Amazing aerial view of Queenstown, New Zealand

Private New Zealand Tour: Couples Adventure

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Customizable Itinerary

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Countries Visited

New Zealand

Places Visited

Kerikeri, Hobbiton, Rotorua, Hawkes Bay...

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Suggested Duration

10 Days

You will find private places that are dotted all around New Zealand, where you can luxuriate in wilderness settings and surround yourself with open space. Dream of a tropical beach retreat, vineyards that are perched above Pacific cliffs, the soporific Canterbury plains, and dramatic mountain landscapes that have been cut off from the world. These hidden places will be the amorous settings for your exclusive ten-day tour, and these are the places in which New Zealand unfolds in all its wild and...

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Trip Highlights

  • Delight in a private VIP helicopter tour to Ninety Mile Beach and the mystical Cape Reinga
  • Soar above the Canterbury Plains in a hot air balloon and then touch down to a champagne breakfast
  • Stroll hand in hand through Hobbiton and be invited to a traditional Maori dinner
  • Fly by helicopter to Doubtful Sound and explore the majesty of Fjordland, including an exclusive landing on a mountain that is inaccessible by road or foot
  • Enjoy some of New Zealand’s most exquisite accommodations where the premium is on privacy and seclusion
  • Escape to a tropical paradise and spend the first two nights at a private retreat upon Pacific cliffs
  • Immerse yourself in the remote Hawkes Bay vineyards for two days of vintage wines, clifftop walks, and indulgent spa treatments
  • Toast to romance in Akaroa, where you can find a place of privacy between the Pacific Ocean and Canterbury Plains
  • Getaway from the Queenstown crowds with a two-night retreat in Glenorchy on the other side of Lake Wakatipu

Detailed Description

This tour to New Zealand will not show you all the traditional sights, and it will not be a journey where you can queue up for photos at famous Instagram spots. Instead, this vacation will take you to the country’s private places and the surreal settings where romance can thrive, and there is a stunning impression of space. Think of a private villa on the edge of a turquoise lake with snowy mountains that reflect in the water, and dream of vineyards that are perched on a clifftop with a private spa in the forest. Imagine a vacation that unveils New Zealand’s most extravagant landscapes, but without the crowds and with nothing to interrupt your seclusion.

This is the experience as you will spend ten days exploring the Northern and Southern islands. All activities and tours will be private, and each will provide an exclusive angle on the country’s unique attractions and places. You will indulge in a hot air balloon ride above the Canterbury Plains, a helicopter to New Zealand’s tropical northern tip, dramatic mountain and volcanic landscapes. You will also fly by helicopter to Doubtful Sound, which will be a truly unforgettable experience. Included in these ten days will be spas, hot springs, private picnics, wineries, Hobbiton, a Maori dinner, and all the room that you need to celebrate as a couple.

It is worth noting that while this tour does not include some of New Zealand’s most famous sights and attractions, these attractions are mostly famous because they have been made very accessible to visitors. There are hundreds of points of wonder here, and it is just that many of them are difficult to reach without helicopters and luxury tours. Kerikeri is easily as spectacular as Waiheke. Hawkes Bay and Akaroa offer stunning coastal experiences that stick true to New Zealand’s image being of wild and untamed. Queenstown is one of the country’s most revered destinations because of what you can do in the surrounding area. You will not stay in Queenstown, but you will stay at a farm retreat in Glenorchy, which is located on the quieter side of Lake Wakatipu nearby.

Kerikeri will be your first stop, providing waterside bliss in the Bay of Islands. The VIP helicopter tour to Cape Reinga will take you across Ninety Mile Beach on day two, and then on day three, you will find hobbit homes and authentic Maori culture. Next, you will come to Hawkes Bay, which is an idyllic landscape of vineyards that meets the Pacific ocean. It is a setting for indulgence, and you will spend two days far from the rest of the world. On the South Island, you will start in Akaroa at a magnificent lodge that is part way between the Canterbury Plains and the Pacific Ocean. Hot air ballooning will be just one highlight of your time here. Your romantic vacation will culminate in Glenorchy, and here, you can be surrounded by mountains, witness helicopters that are traveling to Doubtful Sound, and feel the amorous pull of a landscape that is untamed.  Read more here about the other exceptional experiences our travelers have appreciated in their travel reviews of New Zealand.

Starting Price

$11,400 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service

4.85 stars based on 1710 reviews.

Australia, New Zealand Tour Review: 13-Night Trip

We very much enjoyed our time in New Zealand and Australia. The tours were all very good. Zicasso's travel agent and our tour partner were very responsive and helpful throughout the planning phase and while we were on vacation.

The only feedback we have is that the hotels selected, other than the hotels in New Zealand, did not have the amenities we were hoping to get from four-star properties. We'll do a better job of indicating what we need in hotel selections moving forward, but we thought the hotels could have been a notch better than they were.

Reviewed By Tim G.

Australia, New Zealand Trip Review: Tasmania, Rotorua, Uluru,...

We absolutely loved so much of our trip! My kids’ (ages 11 and eight) favorite activities were luging in Rotorua, NZ, and the sunset camel ride in Uluru, AU, while my husband and I were enchanted by Hobbiton and enjoyed exploring a glowworm cave with the owner's father! We all loved Tasmania.

There were a few hiccups. However, we were very happy with all the support the Zicasso travel company's team provided in real time to help us get back on track. 

The overall trip was fantastic. My husband and I appreciated having the team support our adventures, both the highs and the lows. The team members were detailed-oriented. This trip exceeded our expectations and we’re incredibly grateful for their expertise in curating such memorable experiences.

Reviewed By Sivly R.

Australia, New Zealand Travel Review: Wildlife, Hiking,...

The trip was awesome; the trip of a lifetime! We saw/experienced everything we could imagine. The trip reflected all of our wish-list items. Zicasso's travel specialist was very accommodating to our ideas and was very detail-oriented. We didn't have to worry about a thing on this vacation.

Reviewed By Sharon B.

New Zealand, French Polynesia 75th Birthday Trip Review:...

We had a fabulous time celebrating my 75th birthday in New Zealand and Bora Bora. Zicasso's travel specialist was fantastic to work with. She was very responsive to all of our questions and concerns and even checked in with us numerous times while we were on the trip. I'd highly recommend her and the travel company when traveling to New Zealand or French Polynesia.

Reviewed By Paul S.

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Zicasso's travel specialist worked with us every step of the way to create an amazing itinerary filled with adventure in New Zealand and luxurious relaxation in Fiji. She helped us adjust the itinerary until it was just right. Unfortunately, there were a couple of excursions that were impacted by the weather and other logistics, which impacted our experience, but it was not her fault and she was willing to try to find other options.

Reviewed By Stephanie G.

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Great trip! Zicasso's travel planner was responsive to our needs and put together an enjoyable trip. It was organized, with all documents in order and no surprises!

Reviewed By Lisa D.

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