15 Days South Island Essential
Straight from Auckland, you will be transferring to the Capital city of New Zealand, Wellington. Here, you will have a possibility of seeing the two most important things: grand Te Papa Museum and the Parliament. This is your free time in Wellington and, if there is anything else you wish to see, we can assist you in doing this.
Transferring via Cook’s Strait onto the South Island of New Zealand. Rental car awaits…and so does your New Zealand journey: Abel Tasman National Park with horseriding, kayaking, helicopter rides over the Sounds. Hokitika with its green stone carvings and magical river where white herons (kotuku) nest. Wanaka township, beautiful lake Wanaka. How about a real ‘Siberia Experience’ of 3 thrills in one day – fly into the Mt Aspiring National Park, hike/tramp over the hill to the Siberia River and jet-boat back out?
Queenstown will offer you the thrill of many extremes. If you are not interested in the extreme activities programme then the extreme beauty of this region will take your breath away! You might even choose to take a picturesque flight to Fiordland from here, to see the famous Milford Sounds and, perhaps, spoil yourselves a little by having a glass of champagne and a delicate lunch on a pristine mountain top… Rakiura – the Island of the Glowing Skies: forget the world, leave it behind, fly into this quiet paradise. Seems so far away, yet only 15 minutes on a little plane.
Would you like a real touch of history of New Zealand? We invite you to spend some time at the House which was built by one of the first settlers in Dunedin. Magnificent gardens, organic produce that the local chef uses in the menu. Otago Peninsula offers the unique wildlife experience of the penguin encounter as well as a visit to the Royal Albatross colony. From Dunedin, your journey takes you along the Eastern coast to Christchurch, the City of Gardens and Parks. This is the largest city on the South Island. It has an English colonial feel to the city with school children in formal blazers and straw hats, with fine architecture and heritage sites evident everywhere.
8 days Short Heli Tour of New Zealand
When you don’t have much time to spend in New Zealand but you do wish to see all the best that it can offer, here is our suggestion…
Arrive in Christchurch and have a good rest in a grand historical mansion of Otahuna Lodge. Swimming pool, superb food and elite wines…
The next day, a helicopter will pick you up and transfer you to the great Southern Alps. This is your chance to see the absolutely fairy-tale: snow capped mountains and glaciers, endless plains and a deep-blue Lake Tekapo. Perhaps, even pay a visit to local and international scientists working at the Tekapo Observatory.
Queenstown will offer you the thrill of many extremes. If you are not interested in the extreme activities programme then the extreme beauty of this region will take your breath away! You might even choose to take a picturesque flight to Fiordland from here, to see the famous Milford Sounds and, perhaps, spoil yourselves a little by having a glass of champagne and a delicate lunch on a pristine mountain top…
Fly to the center of the North Island. This is the fairy-tale of its own: geysers and boiling mud pools. But don't go where all the crowds go! Thermal activity is virtually everywhere, but some places are really off the beaten track. Consult one of our specialists to make sure you see a real gem. And what about the only active marine volcano in New Zealand?
If you wish to try out the nature hot pools and a glass of Champagne – Lake Tarawera is for you… Your villa in the middle of the ancient forest awaits with its stylish comfort..
Auckland is the last stop on this trip. A leading boutique hotel with the best view in town and hundreds of candles everywhere – what a perfect way to finalize your Aotearoa experience!
14 Days Aotearoa Classic
Vibrant Auckland and peaceful Waiheke Island. Take a rental car there or use a scooter to drive between the famous New Zealand wineries and olive groves. This will a perfect chance to relax after a long journey.
Rotorua will fascinate you with its geothermal gems: White Island is the most accessible volcanoes on earth, carrying with it an A grade level of scientific importance. It is estimated to be between 100,000 and 200,000 years old.
Waimangu Volcanic Valley will tell you the story of 1886 Mount Tarawera eruption which destroyed all the surrounding area. The Lake Rotomahana blew up 20 times of its original size!
Drive down to Wellington – the capital of New Zealand. Transferring via Cook’s Strait onto the South Island of New Zealand. Rental car awaits…and so does your New Zealand journey: Abel Tasman National Park with horseriding, kayaking, helicopter rides over the Sounds. Hokitika with its green stone carvings and magical river where white herons (kotuku) nest. Wanaka township, beautiful lake Wanaka.
Queenstown will offer you the thrill of many extremes. If you are not interested in the extreme activities programme then the extreme beauty of this region will take your breath away! You might even choose to take a picturesque flight to Fiordland from here, to see the famous Milford Sounds and, perhaps, spoil yourselves a little by having a glass of champagne and a delicate lunch on a pristine mountain top…
Take a flight to the capital of the South Island, Christchurch, City of Gardens and Parks. This is the largest city on the South Island. . It has an English colonial feel to the city with school children in formal blazers and straw hats, with fine architecture and heritage sites evident everywhere.