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Operated by Luxury Gold
Tripcode: LGNIFM25
Overview
Destination:
New Zealand
Start:Wellington, New Zealand
Finish:Auckland, New Zealand
Duration:8 days
Type:Group tour (max 30)
Style:
Virtuoso,
Travel Period
December 2025 - March 2027
Fall in love with New Zealand on this 7-day guided tour. See Wellington your way, choosing between an insider’s tour of the city with a Local Expert or a guided hike through Zealandia, the first urban completely fenced ecosanctuary in New Zealand. Travel past the dairy country of Manawatu to Hawke’s Bay, where you will enjoy an exclusive wine tasting at one of the country’s world-famous wineries. In Rotorua, walk the Redwoods Treewalk — a maze of forested suspension bridges — and tour a working kiwi nursery and hatchery, where you can learn more about the flightless bird. Savour a flavourful Māori Hāngī feast, made from food cooked in the ground with geothermal steam. Descend the Waitomo Cave to see glow worms illuminate the caverns, then toast your trip during a celebration dinner in Auckland.
Standard inclusions
  • 7 Breakfast (B)
  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
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Welcome to Wellington
On arrival at Wellington International Airport you'll be driven by complimentary transfer to your hotel. Spend some time at leisure to relax or explore on your own. This evening, meet your Travel Concierge and get to know your fellow travellers over dinner.
Wellington Sightseeing
Today personalise your day. Choose from the the urban eco-sanctuary of Zealandia/Te Māra a Tāne or discover the stunning waterfront and hidden lanes of Wellington with a local expert.
Wellington to Hawke's Bay
Wind your way through the pastoral dairy farming land of Manawatū to Napier in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand’s Art Deco capital and world-renowned winecountry. This evening savour a tasting and dinner at family-owned Craggy Range Winery in the shadow of Te Mata Peak. Sample the region’s premium wines Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir while dining on Head Chef Casey McDonald’s signature seasonal Hawke’s Bay produce from their award-winning restaurant. After a sumptuous evening, relax in your plush room decorated with original local artwork in your boutique hotel in charming Havelock North Village.
Exploring Napier
Partake in a Gannet safari. Your participation on Gannet Overland Safaris contributes to our MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® initiative: TTC makes a donation on behalf of each guest to the Cape Sanctuary. Their amazing team is made up of over 300 volunteers that are giving their time to restore our beautiful land and replant grasses and natives to support the return of our wildlife. Take in Napier’s art deco architecture with a Local Expert in a vintage car.
Geothermal Rotorua
Continue your journey to Rotorua, where this afternoon, armed with a packed lunch, you'll join a local guide for a cultural walking eco-tour to discover the Jurassic Whirinaki Forest, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.
The Sights of Rotorua
Unveil the sights of Rotorua viewing the 120-yearold Californian Coastal Redwoods of Whakarewarewa Forest at Redwoods Treewalk. Crossing 28 suspension bridges from 65 feet above ground, feeling like one of the native birds sweeping through the forest. Learn more about the “local residents” going behind the scenes on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa. Understand how this working kiwi nursery and hatchery is leading the conservation efforts of the national icon and perhaps see a newly hatched kiwi chick. Tonight, visit Te Pā Tū for insights into the local rituals and traditions of fascinating Māori culture with a celebration of the abundant harvest of the season, and explore concepts, rituals and stories of ancient warfare and peace in an amalgamation of culture and cuisine. Enjoy a special three-course feast with aperitif.
Waitomo and Auckland
Your final full day finds you embarking on an exclusive, private guided tour of Waitomo Cave on a five-star Eco Glow Worm experience at Caveworld. Your guide sets the scene for an underground cave experience where you will see glow worms, cave formations and appreciate the beauty of Footwhistle Cave. Then you’re off to Auckland for a tour showcasing bustling Queen Street and the striking Auckland Harbour Bridge before you're treated to dinner with one of New Zealand’s famous former All Black rugby players. Feast on local fare as you are regaled with stories and learn about life on one of the most successful teams in the world.
Farewell Auckland
After one final breakfast, say farewell to your Wellington-to-Auckland luxury tour as you are chauffeured to Auckland Airport.
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Operator
Luxury Gold

Welcome to Luxury Gold. Enjoy the finest end-to-end experience on the world's leading limited edition small group tours. Enjoy the following unparalleled inclusions: Curated Experiences: Curated travel with VIP access. Unique luxury experiences at your fingertips. This is VIP vacations like no other. Front-of-the-queue priority. Behind-the-scenes access. Before and after-hours visits. Ours aren’t your everyday experiences. Enjoy rare insights into the world’s most majestic landmarks, with personal anecdotes from those in the know. Exceptional dining: Cuisine and travel go hand in hand. At the heart of each journey, culinary experiences are highlights, not just meals. The best fine dining and local gastronomic tours are hand selected and integrated into every journey. Linger in Michelin-starred restaurants. Exquisite surroundings and impeccable service bring a side of wonder that make every meal an unrivalled experience. Magnificent Stays: Welcome home to our carefully curated selection of places to stay. A true immersion in each destination. Luxury hotels and resorts along with unique and boutique accommodations are part of every journey. Your every need will be attended to. Enjoy magnificent locations, glamorous properties, and superior service. Belmond, JW Marriott, Intercontinental and Red Carnation Luxury Hotels and are just a few of our trusted partners, along with unique boutique accommodations. Whether you want to put your feet up or let your hair down, your encounter with excellence begins the moment you wake up and continues through each decadent night’s rest. You’ll enjoy the finest end to end travel experience thanks to a travel legacy that spans a century. Founded by pioneering South African hotelier and restauranteur the late Stanley Tollman and his wife Bea, from humble beginnings in 1920, The Travel Corporation has grown into a portfolio of over 40 travel and tourism brands and luxury hotels, still owned and run by the Tollman family. Today, Bea and Stanley’s extraordinary vision, culinary genius and love of the finer things come alive in every Luxury Gold moment. Unrivalled dining and accommodation. The Founder’s Collection of VIP encounters and curated, personal touches woven throughout each tour, it’s the Tollmans’ connections that give you an unmatched travel experience.

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