15-Nights New Zealand - Escape to Luxury from $26,330

Swain Destinations: New Zealand - Escape to Luxury

Day 1 Welcome to Auckland & Auckland Private Tour
Begin your New Zealand journey with a private introduction to Auckland, seamlessly combined with your airport transfer. Upon arrival, you'll be met and taken on a half-day guided tour before settling into your accommodation.

Known as Tamaki Makaurau—the Maori name meaning “a city of a hundred lovers”—Auckland quickly reveals why it's so beloved by both locals and visitors. This vibrant and beautiful city offers a striking first impression of New Zealand. Your private tour includes visits to key historical and cultural landmarks, panoramic harbor and coastal views, a glimpse of ancient volcanic peaks, and lush parks filled with native flora and fauna—all showcasing the beauty and spirit of New Zealand's largest city.

The Hotel Britomart

Day 2 Auckland Wine and Dine - Matakana Country and Cuisine - Private Tour
Just a short drive from downtown Auckland, Matakana is fast becoming a favorite destination for both locals and visitors. With its boutique food and wine experiences, lush farmland, and spectacular Hibiscus Coastline, this scenic region offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and culinary delights.

On this Private Wine & Dine Tour, enjoy a personalized itinerary tailored to your interests. Visit artisanal producers of honey, cheeses, yogurt, wine, chocolate, ice cream, organic blueberries, and oysters. Beyond the food scene, the region offers a variety of activities—from a New Zealand farm show or reptile park to snorkeling at Goat Island Marine Reserve or strolling along the stunning beaches of Orewa and the Hibiscus Coast.

Along the way, stand beneath a majestic kauri tree (among the largest in the world by wood volume), explore the charming Puhoi Bohemian Village—famous for its cheese—or stop in Waiwera with the option of a soak in its thermally heated pools. For a taste of rural life, visit Sheepworld near the country town of Warkworth and learn about traditional New Zealand farming.

No matter which route you choose, you'll return to Auckland in awe of the region's flavor, scenery, and local charm.

The Hotel Britomart
Meals: B, L

Day 3 Travel to Rosewood Cape Kidnappers via Napier
A short flight followed by a scenic drive brings you to the exceptional five-star experience awaiting at Cape Kidnappers.

Rosewood Cape Kidnappers
Meals: B, D

Day 4 Rosewood Cape Kidnappers at Leisure
To the east of Hawke's Bay wine country in the North Island, Rosewood Cape Kidnappers sits on an incredible 6,000-acre peninsula, with unforgettable vistas of the vast Pacific Ocean. Amidst the region's rich cultural heritage and its burgeoning culinary scene, the resort emerges as a place of unwavering stillness; where the rhythm of the tides marks time, and the breathtaking landscapes serve as a testament to New Zealand's wild, untouched beauty.

Warm New Zealand hospitality defines this thoughtful service experience, meticulously tailored to anticipate the unique needs and desires of each guest. Cape Kidnappers offers generously appointed suites, blending countryside luxe interiors with awe-inspiring views. Suites and villas feature spacious layouts, grand bathrooms and stunning balconies. Proximity to essential facilities such as the fitness centre, pool, spa and library enhances the luxury experience in Hawke's Bay.

Rosewood Cape Kidnappers
Meals: B, D

Day 5 Rosewood Cape Kidnappers at Leisure
Journey through a kaleidoscope of experiences, from outdoor pursuits that showcase the awe-inspiring natural beauty of New Zealand to immersive culinary explorations that delve into the region's rich heritage, with each experience designed to enrich your stay.

The Cape Sanctuary is New Zealand's largest privately-owned wildlife restoration project, embodying a decade-long commitment to restoring the peninsula's vibrant ecosystem. This protected area safeguards land birds, seabirds, reptiles and invertebrates, while the preservation of gannet colonies, precious flora and fauna and the protection of juvenile kiwi bird, are also key initiatives. Guests can join unique experiences like Night Tours and Forest Bird Feeding, contributing to conservation efforts through funding and awareness.

For golf enthusiasts, experience golf at the edge of the Earth. Celebrated as a modern marvel since its completion in 2004, this remarkable New Zealand golf course, nestled in a ridge-and-valley landscape with arresting sea views, perches gracefully atop dramatic cliffs.

Rosewood Cape Kidnappers
Meals: B, D

Day 6 Travel to Bay of Many Coves
By flight and ferry, travel to Bay of Many Coves for your next adventure.

Bay Of Many Coves
Meals: B, D

Day 7 Queen Charlotte Track Walk & Wildlife Tour - Private Guided Walk
Set out from Bay of Many Coves by share water taxi, gliding past salmon farms and seabirds to historic Ship Cove—a fascinating and scenic historic reserve that visited by Captain Cook in the 18th Century and a significant Maori historical site.

