Day 1: Auckland Arrival NORTH ISLAND (Private sailing charter/dinner cruise in Auckland harbour)
You will be met on arrival at Auckland International Airport by your Aroha NZ Tours Representative and transferred to your accommodation in our luxurious vehicle. You will spend the day in the Inner City and near the America’s Cup Village. At late afternoon we have organised a private charter vessel to take you for a cruise in the Auckland harbour and the Hauraki Gulf. The classic gentleman’s luxury 47 foot launch gives you a chance to experience the “City of Sails” first hand. Watch the fairy-tale lights of Auckland City passing by while dining and cruising the Auckland Harbour. If you are still not tired then, visit the nearby Viaduct Basin and its many lively bars.  Accommodation: Auckland - Mollies Hotel , Hilton hotel or Westin Hotel (luxury)

Day 2: Auckland – Domestic Flight-Bay of Islands
Private Pick up from your inner city hotel to the domestic Airport in Auckland where you will board a domestic flight to Keri Keri in the Bay of Islands. A taxi will await you and transfer you to your Luxury Lodge accommodation. The Bay of Islands/Northland is a world-renowned holiday destination for deep sea and big game fishing, as well as sailing and cruising throughout the many picture-perfect islands, bays and coves. It is also known for its dolphin and whale watching, its secluded beaches, lush native bush walks, and historic attractions. It epitomises clean, green New Zealand. For the more adventurous, sea kayaking, water skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling are all available. Tennis in Russell and golf at Waitangi or the internationally acclaimed Kauri Cliffs can be arranged (Optional and for extra charge, make an enquiry. Accommodation: Bay of Island - Eagles Nest or Kauri Cliffs (Superior), Flagstaff lodge or Pahia Beach Spa Resort (Luxury)

Day 3: Bay of Island/Northland (½ Day Trip to Cape Reinga with Helicopter flight and local guide) 
We have arranged a private helicopter flight and ½ day tour to Cape Reinga. The initial flight will depart the Paihia waterfront up to the Cape Reinga region via Northlands spectacular harbours, such as the Whangaroa Harbour and the Rangaunu Harbour. We also pass across some beautiful beaches such as Coopers Beach, Doubtless Bay and of course the famous Ninety Mile Beach. Once on the ground you will take part on a guided tour of the area and a small pick nick lunch on either the 90 mile beach, or the Great Exhibition Bay areas. Both are great – the Great Exhibition Bay. This area is very remote and without a doubt one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand with it's pure white silica sand and crystal clear water. The return flight to the Bay of Islands includes some of the most spectacular coastal scenery Northland has to offer.  Accommodation: Bay of Island - Eagles Nest or Kauri Cliffs (Superior), Flagstaff lodge or Pahia Beach Spa Resort (Luxury)

Day 4: Bay of Islands – Domestic Flight- Rotorua/Lake Taupo
You will be transferred from your accommodation to the Domestic Airport in Keri Keri to board a flight back to Auckland and a connecting flight to Rotorua/Lake Taupo. In the afternoon you can relax in the tranquil settings of your luxury lodge style accommodation. There are many activities to participate in from walking treks to adventure activities like Sky diving. Or we highly recommend: Private charter boat/ fishing trip on the nearby Lakes. A boat can take you to the many isolated coves and bays fringing the edges of the lakes. Here you can fish for Rainbow trout, swim and picnic near the beautiful crystal-clear water. The area is home to some of the finest Rainbow and Brown trout in the world. The challenge of landing one can be met with the assistance of your own fishing guide. (Optional and for an additional charge, please enquire)  Accommodation: Rotorua/Taupo Treetops and Huka Lodge (superior), Wildwood Lodge and The Point Villas, Hilton Hotel, Chalet Eiger or Acacia Cliffs Lodge

Day 5: Lake Taupo/Rotorua (½ Day trip to Volcanic White Island helicopter landing in crater and tour in Maori village) with private guide
In the afternoon we have arranged a helicopter flight and landing on an active volcanic island called White Island. Located 50 kilometres offshore, this active island volcano constantly emits a cloud of steam and periodically erupts to a greater extent expelling volcanic ash several thousand metres into the atmosphere. The main vent is below sea level and protected by crater walls. You can walk inside its main crater just above sea level with a minimum of physical effort and without undue risk. This allows you to experience at first hand nature's immense power as gas and steam burst up from far below the earth's crust. Set amidst a landscape of erupting geothermal activity, hot thermal springs and hot bubbling mud pools is the Living Maori village of Whakarewarewa situated in Rotorua, the heart of the North Island. Discover our unique lifestyle and traditions. Join a guided tour and see the wonders of Mother Nature and learn how we have come to live in harmony within this unique environment. Prepare your own Hangi Meal and making your own rourou (food basket) or place mat. After the cultural performance, lift your hangi meal from the steam vents and enjoy your meal.
Or. (4WD and Maori cultural bush experience)
This takes you on a Māori bush journey back through the ages, as you learn about the land, the history and significance of Māori Kai (food). The day also culminates in a delicious Hangi feast using authentic Māori gathering techniques and cooking methods in this great outdoor wilderness; incorporating elements of the Native Bush and the Native Kitchen experiences. Your personal guide Tom will share traditional knowledge, legends and stories as the day unfolds.From Tamau Pa you have exclusive access to a magnificent native wilderness. This wilderness has remained unchanged for thousands of years. With unspoilt views and breath-taking natural beauty you can explore the tranquil sub-alpine homeland of the Tuwharetoa Iwi (tribe). Take the opportunity to learn about the flora and fauna, how the Māori utalised it and how they lived from the land and what Nature provided. The area was used as a trading route for centuries before the Europeans arrived as tribes traded seafood and valuable rocks used to make tools and weapons. Discover the region’s significance to its Ngati Tuwharetoa kaitiaki (tribal caretakers) as you walk the land and learn about the legends and history.  Accommodation: Rotorua/Taupo Treetops and Huka Lodge (superior), Wildwood Lodge and The Point Villas, Hilton Hotel, Chalet Eiger or Acacia Cliffs Lodge

