Enjoy a 14 Days New Zealand Highlights Tour. Explore Taupo ~ Hawkes Bay ~ Nelson Tasman~ Queenstown & Wanaka.
Arrive Auckland International Airport. Meet your Airside Representative who will meet you at the Airbridge. You will be escorted through Passport Control and assisted with your luggage. Fast track through Customs & Bio-Security and enter into the Arrivals Hall where you will be met by your driver. Depart on a private road transfer to Huka Lodge – a scenic journey of approximately 4 to 5 hours, including rest stops enroute. Approximate arrival at your Taupō accommodation. Settle into your suite and take the time to explore your surroundings. Tonight, relax with pre-dinner drinks, canapes and dinner in the main building. Overnight Huka Lodge.
9.00am Meet your Hiking Guide and depart by private vehicle to Kinloch for today’s excursion.
9.30am Commence your guided hike and lake cruise experience, including lunch and the opportunity to fish for trout whilst onboard.
3.00pm Conclude at the Boat Harbour where you will be met by your lodge host and returned to your accommodation. Dinner and overnight Huka Lodge.
8.30am Meet your expert Kayaking guide in the lobby and depart on your morning of geothermal wonder and discovery. Paddle along the mighty Waikato River as you venture towards the Orakei Korako Geothermal Park. Refreshments are included.
1.30pm Return to the lodge and enjoy a leisurely lunch in the restaurant. Remainder of your afternoon at leisure. Dine in the lodge this evening. Overnight Huka Lodge.
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before saying farewell to your hosts.
10.00am Depart with your local driver by private vehicle to Napier / Hawkes Bay – a journey of approximately 2 hours along State Highway 5. Arrive Napier and enjoy an overview of the interesting Art Deco architecture, before heading to Craggy Range Winery for premium wine tastings followed by a delicious a la carte lunch (meal at your own expense). On completion, continue to the lodge where you can relax before pre-dinner drinks followed by dinner served in the lodge. Overnight The Farm at Cape Kidnappers.
Following a hearty breakfast, head down to the Pro Shop to prepare for your round of golf. Allow plenty of time for check in and warm up.
8.30am Golf on the world #38 Cape Kidnappers Golf Course. This is a truly stunning course with huge cliffs and absolute incredible scenery, designed by Tom Doak. Stop for lunch at the Pro-Shop as you celebrate conquering the Cape.
2.00pm In the afternoon, enjoy a Kiwi Discovery Walk – an exclusive experience to view our treasured native bird – the Kiwi. Because the Kiwi is a semi-nocturnal secretive bird, few New Zealanders have seen their national bird in the wild.
Return to the Lodge for pre-dinner drinks, canapes, dinner and overnight at The Farm at Cape Kidnappers.
All golf related fees are to be paid directly to the Lodge upon checkout.
Enjoy a leisurely start to your day as you prepare to depart Cape Kidnappers. Farewell your hosts as you are met by your local driver and transferred by private vehicle to Napier Airport. Check-in for your flight. Fly Napier to Wellington – flight details to be advised. Arrive Wellington. Make your way to your connecting flight. Fly Wellington to Nelson – flight details to be advised. Arrive Nelson where you are met by your local host and transferred to your accommodation. Arrive at your accommodation where you’ll be greeted by your hosts. Relax with a welcome drink as you admire the view across the Waimea Estuary. Dinner and overnight at Te Koi Lodge.
9.15am Meet your local host this morning as you depart to Stephen’s Bay, for your full day Abel Tasman National Park Experience.
10.00am Join your local skipper, crew and fellow travellers onboard your day cruise exploring the Abel Tasman National Park’s coastline, including walking, swimming and kayaking. Enjoy lunch during your time onboard and in the afternoon return to Stephen’s Bay where you’ll be met by your local host and transferred back to your accommodation.
5.00pm Conclude at Te Koi The Lodge.
9.30am Depart with your biking guide on an energising cycling excursion, exploring the Nelson region – renowned for its art studios and wineries. Wine tastings and a gourmet platter lunch is included today.
4.30pm Return to the lodge late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Te Koi The Lodge.
Farewell your hosts as you are transferred to Nelson Airport. Fly Nelson to Wellington – flight details to be advised. Arrive Wellington. Make your way to your connecting flight. Fly Wellington to Queenstown – flight details to be advised. Arrive Queenstown. Meet your adventure guide and depart to your accommodation with an overview en route.
7.30pm Dinner Reservation confirmed tonight, at The Grill – The onsite restaurant at Eichardts, where you can spend your meal credit. Dinner and over night at Eichardts Private Hotel.
Pack an overnight bag for your Minaret Station experience. Your main luggage will be transferred by road to Blanket Bay Lodge.
9.15am Meet your adventure guide and transfer to the Jet base for a thrilling start to your day – a fun jetboat ride on the Shotover River!
10.45am Continue to Dudley’s Cottages – the starting point for your self-guided biking excursion from Arrowtown to Gibbston Valley wine country, as you make your way to Mt Rosa Winery.
1.00pm Arrive at Mt Rosa for your premium wine tasting with shared platter experience.
2.30pm Your bikes will remain at the winery, and you will be transferred by private vehicle to Wanaka Airport including sights enroute.
3.30pm Arrive Wanaka Airport where you will complete a safety briefing before boarding your awaiting helicopter for a short flight to Minaret Station. The remainder of your afternoon is at leisure to explore the beautiful surroundings at the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Eichardts Private Hotel.
10.30am Farewell your hosts as you meet your awaiting pilot and guide this morning for a signature helicopter flight to magnificent Milford Sound - whisking your way across lush rainforests, glacial valleys, alpine lakes and deep fiords. Enjoy multiple landings including a spectacular seafood gathering experience followed by a gourmet barbeque lunch in a remote alpine location – a quintessential New Zealand day out amongst nature and our spectacular landscapes. Rejoin your helicopter for your flight to Queenstown.
3.00pm Descend towards Blanket Bay where the rest of your afternoon is at leisure to explore the beautiful surroundings at the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Blanket Bay Lodge.
Breakfast available at your leisure in the Lodge Dining Room. Enjoy a relaxing day by the pool or explore the range of optional activities available during your stay (additional costs may apply). Pre-dinner drinks followed by dinner in the evening. Overnight at Blanket Bay Lodge.
9.30am Meet your adventure guide this morning at the lodge and depart on a full guided hike on the Routeburn Track, including a picnic lunch with refreshments.
5.00pm Explore nearby Glenorchy township before returning to your accommodation. Dinner and overnight at Blanket Bay Lodge.
Farewell your hosts as you are met by your adventure guide and transferred to Queenstown Airport. Conclude at Queenstown Airport. Check in for your flight. Fly Queenstown to Auckland – flight details to be advised.
Arrive Auckland, where you will be met by your airside representative and transferred to the International Terminal. You will be escorted through Customs to the Airline Lounge. Depart Auckland.
