UNFORGETTABLE NEW ZEALAND Unforgettable New Zealand Private Journeys 15 Days / 14 Nights Auckland to Queenstown Departs: Daily Priced at USD $21,546 per person Price is based on peak season rates. Contact us for low season pricing and specials. INTRODUCTION Highlights: Auckland | Huka Lodge | Helicopter Tour of Tongariro National Park | Private Boat on Lake Taupo | The Farm at Cape Kidnappers | Hawke’s Bay Wine, Food and Cultural Experience | Wharekauhau Country Estate Farm Tour | Te Papa the Museum of New Zealand | Akaroa Harbour Experience | Helicopter Tour of Milford Sound | Queenstown Wine and Adventure Tour Raise the standard of your travels with the finest New Zealand has to offer, from private boats, helicopters, winery tours and luxury lodgesStay at sophisticated properties like Huka Lodge, The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, Wharekauhau and Otahuna Lodge and unwind with activities like clay-bird shooting, horse riding and kayaking, to name a fewMulti-course meals are included in most of your stays, and the level of service will surpass everything you’ve come to expectWith plenty of private tours also included in this package, simply sit back and relax as you soak up the best sights of New Zealand. Itinerary at a Glance DAY 1 Auckland | Arrival DAY 2 Auckland | Freedom of Choice – 1 of 5 Excursions 1. Full Day Private Waiheke Island Gourmet Food & Wine Tour 2. Half Day Private Art, Food & Fashion Downtown Walking Tour 3. Half Day Private Gourmet Tasting Tour 4. Full Day Private Tawharanui Nature and Kiwi Tour with Picnic Dinner Start planning your tailor-made vacation in Australia, Fiji and New Zealand by contacting our South Pacific specialists Call 1 855 465 1030 (Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm Pacific time) Email [email protected] Web southpacificbydesign.com Suite 1200, 675 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1N2, Canada 2019/12/17 Page 1 of 6 UNFORGETTABLE NEW ZEALAND 5. Full Day Private Auckland’s City Sights & Maori Cultural Performance Tour DAY 3 Auckland to Lake Taupo Private Touring Private Tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves DAY 4 Lake Taupo Helicopter to Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupo Cruise DAY 5 Lake Taupo – Day at Leisure DAY 6 Lake Taupo to Cape Kidnappers Includes a stop at a Boutique Winery for Lunch DAY 7 Farm at Cape Kidnappers at Leisure DAY 8 Cape Kidnappers to Wharekauhau Country Estate DAY 9 Wharekauhau Country Estate DAY 10 Wharekauhau Country Estate to Wellington & flight to Christchurch Tour of Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand in Wellighton DAY 11 Christchurch Private Tour of Akaroa & Cruise DAY 12 Christchurch to Queenstown (Flight) DAY 13 Queenstown Milford Sound Scenic Helicopter Flight and Cruise DAY 14 Queenstown | Freedom of Choice – Choose 1 of 3 Excursions 1. Full Day Private Gourmet Food & Wine Tour 2. Full Day Private Famous Routeburn Track Hike 3. Half Day Wilderness Safari - Jetboat & Forest Walk DAY 15 Queenstown | Departure MAP Start planning your tailor-made vacation in Australia, Fiji and New Zealand by contacting our South Pacific specialists Call 1 855 465 1030 (Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm Pacific time) Email [email protected] Web southpacificbydesign.com Suite 1200, 675 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1N2, Canada 2019/12/17 Page 2 of 6 UNFORGETTABLE NEW ZEALAND DETAILED ITINERARY The below itinerary is only a suggestion, we offer tailor-made personal service and solutions to help you plan your perfect vacation. This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction. Day 1 Arrive Auckland Welcome to New Zealand! Upon arrival in Auckland, enjoy a private transfer to your hotel in the in the heart of the city, between the vibrant Viaduct Harbour and the new Wynyard Quarter. A guaranteed early check-in time has been organized for this morning. Venture into town to explore designer shopping and fabulous restaurants or enjoy fine dining at the hotel’s sleek Lava Dining restaurant. Day 2 Auckland – Today you have the choice of one of five tours Today you can personalize your Auckland experience by choosing one of these five tours, all sure to leave you with lifelong memories: 1. Full Day Private Waiheke Island Gourmet Food & Wine Tour Travel by ferry to beautiful Waiheke Island, Auckland’s food and wine neighbor just 12 miles away. Sample succulent New Zealand oysters, award-winning olive oil and other locally produced foods, all accompanied by wines from some of Waiheke’s top vineyards. Your private guide will provide an entertaining and informative commentary as you go, and treats may include wild honey, the famous local green herb spread and artisan cheeses. A lunch platter at one of the area's top vineyard restaurants is included. 