Discover the depth of New Zealand's backcountry by hiking, biking and kayaking through the essence of South Island. In just 8 days uncover the best of South Island journeying through legendary icons Milford Sounds, Arthurs Pass, Franz Josef, Mt Aspiring and Routeburn Track.

Departing from Christchurch, immerse in an adventure of a lifetime where its iconic and remote wilderness is just as diverse as your activities. Experience the natural wonders of the Fiordland and enchanting Milford Sounds with an overnight cruise before gliding its pure waters on sea kayaks. Take it to where the sky is the limit with a scenic flight into the World Heritage Listed Mt Aspiring National Park, a dreamland of snowcapped mountains. Hike the hidden gem of Lake Crucible before an exhilarating jet boat adventure in ice blue glacial rivers. Your walk will be just as diverse from the renowned Routeburn Track, one of New Zealand’s great walks, the legendary Arthur’s Pass to conquering mountain summits including Ben Lomond. From unforgettable wildlife encounters to glacial valleys and star-filled skies, South Island will keep you on your feet of bucket list adventures in all its forms. Hike mighty glaciers descending through the rainforest into the sea at Franz Josef Glacier and cycle a section of the Queenstown Bike Trail. Filled with surprises at every turn, it will ignite your imagination. Discover the Adventure Capital of Queenstown to your heart’s desire and at your own pace. Along the way, find your up-close moments with wildlife including seals, native birds and if you’re lucky dolphins, penguins and a migrating whale.

Unwind each adventure filled day in carefully handpicked rustic accommodations where each stay embraces the quiet sanctuaries of New Zealand’s most stunning settings. This adventure includes 7 night’s accommodation with meals included as specified. You will be supported by two guides posing unrivalled passion as they bring the trails to life, ensuring you are well fuelled and hydrated.

A perfect week escape for the adventure seekers embracing South Island’s treasures where some are legendary and others a well-kept secret. Embark on a true kiwi adventure of a lifetime ticking off all its top bucket list.

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Take on the South Island’s best golf courses on this luxury, 11-day self-drive road trip featuring the world-famous Terrace Downs, Millbrook, Jack’s Point and Clearwater courses.

New Zealand and golf have a long history. Scottish immigrants introduced the game in the 19th century and their links-style courses still thrive today. These courses are set in incredible locations – the South Island’s landscapes range from snow-capped mountains and endless plains to shimmering lakes and fast-moving glaciers. This road trip will take you on an unforgettable scenic golfing journey.

Departing from Christchurch, hit the road to play the South Island’s best golf courses. Head inland to Windwhistle to take on Terrance Downs, in the heart of the brilliant Canterbury high country. Head south to Queenstown, where you will play Millbrook and Jack’s Point among the towering Southern Alps. Your journey culminates in Christchurch, where you’ll tee off at Clearwater, with its glistening spring-fed lakes and trout-filled streams. Here, you’ll be walking in the footsteps golfing legends including Jason Dufner, Bubba Watson, Jason Day.

When you’re not golfing, you’ll have ample to explore diverse cities and towns at your own pace. Highlights include exploring Mount Cook (Aoraki) National Park, travelling aboard the Tranzalpine (one of the world’s great rail journeys), and getting to know the vibrant alpine resort towns of Queenstown, Wanaka and Franz Josef. You’ll also have the opportunity to drive some of New Zealand’s best roads including the Crown Range and wild West Coast.

This 11-day self-drive golfing adventure includes 10-nights’ boutique hotel accommodation on a twin share basis. At the end of each fun-filled day, you will sleep in comfort and have access to luxurious facilities and amenities including swimming pools, plunge pools and spas. Nine days full size car rental is included as well as activities and sightseeings as specified in the itinerary. Daily breakfast provided.

Create lasting memories on the South Island’s best golf courses with this luxury 11-day golfing package. Come for the golf and stay for the exquisite food and wine, adventure activities, quiet nature and seamless hospitality.

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Tee off on the North Island’s best golf courses on this luxury, 11-day self-drive road trip featuring the world-famous Carrington Estate, Kauri Cliffs, Wairakei, Cape Kidnappers and Paraparamu Beach.

New Zealand and golf have a long history. Scottish immigrants introduced the game in the 19th century and their links-style courses still thrive today. These courses are set in incredible locations – the North Island’s landscapes range from dramatic coastlines to rolling vineyards and geothermal wonderlands. This road trip will take you on an unforgettable scenic golfing journey.

