New Zealand Explorer Honeymoon

New Zealand is the perfect honeymoon destination for the active traveler. 

The Explorer is our most popular itinerary, however we can customize any style or length of the trip.  Call us for more details.

Day 1: Auckland

Your first day is spent in Auckland, "City of Sails", where you embark on a hands-on sailing experience aboard a yacht in Waitemata Harbor.  Make sure to take a trip up the Sky Tower for a panoramic view of beautiful city.

Day 2: Waitomo Cave Tubing

Travel to Waitomo from Auckland this morning for your cave tubing adventure.  Gear up in wetsuits & hardhats with custom-built electric lights for this activity.  You'll be in the company of glowworms as you navigate the region's cave systems.  Tonight settle in at your B&B for some real Kiwi hospitality.

Day 3: Waitomo to Rotorua

The morning is at your leisure.  Choose from horse riding local bush trails to thrilling caving adventures such as exploring the Lost World Tendem Abseil where you'll view underground waterfalls!  Later today you travel to Rotorua for a fun evening of Maori song, dance, dinner & story telling.

Day 4: Rotorua

Your choice of adventure today; 4WD hiking tour, white water rafting the class V Kaituna River, lake kayaking or mountain biking.  You have part of the afternoon free to explore the steaming geysers of this fascinating area.  Tonight enjoy a visit to the Polynesian Spa Thermal Pools.

Day 5: Rotorua to Nelson

Today you fly south to sunny Nelson and settle into your well located B&B.  Day to rest or to enjoy the many available adventures.

Day 6-8: Abel Tasman National Park

Sub-tropical Abel Tasman includes thousands of hectares of native forest, beaches of golden sand, clear coastal waters and the best climate in the country!  For the next 3 days you will sea kayak and hike this spectacular region.

Day 9: Punakaiki "Pancake" Rocks

Head to Punakaiki on the West Coast for a short walk beneath a canopy of nikau palms and trees ferns to view the unique "pancake" rock formations and explosive blowholes.  Optional afternoon adventures include: horseback riding, river canoeing, river canyon walk, or dolphin snorkel/swim.

Day 10-11: Fox Glacier

Transfer to Fox Glacier, which is fed by the snows of Mount Cook National Park and is one of the most accessible glaciers in New Zealand.  Next day, board a helicopter to fly over pinnicles and crevasses and land on the upper level of the glaciers.  With a qualified alpine guide, spend 2.5 hours exploring the glacier's awesome ice formations.

Day 12: Fox Glacier to Queenstown

Nestled in the shores of Lake Wakatipu, your hotel provides the perfect location for exploring.

Day 13-14: Queenstown

Queenstown is a breathtaking and beautiful playground for all seasons.  Bungy jumping, jet boarding, rafting, kayaking, hiking and exploring the Milford Sound can all be enjoyed.  Take in local cafes and night spots before saying "goodbye" to New Zealand.

Your honeymoon includes:

• Accommodations for 13 nights
• Most meals
• Activites
• Rental car
• Taxes

*Domestic New Zealand airfare is additional