14-Day Relaxing with the Best Scenery in New Zealand

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Take off on a 45-minute flight up to Cape Reinga via Northlands’ spectacular harbours, such as the Whangaroa Harbour and the Rangaunu Harbour. Pass some beautiful spots like Coopers Beach, Doubtless Bay and the famous Ninety Mile Beach. An air-conditioned mini-bus will meet you and take you on a 2 and a half hour tour around the top of New Zealand.

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Leave the Bay of Islands behind and return to Auckland. Explore the Hokianga Harbour, a hidden gem of the North Island. You will be surrounded by panoramic views of the coast including an impressive network of sand dunes. Of all New Zealand’s kauri forests, none is more famous than Waipoua Forest on the west coast. As the largest remaining tract of native forest in Northland, Waipoua is an ancient green world of towering trees and rare birds. After exploring the harbour, return to the city.

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Leaving Auckland behind you'll find Hamilton in the Waikato region; it's easy to see why these rolling hills were chosen to portray Hobbiton and The Shire. Then, you'll move onto Rotorua, known for bubbling mud pools, shooting geysers and natural hot springs, and Maori culture which you'll get to explore at Wai-o-Tapu and Te Puia. With some of the North Island’s most impressive landscapes right on its doorstep, the Great Lake Taupo region is perfect for outdoor adventures.

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The Waikato River moves gracefully north from Lake Taupo between banks 100 metres apart. Just before the Huka Falls, it enters a shallow ravine of hard volcanic rock. The effect is a large-scale equivalent of a fire hose feeding into a very fine nozzle - it's spectacular! You can then visit the Tongariro National Park, home to Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu volcanoes, it features some of New Zealand's most contrasting landscapes. Finish the day in style with dinner on a luxury yacht.

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Rise early to fly to Nelson in the north of New Zealand's South Island. Nelson is a lifestyle; that's the best way to describe it; it is the sunniest region in New Zealand. You'll have a bicycle today and be advised on the best trails to follow, suited your abilities including any little ones that might be with you!

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Abel Tasman National Park is New Zealand's smallest national park- but it's perfectly formed for relaxation and adventure. Join the iconic Golden Future Tour and spend the day cruising on a charter boat, visiting numerous beaches, islands and forests. Explore the coastal wonders and hidden waterways where marine and birdlife are in their natural habitat. Your expert guides will enthral you as the story unfolds around you. You'll have the option to do a kayaking tour of the Marine Reserve too.

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Today has an interesting flavour of mountains and native flora and fauna as you travel through the rugged terrain that divides the east from the west. From Westport, your journey winds its way through the western slopes of the West Coast which displays a series of magnificent mountain ranges, and native New Zealand vegetation. Your journey will be interrupted with two of Punakaiki's key attractions, Pancake Rocks and the glowworm caves before you arrive in the town.

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You'll leave the West Coast early morning to come to enter the glacial region. Along the way, you'll stop to stretch your legs at the historical gold mining town of Hokitika. Hear about the shipwrecks, gold miners and pounamu hunters. Nearby, take a walk over a swing bridge to the Hokitika Gorge - one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand! Take a leisurely and scenic drive to the famous glacier region. Your day’s itinerary will end in the tiny settlement of Franz Josef.

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Your first stop will be Mount Aspiring National Park, where you can stretch your legs and feed your soul in this beautiful wilderness of native forests and towering mountains. As you exit the national park, you will travel through what is known as “The Neck” a formation of land that separates two of our great South Island lakes, Hawea and Wanaka. Wanaka is also a lively town known for its outdoor activities and many water sports that take place on the lake.

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Go on a half-day jet boating trip beneath the spectacular scenery of glaciers, Lord of the Rings film locations, and into Mount Aspiring National Park. Beyond stunning, the Matukituki is the most spectacular jet boating river in New Zealand. You'll also have the option of a boat cruise to the remote Mou Waho Island nature reserve, predator-free and home to the rare flightless Buff Weka which has been extinct on the mainland since 1920. In the afternoon, take a private car to Queenstown.

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Milford Sound is an area of extraordinary beauty. Your 35-minute flight finishes with an overflight of Milford Sound, then board your Milford Sound Cruise and traverse the full 12km of the fiord. Scenic highlights include the famous Skippers Canyon, the Paradise region, and the Donne glacier. Your return flight takes in the alpine lakes and waterfalls that Fiordland National Park is recognised for. If this flight isn't for you, there are many others in the area covering Queenstown and Fiordland.

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Queenstown sits on the shore of crystal-clear Lake Wakatipu amidst dramatic mountain ranges; this stunning location will blow you away. Activities like paragliding, zip-lining, 4WD driving, and kayaking are the perfect way to enjoy Queenstown’s beautiful outdoors. If adventure isn’t your thing and you need time to kick back and relax, there are many rejuvenating experiences or treat yourself to some excellent local food and wine. Queenstown is one of the world’s top holiday destinations - enjoy!