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Honeymoon itinerary · by Michael Nees

16-day New Zealand & Fiji honeymoon itinerary

This New Zealand and Fiji vacation package in 16 day honeymoon itinerary is the perfect mix for a once in a lifetime holiday experience.

Highlights

  • Waitomo's Black Labyrinth guided caving tour in a wetsuit.
  • Canopy Tours Zip-line through a native rainforest near Rotorua.
  • Maori Hangi Concert and Scenic flight in Rotorua.
  • Milford Sound cruise and walking tour with a local guide.
  • Fox Glacier 30-minute helicopter flight with landing.
  • Kayak, Walk and cruise the Abel Tasman National Park.
  • Jet-boating the Dart River with a LOTR guided walk.
  • Helicopter Ride on top of For or Franz Josef glacier.

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Auckland

    Welcome to Auckland, New Zealand! A private driver has been arranged to meet you at the arrival gate of Auckland Airport. After transfer to your hotel for check-in, refresh in your suite before heading out to explore the America's Cup village. Take a lift up to the Sky Tower - you will get such stunning views. Get away from the city for a while and take a ferry across to beautiful Waiheke Island.

    Stay: Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour (opens in a new tab)

  2. Day 2

    Rotorua

    Travel via the Waikato region to the famous Waitomo caves (225 km, 140 miles, 3 hours). It is time for some active adventure - go blackwater rafting through the caves on a rubber tube or abseil through the darkness! You won't need a wet suit for the Ruakuri Cave. In the afternoon, you will arrive in in Rotorua (140 km, 87 miles, 2 hours).

    Stay: On The Point Lake Rotorua (opens in a new tab)

  3. Day 3

    Rotorua

    Rotorua is a region of unique geothermal activity. There are many bubbling mud pools and natural hot springs. Today would be a good opportunity to be pampered at a luxury spa. Take a spiritual journey into Maori culture and enjoy the Maori village and evening performances. For outdoor adventures, go trout fishing, kayaking or hiking. For pure adrenaline, try your hand at go sky-diving, jet boating and zorbing.

    Stay: On The Point Lake Rotorua (opens in a new tab)

  4. Day 4

    Te Anau

    Take an easy drive from Queenstown to Te Anau, New Zealand's hiking capital. In the afternoon, stretch your legs on the 'LOTR walk' along the Waiau River (on the Kepler Track. Start this walk from the 'Rainbow Ridge' swing bridge between Te Anau and Manapouri. The landscape in the Fiordland Region is dramatic and powerful - get ready for giant waterfalls and towering fiords. Stay a minimum of 2 nights.

    Stay: High Leys Lodge (opens in a new tab)

  5. Day 5

    Te Anau

    Milford Sound is a breathtaking fusion of spectacular natural features (125 km, 78 miles, 2.5 hours one-way). If you wish to avoid the 5-hour drive from Te Anau to Milford, a small group tour into Milford Sound is recommended. Included in the tour is a leisurely Nature Boat Cruise to the Tasman Sea. You will see a lot of magnificent scenery and wildlife. At the end of that cruise, the next part of the journey begins with an overland drive.

  6. Day 6

    Queenstown

    From Te Anau to Queenstown, it is a short 2-hour drive so you can take your time. Prepare yourself for the vibrancy of New Zealand's 'adventure capital' - Queenstown.

    Stay: Azur Lodge (opens in a new tab)

  7. Day 7

    Queenstown

    Queenstown is located on the shore of sparkling Lake Wakatipu and for adventure, the options are endless. Take the ultimate plunge by doing a skydive. There is some great river rafting and jet boat rides in and around Queenstown. The Dart River Safari tour is the ideal combo if you want more than just a short thrill - it includes a guided walk through an ancient forest, a visit to the LOTR filming locations and a jet-boat ride down the Dart River.

    Stay: Azur Lodge (opens in a new tab)

  8. Day 8

    Fox Glacier

    Drive into the lush rainforests and beaches towards Fox Glacier in the beautiful wild West Coast. (Queenstown to Fox: 327 km, 202 miles, 5.5 hours). From Haast to Jackson Bay you will pass shingle beaches, lakes and wetlands - many of which you will have to yourself. For an authentic insight of this area, take a Jet Boat ride up the Waiatoto River. Take a helicopter ride and land on the snow.

  9. Day 9

    Greymouth

    The West Coast region is sparsely populated. (Fox to Greymouth/Punakaiki area: 200-250 km, 124-155 miles, 3-4 hours). Make sure you stock up on your supplies before you head off today. Be enthralled by the beauty of the native forests, beaches and lagoons. Don't miss the famous Pancake Rocks and Blowholes at Punakaiki. This area is an untouched paradise of beautiful tracks and swing-bridges. The beaches are wild and beautiful - perfect for a romantic stroll!

    Stay: Breakers Boutique Acco (opens in a new tab)

  10. Day 10

    Tasman

    Travel to the beautiful Nelson-Tasman region via the Buller Gorge (275 km, 170 miles, 4 hours). Go caving at Fox River and underground rafting at Charleston. We recommend a visit to Cape Foulwind for the seal colony coastal walkway. Stop in Westport for coffee and home-cooked food. The Mighty Buller Gorge is a superb scenic drive and carves out a 169 kilometre path through gorges and dense forest to the sea. Arrive in the Nelson/Tasman region in the late afternoon.

  11. Day 11

    Tasman

    The beautiful Abel Tasman Coastal walk passes through golden beaches and coastal forests. Take a personalized and luxurious day trip with Abel Tasman Charters. Another popular option is to do a guided sea kayaking tour for a half or full day. If you haven't done sea kayaking before, take the half day trip and then walk back or take a water taxi.

    Stay: Kina Beach Cottages (opens in a new tab)

  12. Day 12

    Mamanuca Islands

    Take a domestic flight from Nelson to Auckland. In the afternoon, connect with your flight to Nadi. You may need to stay overnight in Nadi before being transferred to one of the offshore islands - however this will largely depend on your arrival time at Nadi. Relax in tropical Fiji, a paradise of blue lagoons and palm-lined beaches. Eco-activities include mountain climbing, surfing and soft-coral diving.

  13. Day 13

    Mamanuca Islands

    Transfer by coach to the Denarau harbour for a boat ride to one of the island's premiun resorts. Alternatively, a helicopter transfer can be arranged. There is a fantastic selection of off-shore island resorts, including Malolo, Matamoana, Yasawa, Tokoriki and Vomo island resorts. If you stay on one of the off-shore islands, you will definitely be treated to Fiji's best with service and premium facilities.

  14. Day 14

    Mamanuca Islands

    Now you can really set your own pace. If you are into adventure, take a high-speed jet ski safaris to other nearby tropical islands. Do an awesome skydive from 14,000ft and get a bird's eye view of Fiji's beautiful coral reefs. Just for fun, try testing your skills on Fiji's most iconic wave, the world-famous Cloudbreak.

    Stay: Tokoriki Island Resort

    • HighlightTokoriki Island Resort Fiji
  15. Day 15

    Mamanuca Islands

    If you're visitng Mamanuca Island to relax, or you just want to set aside a day for total relaxation, join a day cruise to a deserted island. Spend an hour or two basking in the sun by the pool, or explore the miles of sugar-white sand beaches. No island trip is complete without a luxurious spa treatment, so do take the opportunity to enjoy a couples spa treatment.

  16. Day 16

    Auckland

    Transfer back to the mainland via Denarau harbour and then travel by coach to the airport. Fly out of Nadi in the afternoon or evening, to Auckland and connect with any flight connection from there.

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