Kiwi conservation journey, New Zealand

Sample day-by-day itinerary

The outline below is an example, not a fixed departure.

1. Day 1

   VIP arrival in Auckland, private transfer to the Britomart Hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner at Kingi (D)

   
2. Day 2

   Explore Auckland with your private guide - Devonport, Piha and Karekare beaches, Mt Eden, all customized for you (B,L)

   
3. Day 3

   Private sailing on the Hauraki Gulf - explore the gorgeous islands and beaches (B,L)

   
4. Day 4

   Scenic heli-flight to Waiheke Island, wine tasting, art, bush walks, beaches, the choice is yours. Enjoy the evening at leisure after a day exploring the island. (B,L,D)

   
5. Day 5

   Breathtaking heli-flight to the Bay of Islands. Check-in to The Landing. This evening, your 2nd Transformational Encounter awaits: tracking native kiwi birds in the wild. Your donation supports the creation of more predator-free reserves where kiwi can thrive, helping to secure the future of this most iconic species. (B,L,D)

   
6. Day 6

   Sailing - your full day charter can include local islands from Tutukaka and the Poor Knights Islands to stunning Whangaroa Harbour. The Cavalli Islands, the remote Three Kings Islands, Cape Karikari and North Cape are also fantastic fishing and cruising destinations. (B,L,D)

   
7. Day 7

   Spectacular flight south to Lake Taupo, stay at Huka Lodge (B,L,D)

   
8. Day 8

   Ultimate Huka Experience: heli-flight over Huka Falls, geysers, Mt Tarawera. Enjoy lunch aboard your luxury yacht on Lake Taupo, with time for trout fishing (B,L,D)

   
9. Day 9

   Maori welcome at Mt Titiraupenga by a Maori warrior, who is also a master wood carver, from whom you can commission a piece of art (B,L,D)

   
10. Day 10

    Explore the geysers and mud pools of Orakei Korako Geothermal Park, led by your Maori guide for engaging cultural immersion (B,L,D)

    
11. Day 11

    Heli-flight across the Cook Strait to Abel Tasman National Park. Check-in to Split Apple Retreat (B,L,D)

    
12. Day 12

    Explore Abel Tasman National Park - kayak, SUP, swim, snorkel, walk and hike on golden sand beaches. (B,L,D)

    
13. Day 13

    Heli-flight to Kaikoura. Private boat charter to swim with dolphins. Then fly to observe whales , more dolphins, and even orcas from above (B,L,D)

    
14. Day 14

    Fly over Pancake Rocks to Hokitika. Meet greenstone carver Bevan Climo, from whom you can commission a unique work of stone art. Bevan will introduce you to West Coast life before flying over Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, Mt Aspiring, land on a glacier before hitting Queenstown and Rosewood Matakauri (B,L,D)

    
15. Day 15

    Heli-discovery of Fiordland, including Dusky and Doubtful Sound (B,L,D)

    
16. Day 16

    4WD Farm Expedition on Ben Lomond High Country Sheep Station. a 13,500-hectare merino sheep station beautifully kept with grazing lands, native beech forest, lakes, rivers, mining huts and tracks from the gold mining era (B,L,D)

    
17. Day 17

    Free day exploring Queenstown at your leisure. (B,D)

    
18. Day 18

    Transfer to Queenstown airport and fly out (B)

    

Note: This is a sample itinerary, to give you an idea of what is possible. We delight in crafting itineraries to match your exacting requirements