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Luxury Lodges of New Zealand Loyalty Departure

14 days
From Auckland to Walter Peak
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Auckland

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Waiheke Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Waiheke Island tasting experience with fresh oysters, olive oils, local honeys, and island wines
  3. Day 3

    Auckland

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Auckland Harbour Cruise with panoramic skyline views and live maritime heritage commentary
    • Waitakere Wilderness Experience with black sand beaches, native rainforest, Maori carvings, and Tasman Sea vantage point
    • Auckland City Revealed Tour exploring history, culture, volcanic landmarks, and Maori heritage
    • Flavours of Our City Walking Tour with artisan cheeses, handmade chocolates, freshly roasted coffee, and cultural insights

    Optional Activities

    • All Blacks Experience with guidance from a former All Black or Black Fern and wine-matching dinner at a top Auckland restaurant
    Landmarks
    Waitakere Ranges
    Tasman Sea
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Hobbiton - Rotorua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Maori fusion dining experience at Te Pa Tu with traditional song, dance, and storytelling under the stars)

    Included Activities

    • Hobbiton Movie Set tour with hobbit holes and gardens
    • Rotorua geothermal exploration with hot springs, geysers, and mud pools
    • Maori fusion dining experience at Te Pa Tu with traditional song, dance, and storytelling
    Landmarks
    Hobbiton Movie Set
    Rotorua Geothermal Area
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Rotorua to Huka Lodge

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gastronomic experience showcasing New Zealand's finest, often sustainably produced ingredients)

    Included Activities

    • Redwoods Treewalk among native forest canopy
    • Te Puia Rotorua Geothermal Park exploration with geysers and mud pools
    • National Kiwi Hatchery visit
    Landmarks
    Redwoods Treewalk Rotorua
    Te Puia Rotorua
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Huka Lodge

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Huka Lodge), Lunch (Lunch at Huka Lodge), Dinner (Dinner at Huka Lodge with local produce and innovative menu)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at Huka Lodge
    • Lunch at Huka Lodge
    • Dinner at Huka Lodge

    Optional Activities

    • Fly-fishing
    • Guided hikes
    • Lake cruises
    • Nearby golf
    • Tennis
    • Pétanque
    • Croquet
    Landmarks
    Waikato River
  7. Day 7

    Lake Taupo - Napier

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Lake Taupo visit
    • Art Deco Walking Tour through Napier's stylish 1930s district
    • Vintage Car Napier Highlights tour in a restored 1930s car
    • Napier Aquarium Behind-the-Scenes Tour with Little Blue Penguins and marine creatures

    Optional Activities

    • Art Deco Walking Tour
    • Vintage Car Napier Highlights
    • Napier Aquarium Behind-the-Scenes Tour
    Landmarks
    Lake Taupo
    Napier Art Deco District
    Napier Aquarium
  8. Day 8

    Cape Kidnappers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at lodge signature restaurant with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner at Rosewood Cape Kidnappers signature restaurant with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients

    Optional Activities

    • Exploration of lodge's private trails
    • Round of golf on Cape Kidnappers Golf Course
    • Spa treatment
    • Terrace relaxation with ocean views
    Landmarks
    Cape Kidnappers Golf Course
  9. Day 9

    North Island to Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Exploration of boutique galleries
    • Quirky cafes
    • Riverside Market
    • Walk along Avon River
    Landmarks
    Avon River
    Riverside Market
  10. Day 10

    Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Kai Safari with authentic local tastes and culinary insights), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Punting on the Avon River with historic architecture and gardens
    • Botanic Gardens Tour with rare and native flora
    • Christchurch Sightseeing Tour exploring heritage buildings and contemporary architecture
    • Akaroa Day Trip with Nature Cruise watching dolphins, seals, and native birdlife
    • International Antarctic Centre with penguins and interactive exhibits
    • Kai Safari culinary journey with local produce, Maori language, and cultural insights
    Landmarks
    Christchurch Botanic Gardens
    International Antarctic Centre
    Akaroa
  11. Day 11

    Christchurch to Franz Josef

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Peaceful dinner reflecting on the region's natural beauty)

    Included Activities

    • TranzAlpine train journey across the Southern Alps with Canterbury Plains, braided rivers, and dramatic gorges

    Optional Activities

    • Helicopter flight over Franz Josef Glacier
    • Helicopter flight over Fox Glacier with option to land on ice
    Landmarks
    Southern Alps
    Franz Josef Glacier
    Fox Glacier
  12. Day 12

    Haast - Queenstown

    Meals
    Dinner (Carvery-style dinner at Walter Peak High Country Station highlighting local produce and wines)

    Included Activities

    • Haast River Safari jet boat ride through South Westland World Heritage area
    • TSS Earnslaw vintage steamship cruise to Walter Peak High Country Station
    • Carvery-style dinner at Walter Peak High Country Station with local produce and wines
    Landmarks
    Haast River
    South Westland World Heritage Area
    Lake Wakatipu
    Southern Alps
    Walter Peak High Country Station
  13. Day 13

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Dart River Safari jet boat exploration with wilderness hiking
    • Boutique Winery Tour with award-winning wines and local cuisine
    • Shotover Jet Adventure navigating canyons and rapids
    • Safari of the Scenes at Middle Earth filming locations
    • Skyline Gondola to Bob's Peak with panoramic Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu views
    • Skippers Canyon 4WD Tour with historic gold mining sites and dramatic cliffs
    Landmarks
    Dart River
    Shotover River
    Bob's Peak
    Skippers Canyon
  14. Day 14

    Queenstown Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast
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