New Zealand with Luxury & Style (10 Days): Sample Itinerary Outline

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New Zealand with Luxury & Style (10 Days)DAYS 1 & 2: Auckland, NEW ZEALAND
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.
►Suggested hotel:
Westin Auckland Lighter Quay, Auckland

DAY 3: Rotorua & Lake Taupo, NEW ZEALAND
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.
►Some suggested Lake Taupo hotels (in alphabetical order):
Huka Lodge   (V)
Millennium Manuels Hotel & Resort, Lake Taupo
►Together, we will find the best choice for you!

DAYS 4 & 5: Hawke’s Bay (Napier), NEW ZEALAND
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.
►Suggested hotel:
Mangapapa Petit Hotel, Hawke's Bay

DAYS 6 – 8: Queenstown, NEW ZEALAND
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 2˝-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).
►Some suggested Queenstown hotels (in alphabetical order):
Eichardt’s Private Hotel   (V)
Hotel St. Moritz
Matakauri Lodge   (V)
Millbrook Resort, Queenstown
Sofitel Queenstown
►Together, we will find the best choice for you!

DAY 9: Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND
Fly to the charming Old English-style city of Christchurch and enjoy a city tour.
►Some suggested Christchurch hotels (in alphabetical order):
George Hotel, Christchurch
Otahuna Lodge   (V)
►Together, we will find the best choice for you!

DAY 10: Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND
Today you will be taken to the airport for your flight home or on to your next destination.