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NEW ZEALAND
Itinerary Overview
Days 1 - 3
Maori Heritage
Days 4 - 7
BEST TIME
BEST TIME
TAILORED TRIPS
BEST TIME
Days 8 - 12
Wine Country
Nature from All Angles
Highlights of Your Journey
Swim at Matauri Bay and cruise the Bay of Islands, then visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds where New Zealand’s founding story began.
Stand at Cape Reinga where oceans collide, soar over Northland by helicopter, and dive into Maori culture by Lake Taupo.
Fly above White Island’s steaming crater and hike Kawakawa Bay, tracing New Zealand’s explosive volcanic past.
Cycle through Hawkes Bay vineyards and savour red wines, then fish by helicopter and watch sunset from Te Mata Peak.
Land on glaciers in Fiordland, walk Hollyford’s wild coast, and end your journey with a Southern Lakes art tour in Queenstown.
Days 1 - 3
Your New Zealand odyssey begins in the subtropical north, where Maori culture and pristine landscapes create an unforgettable introduction to Aotearoa's natural and cultural treasures.
Your first day arrives at Matauri Bay, a stunning curved beach in Northland where Captain Cook first landed in 1769, offering pristine white sand and crystal-clear waters perfect for your introduction to New Zealand's coastal beauty. Day two explores Kerikeri, known as the "Cradle of New Zealand" where the country's first European settlement was established in 1819, combining historic sites with world-class winery experiences that showcase the region's emerging viticultural reputation. Your third day features a boat cruise through the Bay of Islands, a maritime paradise containing 144 islands where Maori and European histories intertwine, including opportunities to spot dolphins and visit the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds where New Zealand's founding document was signed in 1840.
Days 4 - 7
The middle section of your journey ventures deeper into New Zealand's dramatic volcanic landscape and cultural heritage, from the country's northernmost point to the geothermal wonders of the central North Island.
Your fourth day includes Cape Reinga, where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean according to Maori belief, this sacred site serves as the departure point for spirits returning to their ancestral homeland, followed by a helicopter tour showcasing Northland's diverse landscapes. Day five transitions to Lake Taupo with a private Maori encounter, providing authentic insight into indigenous culture that has shaped New Zealand for over 700 years. The sixth day features a volcanic helicopter safari to White Island, New Zealand's most active marine volcano, and Mount Tarawera, which erupted dramatically in 1886, destroying the famous Pink and White Terraces. Your seventh day combines a guided hike around Kawakawa Bay with a cruise on Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake formed by a massive volcanic eruption 26,500 years ago.
Days 8 - 12
Your final days explore New Zealand's wine country and dramatic southern landscapes, from Hawkes Bay's renowned vineyards to Queenstown's adventure capital and Fiordland's pristine wilderness.
Day eight brings you to Hawkes Bay, New Zealand's oldest wine region established in the 1850s, where Mediterranean-style climate produces world-class red wines and the region's famous food culture thrives. Your ninth day features a cycling wine tour through vineyards that benefit from the region's unique combination of coastal climate and diverse soil types created by ancient river systems. The tenth day includes helicopter fly-fishing and Te Mata Peak, offering panoramic views across the Hawkes Bay plains where Maori legend tells of a sleeping giant.
Day eleven transitions to Queenstown, the world's adventure capital nestled beside Lake Wakatipu, with cycling and sightseeing in landscapes that served as Middle-earth in Peter Jackson's films. Your twelfth day features a Fiordland helicopter excursion and Hollyford guided beach walk with glacier landing, exploring the pristine wilderness of one of the world's great national parks. The thirteenth and final day offers a guided art tour through the Southern Lakes region, where contemporary New Zealand artists draw inspiration from some of the planet's most dramatic mountain and lake scenery.
Day 1
Your New Zealand odyssey begins in the subtropical north, where Maori culture and pristine landscapes create an unforgettable introduction to Aotearoa's natural and cultural treasures.
Your first day arrives at Matauri Bay, a stunning curved beach in Northland where Captain Cook first landed in 1769, offering pristine white sand and crystal-clear waters perfect for your introduction to New Zealand's coastal beauty. Day two explores Kerikeri, known as the "Cradle of New Zealand" where the country's first European settlement was established in 1819, combining historic sites with world-class winery experiences that showcase the region's emerging viticultural reputation. Your third day features a boat cruise through the Bay of Islands, a maritime paradise containing 144 islands where Maori and European histories intertwine, including opportunities to spot dolphins and visit the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds where New Zealand's founding document was signed in 1840.
Days 2 - 4
The middle section of your journey ventures deeper into New Zealand's dramatic volcanic landscape and cultural heritage, from the country's northernmost point to the geothermal wonders of the central North Island.
