Essential Luxury New Zealand

This 15 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Queenstown.

Begin your journey in Auckland with a gourmet dinner atop the iconic Sky Tower, enjoying 360-degree city views. Travel through rolling farmland to Rotorua, the cultural heart of New Zealand. Relax at the luxurious Wai Ariki Spa, soaking in restorative thermal waters. Take a scenic helicopter flight and land on Mount Tarawera for an unforgettable volcanic experience. Visit the National Kiwi Hatchery to meet New Zealand’s cherished kiwi bird, then savour an authentic hāngī buffet dinner at Te Puia. Continue to Hawke’s Bay, sampling world-class wines before driving the scenic Kapiti Coast to Wellington. Cross the Cook Strait on one of the world’s most picturesque ferry journeys, arriving at the South Island. Indulge in a Seafood Odyssea Cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound’s serene waters. In Christchurch, enjoy a unique tram dinner as you take in the garden city’s charm. Head to the Southern Alps and wake to the majestic view of Aoraki - Mt Cook, New Zealand’s tallest peak. Take a scenic flight over pristine glaciers and experience unrivalled stargazing under some of the clearest skies on Earth. Conclude in Queenstown, relaxing with lake views, savouring Gibbston Valley wines, and taking an exclusive helicopter tour of Milford Sound, a once-in-a-lifetime luxury experience.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Luxury Lodges.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Dinner at the Sky Tower Orbit Restaurant

Included activity: The Panorama Room 3-course Dinner with The Hermitage Hotel

Included activity: Big Sky Stargazing

Included activity: Glacier Highlights Helicopter Flight

Included activity: Half Day Gibbston Wine Tour with Black NZ

Included activity: Gondola and 3 Luge Rides with Skyline Queenstown

Included activity: Milford and Fiordland Highlights Private Helicopter Charter

Included activity: Restorative Journey with Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa

Included activity: Mount Tarawera & Orakei Korako Thermal Explorer with Volcanic Air

Included activity: Behind The Scenes Exclusive Tour with National Kiwi Hatchery

Included activity: Te Pō Indigenous Evening Experience at Te Puia

Included activity: Private Luxury Wine Tour including lunch

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton with Premium Plus Lounge

Included activity: Seafood Odyssea Cruise with Marlborough Tour Company

Included activity: Dinner onboard the Christchurch Restaurant Tram

14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 10 dinners

Itinerary summary for: Essential Luxury New Zealand

Day 1: Upon arrival into Auckland, you’ll be transferred to your hotel and have the rest of the day at your leisure
Accommodation: The Hotel Britomart Auckland

Day 2: Journey through the lush Waikato farmland to Rotorua
Accommodation: Solitaire Lodge

Day 3: Take a scenic flight to the surreal volcano of Mt Tarawera, and experience the Maori culture in the evening
Accommodation: Solitaire Lodge

Day 4: Head to Napier and Hawke's Bay via Taupo, and explore the wonderful Gannet colony at Cape Kidnappers
Accommodation: Rosewood Cape Kidnappers

Day 5: Today, embark on a private tour of the regions finest vineyards
Accommodation: Rosewood Cape Kidnappers

Day 6: Continue your drive south to the capital city of Wellington travelling along the stunning Kapiti Coast
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 7: Board the Interislander ferry to Picton, followed by a short drive to your accommodation with stunning views over the Sounds
Accommodation: Sennen House, Picton

Day 8: Discover the award winning wineries of the Marlborough Region
Accommodation: Sennen House, Picton

Day 9: Journey south from Picton to Christchurch, the largest city on the South Island
Accommodation: The George Hotel

Day 10: Cross the Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium Plus

Day 11: Discover Mount Cook’s glaciers by day, and awe-inspiring stargazing in the evening
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium Plus

Day 12: Continue your journey south through Gibbston Valley to Queenstown, New Zealand's adventure capital
Accommodation: Rosewood Matakauri Queenstown

Day 13: Experience thrills and beauty of Queenstown
Accommodation: Rosewood Matakauri Queenstown

Day 14: Today venture by private helicopter to magnificent Milford Sound
Accommodation: Rosewood Matakauri Queenstown

Day 15: Farewell Queenstown