Enjoy a helicopter flight to Cape Reinga – the very northernmost tip of New Zealand – which includes some of the most spectacular coastal scenery Northland has to offer. Departing the Bay of Islands, you will fly over the Parengarenga Harbour and Great Exhibition Bay, which are only visible by air or by sea. This area is very remote and without a doubt one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand, with its pure white silica sand and crystal clear water. The flight also passes across the Houhora Harbour, Cape Brett, North Cape, the Cavalli islands, Kauri Cliff’s golf course and the spectacular Bay of Islands. On your journey back to the Bay of Islands you will land at Henderson Bay and enjoy Quad Biking on vast Sand Dunes.
Location: Henderson Bay and Cape Reinga
Accommodations nearby: The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs, The Landing and The Duke of Marlborough
This experience takes in some of the most historic and culturally significant locations in New Zealand. Enjoy a half or full day private tour of the Bay of Islands, including historic sights at Waitangi, Paihia, Russell, Kerikeri, and Waimate North. You will be accompanied by our driver/tour guide who is well versed in local history. A cultural performance at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds can also be arranged as an add-on to your experience, as well as lunch at the Duke of Marlborough in Russell (lunch not included in the pricing).
Location: Waitangi, Bay of Islands
Accommodations nearby: The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs, The Landing and The Duke of Marlborough
Departing from the Kerikeri Inlet, this memorable excursion will introduce you to some of the 144 islands that are dotted around this tropical paradise. On your relaxing journey around the islands you will also witness a large array of marine life, including dolphins. This is a half-day tour and includes a gourmet, buffet-style lunch of local seafood.
Location: Bay of Islands
Accommodations nearby: The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs, The Landing and The Duke of Marlborough Hotel
This tour travels to the top of the ridge continuing past the Maori Pa site. The horses take a break at the promontory before heading past Circular Bay, Whites Bay, Little Bay and Sandy Bay to the end of the peninsula. From the promontory they take in the expansive views above Passage Rock’s Three Sisters come down to Te Matuku Bay past the World Famous Te Matuku Bay Oyster Farm following the coast road back to base.
Location: Waiheke Island, Auckland
Accommodations nearby: Sofitel Hotel
Explore the farm with the team from Hawkes Bay Escapes and get a taste of real New Zealand rural life. Get up close to the animals and learn what it takes to run a working sheep and beef farm. Travel in comfort and style as they guide you across our farm in our six-seater off-road buggy. You’ll learn about Kiwi farming life, have the chance to interact with the locals and animals, and take a trip to the top of our farm where you’ll enjoy afternoon tea and 360º views of Hawke’s Bay and the Kaweka Mountain Ranges.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Some of the experiences you’ll enjoy on our guided farm tour include:
- An exciting ride around the farm tracks in our Can-Am Defender off-road buggy
- Watch the working dogs move stock
- Get close to cows, sheep, chickens
- See stunning native flora and fauna including manuka trees, fantail, tui, bellbird and much more!
The Lake Taupo region is a geothermal wonderland, home to boiling mud pools, steaming vents, beautifully colored volcanic rocks, and natural thermal pools. Your personal guide, his half-day tour, Paddy Kluts, will escort you around some of its must-see highlights - the Craters of the Moon, Orakei Korako, Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley, and the Wairakei Terraces.
Location: Taupo, Waikato
Accommodations nearby: Kinloch Lodge and Huka Lodge
A helicopter flight departs from Huka Lodge and takes you and your two guides into some of the most untouched terrain and magical rivers in New Zealand. The Tongariro river has become world renowned for its abundance of trophy trouts, both brown and rainbow varieties. This will be a full-day tour and lunch will be provided by the Huka Lodge staff. Top-quality rods, reels, waders and flys are provided.
Locations: Wairakei, Taupo
Accommodation nearby: Huka Lodge
Lifting off by helicopter from lakeside, you will enjoy panoramic views over the northern shores of Lake Taupo, towards the majestic volcanic mountains of the World Heritage designated Tongariro National Park. Form here your pilot will identify the southern most point of the famous ‘Pathway of Fire’, then head north via the mighty Huka Falls into the geothermal valley of Wai-OTapu, and onto Mt. Tarawera summit. Your destination is the ever-steaming White Island, out in the waters of the Bay of Plenty.
Location: Bay of Plenty
Accommodations nearby: Kinloch Lodge and Huka Lodge
Enjoy a personal tour around Hawkes Bay, one of New Zealand's most respected wine regions and producer of some of the best wine in the country. You will finish your experience with lunch at Craggy Range Terrôir restaurant. It is inspired by the classic French-country dining experience; one that is relaxed and whose menu is designed around the concept of sharing. The food is all locally-sourced, and seasonal produce is gathered from vineyard’s gardens. Paired with Craggy Range wines, this is a dining experience not to be missed.
Location: Havelock North, Hawkes Bay
Accommodations nearby: The Farm at Cape Kidnappers and Masonic Hotel
Welcome to Sculptureum — a world of art, food and wine. Located a few minutes' drive from Matakana, it has three sculpture-filled gardens, six galleries, a vineyard, an events space and Rothko, our restaurant and bar. Owners Anthony and Sandra Grant have spent ten years creating a destination that is designed to unlock the imagination, fuel creativity and ignite the mind. They have spent many more years collecting the displayed works, which have been brought together for an art experience that is internationally unique.
Location: Matakana, Auckland
Accommodations nearby: Sofitel Hotel