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 — Standard
Where You'll Stay
3★ 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
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
✕ 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