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New Zealand,
chapter by chapter.

Seven to eighteen nights — every programme privately guided, all accommodation hand-picked, every experience arranged before your client lands.

North Island Essence
7 Nights
North Island

North Island Essence

Auckland's harbour, Waiheke wines, Hobbiton, Rotorua's living Māori culture, and a private Wētā Workshop evening in Wellington.

Auckland Waiheke Island Matamata Rotorua Taupo Wellington
Private vehicle throughout · Luxury lodges · All activities
North Island Essence
7
North Island Essence
7 Nights · North Island
Signature Experiences
  • Auckland harbour & Waiheke wine
  • Hobbiton Movie Set private access
  • Rotorua private hāngi dinner
  • Wellington Wētā Workshop after-hours
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Day by Day -- North Island Essence
Day 1-2
Auckland
Arrive Auckland. Private harbour-view hotel. Day 2: Waiheke Island winery day with private vehicle and exclusive cellar door tastings.
Day 3
Matamata
Private Hobbiton Movie Set tour. Afternoon drive south through the Waikato farmland to Rotorua.
Day 4-5
Rotorua
Waimangu Volcanic Valley with private guide. Day 5: morning geothermal spa, private hāngi dinner with a Māori family.
Day 6
Taupo
Huka Falls, Lake Taupo cruise. Optional fly-fishing with a private guide. Drive south to Wellington via the Kapiti Coast.
Day 7
Wellington
Private Wētā Workshop behind-the-scenes experience. Te Papa after-hours curator tour. Farewell dinner at a chef's table.
South Island Highlights
7 Nights
South Island

South Island Highlights

Marlborough wines, the Southern Alps, Queenstown adventures, and a private overnight vessel on Milford Sound.

Christchurch Marlborough Mt Cook Queenstown Milford Sound
Private vehicle throughout · Boutique lodges · Activities included
South Island Highlights
7
South Island Highlights
7 Nights · South Island
Signature Experiences
  • Marlborough Sounds cruise & winery
  • Aoraki / Mt Cook helicopter
  • Queenstown heli & high country
  • Milford Sound private overnight
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Day by Day -- South Island Highlights
Day 1
Christchurch
Arrive Christchurch. Private city arts tour and chef's table dinner in the rebuild quarter.
Day 2
Marlborough
Drive north through the Kaikōura coast. Marlborough Sounds private boat excursion and exclusive cellar door tastings.
Day 3
Aoraki / Mt Cook
Mackenzie Basin drive. Lake Tekapo Church of the Good Shepherd. Aoraki / Mt Cook helicopter and glacier landing.
Day 4-5
Queenstown
Drive via the Lindis Pass. Day 5: private helicopter to a high-country station for lunch, then Central Otago winery trail.
Day 6
Milford Sound
Scenic drive through Fiordland. Board your private overnight vessel on Milford Sound as the last tourist boats depart.
Day 7
Queenstown
Dawn on Milford Sound. Kayak before the boats arrive. Scenic flight back to Queenstown. Farewell lakeside dinner.
The Grand Circuit
10 Nights
Both Islands

The Grand Circuit

The definitive two-island journey -- cultural depth of the North and wilderness grandeur of the South in ten perfectly paced nights.

Auckland Waiheke Rotorua Taupo Wellington Christchurch Mt Cook Queenstown Milford Sound
Private vehicle · Domestic flight included · Luxury throughout
The Grand Circuit
10
The Grand Circuit
10 Nights · Both Islands
Signature Experiences
  • Auckland sailing & Waiheke wine
  • Rotorua private Māori evening
  • Central Otago vineyard dinner
  • Milford Sound private overnight
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Day by Day -- The Grand Circuit
Day 1-2
Auckland
Arrive Auckland. Private sailing on the Hauraki Gulf. Day 2: Waiheke Island winery day with private cellar door access.
Day 3
Rotorua
Private Hobbiton Movie Set tour followed by Rotorua arrival. Geothermal afternoon and private hāngi dinner.
Day 4
Taupo
Waimangu Volcanic Valley private walk. Lake Taupo fly-fishing option. Night in Taupo.
Day 5
Wellington
Kapiti Coast scenic drive. Wellington arrival. Wētā Workshop private experience. Te Papa after-hours curator tour.
Day 6
Christchurch
Fly Wellington → Christchurch. City arts and innovation tour. Dinner at the chef's table of Christchurch's finest kitchen.
Day 7
Aoraki / Mt Cook
Mackenzie Basin drive through Lake Tekapo. Aoraki / Mt Cook helicopter with Tasman Glacier landing. Night at Mt Cook lodge.
Day 8-9
Queenstown
Drive via the Lindis Pass. Day 9: private heli to high-country station for lunch, followed by Central Otago winery trail.
Day 10
Fiordland
Private vehicle to Milford Sound. Overnight aboard exclusive vessel. Dawn kayak. Helicopter return to Queenstown.
Aotearoa in Depth
13 Nights
Both Islands

Aotearoa in Depth

From the sub-tropical Bay of Islands to the silence of Milford Sound -- thirteen nights without ever feeling rushed.

