Tailored Luxury Itinerary for Valerie & Andy
17th November - 24th November 2024 New Zealand
Summary Itinerary
Included below is a brief itinerary, upon booking a far more detailed itinerary will be provided.
Day 1 – 17th November 2024
Depart Auckland at 9.15am & arrive in Nelson at 10.45am.
On arrival, collect your hire car & make your way to your accommodation – 20 minute drive from airport (Early check in will be requested)
Spend this afternoon at your leisure, relax by the pool & soak up the views.
Accommodation: Okoro Villa
Day 2 – 18th November 2024
8.45am Drive to Kaiteriteri where you’ll hop aboard your privately chartered catamaran for a 6 hour Abel Tasman adventure Your itinerary can be flexible & arranged on the day to suit you & the weather, including cruising, going ashore & short walks (Self guided). On your return at 4pm, make your way back to your accommodation.
Accommodation: Okoro Villa
Day 3 – 19th November 2024
Today explore more of New Zealand’s smallest National Park on the Abel Tasman Walk & Water guided tour. (Full day – 10 hours)
Accommodation: Okoro Villa
Day 4 – 20th November 2024
Relax this morning before checking out of your accommodation & making your way to Blenheim (Approximately 1.5 hr drive).
This afternoon you could enjoy a garden tour & learn about the history of The Marlborough Boutique Hotel (it’s really interesting!) Then relax by the outdoor fire or go for a stroll on this 16 acre property. You might also be interested in visiting the Aviation Heritage Centre close-by.
Accommodation: The Marlborough Boutique Hotel
Day 5 – 21st November 2024
Today take a 20 minute drive to the picturesque sea side town, Picton. Head off on a Private Paua Pearl Tour, this is a great way to see the Charlotte Sound as well as getting to know some locals.
Accommodation: Accommodation: The Marlborough Boutique Hotel
Day 6 – 22nd November 2024
Today you could enjoy lunch at one of the wineries before making your way down the coast to Kaikoura, this is another beautiful drive. (Approximately 1 hour 35 mins)
This afternoon relax at your accommodation or there are a variety of walks that can be taken from the Lodge, from short to long, beach to bush, with a picnic basket if desired, including a botanical tour of the local native bush. An ocean fishing trip can be arranged, which can include the opportunity to catch a crayfish.
Accommodation: Hapuku Lodge + Tree Houses
Day 7 – 23rd November 2024
Today is for cooking! The Hapuku Kitchen Half Day Cooking Class starts at 9am. Finish your day by enjoying the feast you’ve prepared for lunch.
Enjoy this afternoon at your leisure.
Accommodation: Hapuku Lodge + Tree Houses
Day 8 – 24th November 2024
This morning drive (approximately 2 hours, 40 mins) to Christchurch for your flight to Queenstown (Depart Christchurch 11am, arrive Queenstown 12.15pm)
Accommodation
Includes all accommodation as follows:
- Three nights in a Okoro Villa Master Suite at Okoro Villa
- Two nights in a Premium Room at The Marlborough Boutique Hotel
- Two nights in the Olive House at Hapuku Lodge + Tree Houses
Accommodation Inclusions:
- Okoro Villa: Full cooked breakfast and a gourmet 3 course dinner together with arrival and pre dinner drinks with canapés.
- The Marlborough Boutique Hotel: Continental or Full Breakfast, Welcome beverage on arrival, hosted cocktail/canapes each evening in the Private Chapel Bar or by the large outdoor fire
- Hapuku Lodge + Treehouses: 3-course gourmet dinners and full breakfasts.
Activities
Includes all activities as follows:
- 6 hour Abel Tasman Private Adventure including Chartered Catamaran
- Abel Tasman Walk & Water Tour
- Private Paua Pearl Tour
Cost
USD $10,872* per adult
NZD $17,514 per adult
Price is based on 2 adults
•This quote is valid for 7 days from 24th August 2024 and subject to availability
•All prices include tax
•Prices are for cash payment, credit card payments will incur a 2% fee (Amex 3%)
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Payment
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*Luxury Adventures requires a further 10% deposit at time of booking. This is fully refundable until 90 days prior to tour commencement.
Full payment for the package is required 60 days before tour commencement. If a booking is made less than 60 days before tour commencement, then payment is required in full at the time of booking. All prices are quoted in NZ dollars unless otherwise specified. Prices include New Zealand Goods and Services Tax (GST) at 15%. Payment can be made by direct bank (telegraphic) transfers, or credit card. Payments made by credit card will incur a transaction fee of 2%. Our preferred method of payment is by direct bank (Telegraphic) transfer.
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