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7 Night Romantic Retreat in New Zealand

Day 1:  Arrive Auckland Massage at East Day Spa, Auckland On arrival at Auckland airport you collect your rental vehicle before making your way to your accommodation.  Known as the 'City of Sails', Auckland is New Zealand's largest and most vibrant city offering an array of cosmopolitan experiences.  This afternoon you unwind as you enjoy a relaxing one hour massage for two.  This massage is a memorable experience to be shared with a special partner.  One spacious room filled with the ambience of candlelight allows you to indulge in two simultaneous massages side-by-side.  Day 2:  Auckland to Taupo Farewell Auckland as you make your way along the southern motorway.  Suburban scenery gradually gives way to the farmland of South Auckland as you travel to Bombay, a major market gardening area.  The Waikato River will then accompany you for much of your journey through the green countryside as you travel to the inland city of Hamilton, a city carved in two by the mighty Waikato River.  Your journey then continues through the fertile Waikato region before arriving at the popular lakeside resort of Taupo, home to New Zealand’s largest lake and the spectacular Huka Falls.  This evening enjoy pre-dinner drinks and canapés before a romantic dinner for two in your own private setting. Day 3:  Scenic Helicopter Flight & Leisure Time Today’s exceptional helicopter flight takes you 10,000 feet up to find Ruapehu's Crater Lake steaming and stirring, Mt Ngauruhoe's flawlessly sculptured symmetrical cone and Mt Tongariro's dramatically scarred, barren surface with brightly contrasting lakes and steaming fumaroles.  This evening enjoy pre-dinner drinks and canapés before dinner with other guests, or dining in your own private setting. Day 4:  Taupo to Hawke's Bay Depart today for the Hawke’s Bay town of Napier.  The major entertainment on the road from Taupo to Napier is the fantastic scenery.  There’s a bit of everything - rugged hills, beautiful valleys, gentle plains and huge vistas.  The town of Eskdale heralds your arrival in Napier.  In 1931 a devastating earthquake nearly levelled this city.  It was rebuilt in the style of the times, and is now considered the Art Deco Capital of the world.  It is also a region where local produce reigns supreme, from its award-winning wines to the freshest range of quality primary produce you will find anywhere.  This evening enjoy pre-dinner cocktails with hors d'oeuvres and a four course dinner. Picnic in a Hawke's Bay Vineyard Day 5:  Discover the Best of the Bay! Today explore the Hawke's Bay and discover the Best of the Bay on your full day exclusive exploration with Long Island Tours.  Luxury guided tours with authentic and distinctive Hawke's Bay characters, local history and knowledge is Long Island Tour's passion, they will take you deep into the beautiful countryside to visit special people and places.  Meet artists in their studios, spend time with Maori people, taste fine wines and meet wine specialists, explore stunning scenery, absorb history and taste delicious foods.  A picnic lunch is included today.  This evening enjoy pre-dinner cocktails with hors d'oeuvres and a four course dinner. Day 6:  Hawke's Bay to Palliser Bay Drive south today to the Wairarapa, a rural retreat in the very heart of New Zealand.  Highly recommended is a stop at Martinborough where you will find the Martinborough Wine Centre which showcases all wines from the region in a comfortable environment.  It provides you with the opportunity to taste wines from most of the regions 30-plus wineries as well as providing a wide range of local food products.  Later travel on to reach your destination of Palliser Bay.  This evening enjoy a cocktail hour and superb grand gourmet dinner in your own private setting. Day 7:  Palliser Bay Today enjoy the surroundings of Wharekauhau and move as the mood takes you.  Experience the New Zealand outdoors or simply relax and unwind.  Wharekauhau Country Estate offers guests activities to suit all tastes.  Whether you’re feeling adventurous, or in need of a rest, at Wharekauhau the choice is yours: sit back and savour the tranquillity, or take on the great New Zealand outdoors.  This evening enjoy a cocktail hour and superb grand gourmet dinner. Day 8:  Palliser Bay to Wellington and Depart Travel to Wellington today where on arrival, sadlyyour holiday is at an end as you return your rental vehicle to the airport for your onward flight.  Here, we bid you a fond farewell to your homeland and hope you leave with many happy memories of your stay in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Inclusions - this package is inclusive of the following: all accommodation as follows: 1 night at Sky City Grand in an executive suite 2 nights at Lake Taupo Lodge in an executive suite 2 nights at The Master's Lodge in a guest suite 2 nights at Wharekauhau Country Estate in a guest cottage meals as follows: all breakfasts pre dinner drinks with canapés daily (except for day 1 at Sky City Grand) all evening meals (except for day 1 at Sky City Grand) lunch on your Best of the Bay tour all activities as follows: one hour massage of choice at East Day Spa 90 minute scenic helicopter flight in Taupo privately guided Best of the Bay tour in Napier including transport transportation by self drive rental vehicle including unlimited kilometres & daily insurance departures daily arrival documents 24 hour on call assistance from a Luxury Vacations staff member or representative Tariff - please contact us for details and pricing. This package has been prepared by Luxury Vacations to help you plan your honeymoon in New Zealand.  All of our packages are fully flexible, from the date you travel to the accommodation you stay at, the activities and sightseeing you experience to your mode of transport.  We also offer a free itinerary planning service so you can design your dream honeymoonn.  We’ll match your interests, budget and time frame to find that perfect balance just for you - all the while backed by our specialist advice. If you’d like further information and pricing on this honeymoon package, please email us and be sure to let us know your proposed month of travel. Or if you’d like us to help you plan your own individually tailored holiday, simply fill out our free enquiry form with as much information as you can and one of our experienced staff will be in contact.