16 Day North Island Trip (from $5,000.00 per person)
Areas Visited:
Auckland, Kerikeri, Paihia, Auckland, Whitianga, Rotoura, Taupo, Napier, Wellington
Begin your stay in New Zealand at Cliff Edge Lodge situated in a scenic bush reserve of Paihia. Cruise through the Bay of Islands and if you’re lucky you may see the semi-resident Brydes whales! Continue to the Coromadel Peninsula east of Auckland and base yourself at the Driftwood Lodge, an ideal place to explore the beautiful Mercury Bay. Onward to Rotoura one of New Zealand’s prime trout fishing spots. Your Maori guide will take you on an adventurous tour of the area and if you have time take in a Maori cultural performance. Take a helicopter flight to White Island and land on this active volcano! Continue to Lake Taupo a wonderful destination in both winter and summer, where trout fishing is a major attraction. Finally, drive to Napier the “art deco city” and explore the vineyards of Hawke’s Bay.
Accommodations:
3 nights Cliff Edge, 2 nights Driftwood Lodge, 3 nights The Springs, 2 nights Lake Taupo Lodge, 2 nights Codben Villa, 1 night 298 Oriental Bay. |
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| 01 |
Fly USA, Auckland |
| 03 |
Arrive in Auckland |
| Fly Auckland, Kerikeri |
| Collect rental car |
| Overnight Cliff Edge |
| 04 |
Full day tour of Paihia and the area |
| Overnight Cliff Edge |
| 05 |
Half day cruise Bay of Islands |
| Overnight Cliff Edge |
| 06 |
Fly Kerikeri, Auckland |
| Collect rental car |
| Drive to Whitianga |
| Overnight Driftwood Lodge |
| 07 |
Day at leisure |
| Overnight Driftwood Lodge |
| 08 |
Drive to Rotorua |
| Day at leisureOvernight The Springs |
| 09 |
Full day tour with Maori guide |
| Overnight The Springs |
| 10 |
Helicopter White Island Tour |
| Overnight The Springs |
| 11 |
Drive to Taupo |
| Overnight Lake Taupo Lodge |
| 12 |
Day at leisure |
| Overnight Lake Taupo Lodge |
| 13 |
Drive to Napier |
| Overnight Cobden Villa |
| 14 |
Full day tour of Napier and wineries |
| Overnight Cobden Villa |
| 15 |
Drive to Wellington |
| Overnight 298 Oriental Bay |
| 16 |
Drive to Airport, drop off rental car |
| Onward flights |
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16 Day South Island Trip (from $5,150.00 per person)
Areas Visited:
Auckland, Blenheim, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Arthur’s Pass, Fox Glacier, Queenstown, Auckland
The city of Blenheim is situated in Marlborough, New Zealand’s largest grape growing and wine making regions. Spend an afternoon touring the wineries and a full day exploring the Marlborough Sounds. Continue south along the east coast to Kaikoura and go swimming with the dolphins and whale watching. Drive further south to the city of Christchurch the largest city on the South Island, famous for its beautiful gardens. From Christchurch journey north west on the TranzAlpine train to Arthur’s Pass and stay at Wilderness Lodge situated on its own 6,000 acre nature reserve and merino sheep station. Take the TranzAlpine from Arthur’s Pass to Greymouth and drive to the Fox Glacier to Heli-hike glacier.Your final destination is Queenstown – the adventure capital! Here you will find year round action packed thrills such as jet boating, white water rafting, parapenting and of course bungy jumping.
