tour where you’ll visit both Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & a Rotorua Geothermal Park.
Accommodation: Own arrangements (Marriott home)
Enjoy today at your leisure 3pm: You will be privately transferred to Pearl Jam!!
10pm: Private transfer back to your accommodation.
Take it easy today & enjoy at your leisure.
Day 10 – Sunday 10th November 2024
This afternoon you’ll be privately transferred to the airport for your flight to Brisbane.
4pm: Depart Auckland
4.55pm: Arrive Brisbane
On arrival you’ll be privately transferred to your accommodation on the Gold Coast.
Day 11 – Monday 11th November 2024
Accommodation: JW Marriott Gold Coast (Own arrangements)
Day 12 – Tuesday 12th November 2024
12.30pm: Privately transferred to the nearby suburb of Labrador
1.30pm: See the pelicans being fed & take photos!
2.30pm: Private transfer back to accommodation.
Day 13 – Wednesday 13th November 2024
Accommodation: JW Marriott Gold Coast (Own arrangements)
Day 14 – Thursday 14th November 2024
Sarah, Julio & Mel: This afternoon you will be privately transferred to your airport accommodation.
Seton: Let us know if you’d like help with further plans.
Accommodation: Novotel Brisbane Airport
Day 15 – Friday 15th November 2024 – Departure
Take your flight home.
Accommodation
Includes all accommodation as follows:
- 2 nights in a 1 Bedroom Lakeview Apartment (Sarah & Julio) & 1 Executive Lakeview 2 bedroom apartment (Mel + Seton) at The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments
- 2 nights in a 3 bedroom lake view apartment at Marina Terrace, Wanaka
- 1 night in at Bay Views on Burrell – 4 bedroom house, Waiheke Island
- 3 nights at JW Marriott Gold Coast (Own arrangements with reservation you’ve already made)
- 1 night in a Standard Room at Novotel Brisbane Airport
Accommodation Inclusions:
- The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments – Full breakfast
- Bay Views on Burrell -Private Chef for dinner & brunch (brunch delivered)
- Novotel Brisbane Airport – Full breakfast
Activities
- Kiwi Encounter
- 2 hour photograhper session
- Milford Sound Helicopter Scenic Flight & Cruise
- Mou Island Half Day Cruise & Nature Walk
- Private Waiheke Winery Tour
- Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Rotorua Geothermal Full Day Tour
- Visit Pelicans on the Gold Coast
Transport
- All airport transfers
- Transfer from Queenstown to Wanaka (return)
- Ferry to Waiheke Island (return)
- Economy flight from Queenstown to Auckland
- Private transfers to Pearl Jam in Auckland & Gold Coast (return)
- Economy flight from Auckland to Brisbane
- Private transfer to visit pelicans (return)
Cost
Sarah & Julio: NZD $ 9,210 per person / USD $ 5,532* per person
Seton: NZD $8,554 / USD $5,138*
Mel: NZD $9,520 / USD$ 5,719*
•This quote is valid for 7 days from 14th March and subject to availability
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