Big scenery, exceptional food and a natural fit for self-drive or private touring
New Zealand packs remarkable variety into two islands: alpine landscapes, beaches, vineyards, geothermal areas, fjords and sophisticated small cities. The journey between places is part of the appeal, whether by car, helicopter, light aircraft or a combination of all three.
The best trips resist the temptation to cover every highlight. Spending longer in fewer places allows time for hiking, sailing, wine tasting, wildlife and private excursions, while luxury lodges turn remote landscapes into destinations in their own right.
Where to explore in New Zealand
Our current New Zealand collection takes in Abel Tasman National Park, Akaora & Banks Peninsula, Arrowtown, Auckland, Bay Of Islands, Christchurch, Coromandel Peninsula, Dunedin, Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers, Glenorchy, Hawke’s Bay, Kaikoura, Lake Taupo, Lake Tekapo, Lake Wanaka, Marlborough Sounds, Martinborough, Matauri Bay, Nelson, Paihia, Queenstown, Rotorua, Taranaki & New Plymouth, Te Anau & Manapouri, Twizel, Waiheke Island, Wairarapa & Surrounds, Warkworth and Wellington. Each area has been selected because it adds something distinct to a tailor-made journey, whether that is wildlife, landscape, culture, food, coast or simply the chance to slow the pace.
Rather than treating these as a checklist, we can help decide which regions belong together and how long to spend in each. The aim is a journey that feels coherent, with sensible transfers and enough time to enjoy the properties and experiences along the way.
Who New Zealand suits
New Zealand works particularly well for active couples, families, food and wine travellers and longer milestone journeys built around scenery and outdoor experiences. The detail can then be shaped around the people travelling – preferred pace, room or villa requirements, interests, celebrations and how much structure you want built into each day.
Planning your stay
Private Hideaway Escapes can arrange the complete journey, including handpicked accommodation, private transfers, internal flights where appropriate, guides and experiences. We can also combine New Zealand with another destination when the routing genuinely improves the trip rather than simply adding another stop.
Speak to Private Hideaway Escapes for current availability, rates and a personalised itinerary built around the way you want to travel.