Day 6: Rotorua/Lake Taupo – domestic flight to Christchurch airport - Arthur Pass (Wilderness Lodge)
Arrive in Christchurch Int. Airport and you will be met by your driver/guide; from there you will be taken into the mountains through the scenic untouched areas and through the Arthurs Pass. From your luxury vehicle you’ll see the fields of the Canterbury Plains and farmland, followed by the spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River. You then climb into the Southern Alps There you will be taken on a great introductory tour to Arthur’s Pass National Park, 25 kilometres west of the lodge. This is mainly a sightseeing drive along the historic gold miner’s road; however opportunities are available to walk amongst alpine wildflowers and beech forest - and for the athletically inclined hobbit-filled gorges and waterfalls. The Lodge is tucked away in the heart of the Southern Alps of New Zealand. Whatever you choose, we’ll endeavour to make any arrangements necessary so that you can relax and enjoy this beautiful spot. You might  want to escape from city life by expending energy: going fishing, horse riding, hiking or playing tennis, or just simple walk one of the many walking and hiking trails around the station. Arthur Pass - Grasmere Lodge (superior) or Wilderness Lodge (luxury) 

Day 7: Arthur Pass – Franz Josef Glacier (Pancake Rocks, Glaciers) with private guide - driving distance 4h
Today you decent to the West Coast. Here we visit Punakaki the jewel of the West Coast, Punakaiki is world renowned for its pancake rock formation and blowholes. Walk along some of the stunning and remote beach treks, though a dense rainforest with Nikau Palms and large ferns. We follow the winding road along one of the most stunning coastal drives in the country. Pass the township of Greymouth and Hokitika; known both for gold and coal mining in New Zealand. The mountains in this area are a source for jade, or greenstone, important in Maori history as material for jewellery, tools and weaponry. Galleries here offer you the chance to view this beautiful stone and gold crafts. We take a leisurely and scenic drive to the famous glacier region, which make a dramatic approach to the sea. Your day’s itinerary will end in the tiny settlement of Franz Josef. One of the best ways to appreciate the glaciers size and features and blue ice crevasses is by air. Highly recommended (Optional and extra charge): From here you can hire a helicopter and take a scenic flight over this spectacular scenery and a landing on the glacier.  Accommodation: West Coast - Te Waonui Forest Retreat or Westwood Lodge (luxury)

Day 8: Franz Josef-Lake Wanaka (Rainforest, Mt Aspiring National Park) with private guide - driving distance 4h
This day gives you the opportunity to view two major glaciers Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier; it also takes you through the South Westland region to one of our World Heritage Parks. Your guide will take you on a walk/trek that will take you to the bottom of Fox Glaciers. Both Glaciers are located 25 km from each other and are unique in the world as they seem to nearly reach the ocean Mt Aspiring National Park this area is a vast, glacial sculpted wilderness. Or decide to visit nearby Lake Matheson. The forested path skirts the shores of the mist-shrouded lake and on a clear day, New Zealand’s highest peaks are spectacularly reflected in the mirror-like waters. As you exit Mt Aspiring National Park you will travel through what is known as “The Neck” a formation of land that separates two of our great South Island lakes Lake Hawea and Lake Wanaka. Wanaka is a new and modern Alpine resort and mostly visited by us New Zealanders. Accommodation: Lake Wanaka - Wharekea Lodge (Superior), Far Pavilion or Lime Tree Lodge (Luxury)