2. Half Day Private Art, Food & Fashion Downtown Walking Tour Discover the more cultured, creative and indulgent side of Auckland with a private walking tour of Auckland Art Gallery, leading dealer galleries, artisan food producers and top fashion labels. Cameras are welcome, but please respect the privacy of the property owners and the copyright of the artist. Food and wine tastings will be provided during the tour, but full meals are not included. You are welcome to purchase additional food and beverages at your own cost. 3. Half Day Private Gourmet Tasting Tour Discover some of Auckland’s best eateries and artisan food producers on this short – and very easy – downtown walking and tasting tour. The route takes in Britomart, one of the city’s coolest new entertainment precincts filled with bars, restaurants and boutiques that you can explore once the tour concludes. Tour highlights include a local artisan bakery, an award-winning cheese producer, a hand-crafted gelato factory, a chocolatier and desert restaurant, plus a leading New Zealand coffee house. 4. Full Day Private Tawharanui Nature and Kiwi Tour with Picnic Dinner Much of New Zealand's insect, marine and bird life is nocturnal, and this tour through native forest offers a great opportunity to experience what goes on in the dark. Tawharanui Regional Park is home to the New Zealand brown kiwi, the morepork (New Zealand owl) and Weta, all of which are nocturnal animals. Experience how the bush environment changes after sunset as your private guide takes you on a search for nocturnal wildlife. 5. Full Day Private Auckland’s City Sights & Maori Cultural Performance Tour Experience Auckland’s fascinating Maori culture on a very personal tour to important historic sites. Learn how this unique living culture is an integral part of what Auckland and New Zealand has to offer, from its well-known cityscapes to its numerous volcanoes and the amazing West Coast. Finish with a visit to the Auckland Museum with its Maori and Polynesian Gallery. You can enjoy the Museum's Maori Cultural Performance to see a postural war dance (the haka) first-hand. Start planning your tailor-made vacation in Australia, Fiji and New Zealand by contacting our South Pacific specialists Call 1 855 465 1030 (Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm Pacific time) Email [email protected] Web southpacificbydesign.com Suite 1200, 675 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1N2, Canada 2019/12/17 Page 3 of 6 UNFORGETTABLE NEW ZEALAND Day 3 Auckland to Lake Taupo with a stop at the Glowworm Caves Leaving Auckland this morning, enjoy your private driver guide's commentary as you travel through lush farmland of the Waikato to the King Country region. On arrival in Waitomo, meet your private Guide and take a short walk through breath taking New Zealand native bush to the cave entrance. Your guide will light candles setting the scene for an intimate cave experience. See glowworms and cave formations up close and appreciate the beauty of Footwhistle Cave (also known to local Maori as Te Anaroa Cave). Around a corner lie the bones of one of New Zealand's lost treasures, the ancient Moa bird. As the lights cast a warm glow over the stunning cave formations, your guide will speak a bit on the insects that live here - titiwai, the glow worm and tuna, the eel. After enjoying a relaxed stroll through the cave, take a seat in Footwhistle's Cathedral to see it lit up by a dazzling magnesium torch. After the caves, continue through the beautiful King Country region to Lake Taupo and your accommodation for the next 3 nights, the acclaimed Huka Lodge. Day 4 Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupo Cruise Fly south down the eastern side of Great Lake Taupo and into the wilderness of the Kaimanawa ranges. Search for the famous Kaimanawa wild horses and you may even spot wild deer. Land next to the world-renowned Rangitikei River to enjoy the crystal clear water and solitude this location has to offer. Continue west towards the World Heritage volcanoes; Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe. Take in close up views of the Tongariro Crossing, colourful Emerald Lakes and thermal activity of the newly formed Te Maari Crater, a great photo opportunity. Travel a little further to a beautiful remote bay in Lake Taupo, to join your crew and boat. Day 5 Day at Leisure Taupo Stay in at Huka Lodge today to enjoy a day of leisure. After yesterday’s excitement, relaxing in your luxurious suite with gourmet cuisine and a bottle of local wine will be just the ticket. Day 6 Huka Lodge – Cape Kidnappers Enjoy a private tour to the Hawke’s Bay and its many delights. Of course, you’ll visit local wineries and sample local foods, but you’ll also have a chance to discover the Art Deco architecture and history of Napier, meet with a Maori elder to learn about their traditions and modern-day culture, take in scenic vistas, and much more. The activities of the day are completely tailored to you!Your accommodation for the next 2 nights is at The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, a luxury lodge set atop 6,000 rolling acres of stunning pasture land in Napier.