New Zealand Food, Wine, Natural Beauty

Highlights of New Zealand Food, Wine, Natural Beauty

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Discover dramatic natural scenery of New Zealand – from Gisbon Wine Valley to the blue waters of the Bay of Islands.
Enjoy a private VIP tour of vineyards at artists workshops. Combined with lots of wine tasting and food pairing.
Take an in-depth journey to discover Te Papa’s taonga (Maori cultural treasures).
Partake in a scenic helicopter tour over a landscape immortalized in such films as The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
Savor local foods in a country that is rapidly becoming known as a foodie world destination.

Suggested Trip Length	13 days/ 12 nights – A shorter version can be arranged. Suggested minimum stay 9 nights
Start/Finish	Auckland/Queenstown
Walk Rating	Easy
Included	Our quote will include all accommodations, private tours and guides, self drive or driver, meals where indicated, our personal enthusiasm for planning, and our personal knowledge of the destination.
Hotels	Luxury to Amazing. Some private villas.
Price	Upon request
	Self Drive Itinerary – can be modified if a driver is desired.

New Zealand Friendly Adventure

Highlights of New Zealand Friendly Adventure

Discover dramatic natural scenery of New Zealand – from iconic volcanoes to Redwood forests.
Enjoy a private VIP tour of the Weta workshops and get up close and personal with the creativity behind your favorite films such as The Hobbit and Avatar to life.
Experience first hand “The land of the Hobbits”.
Take an in-depth journey to discover Te Papa’s taonga (Maori cultural treasures).
Savor the flavor of New Zealand’s wines on a vineyard tour.
Partake in a scenic sightseeing tour that includes recognizable filming locations and stunning natural scenery for the Lord of the Rings.
Taste local foods in a country that is rapidly becoming known as a foodie world destination.

Trip Length	11 days/ 10 nights suggested minimum 11 nights
Start/Finish	Auckland
Walk Rating	Moderate to rugged depending on your interests
Included	Our quote will include all accommodations, private tours and guides, self drive or driver, meals where indicated, our personal enthusiasm for planning, and our personal knowledge of the destination.
Hotels	Luxury to Amazing. Some private villas.

Price	Upon request
	Self Drive Itinerary – can be modified if a driver is desired.

Milford Sound

Milford Sound Mariner*

Spend the night aboard the iconic Milford Mariner and wake up to dawn in one of the most beautiful places on earth. The cruise style is relaxed, allowing plenty of time to view the fjord’s spectacular waterfalls, rain forest, mountains and wildlife.

The Milford Mariner anchors in a sheltered cove, where guests can join the nature guide and explore in the vessel’s tender craft and kayaks. As evening falls, enjoy a delicious carvery buffet in the dining saloon, prepared freshly by the on board chef. Then relax in the company of fellow travelers or indulge in some star gazing before retiring to a private cabin. In the morning, dig into a hearty breakfast before heading back out to the Tasman Sea and exploring more of the fjord.

The Mariner is the ultimate Milford Sound experience! The guides explain the history and geology of the area and are on hand to answer questions.

New Zealand Queenstown Adventure

Highlights of New Zealand Queenstown Adventure

Explore nature’s colors on this New Zealand Queenstown adventure based in the magnificent South Island paradise.
Nature’s eye candy awaits as you fly west over the high country peaks of New Zealand;s Queenstown.
Enjoy the clear waters of majestic lake at Milford Sound.
Lunch at the historic Arrowtown after bumping along on a 4WD buggy ride.
Visit jaw dropping Milford Sound – a water inlet carved out by the movement of glaciers a few thousand years ago.
Explore our signature off-the-beaten path experiences and an in-depth spirited journey.
Wander through the heart of downtown Queenstown with lake views, signature shores, bars and restaurants.

North Island Hikers Paradise New Zealand

Highlights

Explore nature’s colors in the magnificent North Island hikers paradise New Zealand.
New Zealand’s North Island Hikers Paradise is home to emerald lakes, alpine crossings, vineyards, and conical peaks.
Check out Waiheke Islands exceptional art and wine culture.
Experience the one of the most interesting hiking areas combining history Huka’s volcanic region, stunning scenery, fresh clean rivers, and strong Maori culture.
Jaw dropping views as you dive from the sky towards land.
Explore the sun-kissed shores of Abel Tasman either on foot or in a kayak
Our signature off-the-beaten path experiences and an in-depth spirited journey.

South Island Hiker’s Paradise New Zealand

Highlights

Explore nature’s colors in the magnificent South Island.
South Island Hiker’s Paradise New Zealand is home to the phenomenal southern alps, a mountain range that runs down the entire island with some seriously spectacular peaks, stunning beaches, rain forests, glaciers, and New Zealand’s largest national park.
Check out Franz Josef or Fox (or both) glaciers, which are remarkably close to the ocean.
Experience Fiordland national park, the largest of New Zealand’s fourteen national parks and a UNESCO World Heritage Area.
Jaw dropping Milford Sound, a water inlet carved out by the movement of glaciers a few thousand years ago. The peaks that this glacial activity left behind are stunning. It truly has to be seen to be believed, and you’ll need to take one of the Milford Sound cruises to make that happen.
Explore the sun-kissed shores of Abel Tasman either on foot or in a kayak
Our signature off-the-beaten path experiences and an in-depth spirited journey.

