Tailored Itinerary for Roni Kass -Option four
7th January - 21st January 2024
Summary Itinerary
Included below is a brief itinerary, upon booking a far more detailed itinerary will be provided.
Day 1 – Sunday 7th January
Arrive to Sydney International Airport (1030pm own arrangements). Your transfer will be waiting to take you to your accommodation.
Accommodation: Four Seasons
Day 2 – Monday 8th January
0830am -Take a 10 minute walk to The Rocks where you will experience the best views in Sydney climbing the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge (Climb starts 9am) (3 hours).
Lunch restaurant options:
Aria (7 minute drive from Bridge Climb) view here, Venues Collection (5 minute drive from Bridge Climb) view here, Elements Seafood Grillhouse (5 minute drive from Bridge Climb) *non seafood options available* view here
This afternoon you’ll be transferred from your accommodation at approximately 3pm to Spit Bridge (approximately 20 minute drive) to walk along the coastal track to Manly (walk approximately 3-3.5 hours). Here you’ll find loads of popular cafes & bars where you can enjoy dinner.
Dinner restaurant options:
Hugos view here, Bistro Manly view here, Queen Chow view here
(Return to your accommodation at your own leisure, own arrangements)
Accommodation: Four Seasons
Day 3 – Tuesday 9th January
This morning you will be transferred from your accommodation at approximately 8am (TBC) to Sydney International Airport for your flight to Auckland, New Zealand.
Depart 11.55am – Arrive 4.55pm (3 hour flight) **Business Class**
On arrival you will be transferred to your accommodation. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure.
Dinner restaurant options:
Bivacco, view here, Soul Bar view here, Hello Beasty view here
Accommodation: Sofitel Auckland
Day 4 – Wednesday 10th January
Enjoy the morning at your leisure then you’ll be transferred at approximately 12.15pm (TBC) from your accommodation to Auckland domestic airport for your flight up to the Bay of Islands.
Depart 1.40pm – Arrive 2.30pm (50 minute flight)
On arrival you’ll be transferred to you accommodation (Executive minivan). While staying at Eagle Spirit there is a courtesy transfer available for you. You just call the Guest Experience team & they will take you to Russell any time you wish (2 minute drive)
Accommodation: Eagle Spirit – Eagles Nest
Day 5 – Thursday 11th January
Today you’ll experience the stunning Bay of Islands on your private yacht. You can stop off at islands for walks, relax, paddle board, snorkel, beachside picnic lunch included (menu TBC). You will be transferred from your villa to Russell Wharf at 10.45am & be collected from the wharf at 5pm.
Dinner options:
Private chef at your villa or The Gables, view here, or The Duke of Marlborough, view here
Accommodation: Eagles Spirit – Eagles Nest
Day 6 – Friday 12th January
This morning you’ll be transferred from your accommodation at approximately 8am (TBC) to Kerikeri airport where you’ll take your flight to Taupo.
Depart 9.50am – Arrive 12.40pm (Transit Auckland 1 hr 15 mins) 2 flights 2 hour 50 minute total flight time.
On arrival you’ll be transferred (Mercedes Viano or similar TBC) to Spa Park (via Taupo for lunch) where you can take an easy 1 hour walk up to Huka Falls. When you’re ready you’ll be transferred to your accommodation.
Taupo lunch & dinner options:
Embra, view here, Plateau view here, Vine view here , Bistro (dinner) view here
Accommodation: Hilton, Lake Taupo
Day 7 – Saturday 13th January
Today you’ll experience an epic guided e-bike adventure in Taupo. Option 1 you’ll be picked up at 8.30am (TBC) by e-bike shuttle & return by midday. Option 2 you’ll be picked up at 8.30m (TBC) by e-bike shuttle & return by approximately 2.30pm (catered lunch for option 2, menu TBC).
Accommodation: Hilton, Lake Taupo
Today your guide will pick you up at 9.30am for your guided hike & cruise on Lake Taupo. Lunch is included on the launch (BBQ buffet with Scotch fillet, salads, breads, fruit & slices *dietary requirements catered for as required) activities you can enjoy are clay bird shooting, fishing & viewing Maori rock carvings. You will be returned to your accommodation at approximately 3.30pm.
Accommodation: Hilton, Lake Taupo
Day 9 – Monday 15th January
At approximately 7.50am (TBC) this morning you’ll be transferred to Taupo airport for your flight to Queenstown.
Depart 9.05am – Arrive 12.40pm (Transit Auckland 50 minutes) 2 flights, 3 hours, 35 minutes total flight time.
On arrival you’ll be transferred to your accommodation in the heart of Queenstown to drop off your luggage, then you can head out for lunch.
Lunch & dinner options while in Queenstown ( We couldn’t stop at 3):
Madam Woo view here
Botswana Butchery view here
Rata view here (dinner only)
The Grille (part of Eichardt’s) view here
Soda view here
The Bunker (Private dining) view here
Fergburger (casual lunch, famous hamburger view here
Accommodation: Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
Day 10 – Tuesday 16th January
Today you’ll be collected at approximately 9.30am (TBC) for your epic private heli tour to Milford Sound, including a glacier landing, breathtaking views, cascading waterfalls, an alpine picnic lunch & paddle boarding on a remote glacier lake. You will be returned to your accommodation at approximately 2pm.