Bay of Islands Auckland Rotorua Taupo Wellington Marlborough Christchurch Mt Cook Queenstown Milford Sound
Private vehicle & guide · Two domestic flights · Exclusive lodges
Aotearoa in Depth
13
Aotearoa in Depth
13 Nights · Both Islands
Signature Experiences
  • Bay of Islands private yacht charter
  • Rotorua private hāngi & spa
  • Marlborough Sounds cruise + wineries
  • Milford Sound overnight + dawn kayak
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Day by Day -- Aotearoa in Depth
Day 1-2
Bay of Islands
Arrive Auckland. Drive north -- arrival at Bay of Islands. Day 2: full day private yacht charter through 144 islands with onboard catering.
Day 3
Auckland
Waitangi Treaty Grounds private cultural tour. Drive south to Auckland. Evening harbour dining.
Day 4
Rotorua
Hobbiton Movie Set private tour. Afternoon into Rotorua. Geothermal spa afternoon.
Day 5
Rotorua / Taupo
Private Māori hāngi dinner evening. Waimangu Volcanic Valley. Taupo lakeside.
Day 6
Wellington
Kapiti Coast and Peka Peka. Wellington arrival -- Te Papa curator evening, craft dining trail.
Day 7
Marlborough
Fly Wellington → Marlborough. Private Sounds cruise. Cellar door tastings. Night at vineyard lodge.
Day 8
Christchurch
Drive south via Kaikōura coast. Christchurch arrival and arts immersion. Chef's table dinner.
Day 9
Aoraki / Mt Cook
Mackenzie Basin, Lake Tekapo stargazing. Aoraki helicopter -- glacier landing. Night at lakeside lodge.
Day 10
Queenstown
Lindis Pass scenic drive. Queenstown arrival. Private lake cruise at sunset.
Day 11
Queenstown
Helicopter to high-country station for private lunch. Central Otago winery trail with winemaker tastings.
Day 12
Fiordland
Private drive through Te Anau to Fiordland. Board overnight Milford vessel as tourist boats leave.
Day 13
Queenstown
Dawn on Milford Sound -- absolute silence, Mitre Peak in mirror water. Kayak. Helicopter return. Farewell dinner.
The Complete New Zealand
18 Nights
Full Country

The Complete New Zealand

Eighteen nights covering every essential and many that are anything but expected. The full story of Aotearoa, unhurried.

Bay of Islands Auckland Rotorua Hawke's Bay Wellington Marlborough Christchurch Mt Cook Queenstown Wanaka Doubtful Sound Milford Sound
Private vehicle & named guide · Multiple domestic flights · Curated lodge programme
The Complete New Zealand
18
The Complete New Zealand
18 Nights · Full Country
Signature Experiences
  • Bay of Islands private yacht charter
  • Rotorua Māori immersion (2 nights)
  • Hawke's Bay private winemaker dinner
  • Doubtful Sound wilderness day
  • Milford Sound private overnight cruise
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Day by Day -- The Complete New Zealand
Day 1-3
Bay of Islands
Arrive Auckland. Day 2-3: Bay of Islands private yacht charter, Waitangi cultural immersion, deserted island beaches.
Day 4
Auckland
Return to Auckland. Rangitoto Island private guided walk. Harbour dining.
Day 5
Rotorua
Hobbiton Movie Set private access. Arrival Rotorua. Geothermal spa afternoon.
Day 6-7
Rotorua
Day 6: Waimangu Volcanic Valley with volcanologist guide. Day 7: private Māori family hāngi evening -- the most requested experience on all our programmes.
Day 8
Hawke's Bay
Scenic flight over the Volcanic Plateau. Arrive Hawke's Bay. Private winemaker dinner at a biodynamic estate.
Day 9
Wellington
Art Deco coastal drive south. Wellington arrival. Wētā Workshop private access. Te Papa evening curator tour.
Day 10
Marlborough
Fly Wellington → Marlborough. Private Sounds cruise and seafood lunch on the water. Two exclusive cellar door tastings.
Day 11
Christchurch
Kaikōura coast drive. Whale watching option. Christchurch arrival. Chef's table at the city's finest kitchen.
Day 12
Aoraki / Mt Cook
Mackenzie Basin drive. Lake Tekapo. Aoraki / Mt Cook private helicopter with Tasman Glacier landing.
Day 13
Queenstown
Lindis Pass. Queenstown arrival. Lake Wakatipu private sunset cruise.
Day 14
Queenstown
Central Otago private winery trail -- three boutique producers, winemaker access, vineyard dinner at dusk.
Day 15
Wanaka
Day in Wānaka -- lake, iconic tree, alpine walks. Night at a lakeside boutique lodge.
Day 16
Doubtful Sound
Lake Manapouri boat crossing, mountain pass 4WD. Full day private vessel on Doubtful Sound -- Fiordland at its most remote.
Day 17
Milford Sound
Drive through Fiordland. Board overnight vessel on Milford Sound as the world empties out.
Day 18
Queenstown
Last dawn on Milford -- the one most clients say they replay for years. Dawn kayak. Helicopter return. Farewell dinner.

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