New Zealand with Luxury & Style (13 Days):
Sample Itinerary Outline
ID #: DT-NZ-13-11-14-07-BESI
DAYS
1-2: Depart for Auckland, NEW ZEALAND
Depart on an overnight flight to New Zealand "losing" a day
en route to the International Dateline.
DAY 3: Auckland, NEW ZEALAND
Your room is available for immediate occupancy for a relaxing
morning before your guide takes you sightseeing in the "City of
Sails."
►Suggested hotel: Langham
Hotel Auckland
DAY 4: Auckland / Coromandel, NEW ZEALAND
Say goodbye to Auckland and transfer to Pauanui, following the east
coast through picturesque farmland to the beautiful Coromandel
Peninsula.
►Suggested hotel: Lakes Resort
DAY 5: Coromandel, NEW ZEALAND
Enjoy a full day of wilderness exploration with local personality
"Kiwi Dundee." Take a gentle walk along lost gold trails to old gold
towns of the past. Tide permitting, visit Hot Water Beach and
Cathedral Cove, a gigantic arched cavern situated on the beautiful
Pacific coastline.
►Suggested hotel: Lakes
Resort
DAY 6: Coromandel / Rotorua, NEW ZEALAND
This morning follow the coastal route toward Rotorua, passing some
of the quaint seaside towns along the way.
►Some suggested Rotorua hotels (in alphabetical order): Peppers on the Point Rotorua Solitaire Lodge Treetops Lodge & Estate (V)
►Together, we will find the best choice for you!
DAY 7: Rotorua, NEW ZEALAND
This morning enjoy time to relax in your luxurious boutique lodge
before boarding a private lunch cruise which takes you through the
remote bays at the foot of Mount Tarawera. Other stops include the
hot springs at Hot Water Beach where you can have a swim.
►For Rotorua hotel suggestions, see above.
DAY 8: Rotorua / Queenstown, NEW ZEALAND
After breakfast, visit the thermal area of Whakarewarewa and the
many geysers. Also enjoy a visit to the Rotorua Museum before flying
to Queenstown. ►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: Queenstown / Milford Sound / Queenstown, NEW ZEALAND
Weather permitting, take a helicopter to the world-famous Milford
Sound for an unforgettable flightseeing excursion, landing at Key
Summit and Lake Quill. The remainder of your afternoon is at
leisure. ►For Queenstown hotel suggestions, see above.
DAY 10: Queenstown, NEW ZEALAND
Choose from a range of optional activities: skim the Shotover River
by jet-boat; play a round of golf at Millbrook Resort; enjoy a
private tour of an artisan's village and local wineries; or spend
the day relaxing at your luxurious hotel. ►For Queenstown hotel suggestions, see above.
DAY 11: Queenstown / Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND
Fly from Queenstown to Christchurch, the town that's "more English
than England." See Cathedral Square, the Christchurch Art Centre,
Christ's College and enjoy a punt along the River Avon. ►Some suggested Christchurch hotels (in alphabetical order): George Hotel, Christchurch Otahuna Lodge (V) ►Together, we will find the best choice for you!
DAY 12: Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND
Today is at leisure to explore the Garden City or perhaps indulge in
a private heli-scenic flight to Kaikoura for whale watching. Or,
visit a local sheep farm to see sheep shearing and a sheep dog
demonstration. ►For Christchurch hotel suggestions, see above.