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Why You Should Go

Hiking and idyllic walks being among our favorite Lynch Family global travel activities, we feel New Zealand’s extraordinary “Milford Track” to be truly the “finest walk in the world(!)” Located within the picturesque mountains and temperate rainforests of Fiordland National Park, on New Zealand’s South Island, this is one of the globe’s great family outdoor hiking adventures. The Milford Track hiking option is an ideal pristine complement to our luxury New Zealand private tour featuring Queenstown and the spectacular 5,000-acre Wharekauhau Lodge and County Estate near Wellington. The medium level difficulty 33 mi trail (for ages 11 and above) starts at the head of Lake Te Anau (near Queenstown) and ends at otherworldly Milford Sound, traversing lush, green rainforests, wetlands and a striking alpine pass.

Best Travel Time: Fall Winter

*All of our comprehensive private tour itineraries are inclusive of all luxury accommodations, private guide/driver throughout, daily meals as specified, INTERNAL flights/rail /private transfers as needed, & all taxes/service fees.

Wellington Cable Car, the landmark of New Zealand.
Wellington Cable Car

Sample Itinerary

10 Days

Each private luxury tour is custom to the wishes of each client. This itinerary is a sample. Partnering with our long-established relationship with United Airlines, our sister company, TRAVNET, may provide competitive Polaris/Business Class international airfare, along with mileage points conversion.

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Day 1

Fly to Queenstown
Through our sister company, Premium Air Provider Travnet, we may assist with your international airfare, as well as with mileage points conversion.

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Remarkables Mountain, Queenstown
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Day 2

Arrive Queenstown
Upon arrival in Queenstown, you will be privately transferred to Eichardt’s Private Hotel.

Meals:
Accommodations: Eichardt’s Private Hotel

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Eichardt's Private Hotel
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Day 3

Hollyford Track Heli/Hike
We feel this is the most unique/personal outdoor experiences in all of New Zealand; a 1-day guided Heli-Hike to discover more remote areas of Hollyford Valley. Throughout the day you will be accompanied by a nature guide to explain the history, flora, and fauna of this wondrous World Heritage designated area. Your helicopter will transport you from Queenstown and fly over the majestic Southern Alps.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodations: Eichardt’s Private Hotel

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Hollyford Track Helicopter
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Day 4

Shotover River & Bungee Bridge
Today you will visit the rapid Shot River where you will board a jet boat touring through the dramatic canyons. Your day will end to Kawarau Bridge, considered the most famous bungee leap in the world.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodations: Eichardt’s Private Hotel

Bungee jumping at Kawarau Bridge
Kawarau Bungee Bridge
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Day 5

Fly Queenstown/Nelson
Upon arrival in Nelson, you will be transferred to a private helicopter ride through Abel Tasman National Park. You may wish for a remote beach landing on Awaria Bay and continue to Mt. Owen in Kahurangi National Park.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations: Stonefly Lodge

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Abel Tasman National Park
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Day 6

Fly-Fishing Option
The Nelson /Tasman region boasts some of New Zealand’s best brown trout rivers, some only a short drive from Nelson city and well over 30 fishable rivers within a two-hour drive from Nelson. We may provide heli-fishing options in high country rivers.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations: Stonefly Lodge

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Stonefly Lodge
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Day 7

Fly Nelson/Wellington
After an arrival in Wellington, you will stroll through the artistic center of New Zealand, home to exceptional museums, restaurants, and a fine music scene. Your tour includes Wellington’s alluring botanic garden via a cable car. After seeing the likes of native species and foreign, like the Californian redwood, you will visit Otari Reserve Rain Forest and walk above the forest canopy on the “Tree Top Walkway.” Your day will end visiting Wellington’s city-center institutions and monuments.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations: Wharekauhau Lodge and Country Estate

Aerial view of Wellington, New Zealand
Aerial view of Wellington
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Day 8

Wellington Countryside
Taking a break from the buzzing city of Wellington, you will visit a farm in Wharekauhau showcasing New Zealand’s legendary farming heritage, including sheep shearing demonstrations, and sheepdogs in action.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations: Wharekauhau Lodge and Country Estate

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Wharekauhau Lodge
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Day 9

Winelands
Today you will spend time at New Zealand’s esteemed small-scale Winelands. Not only will you taste the acclaimed wines, but meet the owners and sample other products like olive oil, fruit, and other gourmet creations.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations: Wharekauhau Lodge and Country Estate

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Wairarapa
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Day 10

Fly Wellington/Home

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Nelson Lakes National Park

Hotels

This is our favorite 5-star luxury property in the resort town of Queenstown. Eichardt’s Private Hotel is a small boutique property located in the lakeside historical district, with easy walking distance to many restaurants and shopping. This hotel includes 5 suites (each with a fireplace) and a 2-bedroom lakefront cottage—high touch, personal service besides Lake Wakatipu!

 

Eichardt’s Private Hotel

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This is our favorite 5-star luxury property in the resort town of Queenstown. Eichardt’s Private Hotel is a small boutique property located in the lakeside historical district, with easy walking distance to many restaurants and shopping. This hotel includes 5 suites (each with a fireplace) and a 2-bedroom lakefront cottage—high touch, personal service besides Lake Wakatipu!

