DAY1
Arrival Auckland
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Pickup. 5★ city hotel. Evening tasting menu.
Dinner
Trip Highlights
What Makes Luxury Nature Escapes Special
Heli-tour Milford Sound
Premium lodge stays
Private wine tours
Glacier landing
Premium spa retreats
Curated fine dining
Hotel Category — Luxury
Where You'll Stay
5★ Hotels
Day-Wise Plan
Your Itinerary
Tap any day to view detailed activities, sightseeing and meals. Every day is fully customisable.
DAY2
Auckland → Bay of Islands
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Fly or drive Bay of Islands. Eagles Nest luxury villa stay. Optional dolphin cruise.
Breakfast
DAY3
Bay of Islands → Lake Taupo
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Fly to Taupo. premium luxury lodge stay. Evening at Huka Falls.
Breakfast, Dinner
DAY4
Taupo → Wellington → Fly Queenstown
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Helicopter or drive Wellington. Fly Queenstown. Stay at boutique 5★ hotel.
Breakfast
DAY5
Heli-Milford Sound
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Helicopter Queenstown → Milford Sound (60 min vs 4 hrs by road). Glacier landing en route. Cruise. Return helicopter.
Breakfast, Cruise Lunch
DAY6
Wine Country Private Tour
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Private tour Gibbston Valley wineries. Vineyard lunch. Helicopter between estates option.
Breakfast, Vineyard Lunch
DAY7
Queenstown → premium luxury lodge (Glenorchy)
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Drive iconic road to Glenorchy. premium luxury lodge Lodge. Horse riding through Paradise.
Breakfast, Dinner
DAY8
Heli-Tour LOTR Locations
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Helicopter tour LOTR filming sites — Mt Earnslaw, Routeburn Valley, Edoras (Mt Sunday).
Breakfast, Dinner
DAY9
Glenorchy → Christchurch
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Helicopter or fly Christchurch. Stay The George.
Breakfast
DAY10
Leisure Day at Luxury Nature Escapes
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Free day at Luxury Nature Escapes to relax, explore on your own, indulge in optional activities, shopping, or simply unwind. Our team can suggest local experiences based on your interests.
Breakfast
DAY11
Optional Excursion / Free Day
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Full day at leisure. Optional activities can be arranged on request — local experiences, shopping, or guided tours of nearby attractions.
Breakfast
DAY12
Departure
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Breakfast. Transfer airport.
Breakfast
What's Covered
Inclusions & Exclusions
✓ What's Included
- 9 nights premium accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Most dinners at lodges
- Helicopter to Milford Sound
- Private wine tour
- All inter-city flights
- All transfers
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Premium experiences & curated dining
✕ Not Included
- International airfare
- NZ visa + IVL
- Optional helicopter add-ons
- Premium spa treatments
- Personal expenses
Visa Requirements
Visa Information for Luxury Nature Escapes
Entry Requirements for Indian Passport Holders
New Zealand Visitor Visa + IVL
Visa FeeNZD 246 (~₹12,800) total
Processing Time20-25 working days
Important: Same NZ visa.
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A Glimpse of Luxury Nature Escapes
Frequently Asked
Questions & Answers
Why luxury NZ?+
NZ has world's most iconic premium luxury lodges across the country. Private helicopter cuts travel time hugely.
Best time?+
Oct-Apr ideal. Mar-May autumn colours stunning. Avoid Jun-Aug winter for nature focus.
Other Options