Inspiring New Zealand

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  • Internal-Holiday Airfares included
  • Fitness Level: Easy
  • Duration: 10 Days
  • Tour Code: NZFLY

From the sophistication of its cities to the soulful expanse of its stunning untamed landscapes, New Zealand's beauty is unmatched, and an exploration of her wilderness will enrich and revive.

A tale of two great islands, of epic natural beauty and ancient rituals and traditions – yours to explore on this Inspiring Journey across the length and breadth of New Zealand. Embrace the sophistication of its cities and the soulful expanse of its stunning untamed landscapes.

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Journey Overview

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  • Overnight Stays
  • Sightseeing

Your Journey Itinerary

Day Activity
1 Welcome to Auckland

Upon arrival at Auckland Airport you'll be transferred to your hotel. Spend some time at leisure to relax or explore on your own. This evening, join your Journey Director for a Welcome Reception and dinner.

  • MEALS - Dinner with wine
  • HOTEL - Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour Hotel, 2 nights
2 Auckland Sights - Waiheke Island

Following a city sights tour of Auckland this morning we board the ferry to Waiheke Island. With pristine beaches, world class wines, and fantastic cuisine it’s easy to see why Waiheke Island is considered the jewel in the Hauraki Gulfs crown. Just 35 minutes by ferry from downtown Auckland you’ll feel like you’re a world away as we embrace the essence of Waiheke with our local guide. Enjoy wine tasting at some of Waiheke’s award-winning vineyards, including a light lunch before we cruise the Hauraki Gulf back to the city. Tonight, enjoy a free evening; why not try one of the many restaurants in Wynyard Quarter or the Viaduct.

  • MEALS - Breakfast, lunch
3 Auckland — Rotorua

Your leisurely discovery of New Zealand’s North Island continues as you follow the meandering trail of the Waikato River to the famous Waitomo Caves for an exclusive 5-star Eco Glow Worm experience. Your guide sets the scene for a cave experience where you will see glow worms, cave formations and appreciate the beauty of Footwhistle Cave. Journey to the volatile landscapes of Rotorua, where Maori culture takes centre stage. Tonight, visit Te Pa Tu for insights into the local rituals and traditions of this fascinating culture. Tū Te Rā is a summer celebration of the abundant harvest of this season, and explores concepts, rituals, and stories of ancient Māori warfare and peace in a feast of culture and cuisine. Enjoy a special three course feast with aperitif.

Tū Te Rā

  • MEALS - Breakfast, Local Dining Experience
  • HOTEL - Pullman Rotorua, 2 nights
4 Rotorua at Leisure

Today, visit Whakarewarewa Living Village where you’ll be accompanied by a Local Guide to view New Zealand’s biggest geyser, bubbling mud pools and thermal springs. Later, the day is all yours to explore the sacred lands, thermal marvels and Maori traditions of Rotorua. You could indulge in a spa treatment at the Polynesian Thermal Spa or if you’re up for a challenge, take the native forest zipline adventure tour with Canopy Tours.

  • MEALS - Breakfast, dinner with wine
5 Rotorua – Wellington

This morning visit Rainbow Springs Nature Park for a guided tour of the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa, the national leader in kiwi husbandry. Learn about the work being done to save New Zealand’s national bird, see kiwi eggs being incubated, the hatching process and newly hatched kiwi chicks.  Later, fly to Wellington.  Spend the evening at your leisure, enjoying dinner at one of the quirky cafes at Courtney Place or Cuba Street.

  • MEALS - Breakfast
  • HOTEL - Sofitel Wellington, 2 nights
6 Wellington & Zealandia

A harbourside city, Wellington is rich in natural beauty, but the wild wind has driven an exciting indoor life too, there’s a world-leading café culture, great multicultural restaurants, contemporary art and live music. This is your chance to know it like a local on a guided walking tour.  Discover the stunning waterfront to the hidden laneways in the bohemian area: the heritage Cuba Street precinct. Once dimly-lit back alleys, these newly rejuvenated laneways are now home to some of the country’s funkiest bars, boutiques and breweries. Experience a taste of the Capital’s very own chocolate and you’ll see for yourself that Wellington really is the coffee and craft beer capital of New Zealand!  This afternoon, we continue to the urban eco-sanctuary of Zealandia, admiring the extraordinary efforts of conservationists who have reintroduced 18 species of native wildlife that were absent from mainland New Zealand for over a century.

