Day 1 - Fly overnight from London Heathrow to
Auckland via Singapore
Day 2 - Arrive in Auckland - 1 night at Mollies,
Auckland
Auckland, 'City of Sails', is regularly voted one of the
best lifestyle cities in the world. Set on the shores of the
Waitemata Harbour, Maori name for 'sparkling waters', the city
boasts marine reserves, golden swimming beaches and black-sand
surf. Mollies is a small luxury boutique hotel set in gardens
above St Mary's Bay, five minutes from the Auckland city
centre.
Day 3 - Auckland to the Bay of Islands - 4 nights
at Kauri Cliffs
The Bay of Islands is a collection of 144 islands
with endless marine wildlife and natural beauty.
Kauri Cliffs, one of New Zealand's leading lodges
is located in a magnificent setting with panoramic views
of the Pacific Ocean and Cavalli Islands approximately one
hour's drive from the Bay of Islands. Here you can play golf,
enjoy boat charters around the islands and visit the
northern-most tip of New Zealand by helicopter.
Day 7 - The Bay of Islands to Hawkes Bay - 3 nights
at Cape Kidnappers
Cape Kidnappers, a stand-out beacon of land discovered by
Captain James Cook in 1769, is set on a 6,000-acre sheep farm
on some of the most dramatic coastline to be found in New
Zealand. From here, enjoy a walking tour of Napier, see
the Gannet Colony at Cape Kidnappers, go hot
air balooning, or visit the wineries in the area.
Day 10 - Hawkes Bay to Taupo - 3 nights at Huka
Lodge
Huka Lodge, 300 metres up-stream from the famous Huka
Falls, started as a simple fishing lodge on the banks of the
Waikato River some 60 years ago. Today, the now-luxurious lodge
lures anyone seeking one of the world's very best retreats,
set within seven hectares of park-like grounds.
Whilst here, visit Rotorua, heartland of New
Zealand's Maori culture, surrounded by steaming
lakes, geysers, mud pools and multi-coloured
silica terraces, all unique to this region.
Day 13 - Taupo to Queenstown - 2 nights at
Eichardts
Queenstown The 'Adventure Capital of the World', set
on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, amidst the towering peaks of
the Southern Alps. This is central Queenstown, so perfect for
exploring Queenstown and visiting some of the
many restaurants the city has to offer.
Day 15 - Queenstown to Glenorchy
- 3 nights at Blanket Bay
Only 45 minutes, drive from Queenstown, the scenery
provides a perfect backdrop for endless activities and an
idyllic haven in which to relax. Why not take a scenic helicopter
trip to Milford Sound and enjoy a picnic lunch on a glacier,
or enjoy a jetboat ride on the scenic Dart River
taking you through wilderness so untouched it has
been declared a World Heritage Area?
Day 18 - Glenorchy to Auckland to London
You can fly via Singapore, Dubai, Sydney and Los Angeles to
New Zealand; why not stop over en route or on the way back
from your trip to New Zealand?