Hike the Queen Charlotte Track's most celebrated section—Ship Cove to Endeavour Inlet—with sweeping views of the breathtaking Marlborough Sounds. Your guide will bring the area's history, wildlife, and foliage to life along the way. Enjoy a gourmet packed lunch and fresh-brewed coffee or tea on the trail. Then toast a fantastic day out walking the Queen Charlotte Track with a drink at the charming Furneaux Lodge before your water taxi whisks you back to the lodge in time for sunset.

Bay Of Many Coves
Meals: B, L, D

Day 8 Bay of Many Coves at Leisure

From total relaxation to new adventures, Bay of Many Coves offers an abundance of unique experiences. Spend a day discovering the marine life of the Marlborough Sounds, including dolphins, orcas, whales and seals. Recharge with a treatment at the day spa or find a secluded spot to relax with a book. Venture underground to see glowworms illuminate cave walls just a short walk from the resort. Kayak or SUP the nearby bays and coastline. All this—and more—awaits at Bay of Many Coves.

Bay Of Many Coves
Meals: B, D

Day 9 Travel to Marlborough Lodge
Return to the mainland by ferry before a leisurely transfer to The Marlborough Lodge.

The Marlborough
Meals: B, D

Day 10 The Marlborough at Leisure
Marlborough, at the top of New Zealand's South Island, is a treasure trove of food, wine, arts, culture, and breathtaking scenery—and The Marlborough Lodge sits at its heart. Your hosts can help craft a tailored itinerary, or you can simply explore the many experiences within the lodge's own 16-acre estate.

Weekly on-site activities (some at additional cost) include garden tours with the head gardener, cooking demonstrations, summer wine tastings, mountain biking, tennis, a heated swimming pool, and scenic walking trails. Beyond the lodge, options includ: vineyard tours, cruises, flightseeing, kayaking, hiking, fishing, and golf. Whether you prefer to self-drive or join a guided excursion with one of the lodge's local partners, every day offers something unforgettable.

The Marlborough
Meals: B, D

Day 11 Travel to Queenstown
Today you'll fly to the "adventure capital" of New Zealand located in the southwestern part of the South Island.

Rosewood Matakauri
Meals: B, D

Day 12 Milford Ultimate - Helicopter Excursion

Perfected over the years, Over the Top's Milford Ultimate is a trip of a lifetime—relaxed, unhurried, and designed to immerse you in every remarkable landscape along the way. Departing Queenstown, fly west over the high-country peaks toward the ‘Main Divide' of the Southern Alps and into the World Heritage-listed Fiordland National Park. The scenery unfolds dramatically with glacier-carved valleys and ancient beech forests below.

Your journey includes four spectacular landings in pristine, contrasting locations: sip pure alpine lake water, marvel at the grandeur of Milford Sound, stroll along untouched West Coast beaches and coastal rainforest, and glimpse blue glacial ice high in the Alps. At each site, your pilot shuts down the helicopter so you can savor the mountain silence—perhaps even in the company of a curious kea, New Zealand's native parrot.

Your excursion includes a gourmet picnic hamper of delightful cheeses, cold meats, breads, salads and fruit. Sip champagne and a selection of non-alcoholic beverages at a location far from where others may travel. This tour takes up to 4 hours total time. Weight restrictions apply to helicopter travel, so the operator will require passenger weight information prior to confirming this excursion.

Rosewood Matakauri
Meals: B, L, D

Day 13 Rosewood Matakauri at Leisure
Enjoy a picturesque day at leisure at Rosewood Matakauri surrounded by views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables. Take in the scenic area with a relaxing cruise on the TSS Earnslaw or experience a breathtaking jet boat ride through Shotever River.

Rosewood Matakauri
Meals: B, D

Day 14 Travel to Lake Pearson
A flight to Christchurch is followed by a 90-minute scenic drive through charming historic towns and the natural beauty of the Canterbury region.

Flockhill
Meals: B, D

Day 15 Flockhill at Leisure
Due to the magnificence of the location, Flockhill inspires adventure and exploration. In an exclusive wilderness where nothing is manufactured, Flockhill works in harmony with nature as an experiential lodge and as a farm. Both entities depend on and influence the high-country environment that they are a part of. Flockhill's mission is that guests experience the rich history and the ongoing story of integration between people and nature. Flockhill's experiences are inspired by the 36,000 acre playground, where bespoke and curated experiences are reflective.

All activities are featured on Flockhill's property—it's like having your own private national park. During your stay you may enjoy a farm experience, e-biking, hiking, paddle boarding or kayaking, a night sky experience, a taste -test kitchen or a biodiversity walk. The activities team are on-hand to discuss an array of self-guided options, too.

Flockhill
Meals: B, L, D

Day 16 Flockhill at Leisure
You may wish to add to your trip with curated activities that will take you above-and-beyond. These may be pre-booked and paid direct to Flockhill at time of stay and include: a sheep station muster, guided e-bike excursion, fly fishing, Flockhill boulder hike, Cave Stream experience, master cooking workshop, bouldering and clay bird shooting.

Flockhill
Meals: B, L, D

Day 17 Depart Lake Pearson
As your escape to luxury in New Zealand draws to a close, the memories you've made will last a lifetime.

Meals: B