The Highlights of New Zealand

You will be transferred to your accommodation to recover from your long flight. Overnight at The Hotel Britomart in a Landing Suite.

Embark on an extraordinary adventure designed to showcase the very best of Auckland, Great Barrier Island, and Waiheke Island. Upon reaching the magnificent Great Barrier Island, your tour guides will accompany you on a captivating 3-hour tour, unveiling the island's unique ecosystem, natural beauty, and diverse landscapes. Next, your flight will take you over the scenic Coromandel as you make your way to Waiheke Island. Here, you'll indulge in a delightful experience of premium wine tasting and savor a delectable three-course meal at the highest vineyard on the island.

After picking up your car, experience the real Middle-earth with a visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set, the bucolic setting for The Shire featured in the Peter Jackson-directed films, The Lord of the Rings. In the evening, feast on song, drama, tradition, and divine seasonal kai (cuisine) within our forest Pā (village) – blanketed by towering tawa trees, blazing bonfires, and a forest-formed amphitheatre. Te Pā Tū shares Māori history, traditions, and cultural aspirations across four hours of celebration and feasting. Overnight at Solitaire Lodge.

Your day starts with a 15-minute private launch excursion to the natural hot springs of Lake Tarawera. Best accessed before breakfast, enjoy soaking in thermal waters rising gently through the lakebed as the morning sun filters through native bush. Then, enjoy a unique experience through New Zealand’s most extensive geothermal system, with a knowledgeable local guide providing insights into the history of Wai-O-Tapu. Wai Ariki offers two architecturally stunning and culturally authentic areas for you to explore, unwind, rejuvenate, and relax. Truly a feast for the senses, Wai Ariki is inspired, curated, and owned by the local iwi, Ngāti Whakaue. Overnight at Solitaire Lodge.

Early morning flight from Rotorua to Christchurch, where you pick up your vehicle to drive to The Lindis, a unique and iconic luxury lodge created for you to unwind and relax while taking in the idyllic surroundings. Overnight at The Lindis.

Mt Cook is New Zealand's highest peak at 3,754 meters and was the playground for Sir Edmund Hillary (mountaineer and explorer; he was the first person to climb Mt Everest). You will be amazed by the richness and beauty of its landscapes.

In the early afternoon, you will experience the Fly-Cruise-Fly from Queenstown Airport. This is the most spectacular way to see the region, followed by a cruise with Mitre Peak Cruises to explore the world-famous Milford Sound, Mitre Peak, cascading waterfalls, towering cliffs, and often seals, dolphins, and penguins. Your flight will take you over alpine lakes, lush rainforest, rugged snow-capped mountains, and glacially carved valleys of Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park. Overnight at Azur Lodge.

Queenstown is the adventure capital of the world and home to many world-first activities. Share our love of thrills, try something new, and embark on an unforgettable adventure. Queenstown has been shaped by many different people, cultures, and lifestyles from its earliest days—but it’s Queenstown’s pioneering spirit and sense of adventure that leave a lasting impression on those who visit. Overnight at Azur Lodge.

A final day to enjoy Queenstown and the Central Otago region. If you are wine lovers, we can definitely organize a wine tasting tour to experience the southernmost wines in the world. Overnight at Azur Lodge.

You will drop your car off at the airport before heading back to your country.