Your fourth day includes Cape Reinga, where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean according to Maori belief, this sacred site serves as the departure point for spirits returning to their ancestral homeland, followed by a helicopter tour showcasing Northland's diverse landscapes. Day five transitions to Lake Taupo with a private Maori encounter, providing authentic insight into indigenous culture that has shaped New Zealand for over 700 years. The sixth day features a volcanic helicopter safari to White Island, New Zealand's most active marine volcano, and Mount Tarawera, which erupted dramatically in 1886, destroying the famous Pink and White Terraces. Your seventh day combines a guided hike around Kawakawa Bay with a cruise on Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake formed by a massive volcanic eruption 26,500 years ago.
Days 5 - 6
Your final days explore New Zealand's wine country and dramatic southern landscapes, from Hawkes Bay's renowned vineyards to Queenstown's adventure capital and Fiordland's pristine wilderness.
Day eight brings you to Hawkes Bay, New Zealand's oldest wine region established in the 1850s, where Mediterranean-style climate produces world-class red wines and the region's famous food culture thrives. Your ninth day features a cycling wine tour through vineyards that benefit from the region's unique combination of coastal climate and diverse soil types created by ancient river systems. The tenth day includes helicopter fly-fishing and Te Mata Peak, offering panoramic views across the Hawkes Bay plains where Maori legend tells of a sleeping giant.
Day eleven transitions to Queenstown, the world's adventure capital nestled beside Lake Wakatipu, with cycling and sightseeing in landscapes that served as Middle-earth in Peter Jackson's films. Your twelfth day features a Fiordland helicopter excursion and Hollyford guided beach walk with glacier landing, exploring the pristine wilderness of one of the world's great national parks. The thirteenth and final day offers a guided art tour through the Southern Lakes region, where contemporary New Zealand artists draw inspiration from some of the planet's most dramatic mountain and lake scenery.
Days 4 - 7
The middle section of your journey ventures deeper into New Zealand's dramatic volcanic landscape and cultural heritage, from the country's northernmost point to the geothermal wonders of the central North Island.
Your fourth day includes Cape Reinga, where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean according to Maori belief, this sacred site serves as the departure point for spirits returning to their ancestral homeland, followed by a helicopter tour showcasing Northland's diverse landscapes. Day five transitions to Lake Taupo with a private Maori encounter, providing authentic insight into indigenous culture that has shaped New Zealand for over 700 years. The sixth day features a volcanic helicopter safari to White Island, New Zealand's most active marine volcano, and Mount Tarawera, which erupted dramatically in 1886, destroying the famous Pink and White Terraces. Your seventh day combines a guided hike around Kawakawa Bay with a cruise on Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake formed by a massive volcanic eruption 26,500 years ago.
Days 8 - 12
Your final days explore New Zealand's wine country and dramatic southern landscapes, from Hawkes Bay's renowned vineyards to Queenstown's adventure capital and Fiordland's pristine wilderness.
Day eight brings you to Hawkes Bay, New Zealand's oldest wine region established in the 1850s, where Mediterranean-style climate produces world-class red wines and the region's famous food culture thrives. Your ninth day features a cycling wine tour through vineyards that benefit from the region's unique combination of coastal climate and diverse soil types created by ancient river systems. The tenth day includes helicopter fly-fishing and Te Mata Peak, offering panoramic views across the Hawkes Bay plains where Maori legend tells of a sleeping giant.
Day eleven transitions to Queenstown, the world's adventure capital nestled beside Lake Wakatipu, with cycling and sightseeing in landscapes that served as Middle-earth in Peter Jackson's films. Your twelfth day features a Fiordland helicopter excursion and Hollyford guided beach walk with glacier landing, exploring the pristine wilderness of one of the world's great national parks. The thirteenth and final day offers a guided art tour through the Southern Lakes region, where contemporary New Zealand artists draw inspiration from some of the planet's most dramatic mountain and lake scenery.
BEST TIME
TAILORED TRIPS
from £3000 pp, per night
Matauri Bay - Hawkes Bay - Queenstown
Days 1 - 3
Maori Heritage
Days 4 - 7
Nature from All Angles
Days 8 - 12
Wine Country
Trip Highlights
Swim at Matauri Bay and cruise the Bay of Islands, then visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds where New Zealand’s founding story began.
Stand at Cape Reinga where oceans collide, soar over Northland by helicopter, and dive into Maori culture by Lake Taupo.
Fly above White Island’s steaming crater and hike Kawakawa Bay, tracing New Zealand’s explosive volcanic past.
