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| beautiful view from Blanket Bay |
The latest issue of Virtuoso Life included the itinerary of a heavenly two-week trip to New Zealand designed by Virtuoso onsite Southern Crossings. The article brought back some great memories of my visit a number of years ago. Thought I'd pass along the highlights of this suggested tour.
Bay of Islands — 3 days
fly from Auckland to Kerikeri with a three night stay at Eagles Nest
- dolphin-spotting in the Bay of Islands or golfing at Kauri Cliffs
Taupo — 2 days
fly to Taupo, collect a rental car, and spend two nights at Huka Lodge
- trout fishing, visit Rotorua's geothermal pockets, or soak in Taupo's hot springs
Hawke's Bay — 2 days
drive to the wine region of Hawke's Bay, and spend two nights at The Farm at Cape Kidnappers
- guided bike tour with stops in small towns, wine tasting at Mission Estate
Christchurch — 2 days
fly from Napier to Christchurch on the South Island, and enjoy two nights at Otahuna Lodge
- enjoy downtime and enjoy Miles' and Hall's hospitality at what was once the country's largest private home
Queenstown — 3 days
finish your trip with three nights at the absolutely gorgeous Blanket Bay
- helicopter sightseeing over the Southern Alps and Milford Sound
When you book any of these New Zealand luxury lodges through a Virtuoso travel consultant, the Virtuoso amenities bring you value-added perks, all for the same price you'd pay booking on the web.
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