Accommodations:
2 nights Old St Mary’s Convent, 1 night Miharotia B&B, 2 nights Hadleigh, 2 nights Wilderness Lodge, 2 nights Misty Peaks, 4 nights Browns Hotel. |
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| 01 |
Fly USA, Auckland |
| 03 |
Arrive in Auckland |
| Fly Auckland, Blenheim |
| Overnight Old St Mary’s Convent |
| 04 |
Marlborough Sounds Eco-Tour |
| Overnight Old St Mary’s Convent |
| Drive to Kaikoura |
| Swim with the Dolphins |
| Overnight Miharotia B&B |
| 06 |
Whale Watching Tour |
| Drive to Christchurch |
| Overnight Hadleigh |
| 07 |
Day at leisure |
| Overnight Hadleigh |
| 08 |
Transfer to train station |
| TranzAlpine train to Arthur’s Pass |
| Overnight Wilderness Lodge |
| 09 |
Day of activities |
| Overnight Wilderness Lodge |
| 10 |
Transfer to train station |
| TranzAlpine train to Greymouth |
| Collect rental car |
| Drive to Fox Glacier |
| Overnight Misty Peaks |
| 11 |
Heli-hike to Fox Glacier |
| Overnight Misty Peaks |
| 12 |
Drive to Queenstown |
| Overnight Browns Hotel |
| 13 |
Helicopter tour of Milford Sound |
| Overnight Browns Hotel |
| 14 |
Day at leisure |
| Overnight Browns Hotel |
| 15 |
Glenorchy jet boat tour on Dart River |
| Canoeing in the afternoon |
| Overnight Browns Hotel |
| 16 |
Drive to airport and drop of rental car |
| Onward travel |
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14 Day North Island Luxury Trip (from $10,200.00 per person)
Areas Visited:
Auckland, Kerikeri, Rotorua, Napier, Wellington, Auckland
Discover the beautiful Bay of Islands during your stay in Kerikeri, enjoy a round of golf and go sailing on the historic tall ship “R. Tucker Thompson.” Continue to Rotorua and embark on an adventurous tour with your Maori guide who will show you the hidden treasures of the area seldom seen by others. Take a helicopter flight to White Island and step onto this active volcano. Your next stop is Napier the “Art Deco City” situated in one of New Zealand's premier wine regions. Visit some of the innovative wineries with your private guide and perhaps take in another round of golf. Wellington the capital city of New Zealand is your final destination. Stay at luxurious Wharekauhau Lodge which is based on a 5000 acre working sheep station
Accommodations:
3 nights Kauri Cliffs Lodge, 3 nights Peppers on the Point, 3 nights Greenhills Lodge, 2 nights Wharekauhau Lodge. |
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| 01 |
Fly USA, Auckland |
| 03 |
Arrive in Auckland |
| Overnight Kauri Cliffs Lodge |
| 04 |
Day at leisure |
| Overnight Kauri Cliffs Lodge |
| 05 |
Full day sailing |
| Overnight Kauri Cliffs Lodge |
| 06 |
Fly Kerikeri, Rotorua |
| Overnight Peppers on the Point |
| 07 |
TeKiri Tour: People & Places |
| Overnight Peppers on the Point |
| 08 |
Helicopter White Island Tour |
| Overnight Peppers on the Point |
| 09 |
Fly Rotorua, Napier |
| Pick up rental car |
| Overnight Greenhills The Lodge |
| 10 |
Full day Food & Wine Lovers Tour |
| Overnight Greenhills The Lodge |
| 11 |
Day of activities |
| Overnight Greenhills The Lodge |
| 12 |
Drive to airport and drop off rental car |
| Fly Napier, Wellington |
| Overnight Wharekauhau Lodge |
| 13 |
Wine Country Tour |
| 14 |
Overnight Wharekauhau Lodge |
| Helicopter transfer to airport |
| Fly Wellington, Auckland |
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14 Day South Island Luxury Trip (from $8,500.00 per person)
Areas Visited:
Auckland, Kerikeri, Blenheim, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Arthur’s Pass, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Auckland, Queenstown, Auckland
Start your trip in Blenhiem staying at the Timara Lodge, situated in Marlborough, New Zealand’s largest wine making region. Enjoy a tour of the Marlborough Sounds on a classic 70 year old launch. Head south along the east cost to swim with the dolphins and go whale watching in Kaikoura - an experience not to be missed! Continue to Christchurch and spend a full day exploring this beautiful garden city. Continue to Grasmere a luxurious lodge, situated at Arthur’s Pass high in the Alps to spend your days hiking, horse riding and marveling at the breathtaking scenery. Drive through the Southern Alps to Franz Josef to hike through the ice caves of the Franz Josef Glacier. From the glacier head to Queenstown, New Zealand’s adventure capital and stay at Eichardts Hotel. There is something for everyone in this city – take a helicopter flight over the Milford Sound and for the brave at heart jet boating, white water rafting, parapenting and bungy jumping!
Accommodations:
2 nights Timara Lodge, 2 nights the George Hotel, 2 nights Grasmere, 2 nights Westwood Lodge, 3 nights Eichardts Hotel. |
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| 01 |
Fly USA, Auckland |
| 03 |
Arrive in Auckland |
| Fly Auckland, Blenheim |
| Collect rental car |
| Overnight Timara Lodge |
| 04 |
Marlborough Sounds Full Day Tour |
| Overnight Timara Lodge |
| 05 |
Drive to Kaikoura |
| Swim with the dolphins and, or Whale Watch |
| Drive to Christchurch |
| Overnight The George Hotel |
| 06 |
Day of leisure, activities |
| Overnight The George Hotel |
| 07 |
Drive to Arthur’s Pass |
| Overnight Grasmere |
| 08 |
Day of hiking, horse riding, relaxing |
| Overnight Grasmere |
| 09 |
Drive to Franz Josef |
| Overnight Westwood Lodge |
| 10 |
Fly to Franz Josef Glacier for 2 hr hike through ice caves |
| Overnight Westwood Lodge |
| 11 |
Drive to Queenstown |
| Overnight Eichardts Hotel |
| 12 |
Helicopter Extravaganza tour over Milford Sound |
| Overnight Eichardts Hotel |
| 13 |
Day of leisure, activities |
| Overnight Eichardts Hotel |
| 14 |
Drop off rental car |
| Fly Queenstown, Auckland |
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14-Day North & South Island Luxury Trip (from $10,300.00 per person)
Areas Visited:
Christchurch, Arthur’s Pass, Queenstown, Wellington, Rotorua, Kerikeri, Auckland
Begin in Christchurch, the “Garden City of New Zealand” and enjoy a full day private tour of the Southern Alps. Continue to Queenstown - the adventure capital of New Zealand to stay at the luxurious Eichardts Hotel. Marvel at the spectacular scenery of the Milford Sound during a helicopter flight. In Wellington stay at Wharekauhau Lodge which is based on a working sheep station with a full range of activities available. After a wine tour of the Martinborough wine country, transfer by helicopter back to Wellington and onward to Rotorua. Learn about Maori history while on a four wheel mountain tour – a day to remember! End your trip with a visit the glorious Bay of Islands.