Accommodation: Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
Day 11 – Wednesday 17th January
This morning at approximately 7.30am (TBC) take a short 2 minute walk to The Station Building. You will be transferred to the Routeburn Valley. You will experience a thrilling full day guided canyoning trip, here you’ll be taken to places that are normally inaccessible giving you a true sense of isolation where you can take in all the natural beauty that surrounds. Lunch is catered today (menu TBC) This is a full 8 hour day with 3 hours canyoning. Return approximately 4pm (TBC)
Accommodation: Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
Day 12 – Thursday 18th January
Today is for bungy jumping! At 9.20am take the 10 minute walk to The Station Building where you will be transferred to your Bungy Jump. The Nevis Bungy is 134m & the highest in New Zealand. After the bungy you’ll return to The Station Building at approximately 1.30pm. Walk back to your accommodation for your very short transfer (5 minute drive) to your new accommodation.
Enjoy lunch at a restaurant of your choice.
This evening you will be transferred at 6pm (TBC) from your accommodation (by Onsen Hot Pools Shuttle) to enjoy a soak at Onsen Hot Pools taking in beautiful views of the Shotover River in your own private outdoor, cedar lined tub. 60 minute soak, returning back to your accommodation by approximately 8pm.
Accommodation: The Carlin Boutique Hotel
Day 13 – Friday 19th January
This morning at 8am take a 10 minute walk to The Station Building for your transfer out to Dart River Adventures in Glenorchy (45 minute drive). A full day experiencing incredible scenery on both jet boat & funyaks (inflatable canoe)! Your lunch is included today, sandwiches, fruit & slices *dietary requirements catered for* Trip duration 8.5-9 hours, you will be returned to The Station Building at approximately 5pm
Accommodation: The Carlin Boutique Hotel
Day 14 – Saturday 20th January
Today is for White Water Rafting (grade 3-5). 7.45am (TBC) Take the 10 minute walk to the Visitor Centre where you will be transferred to the Shotover River (approximately 20 minute drive). Experience the rugged beauty of the Skippers Canyon as you conquer the wild and untamed Shotover River. (Duration 4-5 hours). Return by 1pm. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant of your choice.
Accommodation: The Carlin Boutique Hotel
Day 15 – Sunday 21st January -Departure
2.30pm You’ll be transferred to Queenstown airport for your flight to Auckland. Depart 3.05pm, Arrive Auckland 4.55pm (1 hour, 50 minute total flight time).
Accommodation
Includes all accommodation as follows:
- 2 nights in a Premier City Room at Four Seasons Sydney (53sqm)
- 1 night in a Luxury Room with Balcony at Sofitel Auckland (52sqm)
- 2 nights at Eagle Spirit Villa, Eagles Nest Bay of Islands (242sqm villa)
- 3 nights in a King Junior Suite at Hilton, Lake Taupo (49sqm)
- 3 nights in a Junior Suite at Sofitel Hotel & Spa, Queenstown (62sqm)
- 3 nights in a Suite at the Carlin Boutique Hotel, Queenstown (112sqm)
Accommodation Inclusions:
- Full breakfast at Four Seasons Sydney
- Full breakfast at Sofitel Auckland
- Gourmet breakfast provisions Eagle Spirit Bay of Islands
- Full breakfast in Left Bank Bistro, Sofitel Hotel & Spa Queenstown
- Club Lounge Access & late check out, Sofitel Hotel & Spa Queenstown
- Full breakfast at The Carlin Boutique Hotel, Queenstown
Activities
Includes all activities as follows:
- Sydney Bridge Climb (Summit) *Shared basis, 14 people max*
- Spit Bridge to Manly Walk (self guided)
- Your private yacht, Bay of Islands *Private basis*
- Guided e-bike tour, Taupo *Private basis*
- Guided hike & cruise on Lake Taupo, lunch included *Private basis*
- Private Heli Tour to Milford Sound with glacier landing, remote picnic lunch & paddle boarding on glacier lake *Private basis*
- Full day guided canyoning, lunch included *Shared basis, 10 people max
- Nevis Bungy Jump x 3 & 1 spectator *Shared transport*
- Onsen Hot Pools *Private basis*
- Dart River Safari Funyak & Jetboat Experience, lunch included *Shared basis (8 people max in each group, up to 30 on bus/shuttle)
- White Water Rafting (grade 3-5) on Shotover River *Shared basis (18 people max on each raft)
Transport
All airport transfers
Business class flight from Sydney to Auckland (3 hour flight)
Economy flight from Auckland to Kerikeri (50 minute flight)
Economy flight from Kerikeri to Taupo, transit Auckland 1hr 15 mins (2 flights, 2 hours & 50 minute flight time)
Economy flight from Taupo to Queenstown, transit Auckland 50 mins. (3 hours, 35 minutes total for 2 flights)
Economy flight from Queenstown to Auckland (1 hour, 50 minute flight time)
Business Class flight from Auckland to Sydney (3 hours, 45 minute flight time)
Private transfer from Four Seasons to Spit Bridge
Return shuttle from Hilton Lake Taupo to e-bike at Tongariro forrest
4WD return transfer from Hilton, Lake Taupo to guided hike & cruise on Lake Taupo
Return transfer from Sofitel Hotel & Spa to Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters.
Return transfer from central Queenstown to Routeburn canyoning.
Return transfer from central Queenstown to Nevis Bungy
Transfer from Sofitel Hotel & Spa to The Carlin Boutique Hotel
Return transfer from The Carlin Boutique Hotel to Onsen Hot Pools.
Return transfer from central Queenstown to Dart River Adventures in Glenorchy.
Return transfers from central Queenstown to White Water Rafting at Shotover River.
Cost
USD $13,085 NZD$22,220
Prices are PER PERSON based on 4 adults
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