Cycle through Hawkes Bay vineyards and savour red wines, then fish by helicopter and watch sunset from Te Mata Peak.
Land on glaciers in Fiordland, walk Hollyford’s wild coast, and end your journey with a Southern Lakes art tour in Queenstown.
Days 1 - 3
Your New Zealand odyssey begins in the subtropical north, where Maori culture and pristine landscapes create an unforgettable introduction to Aotearoa's natural and cultural treasures.
Your first day arrives at Matauri Bay, a stunning curved beach in Northland where Captain Cook first landed in 1769, offering pristine white sand and crystal-clear waters perfect for your introduction to New Zealand's coastal beauty. Day two explores Kerikeri, known as the "Cradle of New Zealand" where the country's first European settlement was established in 1819, combining historic sites with world-class winery experiences that showcase the region's emerging viticultural reputation. Your third day features a boat cruise through the Bay of Islands, a maritime paradise containing 144 islands where Maori and European histories intertwine, including opportunities to spot dolphins and visit the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds where New Zealand's founding document was signed in 1840.
Days 5 - 6
Your final days combine adrenaline-pumping mountain biking with traditional Japanese-inspired relaxation, perfectly balancing New Zealand's outdoor culture with wellness.
Day five takes you along Queenstown's renowned mountain bike trails, where single tracks wind through schist rock landscapes shaped by ancient glacial movements. After working up an appetite on the trails, unwind at Onsen Hot Pools, where Japanese-inspired cedar pools overlook the Shotover River canyon, offering a serene conclusion to your South Island adventure.
Days 2 - 4
Days two through four blend gold rush history with modern thrills, from Arrowtown's preserved 1860s architecture to helicopter flights over Fiordland's untouched wilderness.
Your second day starts with the Queenstown Hill hike, rewarding climbers with panoramic views before descending to Arrowtown, where Chinese miners' cottages from the 1860s gold rush remain authentically preserved. Day two concludes in Gibbston Valley, Central Otago's premier wine region, where vineyards like Amisfield showcase pinot noir cultivation at some of the world's southernmost latitudes. Day three elevates your perspective with a helicopter ride over Fiordland National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site covering 1.2 million hectares of pristine wilderness. Your fourth day brings you back to Queenstown's origins as an adventure destination with the Skyline Gondola and Luge, thrills that have entertained visitors since 1967.
Days 5 - 6
Your final days combine adrenaline-pumping mountain biking with traditional Japanese-inspired relaxation, perfectly balancing New Zealand's outdoor culture with wellness.
Day five takes you along Queenstown's renowned mountain bike trails, where single tracks wind through schist rock landscapes shaped by ancient glacial movements. After working up an appetite on the trails, unwind at Onsen Hot Pools, where Japanese-inspired cedar pools overlook the Shotover River canyon, offering a serene conclusion to your South Island adventure.
Days 4 - 7
The middle section of your journey ventures deeper into New Zealand's dramatic volcanic landscape and cultural heritage, from the country's northernmost point to the geothermal wonders of the central North Island.
Your fourth day includes Cape Reinga, where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean according to Maori belief, this sacred site serves as the departure point for spirits returning to their ancestral homeland, followed by a helicopter tour showcasing Northland's diverse landscapes. Day five transitions to Lake Taupo with a private Maori encounter, providing authentic insight into indigenous culture that has shaped New Zealand for over 700 years. The sixth day features a volcanic helicopter safari to White Island, New Zealand's most active marine volcano, and Mount Tarawera, which erupted dramatically in 1886, destroying the famous Pink and White Terraces. Your seventh day combines a guided hike around Kawakawa Bay with a cruise on Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake formed by a massive volcanic eruption 26,500 years ago.
Days 8 - 12
Your final days explore New Zealand's wine country and dramatic southern landscapes, from Hawkes Bay's renowned vineyards to Queenstown's adventure capital and Fiordland's pristine wilderness.
Day eight brings you to Hawkes Bay, New Zealand's oldest wine region established in the 1850s, where Mediterranean-style climate produces world-class red wines and the region's famous food culture thrives. Your ninth day features a cycling wine tour through vineyards that benefit from the region's unique combination of coastal climate and diverse soil types created by ancient river systems. The tenth day includes helicopter fly-fishing and Te Mata Peak, offering panoramic views across the Hawkes Bay plains where Maori legend tells of a sleeping giant.
Day eleven transitions to Queenstown, the world's adventure capital nestled beside Lake Wakatipu, with cycling and sightseeing in landscapes that served as Middle-earth in Peter Jackson's films. Your twelfth day features a Fiordland helicopter excursion and Hollyford guided beach walk with glacier landing, exploring the pristine wilderness of one of the world's great national parks. The thirteenth and final day offers a guided art tour through the Southern Lakes region, where contemporary New Zealand artists draw inspiration from some of the planet's most dramatic mountain and lake scenery.
