Day /1
Fly to Auckland
Fly to Auckland from London Heathrow.
Auckland, Bay Of Islands, Taupo, Palliser Bay, Christchurch, Queenstown /Itinerary
Day /2
Transfer to Sofitel Viaduct Harbour
Transfer to Sofitel Viaduct Harbour for an overnight stay and the opportunity to explore the ‘city of sails’. (B)
Sofitel Auckland Viaduct HarbourDay /3-5
Drive to The Bay of Islands
Collect your hire car and drive to The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs in the Bay of Islands for a three night stay. (B,D)
The Lodge At Kauri CliffsDay /6-7
Fly to Taupo
Fly to Taupo and pick up your car for a two night stay at Huka Lodge. Visit the spectacular Huka Falls and sacred Maori rock carvings. (B,D)
Huka LodgeDay /8-9
Drive to Palliser Bay
This morning drive to Palliser Bay for a two night stay at Wharekauhau Country Estate. Enjoy a 4WD farm safari expedition to discover this coastal ranch. (B,D)
Wharekauhau Country EstateDay /10-11
Drive to Wellington
Drive to Wellington for a chance to explore the capital before catching your onward flight to Christchurch. Collect a car on arrival and stay at The George for two nights. (B)
The GeorgeDay /12-13
Transfer to Minaret Station
Depart for Queenstown Airport and on arrival experience a thrilling private helicopter ride to Minaret Station for a two night stay in the Southern Alps. The services of a private guide are included as well as a range of on-site experiences and activities. (FI)
Minaret StationDay /14-15
Drive to Eichardt's Private Hotel
Return to Queenstown and collect your hire car. Spend two days at leisure exploring the ‘Adventure Capital of the World’. Your base for two nights is at Eichardt’s Private Hotel. A Milford Sound helicopter excursion is also highly recommended. (B)
Eichardt's Private HotelDay /16
Fly to London Heathrow
Return to Queenstown Airport prior to your flight to Auckland and onward to London Heathrow.