Wild Romance Honeymoon Itinerary

Your honeymoon begins in the City of Sails, where harbour views, waterfront dining, and vibrant city life provide the perfect introduction to New Zealand.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Private airport transfer 
• Auckland Sky Tower admission 
• Auckland waterfront precinct
• 3 nights in Auckland 

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Elevate your Auckland stay with a three-course dining experience at Orbit 360°, combining exceptional cuisine with breathtaking 360-degree views from the top of the city.

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Discover Waiheke Island’s boutique vineyards, artisan producers, and stunning coastal scenery on a relaxed day of food, wine, and island charm.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast, lunch
• Return ferry to Waiheke Island 
• Guided wine tour

Make it yours
For the ultimate Waiheke indulgence, upgrade to a private food and wine experience showcasing premium wines, gourmet cuisine, and the island’s most celebrated cellar doors. 

Explore Auckland’s wild west coast, where ancient rainforest, dramatic black-sand beaches, and cascading waterfalls showcase a different side of New Zealand.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Guided exploration of Auckland’s spectacular West Coast landscapes
• Iconic Piha Beach visit       
• Native rainforest walks

Ready to make the journey yours? Enquire online or speak with a Travel Designer to personalise your ultimate honeymoon experience.
 

Collect your rental vehicle and journey north through rolling countryside to the subtropical paradise of the Bay of Islands.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Rental vehicle collection 
• Bay of Islands Beaches
• 2 nights in the Bay of Islands      

Approximate Driving Distance: 225 kms | 140 miles  Total Driving Time: 3 hours

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Spend the day exploring this beautiful coastal region at your own pace, from golden beaches to historic waterfront villages.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Free day to explore 
• Russell historic township 
• Coastal walks & beaches

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Choose from a range of unforgettable Bay of Islands experiences, including a wildlife cruise to the Hole in the Rock, a guided diving excursion, or a spectacular helicopter and island-cruise adventure.
 

Travel south through Northland and Auckland before arriving at the rugged west coast landscapes of Waiuku and Kariotahi Beach.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Rural countryside landscapes 
• Kariotahi Beach
• 1 night in Waiuku            

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Treat yourselves to a little indulgence with a spa treatment, couples’ massage, or restorative facial, creating a relaxing end to your day’s journey.    

Approximate Driving Distance: 290 km | 180 miles  Total Driving Time: 4 hours

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Journey into New Zealand’s geothermal heartland before experiencing an immersive evening of Māori culture, storytelling, and cuisine.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast, dinner
• Te Pā Tū  Māori cultural experience 
• 3 nights in Rotorua 

Approximate Driving Distance: 210 km | 1830 miles  Total Driving Time: 2 hours 45 mins

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Relax and reconnect with a restorative wellness journey inspired by traditional Māori healing and Rotorua’s natural geothermal environment.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Cultural wellness experience 
• Signature massage 
• Geothermal bathing

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Balance relaxation with adventure by adding a privately guided walk through the ancient Whirinaki Forest, or take to the skies on a spectacular helicopter journey to the summit of Mount Tarawera.
 

Enjoy a leisurely day before experiencing the magic of Rotorua’s glow worm-lit waterways after dark.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Explore Rotorua at leisure      
• Evening glow worm kayaking 
• Lakeside scenery

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Add a memorable Hobbiton Movie Set experience to your day, exploring the charming movie set before returning to Rotorua to unwind ahead of your evening adventure.
 

Travel through the volcanic heart of the North Island to New Zealand’s vibrant capital city.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Lake Taupō 
• Huka Falls stopover
• 3 nights in Wellington           

Approximate Driving Distance: 455 km | 283 miles  Total Driving Time: 5 hours 30 mins

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Discover why Wellington is known as New Zealand’s culinary capital on a guided journey through its vibrant food scene.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast, lunch
• Artisan food tastings 
• Wellington laneways 
   

Spend the day discovering Wellington at your own pace, where a vibrant waterfront, creative culture, and world-class dining combine to create one of New Zealand's most engaging cities. 

Inclusions at a glance:

• Free day to explore Wellington 
• Waterfront & harbour precinct 
• Mount Victoria Lookout       

Make it yours
Create an unforgettable day together with a private Martinborough wine tour or a scenic helicopter flight, revealing stunning views of Wellington’s harbour, hills, and rugged coastline.