Day 9: Lake Wanaka (Half day hike to Rob Roy Glacier) with private guide - driving distance 2h return
As braided river valleys, native beach forests and lush alpine meadows give way to the dramatic glaciated Southern Alps, the pure beauty of the scenery pushes daily pressures a million miles away. Part of Te Wahipounamu - Southwest New Zealand World Heritage Area, Mt Aspiring National Park is an area of unrivalled natural beauty and host to hundreds of hiking tracks, rock climbing routes and trout fishing rivers, all within easy reach of Lake Wanaka, New Zealand. At its heart is Mt Aspiring, the park’s highest mountain at 3,027m and known to early Maori as ‘Tititea’ or ‘glistening peak’. Since the age of mountaineering began in New Zealand it’s been a draw card for climbers the world over. Today you hike to the majestic Rob Roy Glacier and picnic by a cascading waterfall with native alpine parrots for company, while listening to the cracks of the hanging glacier high overhead. The track is an ideal entry point to Mt Aspiring National Park - an area of spectacular alpine scenery, snowfields, glaciers, sheer rock cliffs and waterfalls. A one hour drive from Wanaka brings you to the Raspberry Creek car-park. After a 15 minute valley walk you cross the West Matukituki River into beech forest as the track climbs through a small gorge along the Rob Roy Stream, then into alpine vegetation at the head of the valley, with good views of the Rob Roy Glacier. Accommodation: Lake Wanaka - Wharekea Lodge (Superior), Far Pavilion or Lime Tree Lodge (Luxury)

Day 10: Lake Wanaka – Central Otago - Te Anau/Fiordland National Park (Wine tour) with private guide - driving distance 4h
A personal driver/guide will meet you at your accommodation and take you on a day tour. Central Otago is New Zealand’s fastest-growing wine region and also it’s most scenic. Take the time to explore these incredible vineyards set in small micro-climates in a landscape dominated by high snow-capped mountains, and tussock clad slopes. Travel to Cromwell and Bannockburn, the heart of Pinot Noir country, and depending on your personal tastes, we will guide you to a selection of boutique wineries. At some stage of the wine tour we will suggest a stop for a relaxing lunch at one of the wineries. Visit the surrounding areas of Arthur's Point it's, and then its on to Coronet Peak for more spectacular views of Queenstown. Your next stop is in Arrowtown, a historic colonial village that takes you back to the Gold Mining days of the Otago region. From there the journey takes you passed the eastern shores of Lake Wakatipu to Lake Te Anau. Here you will be visiting one of the most dramatic and beautiful parts of New Zealand. The extraordinary scenic beauty has earned this region a reputation as a significant sightseeing and walking destination, and a 'Must See' for anyone travelling to New Zealand. Accommodation: Te Anau - Dockbay Lodge or Fiordland Lodge (luxury)

Day 11: Te Anau – Fiordland National Park (Helicopter flight and lunch in remote area)
Experience scenery on an epic scale in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand's very own land of sheer granite mountains, with spectacular fiords reaching ever inland. A premier experience! You will journey south over Lake Manapouri and across the Main Divide to the remote southern fiords. Over-fly the small, scattered islands that are unique to Dusky Sound, before heading north to Doubtful Sound. Take a spectacular journey past hidden alpine lakes, cascading waterfalls and lush native forest to Doubtful Sound. In the heart of the Fiordland National Park we have found a pristine spot hidden from the rest of the world, for you to enjoy a wilderness landing. After one hour you will be heading further north to view two more sounds and returning via the South Arm of Lake Te Anau. (very weather dependent). Or with private guide - driving distance 4h.  We take you by car to the spectacular Milford Sound, described by Rudyard Kipling as the ‘eighth wonder of the world’, which was carved out during successive ice ages and, plunges to a depth of 265 meters at its deepest point off Mitre Peak. The awesome splendour of this region is unsurpassed anywhere else in the world, a daring claim in a country which offers extraordinary beauty around every corner. Accommodation: Te Anau - Dockbay Lodge or Fiordland Lodge (luxury)

Day 12: Te Anau – Queenstown driving distance 2h
Your driver/guide will collect you from your lodge and take you to Queenstown. Queenstown is the top adventure and activity centre in New Zealand. Most of ‘The cast of the Lord of the Rings’, were based here and major parts of the movie were filmed in this region. As there are so many things to do in Queenstown, and in order to cater to your diverse interests, we have left the afternoon free for you to choose whatever optional activities you desire. Your guide can arrange and advise you on all the options available, weather you are a thrill-seeker and want to go skydiving , zip lining, white water rafting or weather you would just like to enjoy the beautiful, local walking treks.  Accommodation: Queenstown - Azur Lodge, Matakauri Lodge, Blanket Bay or The Spire Hotel (Superior), Sofitel or Peppers Beacon (Luxury)

Day 13: Queenstown
Enjoy a relaxing day in Queenstown!  Accommodation: Queenstown - Azur Lodge, Matakauri Lodge, Blanket Bay or The Spire Hotel (Superior), Sofitel or Peppers Beacon (Luxury)

Day 14: Queenstown departure
A driver/guide will transfer you to Queenstown Airport for your departure.

As a matter of course, we do not publish prices for these luxury tours as they can vary enormously for tailor-made travel. There are a number of factors which will influence the price of your travel arrangements: these include the standard of hotel (we offer a variety of premium to the super-luxurious), the season, the level of private guiding/transfers and the complexity of the itinerary. Our specialists will be delighted to discuss the various options in more detail with you.