Situated on a bluff high above the bay, just a few minutes drive from Russell and Paihia townships, is Okiato Lodge. It features 4 double suites, each with individual balconies.

Cost: $299 per person twin share

Room Type:  N/A

Includes:   4-course dinner with wine, pre-dinner cocktails, and full breakfast

Nestled high in the Waikato Valley, surrounded by an 800-hectare sheep, cattle, and deer station, Brooklands Country Estate consists of 10 bedrooms with private bathrooms. It is complimented with an outdoor swimming pool & tennis court. This splendid retreat offers fine country living.

Cost:  $250 per person twin share

Room Type:  N/A

Includes:  Dinner and cooked breakfast

Surrounded by the picturesque vines of the de Redcliffe Estate Winery is boutique style Hotel du Vin. A rural winery retreat situated in a secluded valley, just south of Auckland city, its luxurious accommodations total 46 suites.

Cost:  $94 per person twin share

Room Type:  Deluxe Suite

Includes:  Room only basis

Located adjacent to the upscale beach resort of Pauanui is Puka Park. It is tucked away in 10 hectares of unspoiled natural beauty and set amidst native trees, offering panoramic mountain views from its luxurious accommodation.

Cost:  $125 per person twin share

Room Type:  Bush Chalet

Includes:  Room only basis

Overlooking magnificent Lake Tarawera is Solitaire Lodge. Located half an hours drive from Rotorua, this lakeside retreat offers 10 fully equipped suites. For many guests, fishing is a priority.

Cost:  $285 per person twin share

Room Type:  Executive Suite

Includes: 4-course dinner, cocktail hour, full breakfast, and light lunch

Located just meters from the clear waters of the Waikato River are the secluded suites of the Huka Lodge. Surrounded by 17 acres of native parkland, this gracious accommodation is a member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux International Hotels affiliation.

Cost:  $438 per person twin share

Room Type:  N/A

Includes:  5-course dinner, cocktail hour, full breakfast, and Taupo airport transfers

Set in 6 hectares of orchards and built at the turn of the century, this stately lodge offers 9 spacious suites, each having their own individual European character.

Cost:  $250 per person twin share

Room Type:  Deluxe Room or Cottage

Includes:  5-course dinner with New Zealand wines, pre-dinner drinks, and full breakfast

Located on a 194-hectare sheep station, Wharekauhau Lodge is a pastoral paradise situated beneath high mountains on a coastal plateau overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Cost:  $330 per person twin share

Room Type:  N/A

Includes:  5-course dinner with New Zealand wines, pre-dinner drinks, and full breakfast

Timara Lodge overlooks its own private lake. Set in serene surroundings, this luxurious lodge is just minutes away from Blenheim and half an hour from Picton. Personal yet unobtrusive service is offered at this ideal hideaway, featuring a maximum of 4 rooms.

Cost:  $285 per person twin share

Room Type:  N/A

Includes:  Dinner with wine, pre-dinner drinks, full breakfast, and Blenheim airport transfers

This Victorian-fishing lodge is an ideal retreat for those who are longing the tranquility of the past. Lake Rotoroa Lodge is nestled in the lakes region at the northern extremity of the Southern Alps.

Cost:  $203 per person twin share

Room Type:  N/A

Includes:  Dinner & breakfast

Secluded and tranquil, this historic lodge is encompassed by untouched native forests and vast forest-clad mountains. Overlooking the largest of Westlands lakes, it is an opportune place to experience the best of unspoiled New Zealand.

Cost:  $168 per person twin share

Room Type:  N/A

Includes:  Dinner & breakfast

Wilderness Lodge is located on the shores of Lake Moeraki. Native forest and the World Heritage National Park, which features unique ecology, surround the lodge.

Cost:  $118 per person twin share

Room Type:  N/A

Includes:  3-Course dinner and cooked breakfast

Up to 14 guests may be accommodated on this 18,000-hectare rich farmland retreat. Situated beneath the grand Southern Alps, this historic stone homestead offers pleasure in surroundings that are known for their beauty. Rugged high country terrain is accentuated in the décor.

