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14 Day New Zealand Luxury Guided Tour

Tour Highlights

 Private Tour Guide/Driver & Vehicle
 Excellent 5* Accommodation 14 Nights, 15 Days Touring
 Included North Island Tours: Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour Rotorua Mud Pools & Geysers Tour Mud Bath & Sulphur Spa Skyline Rotorua Gondola Dinner Interislander Ferry
Included South Island Tours: Abel Tasman Cruise Franz Josef Glacier Flight Wanaka Wine Tour Doubtful Sound Cruise
•• Complimentary New Zealand Gift Basket on Arrival worth $200 ••

Indulge in the very best of the country with luxury New Zealand tours. Choose from a range of superb accommodation, from 5-star hotels to luxury lodges. In addition, travel in a luxury vehicle and enjoy premium tours around the country.

Experience New Zealand’s top destinations on this 14 day luxury guided tour. Your private guide will meet you at the airport and take you on a New Zealand escorted tour. Along the way, enjoy personalised experiences that will elevate your holiday experience to something truly incredible.

Read on for more details on our luxury New Zealand tours.

14 Day New Zealand Luxury Guided Tour Itinerary | Luxury New Zealand Tours

Day 1 Auckland

Your fantastic guided holiday begins in New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland. Home to one third of New Zealand’s population and bordered by two stunning harbours, Auckland is thriving, diverse city surrounded by natural wonders.

Explore Auckland with your guide, visiting top attractions such as the Sky Tower, Mt Eden’s volcanic crater, Waiheke Island, Sea Life Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium, or Piha Beach.

Stay 1 night in Auckland.

Day 2 Waitomo Caves + Rotorua

Travel time Auckland to Waitomo Caves – 2.5 hours

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Waitomo Caves

Venture off the beaten track as your guide takes you on a scenic drive to the Waitomo Caves. The land is wilder around here, with limestone outcroppings emerging from farmland and densely forested hills rising all around, but the wildest landscape of all lies underground.

Witness the marvels of these vast caverns as you explore the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where you will be dazzled by a galaxy of glowworms overhead.

Travel time Waitomo Caves to Rotorua – 2 hours 

Enjoy the scenic drive through rolling farmland to Rotorua, the geothermal capital of New Zealand. Tour the exciting geothermal attractions with your guide, visiting sulphur springs, mud pools, geysers, and sinter terraces.

Stay 2 nights in Rotorua.

Day 3 Mud Bath and Sulphur Spa + Skyline Rotorua Gondola Dinner

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Mud Bath Spa

Stroll through Hell’s Gate Geothermal Reserve in the morning. Here you will have the opportunity to experience rich Maori culture and view the exciting geothermal features. Afterwards, smooth your skin with silky mud in a mud bath and soak in a relaxing sulphur spa.

In the evening, enjoy dinner at Rotorua’s most spectacular location – Skyline Restaurant. Sit back and relax as the views from the gondola unfold on your journey to the Skyline complex. The Skyline Restaurant will then serve you a mouthwatering taste of New Zealand, feast on mouthwatering fresh soups, salads, seafood, beef, lamb, add to that a range of sumptuous desserts, and you’ve got yourself a unique dining experience not to be missed. Tiered seating guarantees stunning views from every table! After dinner, enjoy the scenic ride back down on the gondola.

Day 4 Napier + Hawkes Bay Wineries

Travel time Rotorua to Napier – 3 hours 

Head to the East Coast to discover Napier, the Art Deco capital of New Zealand. Tour the town with your guide, visiting wineries and breweries or strolling around downtown.

Stay 1 night in Napier.

Day 5 Wellington

Travel time Napier to Wellington – 4 hours 

Continue your scenic tour as your guide takes you south to Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city.

Your guide will help you become acquainted with this charming city in the afternoon – you could visit the Te Papa Museum, ride the Wellington Cable Car, visit Weta Workshop, or take in the views from the top of Mt Victoria.

Stay 2 nights in Wellington.

Day 6 Wellington City

Become acquainted with this charming city today – you could visit the Te Papa Museum, ride the Wellington Cable Car, visit Weta Workshop, or take in the views from the top of Mt Victoria.

Day 7 Interislander Ferry + Nelson

Sailing time Wellington to Picton – 3 hours 

Travel time Picton to Nelson – 2 hours

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Marlborough New Zealand Wine

Begin your day with a cruise across the windswept Cook Strait.

Upon reaching the South Island, your guide will take you on a scenic drive through the Marlborough wine region to reach Nelson.

Nelson enjoys New Zealand’s highest sunshine hours. A creative paradise, the town is filled with galleries, boutique shops, local markets, and gourmet cafes. 

Explore Nelson independently in the evening, visiting local shops and enjoying a delicious dinner with fresh local seafood and produce.

Stay 2 nights in Nelson.

Day 8 Abel Tasman National Park Scenic Cruise

Travel time Nelson to Abel Tasman – 1 hour  

abel tasman national park
Abel Tasman National Park Scenic Cruise

Only a short drive away is Abel Tasman, renowned for its golden beaches, sculptured granite cliffs, rich unmodified estuaries, long sunshine hours, and the world-famous Abel Tasman Coast Track. Take a boat cruise into Abel Tasman National Park, where you can relax on the hot golden sand, enjoy a day walk, or simply remain aboard for a return boat cruise. Soak in the natural beauty and enjoy!

In the evening sip a wine from one of the local vineyards, and dine on the famous Nelson Bay scallops. There are a plethora of top restaurants to choose from.

