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Premium New Zealand Tour – 14N/15D (5 Star Hotels)

Tour Info

  • Duration: 14 Nights/15 Days
  • Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance – learn more
  • Operating Days: Operates 364 days of the year.
  • Child Pricing: Child price for ages 2-14

Overview

A 15-day ultra-premium New Zealand journey covering both islands in a seamless, relaxed flow—combining private city touring, wine and coastal escapes, iconic natural wonders, helicopter adventures, Māori culture, and dark-sky stargazing. Travel in chauffeur-driven luxury with select domestic flights, staying exclusively in 5⭐ hotels and enjoying VIP, private, and curated experiences from Auckland to Christchurch.

Itinerary

DAY 1 – Arrival in Auckland

Private airport transfer

  • Private city highlights tour
  • Sky Tower VIP experience
  • Fine dining at Viaduct Harbour
Stay: 5⭐ Luxury Hotel – Auckland

Helicopter or luxury ferry

  • Boutique vineyard tastings
  • Gourmet wine-paired long lunch
  • Leisure time by the coast
Stay: 5⭐ Luxury Hotel – Auckland

Private chauffeur-driven scenic journey

  • Matakana artisan stop
  • Whangarei Falls photo stop
Stay: 5⭐ Luxury Hotel – Bay of Islands

  • Private Hole in the Rock cruise
  • Dolphin viewing
  • Otehei Bay gourmet lunch
Stay: 5⭐ Luxury Hotel – Bay of Islands

Private transfer

Evening at leisure / waterfront fine dining

Stay: 5⭐ Luxury Hotel – Auckland

Private chauffeur-driven luxury vehicle

  • Private glowworm cave experience – Waitomo
  • Hobbiton premium guided tour + Green Dragon drink
  • Luxury Māori cultural evening
Stay: 5⭐ Luxury Hotel – Rotorua

  • Wai-O-Tapu geothermal valley
  • Lady Knox Geyser
  • Private lakeview spa experience

Stay: 5⭐ Luxury Hotel – Rotorua

Private transfer to Rotorua Airport
Domestic flight to Wellington
On arrival:
  • Private transfer to hotel
  • Evening at leisure on the waterfront
Stay: 5⭐ Luxury Hotel – Wellington

Private city highlights tour

  • Te Papa guided experience
  • Zealandia private eco sanctuary tour
  • Fine dining experience
Stay: 5⭐ Luxury Hotel – Wellington

Flight to Nelson

  • Private Marlborough winery tour
  • Gourmet tasting experience
Stay: 5⭐ Luxury Hotel – Nelson / Abel Tasman

Private yacht cruise
  • Golden beaches
  • Guided nature walk
  • Gourmet picnic lunch
Stay: 5⭐ Luxury Hotel – Nelson / Abel Tasman

Private scenic drive
  • Buller Gorge
  • Pancake Rocks
Stay: 5⭐ Luxury Hotel – Glacier region

  • Helicopter glacier landing & walk

Continue scenic transfer to Queenstown

Stay: 5⭐ Luxury Lakefront Hotel – Queenstown

Private chauffeur-driven journey
  • Lindis Pass
  • Lake Pukaki
  • Aoraki / Mt Cook viewpoints
✨ Evening – Dark Sky Stargazing Experience
  • Guided astronomical tour
  • Telescope viewing
  • Southern constellations & Milky Way (weather permitting)
Stay: 5⭐ Luxury Alpine Hotel – Mt Cook

Morning at leisure
  • Lake Tekapo
  • Church of the Good Shepherd
Continue to Christchurch
Private airport transfer for departure.

Inclusions

  • 5⭐ luxury hotels throughout New Zealand

    Stay in premium hotels offering top-tier comfort and service.

  • Private chauffeur-driven luxury vehicle for touring

    Explore New Zealand privately with a dedicated driver.

  • Domestic flights:

    Enjoy smooth intercity travel with included internal flights.

  • Private cruises & guided experiences

    Experience key attractions with exclusive guides and cruises.

  • Helicopter glacier landing

    Fly over dramatic landscapes and land on pristine glaciers.

  • Hobbiton premium experience

    Visit the iconic movie set with enhanced access and insights.

  • Waitomo private cave tour

    Discover glowworm caves on a private, guided underground tour.

  • Waiheke wine experience

    Savor premium wines at renowned island vineyards.

  • Private spa experience in Rotorua

    Unwind in a tranquil geothermal spa setting.

  • Mt Cook Dark Sky guided stargazing

    Explore the night sky with expert astronomy guides.

  • Fine dining & gourmet experiences

    Enjoy curated meals at top-rated restaurants.

Highlights

Auckland Luxury Start

Private city touring, Sky Tower VIP access, and waterfront fine dining.

Waiheke Island Wine & Coast –

Helicopter or luxury ferry with boutique vineyard tastings and gourmet lunch.

Bay of Islands Private Cruise

Hole in the Rock cruise, dolphin viewing, and island dining.

Waitomo Caves & Hobbiton Movie Set Icons

Private glowworm caves and premium Hobbiton experience.

Rotorua Wellness & Culture

Geothermal wonders, private spa, and luxury Māori evening.

Wellington Capital Style

Te Papa guided tour, Zealandia sanctuary, and fine dining.

Abel Tasman National Park Coastal Luxury

Private yacht cruise, golden beaches, and gourmet picnic.

Franz Josef Glacier Heli Adventure

Glacier landing and guided ice walk.

Queenstown to Aoraki / Mount Cook Finale

Scenic alpine drive, Lake Pukaki views, and dark-sky stargazing before Christchurch departure.

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