New Zealand with Luxury & Style (10 Days):
Sample Itinerary Outline
ID #: DT-NZ-10-6-28-10-RAIJ
DAYS
1 & 2: Auckland, NEW ZEALAND
Visit the Auckland Museum located in the scenic Auckland Domain, the
city’s oldest park, situated high atop a dormant 62,000-year-old
volcano. Enjoy a memorable 50-foot yacht cruise in Waitemata Harbor.
►Suggested hotel:
Westin Auckland Lighter Quay, Auckland
DAY 3: Rotorua & Lake Taupo, NEW ZEALAND
Travel south through Waikato’s lush farmlands to Matamata, a rural
valley town and famed filming location of the Lord of the Rings movies.
Continue on to Rotorua, an active geothermal city. Take a gondola ride
over beautiful Lake Rotorua. View the famous Huka Falls and the Wairakei
Geothermal project.
►Some suggested Lake Taupo hotels (in alphabetical order): Huka Lodge (V) Millennium Manuels Hotel & Resort, Lake Taupo ►Together, we will find the best choice for you!
DAYS 4 & 5: Hawke’s Bay (Napier), NEW ZEALAND
Explore the internationally renowned wine region of Hawke’s Bay. Visit a
few of the leading wineries to learn about wine production and enjoy
some savory tastings.
►Suggested hotel: Mangapapa Petit Hotel, Hawke's Bay
DAYS 6 – 8: Queenstown, NEW ZEALAND
Fly to the South Island and the beautiful alpine resort of Queenstown,
one of the more picturesque spots in the world. At Milford Sound, board
a ferry-like vessel for an incredible 2˝-hour guided nature cruise. Gaze
at the magnificent glacier carved fjords, with views of spectacular
waterfalls, rainforests, mountains and wildlife. Your return trip to
Queenstown is a scenic light aircraft flight (weather permitting). ►Some suggested Queenstown hotels (in alphabetical order): Eichardt’s Private Hotel (V) Hotel St. Moritz Matakauri Lodge (V) Millbrook Resort, Queenstown Sofitel Queenstown ►Together, we will find the best choice for you!
DAY 9: Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND
Fly to the charming Old English-style city of Christchurch and enjoy a
city tour. ►Some suggested Christchurch hotels (in alphabetical order): George Hotel, Christchurch Otahuna Lodge (V) ►Together, we will find the best choice for you!
DAY 10: Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND
Today you will be taken to the airport for your flight home or on to
your next destination.