  • MEALS - Breakfast
7 Wellington – Queenstown

This morning, explore New Zealand’s fascinating culture, nature, heritage and art at Te Papa Museum of New Zealand, Then it’s time to prime yourselves for a few days of adventure, flying to Queenstown, New Zealand’s adventure capital. On arrival, journey to the goldrush village of Arrowtown. Enjoy a tour of Queenstown, and gaze at the natural splendour in its midst – from the peaks of the Remarkables to beautiful Lake Wakatipu.

  • MEALS - Breakfast
  • HOTEL - Hotel St Moritz Queenstown, 3 nights
8 Queenstown - Lake Manapouri

Travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu, over the Devil’s Staircase and along to Manapouri on the edge of Fiordland National Park.  Here your journey to the breath-taking pristine wilderness scenery of Doubtful Sound begins. Cruise across Lake Manapouri then take a coach trip over Wilmot Pass before you immerse yourself in the beauty and vastness of remote Doubtful Sound on a Wilderness Cruise.  Keep a look out for wildlife including dolphins, fur seals and even occasionally penguins. Later enjoy dinner at your hotel.

  • MEALS - Breakfast, lunch, dinner with wine
9 Queenstown at Leisure

Explore exciting Queenstown your way! Perhaps take a minibus tour through spectacular Skippers Canyon or immerse yourself among the boutique vineyards and spectacular scenery of Central Otago on a Boutique Wine tour.  Your Journey Director will assist you in booking all of your chosen optional experiences. As your final day ends enjoy a Celebration Dinner at one of the local restaurants with your Journey Director and new-found friends.

  • MEALS - Breakfast, Celebration Dinner
10 Farewell from Queenstown

For now, all that’s left to say is a fond farewell as your inspiring journey comes to an end after breakfast. Throughout today you will be transferred to Queenstown Airport for your onward flight.

  • MEALS - Breakfast

Unique Highlights

Authentic and Engaging Experiences

  • Immerse
    3 Immerse National Kiwi Hatchery 1600 1000

    Immerse

    • Learn about New Zealand’s cherished kiwi bird and the conservation efforts of the National Kiwi Hatchery at Rainbow Spring Nature Park.
  • Indulge
    4 Indulge WaihekeIsland Auckland MilesHolden 1600 1000

    Indulge

    • Embark on a culinary discovery of Waiheke Island, famous for its pristine beaches, world-class wines and farm-to-fork dining
  • Explore
    5 Explore Footwhistle Glowworm Pool 1200 800

    Explore

    • Discover the labyrinth of magnificent undisturbed glowworm displays at Footwhistle Cave, an intimate experience reserved for nature lovers.
  • Relax
    6 Relax doubtful sound wilderness real journeys 1600 1000

    Relax

    • Unwind with a three night stay at the luxurious St. Moritz, idyllically located in Queenstown, overlooking the stunning Lake Wakatipu.

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Additional Information

What's Included
  • Hand-picked accommodation, selected to immerse you in your destination
  • Most meals, including Local Dining Experiences. See Dining tab below
  • Complimentary refreshments throughout the journey
  • Travel by bespoke vehicle with reclining seats, WiFi and air-conditioning
  • A maximum of 22 guests to share your journey
  • Expert Driver Guide escorts
  • All entrance and National Park fees
  • Sustainable Travel Kit, including refillable water bottle and backpack
  • Exclusive immersive activities and interaction with local communities
  • Built-in leisure time, to explore destinations as you wish
  • Airport transfers (see Flight Information below)
What to Bring
  •  Comfortable walking shoes
  •  Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
  • Warm layers in cooler months and a waterproof
  • Camera
  • A sense of adventure
Fitness Requirements
  • A low level of fitness is required
Dining
  • 9 Full buffet breakfasts
  •  2 Lunches
  • 4 Dinners with wine
  •  1 Local Dining Experiences
  •  1 Celebration Dinner
Flight Information

Flights are not included in holiday price.

  • Day 1: flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Auckland Airport
  • Day 10: flights to depart anytime from Queenstown Airport

Required Internal Flights are included in the trip price. Please see the internal flight schedule below:

  • Day 5: Rotorua to Wellington NZ8235 (required internal flight)
  • Day 7: Wellington to Queenstown NZ605 (required internal flight)

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