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A New Zealand romantic getaway offering you a self-drive honeymoon holiday and a chance to discover the beauty you’ve heard about. You will enjoy plenty of quality time together on this varied itinerary:
- Stroll the beach on Waiheke Island, near Auckland.
- Enjoy birdsong in beautiful New Zealand native forest.
- Soak in a hot pool in Rotorua or create your own hot spa at Hot Water Beach.
- Be diverted by wineries, restaurants, bird life and botanical gardens.
- Walk the golden sands of the South Island in the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park
- Then explore pristine rainforest and glaciers on the South Island's West Coast.
- Head to Queenstown and cruise on Milford Sound,
- Go flightseeing over Mount Cook and the magnificent Southern Alps
- Then finish in Christchurch - New Zealand's most English city.
Contact GUEST NZ for help planning your active and romantic honeymoon vacation in New Zealand. For honeymoon couples we offer a Honeymoon Gift Registry service. |
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Auckland | | | | DAY 2: |
Whangamata | Coromandel SeA Kayaking | | | DAY 3: |
Whangamata | | | | DAY 4: |
Rotorua | Te Puia Maori Hangi | | | DAY 5: |
Napier | | | | DAY 6: |
Napier | Lifestyle & Wine Tour Hawkes Bay | | | DAY 7: |
Nelson City | | | | DAY 8: |
Nelson City | Art and Wine Tour | | | DAY 9: |
Punakaiki | | | | DAY 10: |
Fox Glacier | White Heron Tour Okarito | | | DAY 11: |
Fox Glacier | Guided Glacier tour | | | DAY 12: |
Queenstown | | | | DAY 13: |
Queenstown | Dart River Safaris | | | DAY 14: |
Fiordland | Fiordland scenic tour | | | DAY 15: |
Wanaka | | | | DAY 16: |
Wanaka | Wanaka Lord of the Rings Tour | | | DAY 17: |
Christchurch | Hot Air Ballooning Safari |
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| Pauanui & Tairua |  |  Fabulous twin harbour towns on the Peninsula's east coast, Tairua and Pauanui offer a superb setting beside the Pacific Ocean. Close by is Paku, a twin-coned Maori pa sculptured hillside that was once an island while offshore lies the Slipper, Shoe and Alderman Islands. A number of charter and fishing boats operate from both wharves and the beaches are perfect for safe swimming and surfing in most conditions. | | | | | Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking | |  Cathedral Cove Kayaks operates guided sea kayak tours in and around the stunning Cathedral Cove marine reserve, on the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand. The kayak tours are run from Hahei, (35mins from Whitianga, 10 mins from Hot Water beach) for the very best of sea kayaking.With 8 years commercial sea kayaking experience, Cathedral Cove Kayaking provides safety and enjoyment to visitors. | | | | | Brenton Lodge | |  Brenton Lodge is a Boutique Lodge in Whangamata, ideal for leisure and romantic weekends. Guests are assured of a warm welcome, wonderful service and an enjoyable stay in the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula. | | | | | Intermediate Sedan | |  A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
| Nelson City | |  A pocket of paradise in the top northwest corner of the South Island, Nelson has a positive, creative attitude to life - and it's easy to see why. The region, which is the sunniest in New Zealand, has attracted more than 350 working artists and craftspeople. | | | | | Bay Tours Nelson | |  Run by locals with over 30 years of knowledge of the area, Bay Tours specialises in half and full day wine, scenic, art and custom designed tours of the Nelson and Tasman Bay Region. Bay Tours operates 6, 11 and 19 seater air-conditioned coaches. | | | | | | | Shelbourne Villa | |  Shelbourne Villa is in a quiet suburban location, yet within five minutes’ walk of the City Centre. | | | | | Intermediate Sedan | | | A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
| Punakaiki | |  Located in the heart of the Paparoa National Park, the area offers guided beach, forest and mountain walks, family canoeing, wildlife, horse trekking, surfing, gemstone hunting, caving and climbing, heritage sites or simple rest and relaxation. There are taverns, cafes and restaurants. The area also boasts a vibrant arts and crafts community and a cooperative gallery. Punakaiki is located near the centre of the “Coast Road”, one of the most spectacular coastal drives in the world. The roads are well sealed all the way. To allow time to stop and enjoy some of the walks and coastal views, we recommend allowing much longer than the drive times given in most travel guides. | | | | | Punakaiki Resort | |  The Punakaiki Rocks Hotel is situated on the coast between Greymouth (30min) and Westport (45min).The Hotel takes full advantage of its dramatic West Coast coastline position offering unparalleled views along the beach, over the Tasman Sea and inland as far as Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain. | | | | | Intermediate Sedan | | | A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
| Whataroa | | | Settled among the seculded wilderness of the rugged West Coast, Whataroa is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the sheer beauty of the area. The town is small, with a population of just 350 people, and is predominantly a dairy farming area. The town provides a base for trips to the White Heron Sanctuary - the only breeding colony of the White Heron in New Zealand. You can go on trips to the nesting area with a guide. | | | | | White Heron Tours Okarito Lagoon | |  View the magnificent Kotuku (White Heron), the Kotuku Ngutu Papa (Royal Spoonbill), Kawapaka (Little Black Shag) and other Bird life - all in their natural environment in the Waitangi Roto nature Reserve. | | | | | | | Misty Peak Lodge | |  Dave & Lea Bentley are both 4th generation Kiwis and welcome you to Misty Peaks, their purpose-built luxury bed and breakfast homestay accommodation at magnificent Fox Glacier. Misty Peaks offers the very best in quality, comfort and genuine Kiwi hospitality. | | | | | Intermediate Sedan | | | A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
| Fox Glacier | |  The Fox Glacier township offers a more intimate “village” experience than its bigger neighbour, Franz Josef. Tucked into the rainforest-clad foothills of the Southern Alps, the township offers a range of quality accommodation, hotels, cafes, a general store and service station for motoring needs.
