Qantas Exquisite New Zealand

Experience the finest of New Zealand’s luxury lodges on this independent, week-long vacation to the North and South Islands of stunning New Zealand.

Start in Auckland, New Zealand’s gateway. Here, stay at the modern Hilton Hotel located right on the Viaduct Basin, the home of the America’s Cup and hub of Auckland’s busy waterfront.

From Auckland, pick-up your rental car and enjoy the scenic 4-hour drive to Rotorua, the geothermal center of New Zealand’s North Island. See a wonderland of geysers, mud pools and colorful hot springs and experience the fascinating culture of the native Maori people.

Your home here is the spectacular Treetops Lodge, set on over 2,500 acres of pristine private wilderness. Each of the lodge’s 8 suites offers elegant design and exquisite furnishings with generous timber and stone finishes echoing the stunning natural setting. A full breakfast, pre dinner drinks and appetizers, as well as a 4-course gourmet dinner are included each day of your stay.

Fly from Rotorua to New Zealand’s fabled South Island and the very English city of Christchurch. After picking up your rental car, it’s a leisurely one-hour drive into the mountain landscape of the Southern Alps. Here you’ll discover the serenity offered by the Grasmere Lodge High Country Retreat, your home for three nights. Use your days to explore the surrounding 13,000 acre working sheep station; try hiking, trout fishing, mountain biking, kayaking or seasonal skiing. Or take advantage of the Lodge’s amenities including a heated pool, hillside wine cellar and intimate library.
With just 13 guest rooms, you’ll feel pampered throughout your stay. Included each day is a full breakfast, pre- dinner drinks and appetizers as well as dinner.

The vacation finishes at Christchurch airport. Or stay longer and experience more of New Zealand’s incredible luxury lodges and breathtaking sights.