Cross to the South Island and arrive in sunny Nelson, the gateway to Abel Tasman National Park.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Domestic flight  to Nelson
• Nelson arts & culture 
• 3 nights in Nelson 

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Spend the day exploring golden beaches, turquoise waters, and secluded bays in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful national parks.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast, lunch
• Full-day sailing experience 
• Split Apple Rock        
• Golden sand beaches 

Approximate Driving Distance: 60 km | 37 miles  Total Driving Time: 1 hour 15 mins (each way)

Continue east to Marlborough, where vineyard-covered valleys and a relaxed rural atmosphere define New Zealand’s most famous wine-producing region.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Marlborough wine country
• 2 nights in Blenheim

Approximate Driving Distance: 115 kms | 71 miles  Total Driving Time: 2 hours

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Discover world-famous wineries on a personalised wine journey through the heart of Marlborough.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Privately guided wine tour      
• Boutique cellar doors 
• Local wine expertise 

Follow one of New Zealand’s most scenic coastal routes to Kaikōura, where mountains meet the sea.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Scenic coastal drive     
• Marine wildlife region 
• 2 nights in Kaikōura  
   

Approximate Driving Distance: 130 km | 80 miles  Total Driving Time: 1 hour 45 mins

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An exclusive culinary experience combining fishing, foraging, cooking, and dining in one of New Zealand’s most unique coastal destinations.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast, lunch
• Private fishing charter     
• Coastal foraging experience             
• Hands-on cooking session 

Travel south along one of New Zealand's most scenic coastal routes, where rugged mountains rise dramatically from the Pacific Ocean before arriving in the South Island's vibrant Garden City. A blend of heritage charm, modern innovation, and leafy green spaces awaits.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Riverside Market          
• Explore Christchurch at leisure                   
• 2 nights in Christchurch 

Approximate Driving Distance: 180 km | 112 miles  Total Driving Time: 2 hours 30 mins

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Venture beyond the city into the vast landscapes of inland Canterbury, where dramatic limestone formations, braided rivers, and wide-open alpine scenery showcase the rugged beauty of New Zealand's South Island.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast, lunch
• Full-day guided Canterbury tour 
• Castle Hill limestone formations 
• Canterbury High Country landscapes

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Celebrate your evening with a four-course dinner aboard the Christchurch Tram Restaurant, where fine dining and city sightseeing come together for a truly memorable experience.

 

One of the world's great rail journeys awaits as you cross the Southern Alps aboard the iconic TranzAlpine. Continue along the rugged West Coast to Franz Josef, where rainforest, mountains, and glaciers combine in spectacular fashion.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast, dinner
• TranzAlpine scenic plus rail journey 
• Arthurs Pass alpine & river landscape
• 2 nights in Franz Josef

Approximate Driving Distance: 175 km | 106 miles  Total Driving Time: 2 hours 15 mins

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Take to the skies for an unforgettable perspective of New Zealand's glacier country. Witness the dramatic ice formations of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, surrounded by towering alpine peaks and ancient rainforest.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Twin Glacier helicopter flight
• Snow Landing experience
• Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers
   

Travel one of New Zealand’s most scenic driving routes as you leave the wild West Coast behind and journey through the UNESCO-listed landscapes of Haast Pass toward beautiful Lake Wānaka.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Blue Pools stopover
• Haast Pass
• 2 nights in Wānaka

Approximate Driving Distance: 285 km | 177 miles  Total Driving Time: 4 hours

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Travel to Siberia Valley to experience one of New Zealand’s most extraordinary wilderness journeys by plane, foot, and jet boat.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Scenic wilderness flight 
• Guided alpine walk 
• Wilderness jet boating

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Round off your day with a relaxing happy hour cruise on Lake Wānaka, taking in the region’s stunning alpine scenery while enjoying refreshments on the water.  

Approximate Driving Distance: 65 km | 1830 miles  Total Driving Time: 1 hours (each way)

Arrive in Queenstown and celebrate your journey with a romantic soak overlooking the Shotover River.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Scenic Crown Range drive
• Onsen Hot Pools 
• 3 nights in Queenstown 

Approximate Driving Distance: 70 km | 43 miles  Total Driving Time: 1 hour 15 mins

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Experience the grandeur of Fiordland with premium coach travel, a boutique cruise, and a spectacular scenic flight return.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast, lunch
• Milford Sound day trip               
• Fiordland National Park 
• Milford Sound cruise 

A final day to relax and enjoy the alpine beauty, boutique shopping, and world-class dining of Queenstown.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Explore Queenstown at leisure           
• Lake Wakatipu scenery

Make it yours
Choose how you'd like to spend your last day in Queenstown, from a sunrise hot air balloon adventure or guided Routeburn walk to a leisurely full-day wine and food experience through the region’s renowned vineyards. 
 

Your Wild Romance honeymoon comes to an end, filled with unforgettable landscapes, luxury experiences, and extraordinary memories from across New Zealand. 

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Return rental vehicle to Queenstown airport    
• End of your New Zealand honeymoon 

Inspired by what you've seen? Let's create a honeymoon that's uniquely yours. 

Speak with a Travel Designer to customise this itinerary, add exclusive experiences, or create a completely bespoke New Zealand honeymoon tailored to your style.