 

For our many fly-fishing enthusiasts, the 5 star luxury Stonefly Lodge is a special, heavenly place. Located approx. 50 min drive from Nelson, New Zealand. The lodge is ideally located on the banks of the crystal- clear Motueka River, a fly- fisherman’s paradise. The average catch size of Brown Trout in this area is 4-5 lbs.! Meticulously built from local stone and timber, the lodge is made up of only 4 spacious deluxe guest rooms. World class fly- fishing, coupled with an intimate high touch luxury; an amazing place!

Stonefly Lodge

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For our many fly-fishing enthusiasts, the 5 star luxury Stonefly Lodge is a special, heavenly place. Located approx. 50 min drive from Nelson, New Zealand. The lodge is ideally located on the banks of the crystal- clear Motueka River, a fly- fisherman’s paradise. The average catch size of Brown Trout in this area is 4-5 lbs.! Meticulously built from local stone and timber, the lodge is made up of only 4 spacious deluxe guest rooms. World class fly- fishing, coupled with an intimate high touch luxury; an amazing place!

This is a spectacular 3,000 acre working sheep station/country estate that is a big favorite of clients seeking a private idyllic setting with many optional activities. The accommodations and dining here are world-class and certainly beyond 5-star luxury. The 16 white stucco cottages feature local native materials including wool, hemp curtains and various pebble mosaics. The spa is a big plus, in addition to a 65 ft. indoor pool, a tennis court and fitness gym. Of special note is the property’s gin-cured salmon, prepared with “Lighthouse gin” using water drawn from a nearby spring; Bev, Zen and I surely rate as among the most delicious salmon we have had anywhere! Activities include horse trekking overlooking Palliser Bay, fishing, archery, picturesque hiking and mountain biking, even clay target-shooting! The pasturelands here climb through lake-dotted forests into the adjacent mountains, and can only be described as amazingly emerald green. The idyllic setting seems to evoke the pastoral cultural of New Zealand’s past(!).

Wharekauhau Lodge and Country Estate

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This is a spectacular 3,000 acre working sheep station/country estate that is a big favorite of clients seeking a private idyllic setting with many optional activities. The accommodations and dining here are world-class and certainly beyond 5-star luxury. The 16 white stucco cottages feature local native materials including wool, hemp curtains and various pebble mosaics. The spa is a big plus, in addition to a 65 ft. indoor pool, a tennis court and fitness gym. Of special note is the property’s gin-cured salmon, prepared with “Lighthouse gin” using water drawn from a nearby spring; Bev, Zen and I surely rate as among the most delicious salmon we have had anywhere! Activities include horse trekking overlooking Palliser Bay, fishing, archery, picturesque hiking and mountain biking, even clay target-shooting! The pasturelands here climb through lake-dotted forests into the adjacent mountains, and can only be described as amazingly emerald green. The idyllic setting seems to evoke the pastoral cultural of New Zealand’s past(!).

For our fishing enthusiast clients, we recommend Huka Lodge in Taupo, located on the banks of the trout-filled Waikato River. Located on 17 acres of rolling green lawns, this 26 suite property also boasts two exceptional private retreats: the Owner’s Cottage and Alan Pye Cottage. A special experience here is the variety of picturesque nooks (over 20 indoors and outdoors) around the property for private dining as well as enjoying a fine wine selection from around the world. Executive Chef, Paul Froggatt, leads a passionate kitchen team dedicated to sourcing the finest, freshest, local, seasonal produce and using this to present a series of unique menus. The outdoor activities at Huka are endless and include, wilderness walks, traditional fly-fishing, luxury cruising on Lake Taupo, and scenic helicopter flights.

Huka Lodge

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For our fishing enthusiast clients, we recommend Huka Lodge in Taupo, located on the banks of the trout-filled Waikato River. Located on 17 acres of rolling green lawns, this 26 suite property also boasts two exceptional private retreats: the Owner’s Cottage and Alan Pye Cottage. A special experience here is the variety of picturesque nooks (over 20 indoors and outdoors) around the property for private dining as well as enjoying a fine wine selection from around the world. Executive Chef, Paul Froggatt, leads a passionate kitchen team dedicated to sourcing the finest, freshest, local, seasonal produce and using this to present a series of unique menus. The outdoor activities at Huka are endless and include, wilderness walks, traditional fly-fishing, luxury cruising on Lake Taupo, and scenic helicopter flights.

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Thank you for your interest in Kipling & Clark. We look forward to serving you!


Please note we specialize in global private luxury travel, including private guides and drivers throughout,

high-quality accommodations, inclusive of safari lodges and ryokans, in-country rail/air, and all taxes/service fees.


Dependent on destination and seasonality, our comprehensive private tour costs are upward of USD 5K-6K per couple per day.

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Location

Overview

Temperature
Highs: High 60’s
Lows: Mid 50’s
Area
268,670 SQ KM
103,733 SQ MILES
Capital
Wellington
Population
4.8 Million
Language
English & Maori
Currency
New Zealand Dollar

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