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New Zealand | 2019

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New Zealand – 2019

A visit to the world’s ultimate outdoor playground – a country famous for its breathtaking and dynamic scenery, welcoming culture, and unforgettable adventures.

New Zealand

We fell in love its friendly people, indigenous Maori culture and its picturesque landscape which look even more glorious in person. After losing one day by passing over the International Dateline an overnight flight to Auckland, New Zealand, we transfered to the Sofitel Viaduct Harbor which was our home away from home for the rest of this adventure.

After exploring the town of Matamata, we checked into the exclusive Treetops Lodge and experienced the fascinating Maori culture with a Maori guide who took us for a tour of the Maori village of Whakarewarewa which ended with a forest Kiwi encounter!

Our visit to Te Papa Museum was a one-of-a-lifetime experience. So, yes, we move around quite a bit but enjoyed every minute of it

Highlights

Auckland

  • We “lost” one day by passing over the International Dateline.
  • The tour party was treated to a private cocktail reception and dinner in the hotel.
  • Enjoyed a ferry ride out to Waiheke Island where we indulged in some of New Zealand’s world-renowned wines.

Rotorua

  • Spent the day with a Maori guide who took us out for a day of cultural and thermal experience of the fascinating Maori culture.
  • We toured the Maori village of Whakarewarewa,
  • We exploreed thermal geysers, visited a local school and church and topped it off with a forest Kiwi encounter!

Wellington

  • We explored the Te Papa Museum after a sightseeing tour of the city, followed by lunch at Rose Cafe.
  • Our next stop was Weta Cave where we got a behind-the-scenes look at special effects designers for Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, and District 9.

Queenstown

  • We had a tour of the local area and breathtaking scenery and topped it off with lunch at a local winery before touring the picturesque Skippers Canyon.
  • In the evening we visited Arrowtown, followed by a private museum visit.

Milford Sound

  • We spent a delightful night cruising through the spectacular Milford Sound.
  • Spent the night at the Rees Hotel with spectacular views across the lake to the alpine panorama of the Remarkables Mountain Range.

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