Accommodations:
2 nights the George Hotel, 3 nights Eichardts Hotel, 2 nights Wharekauhau Lodge, 2 nights Treetops Lodge, 2 nights Kauri Cliffs Lodge |
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| 01 |
Fly USA, Christchurch |
| 03 |
Arrive in Christchurch |
| Overnight The George Hotel |
| 04 |
Full day tour – Arthur’s Pass |
| Overnight The George Hotel |
| 05 |
Fly Christchurch, Queenstown |
| Overnight Eichardts Hotel |
| 06 |
Helicopter Extravaganza |
| Overnight Eichardts Hotel |
| 07 |
Day at leisure |
| Overnight Eichardts Hotel |
| 08 |
Fly Queenstown, Wellington |
| Overnight Wharekauhau Lodge |
| 09 |
Day of activities |
| Overnight Wharekauhau Lodge |
| 10 |
Wine Tour |
| Helicopter transfer to Wellington |
| Fly Wellington, Rotorua |
| Overnight Treetops Lodge |
| 11 |
Day tour – Maori history + mountain tour |
| Overnight Treetops Lodge |
| 12 |
Fly Rotorua, Kerikeri |
| 2 nights Kauri Cliffs Lodge |
| 14 |
Fly Kerikeri, Auckland |
| Onward travel |
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8-Day Tasmania and Melbourne Explorer
Areas Visited:
Melbourne/Hobart/Bruny Island/Hobart/Melborne
The unspoiled beauty of Tasmania awaits you… a seldom-visited island. Begin your exploration of Tasmania in its capital Hobart and enjoy the intriguing blend of heritage and art work, while staying at Henry Jones Art Hotel. On Bruny Island discover the fascinating flora and fauna with your private guide Dr Tonia Cochran. End with two days taking in the sights of the beautiful and sporting city of Melbourne.
Accommodations:
2 nights Henry Jones Hotel, 2 nights Inala, 3 nights Park Hyatts |
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| 01 |
Arrive Hobart |
| Transfer to Hotel |
| 2 Overnights Henry Jones Art Hotel |
| 03 |
Transfer with Dr Tonia Cochran to Bruny Island |
| 2 days touring with Dr Tonia Cochran |
| 2 overnights Inala (Nairana spa cottage) |
| 05 |
Transfer with Dr Tonia Cochran to Hobart |
| Fly Hobart/Melbourne |
| Transfer to hotel |
| 3 overnights Park Hyatt |
| 08 |
Transfer to airport |
| Onward flight |
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10-Day Tasmania and Melbourne Explorer (from $2,925.00 per person)
Areas Visited:
Melbourne/Hobart/Deloraine/Hobart/Bruny Island/Hobart/Melbourne
The unspoiled beauty of Tasmania awaits you… a seldom-visited island. Begin your exploration of Tasmanian with two nights at the stylish Calstock country guest house which dates back to the med 19th century. Continue to the capital city of Hobart and enjoy the intriguing blend of heritage and art work, while staying at Henry Jones Art Hotel. On Bruny Island discover the fascinating flora and fauna with your private guide Dr Tonia Cochran. End with two days taking in the sights of the beautiful and sporting city of Melbourne.
Accommodations:
2 nights Calstock Country House, 2 nights Henry Jones Hotel, 2 nights Inala, 3 nights Melbourne |
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| 01 |
Fly Melbourne/Hobart |
| Collect Rental Car |
| 2 nights Calstock Country House |
| 03 |
Return hire car |
| Transfer to Hotel |
| 2 Overnights Henry Jones Art Hotel |
| 05 |
Transfer with Dr Tonia Cochran to Bruny Island |
| 2 days touring with Dr Tonia Cochran |
| 2 overnights Inala (Nairana spa cottage) |
| 07 |
Transfer with Dr Tonia Cochran to Hobart |
| Fly Hobart/Melbourne |
| Transfer to hotel |
| 3 overnights Park Hyatt |
| 10 |
Transfer to airport |
| Onward flight |
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9-Day Beach and Safari to Jervis Bay, New South Wales
Areas Visited:
Sydney/Jervis Bay/Sydney/Parkes/Sydney
Optional Extension to Lord Howe Island
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