Landscapes of New Zealand

Arrive in Auckland. Be met at the door of your aircraft and escorted through priority exits to your domestic transfer to Taupo and the finest lodge in the country, Huka Lodge. If the flight timings work, a domestic transfer (25 minute flight) with Air New Zealand makes sense. Otherwise a helicopter transfer will take about an hour, and a road transfer will take 4 hours. Accommodation: Huka Lodge (5*), Jnr. Lodge Suite Meals: Pre-dinner drinks, five course dinner and country breakfast Transport: Meet & Greet service and transfer to Domestic Terminal, domestic flight with Air New Zealand

A Maori welcome is a special thing in New Zealand. We propose a chief's welcome on a remote piece of Maori land in the mountains. The drive out will take about 90 minutes and involves some 4WD tracks. We recommend coming back by helicopter (10-15 minutes). There is a special waterfall on the land where we suggest the chief blesses the couple and maybe gives them a gift? Accommodation: Huka Lodge (5*), Jnr. Lodge Suite Meals: Pre-dinner drinks, five course dinner and country breakfast, lunch with Maori Transport: 4WD transfer, helicopter transfer to Huka Lodge

Your chauffeur will come to Huka to pick you up at 10am. She will drive you down the east coast to Wharekauhau - we can arrange a special lunch at an appropriate time. Or we can start earlier and get to Wharekauhau in time for lunch. It's a 5.5 hour drive. If you prefer, we can make this a helicopter transfer instead. Accommodation: Wharekauhau Country Estate (5*), Cottage Suite Meals: Breakfast and dinner Transport: Private road transfer

Wharekauhau is a beautiful coastal farm. An excellent way to explore it is on a guided quad bike tour. This is what we suggest for today. Accommodation: Wharekauhau Country Estate (5*), Cottage Suite Meals: Breakfast and dinner Activities: ATV Tour (quad biking) Transport: Quad bikes

Today we suggest a scenic helicopter flight over the beautiful Marlborough Sounds and then over the the West Coast and Split Apple Lodge. The massages here are excellent. Accommodation: Split Apple Retreat (5*), Rainbow Suite Meals: 3 gourmet functional food meals Transport: Helicopter transfer from Wharekauhau to Split Apple

Indulgence - in Lee and Pen's excellent hands. We can look at massage, acupuncture, bee sting therapy, or simply relaxing with an excellent picnic down at the private beach. Accommodation: Split Apple Retreat (5*), Rainbow Suite Meals: 3 gourmet functional food meals

The Abel Tasman national park is right next to Split Apple. It is best explored by boat, with frequent shore excursions. We can arrange either a motor launch or a sailing yacht - let us know which you prefer. Accommodation: Split Apple Retreat (5*), Rainbow Suite Meals: 3 gourmet functional food meals Activities: Private cruise on board Taranui (motor launch) Transport: Motor launch

Fly with Air New Zealand from Nelson to Christchurch and transfer to beautiful Otahuna. This is a lovely grand, gracious house with an excellent chef and spectacular gardens. Accommodation: Otahuna Lodge (5*), Master Suite Meals: Breakfast, pre dinner drinks and canapes, dinner and wine pairing Transport: Private transfer to Nelson Airport, domestic flight with Air New Zealand, private transfer to Otahuna Lodge

The world's smallest dolphin is the Hector's Dolphin which lives nearby in beautiful Akaroa Harbour. We suggest spending today on a private charter enjoying the harbour and meeting the dolphin. Accommodation: Otahuna Lodge (5*), Master Suite Meals: Breakfast, pre dinner drinks and canapes, dinner and wine pairing Activities: Akaroa Harbour Experience, Road transfers from lodge to Akaroa, 2 hour private cruise, fish & chips or picnic on Banks Peninsula. Visit to Fisherman’s Bay or Giants House. Transport: Private guide-driver with vehicle

Fly from Christchurch to Queenstown today. Your chauffeur will take you for a scenic drive, show you the town and take you to your lodge - Matakauri - just ten minutes from the centre. Accommodation: Matakauri Lodge (5*), Deluxe Suite Meals: Pre dinner drinks with hors d'oeuvres, gourmet dinner, breakfast, mini bar with beers (excludes liquor and wine) Activities: not included Transport: Private transfer to Christchurch Airport, domestic flight with Air New Zealand, private transfer to Matakauri Lodge

Up very early for your ballooning (5am). Then continue to a private jetboat where you will also have the chance to drive the boat. Then it's into a 4WD for a drive back to your lodge through the mountains on dirt tracks. Accommodation: Matakauri Lodge (5*), Deluxe Suite Meals: Pre dinner drinks with hors d'oeuvres, gourmet dinner, breakfast, mini bar with beers (excludes liquor and wine) Activities: Hot air ballooning, private jet boating, sightseeing Transport: Private guide-driver with vehicle

There is an excellent spa at Matakauri so we suggest a free day today - you can call us to arrange something if you wish. Accommodation: Matakauri Lodge (5*), Deluxe Suite Meals: Pre dinner drinks with hors d'oeuvres, gourmet dinner, breakfast, mini bar with beers (excludes liquor and wine) Activities: not included Transport: not included

One of the most beautiful lodges in New Zealand is Blanket Bay, 45 minutes west of Queenstown. We suggest having this place as your final stop, together with discovery of the beautiful Fiordland area. Your driver today is a Queenstown local who has been enjoying the place for many years. He will take you for a picnic by a high country lake, a walk or two and finish atBlanket Bay. Accommodation: Blanket Bay Lodge (5*), Lodge Suite Meals: Pre-dinner cocktails, dinner, picnic lunch and breakfast Activities: A picnic beside a high country lake Transport: Private guide-driver with vehicle

This is a spectacular day. You have your own helicopter and the entire day, together with a gourmet picnic, to discover and enjoy the beautiful pristine wilderness of Fiordland. Accommodation: Blanket Bay Lodge (5*), Lodge Suite Meals: Pre-dinner cocktails, dinner, picnic lunch and breakfast Activities: Special Helicopter Adventure day into Fiordland Transport: Private guide-pilot with helicopter (pick up directly from the lodge)

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