Cost:  $252 per person twin share

Room Type:  N/A

Includes:  Pre-dinner canapés, 4-course dinner, cooked breakfast, and coffee/tea at any time

Millbrook Resort - Queenstown

Enjoy New Zealand's country lifestyle in a natural landscaped environment. Majestic snow-capped mountains are featured as the backdrop for this 140 villa alpine resort, which offers guests a unique and unequaled experience.

Cost:  $230 per person twin share

Room Type:  N/A

Includes:  Room Only

Featuring panoramic views of the Southern Alps and set in vast established gardens, this modern retreat is and ideal place to escape. Guests staying at this 12-room resort will experience the best that country hospitality has to offer.

Cost:  $178 per person twin share

Room Type:  N/A

Includes:  Dinner and cooked breakfast

Guests can experience peace and quiet in the luxurious Lilybank Lodge. Located at the gateway of glacier-fed Lake Tekapo, this imposing 8,000-hectare structure of natural stone and timber affords unsurpassed, breathtaking views of the vast lake and sensational mountains. Featuring 8 double rooms.

Cost:  $290 per person twin share

Room Type:  N/A

Includes:  Dinner, cooked breakfast, and lunch

This exclusive retreat is situated above the shores of Lake Wakatipu and located in a pristine alpine environment. It consists of 5 bedrooms and is perfect for discerning travelers seeking seclusion and luxury in an attractive and peaceful setting.

Cost:  Available on request

Milford Sound

7days - 6 nights

Collect rental vehicle. Travel 40 minutes south to Pokeno.
Accommodation: Hotel du Vin x 1 night

Drive to beautiful Coromandel Peninsula.
Accommodation: Puka Park Lodge x 1 night

Continue to the thermal city of Rotorua.
Accommodation: Solitaire Lodge x 2 nights

At leisure for optional sightseeing.
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Short drive south to arrive at New Zealand's largest lake.
Accommodation: Huka Lodge x 1 night

Return to the city of sails.
Accommodation: Quay West x 1 night

Drop off rental vehicle

• Accommodation as per itinerary or similar of the same standard throughout.
• Meals included as per individual lodges' tariffs. An additional supplement is outlined for travelers wishing to include breakfast and dinner throughout the tour.
• Transportation by self-drive medium automatic rental vehicle, including unlimited kms and CDW insurance.
• 12.5% Goods and Services Tax.

• International or domestic airfare and departure taxes.
• Entry fees to sightseeing attractions unless stated.
• Refundable rental vehicle insurance bond, vehicle running costs, etc.
• Pre-registration or late check out of rooms.
• Gratuities, personal items, any meals or other items not stated in itinerary.

$1498 per person twin share

Breakfast & dinner supplement throughout $192 per person

We would be happy to supply rates based on single or triple passengers.

7 days - 6 nights

Collect rental vehicle. Travel north to Hanmer Springs.
Accommodation: Braemar Lodge x 1 night

Follow Lewis Pass to historic West Coast.
Accommodation: Lake Brunner Lodge x 2 nights

At leisure to relax at Lake Brunner, renowned for its stunning scenery.
Accommodation - Lake Brunner Lodge

Continue into the Nelson Lakes region.
Accommodation: Lake Rotoroa Lodge x 1 night

Arrive in Marlborough wine region.
Accommodation: Timara Lodge x 2 nights

At leisure for optional wine tasting.
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Travel down coast to the garden city. Drop off rental vehicle then leave Christchurch.

• Accommodation as per itinerary or similar of the same standard throughout.
• Meals included as per individual lodges' tariffs.
• Transportation by self-drive medium automatic rental vehicle, including unlimited kms and CDW insurance.
• 12.5% Goods and Services Tax.

• International or domestic airfare and departure taxes.
• Entry fees to sightseeing attractions unless stated.
• Refundable rental vehicle insurance bond, vehicle running costs, etc.
• Pre-registration or late check out of rooms.
• Gratuities, personal items, any meals or other items not stated in itinerary.

$1425 per person twin share

We would be happy to supply rates based on single or triple passengers.