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The Grand New Zealand

New Zealand · 16 nights · Privately guided, with private flights

The Grand New Zealand

Both islands, from subtropical bays to the great fiords, linked by private flights.

Bay of Islands → Rotorua → Marlborough → Aoraki → Queenstown → Fiordland

From ₹32,50,000

per adult, twin share · Nov 2026 – Apr 2027

The journey

Our most complete New Zealand journey. Private flights connect the regions so that each transfer becomes part of the experience, over volcanoes, along the Alps, into the fiords.

Every stay has been chosen for its setting and privacy; golf on clifftop courses, a winemaker's table in Marlborough and a glacier landing can all be woven in.

Duration
16 nights · 17 days
Regions
Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Marlborough, Aoraki, Queenstown, Fiordland
Style
Privately guided, with private flights
Pace
Unhurried
Best months
November to April
Ideal for
Couples, honeymooners and small private parties

Signature moments

  1. 01Private aircraft between regions
  2. 02Clifftop golf above the Pacific
  3. 03A winemaker's table in Marlborough
  4. 04Glacier landing beneath Aoraki
  5. 05Milford Sound at first light

Specialist's note

“Private flights are what make sixteen nights feel unhurried. We use them for the long transfers and keep the scenic drives for the days that deserve them.”

New Zealand specialist, Reserveit

Route overview

Where you'll go

Bay of IslandsRotoruaMarlboroughAorakiQueenstownFiordland

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

  1. Bay of Islands

    3 nights

  2. Rotorua

    2 nights

  3. Marlborough

    2 nights

  4. Aoraki

    3 nights

  5. Queenstown

    4 nights

  6. Fiordland

    2 nights

Transport

Private guide throughout; private fixed-wing flights between regions

Meals

Daily breakfast, 15 dinners and 5 lunches

Accommodation

Luxury lodge and private villa selection

Day by day

The itinerary

  1. Private flight north to the Bay of Islands.

    Islands Retreat Dinner
  2. A skippered day sail with lunch on a hidden beach.

    Islands Retreat Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  3. A round on a clifftop course, or a coastal walk.

    Islands Retreat Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  4. Private flight to Rotorua over the volcanic plateau.

    Lakeside lodge, Rotorua Breakfast, Dinner
  5. A pōwhiri welcome and geothermal valley walk.

    Lakeside lodge, Rotorua Breakfast, Dinner
  6. Fly south across Cook Strait into wine country.

    Vineyard lodge, Marlborough Breakfast, Dinner
  7. A private lunch among the vines, then the Sounds by launch.

    Vineyard lodge, Marlborough Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  8. A scenic flight down the spine of the Southern Alps.

    Alpine Glass Lodge Breakfast, Dinner
  9. Helicopter over the Tasman Glacier with a landing on the snow.

    Alpine Glass Lodge Breakfast, Dinner
  10. A slow day; evening with an astronomer.

    Alpine Glass Lodge Breakfast, Dinner
  11. Through the Lindis Pass to your lakeside residence.

    Wakatipu Residence Breakfast, Dinner
  12. Pinot noir with the winemaker.

    Wakatipu Residence Breakfast, Lunch
  13. A round at a lakeside course, or a station lunch in Glenorchy.

    Wakatipu Residence Breakfast, Dinner
  14. Spa, walks or simply the view.

    Wakatipu Residence Breakfast, Dinner
  15. Drive south to Lake Te Anau.

    Fiordland Lake Lodge Breakfast, Dinner
  16. Private cruise and scenic flight, weather permitting.

    Fiordland Lake Lodge Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  17. Return to Queenstown for your onward flight.

    Breakfast

Accommodation

Where you'll stay

Luxury lodge and private villa 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

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

Inclusions

What's included

Included

  • 16 nights accommodation
  • Private guide throughout
  • Private flights between regions
  • Glacier landing and Milford Sound cruise
  • Golf green fees for two rounds
  • Meals as listed

Not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional experiences

Pricing & terms

Investment

From ₹32,50,000

Basis
per adult, twin share
Date window
Nov 2026 – Apr 2027
Charges
Includes GST
Enquire about this journey

A specialist will tailor dates, stays and pace for you.

Payment terms

  • A 30% deposit secures your journey once availability is confirmed.
  • The balance is due 90 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 2 · updated 11 Oct 2026

Questions

Before you travel

Yes. We can route it by road and scheduled flights, which lengthens some travel days. Your specialist will show both options.

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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