Draft itinerary proposal -
Richard Haddrill + guest - New Zealand April 2023 -
Taupo - 3 nights - Hilton Lake Taupo - Lakeview King Room
Cape Kidnappers - 3 nights - Hilltop Suite
Queenstown - Sofitel Hotel Suite - 4 nights
Te Arai Resort - Suite - 1 night
Kauri Cliffs - Suite - 2 nights.
Call us on +64 7 377 8577 for further details or email alistair@greenfernz.com
APRIL 2023
DAY 1:
Arrive Auckland - you will be met at Auckland Airport by your private driver and guide who will transfer you to Lake Taupo. Check into the Hilton, Lake Taupo for 3 nights.
DAY 2-4:
During your stay in Taupo, you'll be able to experience a multitude of outdoor activities which may include :
- Golf at the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, The Kinloch Club
- Huka Falls / Aratiatia Rapids
- Tongariro Crossing (one of the world's greatest one day walks).
- Fly fishing (the rivers of Taupo are often commented on as some of the finest dry fly and nymph fly fishing water in the world).
- Wairakei Terraces geothermal spa.
Day 4
A drive for 2.5 hours today to The Farm at Cape Kidnappers via a winery or two.
Check into The Farm at Cape Kidnappers into a Hilltop Suite for 3 nights. The region is famed for its Bordeaux blend wines along with Chardonnays. Exceptional dining and food in one of New Zealand's premium larders for horticulture and fresh produce.
Inclusions at The Farm - dinner / breakfast / complimentary mini bar (excluding wine / spirits)
Day 5
Golf today at Cape Kidnappers.
Day 6
Guided tour today of the Hawkes Bay region including the Art Deco city of Napier. Destroyed by an earthquake in 1931, the CBD of Napier offers a unique architectural ambience of 30's style.
Walking tours available.
Day 7
Check out this morning and transfer to Napier Airport to fly to Queenstown (3 hrs including a short plane swap in Wellington or Christchurch)
Your driver will escort you to the Sofitel Hotel in central Queenstown to check in for 4 nights.
Queenstown is the adventure capital of the world and offers exceptional activities including :
- Bungy Jumping
- Jet Boating
- Parasailing
- Golf at Jacks Point, Millbrook or The Hills golf courses
- Tramping (multiple one day walks).
- Wineries (Pinot Noir being the dominant varietal).
- Fine dining
Days 8 - 11
Queenstown (including 1 round of golf at Jacks Point).
Day 11.
Travel day today where you will fly direct from Queenstown to Auckland (2 hours). Your driver will then transfer you from Auckland Airport to Te Arai Links Resort for a 1 night stay in a Suite.
While staying at Te Arai Links, you will enjoy the mastery of the Bill Coore / Ben Crenshaw designed South course at Te Arai Links.
Accommodation includes breakfast.
DAY 12
A road transfer north to Kauri Cliffs Lodge for a two night stay to finish your journey in style.
Lodging at Kauri Cliffs includes dinner / breakfast and complimentary mini bar (excludes wine and spirits).
DAY 13
Take advantage of the lodge facilities as well as spa treatment centre along with one of New Zealand's finest golf experiences, at the world famed Kauri Cliffs.
DAY 14
Check out and fly or drive to Auckland (40 minute flight or 4 hour drive) prior to your international flight home.