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Discover the beauty of New Zealand in spring, with sunshine in the North Island and wildflowers in the South. This itinerary guides you through rainforests, wine country, high country, and Fiordland, all while avoiding the summer crowds.
Depart for Poronui and choose between black water rafting at the Waitomo Caves or exploring the Hobbiton Farm Set. Enjoy three days of fly fishing, biking, hiking, and horseback riding, plus a guided foraging tour and a traditional hangi feast.
Greenhill Lodge is a luxurious hilltop retreat with stunning views and five ensuite guest rooms. Enjoy wine sampling and a tour at Church Road winery, New Zealand’s only wine museum.
Lakestone Lodge overlooks Lake Pukaki with stunning views of Aoraki/Mt Cook. Its six guest rooms offer floor-to-ceiling windows, surrounded by natural beauty. Explore the Tasman Glacier by air and take in breathtaking alpine scenery.
Wanaka boasts crystal-clear lakes and stunning alpine views. At Wanaka Haven, enjoy gourmet food, luxurious comfort, and peaceful space for both adventure and relaxation.
Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel boasts stunning views of Queenstown and the mountains, just 300 meters from the city center. Enjoy a New Zealand adventure with a helicopter flight to Milford Sound, featuring alpine lakes, waterfalls, and glaciers.
“Land stays wild when the people living beside it are better off with the wildlife than without it.”
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This full-buyout working sheep station stretches across 36,000 acres. After a day hiking, fishing and riding, with breaks for bush billy tea picnics, return home and enjoy a meal prepared by your personal chef.
The Landing is a 1,000-acre outpost boasting six private beaches, an award-winning vineyard, and four ultra-luxe residences.
Experience timeless luxury at Eichardt’s Private Hotel on Lake Wakatipu, where historic charm meets the vibrant energy of a world-class destination.
Located in Kaikoura on the South Island, Hapuku Lodge and Treehouses is a seriously epic place to perch between the mountains and the ocean in New Zealand.
Stay at the eco-hub of Wanaka, boasting every type of New Zealand scenery—grand mountains, alpine lakes, meandering rivers, and winding valleys.
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