New Zealand Sampler

New Zealand Sampler – Bespoke 11 night Itinerary

Highlights of New Zealand Travel

Imagine the most glorious scenery of New Zealand’s north and south Island.
Experience Hawke’s Bay New Zealand eclectic mix of visual and sensual. experiences and an area that is New Zealand’s leading producer of red wines.
Marvel at the greatest concentration of Art Deco architecture below the equator.
Don’t miss Cape Kidnappers, home to the largest accessible gannet colony in the world, perched on the edge of a rugged coastline.
Walk, hike or bike along the miles of nature trails and if you get a clear day, you can see as far as volcano of Ruapehu in the distance.
Auckland 2 nights, Hawke’s Bay 3 nights, Nelson area 3 nights, Queenstown 3 nights

Queenstown New Zealand

Highlights Queenstown New Zealand

Queenstown New Zealand presents an eclectic mix of visual and sensual experiences.
Queenstown New Zealand offers year-round travel excitement, a skiing paradise in the winter and a hiking heaven in the summer.
Gateway to Milford Sound with jaw-dropping natural scenery.
Queenstown Time Walk

Hiking Routebrun Track South Island

Highlights Guided Hike Routeburn Track South Island

Ultimate alpine adventure, weaving through meadows, reflective tarns and alpine gardens.
Spectacular vistas over vast mountain ranges and valleys.
Wind through the Routeburn gorge along the crystal-clear Route Burn (river).Take in spectacular views of the Hollyford valley and Darren Mountains.

Guided Hike on the Routeburn Track

Since the 1880’s the Routeburn Track has proved to be one of the most accessible and popular journeys into New Zealand’s forests and mountains. The Routeburn Track passes through two national parks, Fiordland and Mount Aspiring, and is part of Te Wahipounamu, South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.

We offer full day of hiking on the Routeburn Track, one of New Zealand’s most famous walks. Or if you prefer, try the 2-3 day trek. Our guided day your takes you up the wide smooth track to Routeburn Flats. Your guide will point out the unique flora and birdl ife of the Routeburn Valley. Enjoy a drink and lunch at Routeburn Flats Hut while taking in the splendor of the surrounding mountains. Next, head on to the Routeburn Falls or meander back home. Our guides will transfer you back to your hotel in Queenstown.

The Routeburn Track traverses wild and scenic mountain country between the Hollyford and Dart Valleys at the base of New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Since the 1880’s the Routeburn Track has proved to be one of the most accessible and popular journeys into New Zealand’s forests and mountains.

Hawke’s Bay New Zealand

Highlights Hawke’s Bay New Zealand

Hawke’s Bay New Zealand presents an eclectic mix of visual and sensual experiences.
Discover Hawke’s Bay New Zealand’s leading producer of red wines.
Experience the greatest concentration of Art Deco architecture below the equator
Don’t miss Cape Kidnappers, home to the largest accessible gannet colony in the world, perched on the edge of a rugged coastline.
Take a break from the world at the Greenhill Lodge
Walk, hike or bike along the miles of nature trails and if you get a clear day, you can see as far as volcano of Ruapehu in the distance.

Auckland New Zealand

Highlights Auckland New Zealand

Auckland, with its international airport is gateway to all of New Zealand.
Auckland’s multi-cultural population provides a colourful city which is influenced by Pacific, Asian, European and indigenous Maori culture.
Discover the city’s spectacular setting on the clean Waitemata Harbour that results in Auckland being called the ‘City of Sails’.
Auckland New Zealand has been rated the third most livable city in the world.
Auckland’s water activity and sailing adventures are ready for you when you are.

New Zealand Unique Accommodations

Queenstown Preferred Hotels

Spire Hotel

the-spire-hotel-staff Modern elegance in the heart of Queenstown. The centrally located hotel offers superb hospitality. The Spire Hotel Queenstown was completely redone in June 2014 as a luxury boutique hotel iThe Spire Hotel Queenstown features ten spacious luxuriously appointed guest suites. As close to perfection as you can get, The Spire is elegant, beautiful and defines what luxury in Queenstown, New Zealand is all about. Our professional, friendly and genuine team makes our luxury boutique hotel the perfect base from which to work and play in New Zealand’s premier alpine resort. The Imperium Collection has simply the best luxury accommodation Queenstown has to offer.

QT Queenstown

Wake up to a vista of the majestic Remarkables mountains and Lake Wakatipu. Luxury is elevated at this funky, modern hotel. A short walk to shops specializing in local merino wool and South Island art galleries. Only a 10 minute walk to the Gondola of the Ben Lomed Mountains.

Azur Lodge

For those who want to be near Queenstown and take in the natural, rugged beauty of the region Azure Lodge is the right choice. Azure Lodge offers nine private villas designed to let you absorb the incredible views in chic luxury and total privacy. deck-chairs-tss-w950h595