New Zealand with Luxury & Style (13 Days): A Sample Itinerary

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Rotorua Museum

South Island Coastline

DavidTravel Itinerary Highlights include:

• Follow the east coast through picturesque farmland to the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula
• Visit Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cove, a gigantic arched cavern situated on the beautiful Pacific coastline
• Private lunch cruise which takes you through the remote bays at the foot of Mount Tarawera. Other stops include the hot springs at Hot Water Beach where you can have a swim
• Visit the thermal area of Whakarewarewa and the many geysers. Also enjoy a visit to the Rotorua Museum before flying to Queenstown
• Take a helicopter to the world-famous Milford Sound for an unforgettable flightseeing excursion, landing at Key Summit and Lake Quill.
• In Queenstown, choose from a range of optional activities: skim the Shotover River by jet-boat; play a round of golf at Millbrook Resort; or enjoy a private tour of an artisan's village and local wineries
• Fly to Christchurch, the town that's "more English than England." See Cathedral Square, the Christchurch Art Centre, Christ's College and enjoy a punt along the River Avon

Overview:

New Zealand is a unique land of breathtaking scenery. Craggy coastlines, sweeping golden beaches, verdant rainforests, snow-capped alpine mountains, gurgling volcanic pools, fuming active volcanoes, flashing fish-filled rivers and glacier-fed lakes compete for attention, all beneath a brilliant blue sky. Pair this with a thriving indigenous culture, bustling cosmopolitan cities, traditional towns and friendly people with a distinct lust for life and you have an outstanding and unusual combination.

New Zealand is spread over several small islands. The more developed North Island is home to the main cities, whilst the vast empty spaces of South Island are best for escaping the crowds. Tiny, undeveloped Stewart Island is reminiscent of how New Zealand must have looked before the arrival of people.