The Fox Glacier offers a different type of glacier experience than the Franz Josef Glacier, and visitors are increasingly booking activities on both glaciers during their visit to Glacier Country. Local companies provide access to the Fox Glacier with guided walks, heli-hikes and scenic flights (with or without snow landings). Fox Glacier is also internationally renowned for Lake Matheson’s stunning reflections of Aorangi/Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. | | | | | Fox Glacier Guiding | |  Enjoy a breathtaking guided walk onto the world famous Fox Glacier. Fox Glacier Guiding provide a full range of hiking tours and ice adventures to suit all fitness levels. | | | | | | | Misty Peak Lodge | | | Dave & Lea Bentley are both 4th generation Kiwis and welcome you to Misty Peaks, their purpose-built luxury bed and breakfast homestay accommodation at magnificent Fox Glacier. Misty Peaks offers the very best in quality, comfort and genuine Kiwi hospitality. | | | | | Intermediate Sedan | | | A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
| Wanaka | |  In ancient times, Maori travelled through Central Otago on their way to the pounamu rivers of the west coast. More recently, in the 1860s, Central Otago was the scene of a gold rush. Trails used by miners can still be seen winding over the hills. Stone cottages, a haunted hotel, cleverly engineered water channels, mines and machinery are other relics to discover.
Surrounded by striking mountains and deep alpine lakes, Wanaka provides a perfect setting for romance. Just one hour's drive from Queenstown, Wanaka is slower paced, although facilities are sophisticated and a variety of outdoor activities are on offer throughout the year. | | | | | Wanaka Springs Boutique Lodge | |  Wanaka Springs Lodge provides a quiet and restful haven, yet also offers a variety of outdoor activities with the lakefront close by. A variety of Cafes, galleries and shops are all within walking distance of the lodge. | | | | | Intermediate Sedan | | | A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
| Methven | |  Methven is at the heart of a whole host of activities and experiences including: fabulous subalpine and scenic walkways, six challenging country golf courses and one of New Zealand’s best international golf resorts, hot air ballooning over the Canterbury Plains with views to the Southern Alps, experience a scenic flight by helicopter over the spectacular Canterbury High Country, jet boat up the spectacular Rakaia Gorge or a wild river raft on the Rangitata River, dare yourself and enjoy the extreme views and adrenlin charge of a tandem skydive, a 4WD journey through some of Canterbury’s most unique locations. | | | | | Aoraki Ballooning | |  The Canterbury Plains are the finest place in New Zealand for Hot Air Ballooning. Nestled well inland, the prevailing breeze from the Southern Alps gently ushers flights out across the Plains, which are renowned for the many varieties of arable crops and sheep, deer, beef, dairy cattle, even llama, alpacas, and ostriches! | | | | | | | The Charlotte Jane Lodge | |  The Charlotte Jane Boutique Hotel offers 5 star Luxury accommodation and fine dining set in beautiful gardens. An easy stroll from Christchurch city centre, Hagley Park and the Arts Centre, it is also close to Merivale, a boutique shopping area. | | | | | Intermediate Sedan | | | A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
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Imagine an urban environment where everyone lives within half an hour of beautiful beaches, hiking trails and a dozen enchanted holiday islands. Add a sunny climate, a background rhythm of Polynesian culture and a passion for outstanding food, wine and shopping - you're beginning to get the picture of Auckland. Auckland is New Zealand's largest city and has the main international airport in New Zealand. Two domestic terminals allow frequent and accessible flights throughout the country.
Whangamata is famous for its unique combination of beach and rainforest, Whangamata's amazing ocean beach provides some of the best surfing breaks, yet safest swimming in the country. Big game fishing can also be found further off the coast.
With its unique volcanic landscape, living Maori culture, natural hot springs and plenty of options for adventure, Rotorua is one of New Zealand's most famous destinations.
Blessed with a sunny, Mediterranean-style climate, Hawke's Bay is one of New Zealand's warmest, driest regions. The region is New Zealand's leading producer of red wines, has the greatest concentration of Art Deco architecture and hosts the country's most elaborate celebrations of Matariki - the Maori New Year.
Blessed with a sunny, Mediterranean-style climate, Hawke's Bay is one of New Zealand's warmest, driest regions. The region is New Zealand's leading producer of red wines, has the greatest concentration of Art Deco architecture and hosts the country's most elaborate celebrations of Matariki - the Maori New Year.
Find out why Queenstown New Zealand, ‘Adventure Capital of the World’ deserves its reputation for complementing breath-taking scenery with adrenalin-pumping activities.
Fiordland comprises 1.2 million hectares of pristine national heritage park and provides a variety of outdoor activity such as trout fishing, kayaking and bush walks. Firodland is also blessed with exotic wildlife, including penguin which breed in the bush along the coast.
The power of Fiordlands scenery never fails to enthrall travellers. Waterfalls tumble hundreds of metres into massive fiords; ancient rainforest clings impossibly to the mountains; shimmering lakes and granite peaks look the same today as they did a thousand years ago.