BEST TIME
TAILORED TRIPS
from £3000 pp, per night
Matauri Bay - Hawkes Bay - Queenstown
Days 1 - 3
Maori Heritage
Days 4 - 7
Nature from All Angles
Days 8 - 12
Wine Country
Trip Highlights
Swim at Matauri Bay and cruise the Bay of Islands, then visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds where New Zealand’s founding story began.
Stand at Cape Reinga where oceans collide, soar over Northland by helicopter, and dive into Maori culture by Lake Taupo.
Fly above White Island’s steaming crater and hike Kawakawa Bay, tracing New Zealand’s explosive volcanic past.
Cycle through Hawkes Bay vineyards and savour red wines, then fish by helicopter and watch sunset from Te Mata Peak.
Land on glaciers in Fiordland, walk Hollyford’s wild coast, and end your journey with a Southern Lakes art tour in Queenstown.
Days 1 - 3
Your New Zealand odyssey begins in the subtropical north, where Maori culture and pristine landscapes create an unforgettable introduction to Aotearoa's natural and cultural treasures.
Your first day arrives at Matauri Bay, a stunning curved beach in Northland where Captain Cook first landed in 1769, offering pristine white sand and crystal-clear waters perfect for your introduction to New Zealand's coastal beauty. Day two explores Kerikeri, known as the "Cradle of New Zealand" where the country's first European settlement was established in 1819, combining historic sites with world-class winery experiences that showcase the region's emerging viticultural reputation. Your third day features a boat cruise through the Bay of Islands, a maritime paradise containing 144 islands where Maori and European histories intertwine, including opportunities to spot dolphins and visit the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds where New Zealand's founding document was signed in 1840.
Days 2 - 4
Days two through four blend gold rush history with modern thrills, from Arrowtown's preserved 1860s architecture to helicopter flights over Fiordland's untouched wilderness.
Your second day starts with the Queenstown Hill hike, rewarding climbers with panoramic views before descending to Arrowtown, where Chinese miners' cottages from the 1860s gold rush remain authentically preserved. Day two concludes in Gibbston Valley, Central Otago's premier wine region, where vineyards like Amisfield showcase pinot noir cultivation at some of the world's southernmost latitudes. Day three elevates your perspective with a helicopter ride over Fiordland National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site covering 1.2 million hectares of pristine wilderness. Your fourth day brings you back to Queenstown's origins as an adventure destination with the Skyline Gondola and Luge, thrills that have entertained visitors since 1967.
Best Luxury Hotels in New Zealand: Conte's Seasonal Picks for 2025
Eichardt's Private Hotel
Queenstown, New Zealand
Eichardt's Private Hotel, located in the heart of Queenstown, New Zealand, offers an exclusive and sophisticated retreat with stunning views of Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains. This historic hotel blends classic elegance with modern luxury, featuring beautifully appointed suites and a range of personalized services.
Guests can enjoy exquisite dining at the hotel's renowned restaurant, unwind at the intimate bar, or relax in the spa. Eichardt's is perfect for those seeking a serene yet centrally located escape, offering tailored experiences such as private yacht charters, scenic helicopter tours, and world-class skiing in the winter months.
Huka Lodge
Waikato River, New Zealand
Huka Lodge, nestled on the banks of the Waikato River in New Zealand, is a world-renowned luxury retreat that offers an intimate and tranquil escape. Surrounded by lush forests and stunning landscapes, the lodge features elegant rooms and private suites, each offering sweeping views of the river or gardens.
Known for its impeccable service and exclusive setting, guests can indulge in gourmet dining, relax with rejuvenating spa treatments, or enjoy outdoor activities like trout fishing and scenic helicopter rides. Huka Lodge combines natural beauty with unparalleled luxury, providing a perfect getaway for those seeking relaxation and adventure.
Rosewood Kauri Cliffs
Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Perched above New Zealand’s Bay of Islands, Rosewood Kauri Cliffs offers a serene sanctuary amidst dramatic cliffs and lush forests. With its luxurious rooms and private villas, each offering breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, this exclusive retreat provides an extraordinary blend of comfort and natural beauty.
Guests can enjoy world-class dining, relax at the spa, or explore the region’s rugged landscapes and beaches. Known for its exceptional service, championship golf course, and intimate atmosphere, Rosewood Kauri Cliffs is the ultimate destination for those seeking both adventure and tranquility in a stunning setting.
