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Milford Sound mountains illuminated by low sunlight

THE NEW ZEALAND COLLECTION

Fifteen extraordinary journeys.

FIFTEEN JOURNEYS. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES.

Find your New Zealand.

Choose a travel style, follow a favorite landscape, or simply see what catches your eye. Every journey can be adapted around your dates, interests, and pace.

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Auckland skyline and harbor in warm evening light01
First-Time New Zealand14 DAYS, SUGGESTED

New Zealand: The Essential Journey

Auckland · Rotorua · Queenstown · Milford Sound

Harbor days, geothermal landscapes, and mountains reflected in still water. Meet New Zealand through a few unforgettable places, with thoughtful guiding and enough time to enjoy the journey between them.

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Queenstown beside blue Lake Wakatipu with mountains beyond02
Luxury & Wellness12 DAYS, SUGGESTED

New Zealand in Style

Auckland · Canterbury High Country · Queenstown

Beautiful stays, generous hospitality, and a landscape that invites you to pause. Pair Auckland’s sophistication with a high-country retreat and the Southern Lakes, shaped around the experiences you value most.

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Vineyard rows on a hillside on Waiheke Island03
Food & Wine12 DAYS, SUGGESTED

A Taste of New Zealand

Auckland · Rotorua · Napier · Wellington

Island vineyards, local tables, and a capital with a generous appetite. Follow the North Island through food, wine, and culture, allowing long lunches and conversations with local hosts to shape your days.

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A traveler overlooking the turquoise water of Hokitika Gorge04
Adventure & Exploration12 DAYS, SUGGESTED

South Island: Scenery & Adventure

Christchurch · Hokitika · Franz Josef · Wānaka · Queenstown

Rainforest on one side, mountain horizons on the other. Follow the South Island’s changing landscapes through the West Coast and Southern Lakes, pairing guided adventures with comfortable places to return to.

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Milford Sound mountains illuminated by low sunlight05
Wildlife & Nature8 DAYS, SUGGESTED

Fiordland: Water & Wilderness

Queenstown · Te Anau · Milford Sound

Steep green walls, shifting clouds, and waterfalls that appear after rain. Give Fiordland room to reveal itself through a comfortable base, knowledgeable guides, and time on the water.

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Turquoise Lake Tekapo beneath snowy mountains06
Adventure & Exploration18 DAYS, SUGGESTED

The Great New Zealand Road Trip

Christchurch · Lake Tekapo · Aoraki / Mount Cook · Wānaka · Queenstown · Te Anau

Turquoise lakes, alpine roads, and little towns worth staying for. Take a spacious southern circuit with scenic stops, thoughtfully chosen overnight stays, and time to follow a view a little farther.

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Tall redwood trees in Rotorua, New Zealand07
Māori Culture14 DAYS, SUGGESTED

Stories of Aotearoa

Bay of Islands · Hokianga · Rotorua · Napier · Wellington

Listen to the people who know these places deeply. Explore Aotearoa through Māori-hosted encounters, history, art, and hospitality, with coastal and geothermal landscapes adding their own sense of place.

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A lone tree in Lake Wānaka beneath mountains at sunset09
Luxury & Wellness9 DAYS, SUGGESTED

Southern Lakes: A Slower Escape

Queenstown · Arrowtown · Wānaka

Lake light, mountain air, and a few favorite places enjoyed properly. Stay longer around Queenstown and Wānaka, balancing good food and gentle exploration with the pleasure of an unhurried morning.

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Evening light on the mountains of Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park10
First-Time New Zealand21 DAYS, SUGGESTED

New Zealand: The Grand Journey

Auckland · Rotorua · Napier · Wellington · Christchurch · Queenstown

Two islands, many perspectives, and time to connect them thoughtfully. Combine harbor life, Māori-hosted experiences, regional flavors, and alpine scenery, giving each chapter enough space to feel distinct.

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Steam rises from Pōhutu Geyser in Rotorua11
Family Travel14 DAYS, SUGGESTED

New Zealand Together: A Family Adventure

Auckland · Rotorua · Christchurch · Queenstown

Curious minds, shared discoveries, and plenty of room to play. Bring the family together through engaging guides, geothermal wonders, and lake days, with comfortable stays and activities matched to everyone’s interests.

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Lake Ōkareka near Rotorua surrounded by green forest12
Luxury & Wellness10 DAYS, SUGGESTED

The Art of Slowing Down

Auckland · Rotorua · Queenstown

Warm mineral water, thoughtful stays, and a little breathing room. Create an escape around restoration and discovery, choosing fewer experiences and enjoying them with care.

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The Milky Way above Aoraki / Mount Cook14
Wildlife & Nature10 DAYS, SUGGESTED

Alpine Lakes & Night Skies

Christchurch · Lake Tekapo · Aoraki / Mount Cook · Wānaka

Lakes by day, stars after dusk, and mountains that change with the light. Slow down across the Mackenzie region and Southern Lakes, letting the landscape lead the experience.

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Snowy mountains above the Kaikōura coast15
Adventure & Exploration14 DAYS, SUGGESTED

New Zealand: Coast to Coast

Wellington · Picton · Kaikōura · Christchurch · Hokitika

Harbor departures, coastal encounters, and an alpine crossing. Connect Wellington with the South Island through a journey that gives the water, wildlife, and West Coast their own chapters.

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Suggested durations are starting points. Routes, accommodations, and experiences are tailored and confirmed during planning.

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PERSONAL TRAVEL PLANNING

Your journey starts
with a conversation.

Tell Ed what draws you to New Zealand. Together, we can turn an idea into a journey that feels thoughtfully yours.