DAYS 1 & 2

Visit the Auckland Museum located in the scenic Auckland Domain, the city’s oldest park, situated high atop a dormant 62,000-year-old volcano. Enjoy a memorable 50-foot yacht cruise in Waitemata Harbor. (B) 

The Westin Auckland Lighter Quay, Auckland

DAY 3

Travel south through Waikato’s lush farmlands to Matamata, a rural valley town and famed filming location of the Lord of the Rings movies. Continue on to Rotorua, an active geothermal city. Take a gondola ride over beautiful Lake Rotorua. View the famous Huka Falls and the Wairakei Geothermal project. (B) 

Millennium Manuels Hotel & Resort, Lake Taupo

DAYS 4 & 5

Explore the internationally renowned wine region of Hawke’s Bay. Visit a few of the leading wineries to learn about wine production and enjoy some savory tastings. (2B) 

Mangapapa Petit Hotel, Hawke's Bay

DAYS 6 – 8

Fly to the South Island and the beautiful alpine resort of Queenstown, one of the more picturesque spots in the world. At Milford Sound, board a ferry-like vessel for an incredible 2½-hour guided nature cruise. Gaze at the magnificent glacier carved fjords, with views of spectacular waterfalls, rainforests, mountains and wildlife. Your return trip to Queenstown is a scenic light aircraft flight (weather permitting). (3B) 

Millbrook Resort, Queenstown

DAY 9

Fly to the charming Old English-style city of Christchurch and enjoy a city tour. (B) 

The George Hotel, Christchurch

DAY 10

Today you will be taken to the airport for your flight home or on to your next destination. (B)

Package price is per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement applies. Intra-tour air pricing is subject to change. International airfare is additional. Other restrictions may apply. Contact us for complete journey details.

The Westin Auckland Lighter Quay
Auckland, New Zealand

The award-winning Westin Auckland Lighter Quay combines stylish accommodation, luxurious facilities and intuitive service with the most commanding waterfront address in the bustling Viaduct Harbor. Boasting unforgettable marina and city skyline views, our hotel is a landmark destination with its innovative New Zealand design showcasing contemporary Maori and Pacific art. We are only a short walk away from Auckland’s leading multicultural attractions, iconic landmarks, shopping boutiques, bars, restaurants, theatres, casino, galleries and urban outdoor adventures.
Stylish, chic and elegantly understated, the dramatic water filled lobby is scented with indigenous botanicals and refreshing white tea while soothing music plays in the background, so you feel the transformation begin as soon as you arrive.

With an eye for every detail, our hotel is your personal sanctuary. All 172 luxuriously appointed rooms and suites feature private balconies and offer the ultimate in comfort with Westin's internationally renowned Heavenly Bed®, oversized bathrooms with invigorating Heavenly Shower® and deep soaking bath with natural light flooding through full length windows; empowering you to be at your very best.

Replenish in our stylish bars and restaurants. Waterfront Q restaurant provides a unique ambience with backlit marble and outdoor seating combined with fresh New Zealand cuisine. Enjoy a relaxed alfresco brunch at Toast Café or unwind with a refreshing drink in the sophisticated Office bar. Reinvigorate your mind and body in our state-of-the art gym or indulge in a soothing spa treatment at our tranquil Senses Spa.

Millennium Manuels Hotel & Resort
Lake Taupo, New Zealand

Millennium Hotel and Manuels Taupo dates back to 1968 when owner Ron Lyne bought the Edgewater Fishing Lodge that was built in the 1930's. Ron set about making Manuels an icon in the tourist and accommodation industries and using his considerable expertise in the field, he developed a luxurious, chic hotel.

Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupo is situated right on the foreshore of the world-famous Lake Taupo, renowned for its scenery and fabulous fishing. The hotel has unsurpassed views of the lake and the majestic mountains of the Central Plateau.

Just minutes away from the township of Taupo and the many local attractions and activities the region has to offer.

Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupo offers 51 rooms of luxurious lakefront accommodation. The hotel facilities include a tennis court, gymnasium, heated swimming pool, sauna and the unique 'grotto' plunge pool.

The hotel boasts two award-winning restaurants; Edgewater and Beach Brasserie, both offering fantastic lake views and superb dining. Relax at the lakefront bar and watch the magic sunsets Taupo so often displays.

Mangapapa Petit Hotel
Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand

Perched gracefully on the pillared gateway to Mangapapa Petit Hotel, sit two lion statues guarding with pride the grand, historic homestead. Tall Silver birch trees line the wonderful driveway with peach and apple orchards reminding you that you are in the “fruit bowl” of New Zealand…There before you is prestigious Mangapapa Petit Hotel.

Mangapapa is everything a gracious homestead should be. Built of weatherboard, the colonial style house has a veranda that wraps around the upper story giving breezy viewpoints of the 20 acres of lush, manicured gardens brimming with roses and established trees.

The entrance to Mangapapa hosts a grand portico balcony overlooking a fairy-lit umbrella tree. Capturing the moment from the main homestead is a warm welcome, from the Hotel Manager and staff.

You need not think about carrying your luggage, nor consider doing anything from that moment on that resembles effort. The staff at Mangapapa is so obliging that you switch completely into luxury mode.

The twelve in suite guestrooms are the last word in understated luxury. Their under floor heating and air conditioning soothe weather extremes and each is individually decorated and furnished with snowy white damask bed linen and soft colors.

Whether you stay in the Mangapapa suite, Executive suites or Lodge rooms, they are all the pinnacle of extravagance for the discerning. The attention to detail at Mangapapa is meticulous.

Millbrook Resort
Queenstown, New Zealand

Combine a majestic location of unparalleled grandeur with outstanding facilities and you have Millbrook Resort, Queenstown. Relax and unwind, or be as active as you wish. Every need is catered for with Millbrook's championship golf course, our award-winning restaurants, our magnificent spa facility designed for total body rejuvenation and the complimentary health & fitness centre and our comprehensive guest services.

Look no further than Millbrook for luxury Queenstown accommodation. Our beautifully appointed, superior rooms, suites and villas are designed to complement the style of the region and feature luxurious appointments like super-king-size beds (twin configuration available), deep baths and balconies or patios.

Luxury Queenstown accommodation that include in-house golf privileges, unlimited scheduled transfers between Queenstown or Arrowtown and Millbrook Resort, complimentary use of our health and fitness facility, two outdoor spa pools, outdoor hot pool, gymnasium & scheduled fitness classes, saunas, and tennis courts.

The George Hotel
Christchurch, New Zealand

The George, a luxury boutique hotel, is the essence of supreme comfort and is renowned for offering a personalized stay and attentive staff as well as two award winning restaurants. Located in the heart of Christchurch overlooking the picturesque Hagley Park and river Avon you will find a peaceful retreat just steps from Christchurch's cultural precinct and key attractions. Impeccable service in an intimate ambience is guaranteed at The George, the only Christchurch Hotel with a one-to-one staff to guest ratio.

The George tops the list of Christchurch Hotels and is the only Christchurch Hotel that is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. With its focus on luxury, The George was recognized as 'New Zealand's Leading Boutique Hotel' 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009 in the World Travel Awards, one of Oceania’s top 20 Hotels in the 2009 Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Awards and voted #2 in New Zealand by Travel + Leisure 'World's Best Hotels Survey' 2009 in the category of top 20 City Hotels in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. As part of the community, The George understands that its actions impact the larger environment, view Caring Luxury for details of our responsible tourism practices.

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