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16-Nights New Zealand Grandeur from $27,420
Swain Destinations
OFFER ID 1612924
From mornings casting for trout or mustering sheep to afternoons lingering in wine cellars and evenings beside a crackling lodge fire, this is New Zealand as it should be traveled. By helicopter, jet boat, horseback, ATV, and on foot, as scenery shifts from rugged to refined, no day feels quite like the last. Listen to our New Zealand Grandeur audio itinerary
Your Itinerary Includes:
- Roundtrip transfers from all airports
- 2 nights in Auckland
- Waiheke wine tour
- 3 nights at Huka Lodge
- Helicopter transfer along the coastline of Palliser Bay
- 3 nights at Wharekauhau Lodge
- Farm Tour
- 2 nights at Otahuna Lodge
- 3 nights at Flockhill
- 3 nights at Blanket Bay
- Milford Sound helicopter excursion
- Queenstown Boutique Wine Tour
- 16 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 14 dinners
16 nights from $27,420 per person
Special Promotion: Stay Two Nights at The Lindis in New Zealand and Enjoy a Complimentary Third Night
Valid for new bookings deposited May 1 – September 30, 2026 for travel May 1 – September 30, 2026.
*Promotion is not combinable with other promotions and is subject to availability. Other restrictions may apply. Ask your Travel Advisor for more information.
Day 1 Welcome to Auckland
Your first afternoon offers an immersive introduction to Auckland and the landscapes that define it. With your private guide, trace the city's harbors and coastlines, pause at viewpoints shaped by ancient volcanic activity, and gain insight into the Polynesian and Maori influences woven throughout New Zealand's largest city before settling into The Hotel Britomart on the waterfront.
The Hotel Britomart
Day 2 Waiheke Island Paradise Tour
A scenic ferry ride carries you across the Hauraki Gulf to Waiheke Island, where vineyard-covered hills meet sheltered bays and stretches of white sand. Taste your way through boutique wineries, linger over a leisurely lunch overlooking the coast, and slip into the island's relaxed, bohemian pace.
The Hotel Britomart
Meals: B, L
Day 3 Auckland to Taupo
A short flight and scenic drive bring you to Huka Lodge, set along the deep blue waters of the Waikato River and close to the thundering cascade of Huka Falls. Suites open directly to the riverbank, inviting peaceful mornings filled with birdsong, leisurely afternoons beside the burbling river, and evenings that linger over elegant dining.
Huka Lodge
Meals: B, D
Day 4 Huka Lodge Day at Leisure
Today is yours to shape at Huka Lodge. Stay close with time in the gardens, beside the pool, or over a relaxed game of pétanque. Or set out in search of adventure, with fly fishing, river rafting, jet boating, and golf all within reach.
Huka Lodge
Meals: B, D
Day 5 Huka Lodge Day at Leisure
A second full day here invites you to follow your mood. Chase exhilaration, embrace relaxation, or find a little of both.
Huka Lodge
Meals: B, D
Day 6 Taupo to Wellington
Wharekauhau Lodge And Country Estate
Meals: B, D
Day 7 Wharekauhau Farm Tour
Today offers a glimpse into one of New Zealand's defining traditions. Step into daily life on a working Romney sheep farm, from mustering to shearing, while taking in the idyllic surrounding scenery. Spring visits come with an especially charming addition: newborn lambs scattered across emerald hillsides.
Wharekauhau Lodge And Country Estate
Meals: B, D
Day 8 Wharekauhau Day at Leisure
Spend the day enjoying Wharekauhau as you wish. Venture across the estate's 5,000 acres by foot, mountain bike, or ATV, tracing paths through ancient forest, past quiet lakes, and toward the wild Pacific coast, or embrace a slower rhythm with a treatment at Hauora Spa inspired by the Maori philosophy of total wellbeing.
Wharekauhau Lodge And Country Estate
Meals: B, D
Day 9 Wellington to Christchurch
Today marks your transition from the North Island to the South. Set within a restored Victorian homestead surrounded by historic gardens, Otahuna Lodge offers a timeless and quietly grand retreat.
Otahuna Lodge
Meals: B, D
Day 10 Otahuna Lodge Day at Leisure
The grounds reward a long morning wander. In spring, hundreds of thousands of daffodils brighten the historic gardens, while winding paths lead through garden rooms and quiet pockets of woodland. Beyond the lodge, options include a scenic rail journey through the Southern Alps, a dolphin-spotting harbor cruise, fly fishing nearby rivers, hiking, biking, or a wine tour through the Waipara Valley.
Otahuna Lodge
Meals: B, L, D
Day 11 Christchurch to Flockhill
The drive west crosses the Canterbury Plains before climbing into the Southern Alps via Arthur's Pass. Glacial rivers, silver beech forest, and the still waters of Lake Pearson mark the approach to Flockhill Lodge, a refined retreat set within a working high-country sheep station.
Flockhill
Meals: B, D
Day 12 Flockhill Day at Leisure
Spend the day getting to know Flockhill beyond the lodge itself. Join shepherds and their dogs for a sheep muster, linger over morning tea beside Lake Pearson, or set out across the station by horseback, mountain bike, ATV, or on foot to experience the scale and quiet beauty of New Zealand's high country.
Flockhill
Meals: B, L, D
Day 13 Flockhill Day at Leisure
Another day at Flockhill invites you to venture further afield. Explore more of Canterbury through experiences tailored to your interests, from seasonal adventures like heli-skiing to wine tasting, golf, and exclusive excursions designed around the way you like to travel.
Flockhill
Meals: B, L, D
Day 14 Flockhill to Blanket Bay
You will transfer to the Christchurch airport for a short flight to Queenstown, followed by a leisurely drive to Blanket Bay, situated at the northern end of Lake Wakatipu.
Blanket Bay
Meals: B, D
Day 15 Milford Ultimate Helicopter Excursion
Sip the pure waters of an alpine lake. Take in the majestic Milford Sound. Stroll along uninhabited beaches. See the blue ice on glaciers high in the Alps and the fjords' coastal rain forests. Feast on a gourmet picnic hamper and sip champagne. At each landing site, the helicopter will shut down for you to enjoy the quiet sound of the mountains. Perhaps a curious Kea, New Zealand's native parrot, will drop in to say hello.
Blanket Bay
Meals: B, L, D
Day 16 Boutique Wine Tour
Taste award-winning wines at four of the region's premium boutique vineyards. This exclusive tour ventures through three contrasting wine sub regions. Sit back and relax while your specialist Wine Guide takes you off the beaten track to explore the dramatic scenery and pioneering history.
Blanket Bay
Meals: B, L, D
Day 17 Blanket Bay to Queenstown Airport
Ahead of your flight you will be transferred by private vehicle from Blanket Bay to Queenstown Airport.
Meals: B
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
Fine dining, on-site bars or lounges and room service with extended hours are characteristic of deluxe establishments. Guest services usually include valet parking, concierge services, baggage assistance and laundry services. Other on-site facilities often include shops and boutiques, full service spas, full fitness facilities with pools and tennis courts. Business amenities may include available up-to-date technology and support staffs available for services. Attention to detail is apparent in the guestrooms which typically have stylish furnishings, quality bedding and bath products and often provide an evening turn down service.
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1253 Knollwood Circle - Suite 102
Cambria, CA 93428
USA
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