Day 9 Pancake Rocks New Zealand + Hokitika

Travel time Nelson to Hokitika – 5 hours 

Visit the Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki on your drive south. Enjoy a short walk and marvel at the strange limestone formations that have been weathered by the relentless sea.

Once you reach Hokitika, you have the option to visit Hokitika Gorge or Lake Kaniere with your guide. Your guide will show you around the town, stopping at the Jade Factory, where you can view artisans carving masterpieces from the precious greenstone, and Sunset Point, where you might be lucky enough to catch a famous West Coast sunset.

Stay 1 night in Hokitika.

Day 10 Franz Josef + Glacier Flight With Snow Landing

Travel time Hokitika to Franz Josef – 2 hours 

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Franz Josef Glacier Flight With Snow Landing

Make your way farther down the West Coast, towards New Zealand’s most famous glaciers.

Franz Josef’s cloak of ice once flowed from the mountains right to the sea. Following millennia of gradual retreat, the glacier is now 19 km inland and accessible only by helicopter. A glacier experience is a crowning moment for thousands of annual visitors, but walking trails, hot pools, and adventure sports from quad biking to clay target shooting keep adrenaline pulsing.

In the afternoon, take an unforgettable helicopter flight over Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier, and Mt Cook, finishing with a snow landing to enjoy incredible views of the majestic Southern Alps.

Stay 1 night in Franz Josef.

Day 11 Wanaka

Travel time Franz Josef to Wanaka – 4 hours 

The Haast Pass Highway is one of the most scenic alpine routes in New Zealand. Explore the pass with your guide, stopping to view cascading waterfalls, broad alpine meadows, craggy snowcapped mountains, and the turquoise depths of the Blue Pools.

Experience Wanaka with your guide in the afternoon. You could take a scenic drive into Mt Aspiring National Park, visit the Warbirds and Wheels museum, try the maze and experience the illusions at Puzzling World, or simply relax in town and stroll along the lakefront.

Stay 2 nights in Wanaka.

Day 12 Wanaka Wine Tour

fall colors in Wanaka--the best time to travel to New Zealand for autumn scenery

The accent is on leisure as you immerse yourself into the flavours and sights of this vineyard paradise. You will be taken to the little places that are quietly making a big name for themselves with their dedication to produce the best possible wine. Here you’ll get up close and personal with the vineyard owners. This tour is an unhurried amble through up to six of the regions finest, pausing only to admire the ever-present views.

Savour the unique atmosphere of the arts, crafts and history of Old Cromwell Town and enjoy the indulgence of an award-winning gourmet platter lunch, made from local fresh produce.

Day 13 Queenstown + Glenorchy Tour

Travel time Wanaka to Queenstown – 1 hour 

Travel over the stunning Crown Range, stopping for photo opportunities along the way, before your arrival in Queenstown.

Explore the Lord of the Rings locations around Queenstown with your guide in the afternoon on an excursion to the stunning Glenorchy region. Stop along the way for majestic views up Lake Wakatipu, and visit the stunning Paradise Valley and Dart Valley at the head of the lake. Along the way, you will get the chance to see the filming locations for Isengard, Lothlorien, and Ithilien Camp.

Stop in Glenorchy for a coffee or relaxing lunch, and soak in the incredible views of snow-capped peaks and turquoise rivers.

Stay 2 nights in Queenstown.

Day 14 Doubtful Sound Cruise

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Doubtful Sound Cruise

Journey into the heart of New Zealand today on a scenic coach tour to Manapouri. In Manapouri, board your luxury catamaran and cruise across picturesque Lake Manapouri. From there, you will make a trip across New Zealand’s most expensive road—Wilmot Pass—pausing along the way to experience the dense Fiordland rainforest and view Doubtful Sound glistening far below. In Doubtful Sound, you will board another catamaran for a three-hour cruise through this pristine fiord. During the cruise, your knowledgeable and friendly nature guides will share with you their passion for the region through their commentary. They will answer questions, point out landmarks and provide you with information about the varied wildlife you may encounter, including dolphins, fur seals and the rare Fiordland crested penguin.

Option to upgrade to a once in a lifetime Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise.

Day 15 Depart Queenstown

Your guide will deliver you to Queenstown Airport for your departing flight.

Planning Luxury New Zealand Tours

We aim to make your luxury tour the best travel experience you have ever had. Our luxury New Zealand tours are carefully designed to bring you the best of the country, from exquisite accommodation to exclusive activities.

For a more exclusive experience, our New Zealand Luxury Escapes brand offers an overview of the top lodges and experiences in New Zealand.

We also offer a 10 Day New Zealand Luxury Guided Tour if you prefer a shorter stay.

Pricing

As our Guided Tour prices are split between travellers, pricing will vary depending on the number of travellers on the tour. Please make a tour enquiry to receive your personal quote.

11 + Travellers: Please enquire for your custom quote
10 Travellers: NZD$10,099 per adult | NZD$9349 per child
9 Travellers: NZD$10,349 per adult | NZD$9599 per child
8 Travellers: NZD$10,499 per adult | NZD$9749 per child
7 Travellers: NZD$10,899 per adult | NZD$10,149 per child
6 Travellers: NZD$11,449 per adult | NZD$10,699 per child
5 Travellers: NZD$12,199 per adult | NZD$11,449 per child
4 Travellers: NZD$13,299 per adult | NZD$12,549 per child
3 Travellers: NZD$15,149 per adult | NZD$14,399 per child
2 Travellers: NZD$18,849 per adult | NZD$18,099 per child
1 Traveller: NZD$34,199

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