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Coast & Culture of the North

New Zealand · 7 nights · Private touring

Coast & Culture of the North

Subtropical coves, a sailing day and a private Māori welcome.

Auckland → Bay of Islands → Rotorua

₹11,40,000

per adult, twin share, Coastal Suite · Selected dates Nov 2026 – Mar 2027

The journey

A shorter journey with real depth. Five nights at a clifftop retreat above a private cove give you time for the bay, sailing, swimming and walking, before two nights among the geothermal valleys of Rotorua.

This journey can be booked online for the dates and accommodation categories shown. For different dates, a longer stay or changes to the route, our specialists will prepare a bespoke proposal.

Duration
7 nights · 8 days
Regions
Bay of Islands, Rotorua
Style
Private touring
Pace
Balanced
Best months
November to April
Ideal for
Couples and families

Signature moments

  1. 01A skippered day aboard a classic yacht
  2. 02Waitangi Treaty Grounds with a private guide
  3. 03A private Māori welcome in Rotorua
  4. 04Clifftop suite above a private cove

Specialist's note

“The north rewards slowing down. Leave the afternoon after the sailing day free; it is often the one people remember most.”

New Zealand specialist, Reserveit

Route overview

Where you'll go

AucklandBay of IslandsRotorua

Stylised map for orientation. Travel times are confirmed in your proposal.

  1. Auckland

    Arrival / transit

  2. Bay of Islands

    5 nights

  3. Rotorua

    2 nights

Transport

Private transfers throughout

Meals

All meals at Islands Retreat; breakfast and dinner in Rotorua

Accommodation

Coastal lodge selection

Day by day

The itinerary

  1. Private transfer north from Auckland, arriving in time for sunset over the cove.

    Islands Retreat Dinner

    Approx. 3.5 hours by private vehicle, or 40 minutes by optional helicopter.

  2. A guided visit to the Treaty Grounds, where modern New Zealand began.

    Islands Retreat Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  3. A skippered day aboard a classic yacht, with lunch on a beach reachable only by boat.

    Islands Retreat Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  4. Walks, spa and the historic village of Russell by water taxi.

    Islands Retreat Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  5. A slower morning, with the option of a boat trip to the Hole in the Rock.

    Islands Retreat Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional: Cape Brett private cruise, quoted separately

  6. Travel south to the geothermal heartland.

    Lakeside lodge, Rotorua Breakfast, Dinner
  7. A pōwhiri welcome and guided time in the geothermal valleys.

    Lakeside lodge, Rotorua Breakfast, Dinner
  8. Private transfer to Auckland Airport.

    Breakfast

Accommodation

Where you'll stay

Coastal lodge selection. Each property is labelled as confirmed for this configuration or indicative.

Indicative properties may be replaced by an equivalent of similar standard, setting and room basis, always confirmed in your proposal before you pay.

Experiences

Included, and optional

Optional, quoted separately

Optional additions are suggested in your proposal.

Choosing an optional experience never adds a charge automatically, it is quoted and confirmed with you first.

Inclusions

What's included

Included

  • 7 nights accommodation in your chosen category
  • Private transfers throughout
  • Skippered sailing day
  • Guided Waitangi visit
  • Private cultural welcome
  • Meals as listed

Not included

  • International flights
  • Optional cruises and helicopter transfers
  • Travel insurance

Pricing & terms

Investment

Book online

Reserve this journey

Choose a start date, your party and accommodation. Changes to the route or length are arranged through a bespoke proposal.

Start date

Peak summer dates (12/15–01/31) carry a 12% seasonal supplement.

Accommodation category
Travellers

Adults

Age 12+

2

Children

Age 2–11 at start of travel

0

Infants

Under 2

0

Price breakdown

Adult, twin share × 2
₹22,80,000
Total
₹22,80,000
Full payment due now₹22,80,000

Prices in INR per the includes gst. The amount is recalculated and confirmed securely at checkout.

Payment terms

  • A 30% deposit secures your journey once availability is confirmed.
  • The balance is due 60 days before departure. Bookings made after this date are paid in full.
  • Prices are calculated per person in INR and include taxes where stated in your proposal.
  • Cancellation charges follow the Reserveit cancellation policy and supplier terms shown in your proposal.

Policies

Journey revision 7 · updated 9 Oct 2026

Questions

Before you travel

Online booking covers the dates and categories shown. For anything different, request a bespoke proposal and a specialist will adjust it for you.

Not online. The villa requires a bed for every child; please enquire and we will confirm the best configuration.

Yes. Dates, length, stays and experiences can all be adjusted. Changes to the route or length are prepared as a bespoke proposal rather than an online booking.

A specialist reviews your brief, arranges a conversation and prepares a proposal with exact dates, stays, price basis and terms. Nothing is booked until you accept.

Personal consultation

Speak to a specialist

Share a few details and a New Zealand specialist will arrange a conversation at a time that suits you, by phone, video or in person.

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