At A&K all our journeys are individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale. As a guide this 15 night suggested holiday will cost from £5,550 per person, based on two sharing, including international & internal flights, transfers, accommodation, excursions and car hire.
Holiday type
Escorted tour
Highlights
Wonders of New Zealand 2025
Discover the extraordinary majesty of New Zealand, as you explore magical landscapes, encounter indigenous Maori culture, sample local cuisine and wine, and unwind in luxurious accommodations. Enjoy private and exclusive activities such as a hands-on culinary class, that help you experience this epic destination as only A&K can reveal it.
English-speaking Resident Tour Director® and local guides
Hand-selected luxury accommodation
Airport meet and greet with private transfers
Travelling Bell Boy® luggage handling
Full breakfast daily; selected lunches and dinners
Your choice of activity with Design Your Day®
Traveller’s Valet® laundry service
Internet access
Entrance fees, taxes and all gratuities except Resident Tour Director
24/7 A&K on-call support
Guaranteed departures with just two guests
Departure dates (2025)
Price per person
Single supplement from
JANUARY:
26
£11,375
£2,910
FEBRUARY:
9
£11,375
£2,910
FEBRUARY:
16
£11,375
£2,910
MARCH:
2
£11,375
£2,910
MARCH:
23
£11,375
£2,910
SEPTEMBER:
30
£12,140
£3,075
OCTOBER:
12
£12,140
£3,075
OCTOBER:
26
£12,140
£3,075
NOVEMBER:
9
£12,140
£3,075
DECEMBER:
7
£12,140
£3,075
23rd March departure will be accommodated at The Rees Hotel, Queenstown.
Design your Day®
On these days you have the freedom to pick an experience that is suited to you and your interests. See Day 10 for more details.
Flights
To provide you with flexibility and the latest flight offers, we don’t include international flights. Our specialists will be able to find the best travel options to suit you.
Arrive in Auckland, where you are met and privately transferred to your hotel. This afternoon, set out to explore must-see city highlights including the Harbour Bridge, Eden Park, Mount Eden and Bastion Point. Later, enjoy a guided, interactive experience that showcases New Zealand’s iconic rugby team, the All Blacks.
Auckland
Board a ferry to Waiheke Island for a day of private food and wine tastings. Enjoy locally-produced specialty foods, accompanied by wines from some of the island’s top boutique vineyards, each offering a range of gourmet tastes that complement the experience. Then, enjoy lunch at one of New Zealand’s top vineyard restaurants. Return to Auckland for an evening at leisure.
Rotorua
Venture through the lush pasturelands of Waikato to rural Matamata, the iconic Middle-Earth film location featured in the smash-hit movie trilogy of The Lord of the Rings. Enjoy a private tour of Hobbiton, the movie set that helped bring J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendary stories to vivid life for countless millions of viewers. Afterward, proceed to Rotorua, the cultural heartland of New Zealand. Check in to your hotel and enjoy some time at leisure before dinner together at a local restaurant.
Rotorua
Start your day with a guided geothermal walk for an up-close look at the bubbling mud pools and steaming geysers unique to this region. Then, partake in an A&K-exclusive experience as you enjoy a private tour of the National Kiwi Hatchery. Afterward, proceed to a local Maori village, where you are traditionally welcomed to the marea (gathering place). Cap off your visit with lunch hosted in a local private home.
Wellington
Fly to Wellington and, upon arrival, visit the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa to view its vast collection of cultural and indigenous treasures. Ascend by cable car to a scenic outlook point for incredible views over Wellington Harbour and the city to cap off your inspiring day. This evening, gather for dinner together at a local restaurant.
Kaikoura
This morning, fly to Blenheim, where you drive to the Omaka Heritage Centre for a behind-the-scenes tour. Afterward, privately explore one of the Marlborough’s premier wineries and vineyards, and savour a tasting of its fine wine. This afternoon, board the Coastal Pacific Train for a relaxing ride to Kaikoura, one of the most picturesque journeys on New Zealand’s railways.
Kaikoura
Embark on an exciting whale-watching cruise, seeking out a breathtaking up-close encounter with sperm whales. You may also sight orcas, New Zealand’s tiny Hector dolphins or high-spirited dusky dolphins. Back on land, proceed to Hapuku Kitchen for an A&K-exclusive Chef ’s Table experience that finds you helping prepare a New Zealand dish using locally sourced ingredients. Start by savouring a three-course farm-to-table lunch before a hands-on cooking demonstration under the chef ’s supervision.
Queenstown
Drive to Christchurch for your flight to Queenstown, where you are met and transferred to nearby Arrowtown with time for lunch at leisure and exploring on your own. One of the most picturesque settlements in New Zealand, Arrowtown was established in 1862, during the height of the Otago gold rush, and today features many quaint restaurants to choose from. Afterward, check in to your hotel and later gather for dinner at a local restaurant.
Queenstown
Board a flight to Milford Sound, taking in the stunning alpine views along the way. Upon arrival, board a vessel for a tour of the sound’s majestic scenery. Cruise New Zealand’s southern fjords amid towering cliffs, viewing sparkling waterfalls while watching for wildlife. Return by air to Queenstown. This afternoon, transfer to picturesque Kingston Station, a private 22,000-acre sheep and cattle farm with a rich history. Meet your hosts and learn from them what farming is like in modern New Zealand.
Queenstown
After a relaxing morning at leisure, enjoy one of these Design your Day® options.
Embark on an Exhilarating Jet Boat Ride through the stunning natural scenery of the Shotover River Canyons.
Tour the Otago Wine Region, visiting wineries and tasting wines, including the region’s renowned Pinot Noir.
Hike the Shores of Lake Wakatipu through native beech forest and follow Twelve Mile Creek
This evening, gather for a special farewell dinner.
Queenstown
After breakfast, privately transfer to the airport to board your departing flight.
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