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Your adventure starts in the North Island. A night in Auckland allows time to relax and refresh after the long haul flight, staying at the Sofitel positioned in a tranquil marina setting near the vibrant Viaduct Harbour. Then, begin your predominantly self-drive itinerary with two nights at Treetops Lodge in Rotorua, a region known for its Maori culture and geothermal activity. The luxury lodge, which has a very relaxed atmosphere and offers wonderful walks through the native bush, makes a great base for exploring the area.

Flying south to Wellington, you’ll enjoy an introductory tour of our Capital City with a visit to Te Papa Museum, which provides interactive and informative insights into New Zealand’s land and history. Next, head over the hills to Wharekauhau for two nights at this fabulous coastal lodge property on a working sheep station. The 4WD farm tour is great fun for the whole family, offering a hands-on on introduction into farming life in New Zealand.

Then, on to the South Island. Flying south to Blenheim, you’ll drive via the scenic East Coast to Kaikoura. Here, you’ll spend two nights in stylish and fun treehouse-style accommodation and enjoy a whale-watching excursion to view the resident sperm whales. Driving south to Christchurch, we suggest flying on to Queenstown for three nights at Millbrook, a very family-friendly resort. Your stay here includes a 90-minute private helicopter excursion to Milford Sound as an exhilarating way to view this magnificent fiord.

Your self-drive tour begins with two nights at famous Huka Lodge directly overlooking the tranquil Waikato River, with a private half-day cruise at Lake Taupo. Continue to the East Coast for two nights at The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, where you’ll enjoy a private cycling tour through the vineyards of Hawkes Bay.

Flying south to Christchurch, we have included two nights at charming Otahuna Lodge, steeped in colonial New Zealand heritage and a food and wine lover’s delight. Guests enjoy the opportunity to participate with the chef’s preparation of the meals, produce for which is largely gathered from the fabulous garden on site. Next, a night at the Hermitage Hotel at Mount Cook provides a scenic link complete with a skiplane flight over the Southern Alps. Spend your final three nights at Blanket Bay, where we have included a spectacular 90-minute private helicopter flight to Milford Sound.