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8 Days / 7 Nights
For the Independent Traveler
Departures: Daily
from $4015 per person, double occupancy
Many Optional Tours are also available! Just ask us for details.

Package Overview

Huka Lodge
Founded in the 1920s, Huka Lodge is an iconic luxury lodge, consistently ranked among the best in the world. In a location of matchless beauty, Huka is nestled amid 17 acres of manicured grounds. With just 18 lodge rooms, one suite and for the ultimate in privacy, the four-suite Owner’s Cottage, all within gaze of the Waikato River’s deep turquoise and hypnotic
water, guests at Huka truly leave the world behind. Every last detail for guest comfort has been considered and service is both solicitous and seamless—designed to anticipate.

Guests can enjoy a variety of pursuits at Huka and nearby, including golf, spa treatments, trout fishing, helicopter sightseeing, kayaking and tours of Hawkes Bay or volcanic White Island. Both indoor and outdoor dining venues are sublime and deliberately romantic, offering seclusion and ambience. Cuisine continues to define the legendary hospitality of the property with the superb 5-course dinner as a superb ending to a perfect day. Pre-dinner drinks, dinner and breakfast are included.

Wharekauhau Country Estate

Located between the Rimutaka Mountains and the rugged beauty of Palliser Bay, Wharekauhau Country Estate, two hours from Wellington, overlooks 16 miles of stunning coastal scenery, black volcanic sand beaches, rich green pastures and cloud-covered peaks. As part of a 5,000-acre working sheep station, Wharekauhau recaptures the gracious lifestyle of a bygone era. Charming guest cottages are located throughout the grounds, all within easy walking distance of the main house. Each cottage offers magnificent ocean views and features a king-sized canopied bed, open fireplace, under-floor heating, and plush sofas and chairs. A four-course dinner is served at the main house in a dinner party atmosphere. For those who wish to enjoy a more secluded setting, a variety of private dining rooms are available. Your package includes full breakfast, cocktail hour and superb gourmet dinners.

Included

Wharekauhau Country Estate, Cottage Suite

7 nights accommodation
Private car transfers
7 breakfasts, 6 dinners

Not included:
Note: International and domestic airfare not included.

All prices, itineraries and routings are subject to change. Please call for our current prices.

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to New Zealand
Take a private car from Auckland Airport to the Hyatt Regency Auckland, offering unsurpassed harbor and city views, 269 rooms, the Residence Tower with 100 suites, and Auckland’s only full-service day spa – Spa at the Hyatt. Overnight: Hyatt Regency Auckland, 1 Bedroom Suite for 1 night

Day 2: Travel to Huka Lodge
Travel via private car to Auckland Airport for your short flight to Taupo and Huka Lodge (airfare not included). Spend the evening in this world-class resort where rustic charm meets luxurious service. Enjoy drinks and dinner in the main lodge. Overnight: Huka Lodge, Lodge Room for 3 nights (B,D)

Day 3: Huka Lodge
Spend the day enjoying the serene landscape of Huka Lodge. Set amid a rich forest and the picturesque Huka Falls. Want to hook one of the largest Rainbow trout in New Zealand, have a private guide take you fishing (optional extra). Enjoy a gourmet dinner in the company of fellow guests or in private on the riverside terrace. (B,D)

Day 4: Huka Lodge
Enjoy another leisurely day in the serene surrounds of Huka Lodge. A choice of activities is available today, including fly fishing, helicopter sightseeing, hiking, golf, or visit the mighty Huka Falls a short walk away (activities optional extras). Tonight before your delicious gourmet dinner, enjoy pre-dinner drinks with fellow guests. (B,D)

Day 5: Wharekauhau Country Estate
Depart Taupo today and fly onward to Wellington (airfare not included), then travel by private car to Wharekauhau Country Estate (optional helicopter transfer is available). Enjoy magnificent ocean views while relaxing in front of your private fireplace in this deluxe accommodation. Overnight: Wharekauhau Country Estate, Cottage Suite for 3 nights (B,D)

Day 6: Explore Wharekauhau
Spend the day exploring some of the 5,000 acres of private land on the Wharekauhau property, including ancient forests, beautiful coastline and rolling pasture lands. Hike, four-wheel drive or horse trek along Palliser Bay. Or perhaps visit the nearby seal colony. Return to the main house in the evening for a gourmet dinner. (B,D)

Day 7: Martinborough at Leisure
An option today is to explore the nearby Martinborough wine region, an area of worldrenowned vineyards. Visit the Wine Center to have your wines shipped directly to the U.S.A. (B,D)

Day 8: Depart Wharekauhau
Return to Wellington Airport via private car for your onward flight home (luggage restrictions apply). (B)

Accommodation

Day	City	Hotel
1	Auckland	Hyatt Regency Auckland
2, 3, 4,	Taupo	Huka Lodge
5, 6, 7	near Wellington	Wharekauhau Country Estate