Departing from Auckland, hit the road to play the North Island’s best golf courses. Head north to the Karikari Peninsula and Matauri Bay to take on the Carrington Estate and Kauri Cliffs courses, with holes overlooking the Pacific Ocean and played alongside cliffs that plunge into the sea. Head inland to Taupo, where you will play on a championship course immersed in the natural beauty of a wildlife sanctuary, before continuing on to Hawke’s Bay, where you will experience the magic of Cape Kidnappers, with its ridge-and-valley landscape hailed as one of the great modern marvels in golf. Your journey culminates with 18 holes at Paraparamu Beach, regarded by many as one of the greatest links courses in the Southern Hemisphere.

When you’re not golfing, you will have ample to explore diverse cities and towns at your own pace. Highlights include exploring the world’s youngest geothermal site, the Waimangu Volcanic Valley, tasting world-class wines in Hawke’s Bay, and relaxing by the beach on the Kapiti Coast.

This 11-day self-drive golfing adventure includes 10-nights’ boutique hotel accommodation on a twin share basis. At the end of each fun-filled day, you will sleep in comfort and have access to luxurious facilities and amenities including swimming pools, plunge pools and spas. Ten days full size car rental is included as well as activities and sightseeings as specified in the itinerary. Daily breakfast provided.

Create lasting memories on the North Island’s best golf courses with this luxury 11-day golfing package. Come for the golf and stay for the exquisite food and wine, adventure activities, quiet nature and seamless hospitality.

This tour is eligible to earn ONLYLUXE reward points. 

Discover New Zealand’s most epic natural scenery with this luxury 12-day, self-drive road trip showcasing the South Island’s must-see sights.

Departing from Christchurch, board the Tranzalpine to Greymouth and experience one of the world’s best inland rail journeys before picking up your hire car. From a helicopter, take in jaw-dropping aerial views of Franz Josef Glacier. Cruise Lake Wanaka and discover rare birds and a secret lake. Get your heart pounding in Queenstown, the adventure capital of the Southern Hemisphere, with hundreds of outdoor activities to choose from including jetboating, bungy jumping, mountain biking and more. Walk and cruise the Milford Sound and be transported to a fantastical world of crystalline fiords and snow-capped mountains. Drive the Scenic Southern Route – one of the world’s most scenic drives – and explore the southern cities of Invercargill and Dunedin. Traverse Hooker Valley and Aoraki Mount Cook and marvel at some of the world’s darkest, most star-filled skies.

This incredible 12-day, self-drive road trip is offered at two price points: -4-star “best” staying at some of the South Island’s best 4-star hotels.-4-5-star “luxury” staying at a mix of 4 and 5-star hotels and lodges, for those seeking a little more luxury.

Both versions of the road trip include 11-nights in handpicked accommodations throughout the South Island. A hire car is included for the duration of the trip. Selected meals, activities and experiences are also included.

Be swept away by the natural beauty of New Zealand on the Ultimate Scenic South Island Road Trip.

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Embrace the real Kangaroo Island lifestyle at Stranraer Homestead. Build in 1920 from limestone gathered on the property and meticulously restored to its former glory, Stranraer offers a traditional bed and breakfast experience on a 3,000-acre working sheep farm in the heart of Kangaroo Island. Stay in one of four heritage guestrooms, dine on local Kangaroo Island produce in the formal dining room, and spend your days discovering the Island’s famous coastlines and native wildlife encounters.

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Xugana Lagoon is widely recognised as the most spectacular permanent water site in the Okavango Delta, which itself is Africa’s largest andmost awe-inspiring oasis. Owing to its remote delta location, Xugana Island Lodge is a year round water paradise offering you to experience the beauty of the Okavango Delta with its myriad of deep waterways, open floodplains and diverse wildlife inhabitants. Accommodation is lavish in 8 elevated thatch chalets facing the lagoon and featuring spacious ensuite bathrooms, private viewing decks, hedonistic beds, and Livingston décor. Pamper your palates with zestful flavours of sensational cuisines crafted by seasoned chefs at the Boma and its outdoor dining area under an ebony and African tree Mangosteen canopy, offering spectacular views of the calm lagoon. The lodge boasts a spacious and cosy living room for laid-back comfort after a rewarding hectic day of adventure, including a swimming pool within the island’s mature gardens for invigorating laps. The camp is a bee-hive of activities all year round, especially water-based activities that involve exploring the delta on canoe or motorboat, fishing, sighting hippos and terrific plant species, and beholding the magnificence of the channels and unraveled islands. Game viewing is thrilling via game drives on the dry tracts of land on the island. Guided walking safaris to see the wildlife, sunset cruises, night game drives, bird watching, and helicopter flights for jaw-dropping panoramic views of the world’s largest inland delta are on the menu of adrenaline-pumping activities here. Sensational experiences and memories are all for the taking on the Xugana Island Lodge.

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Capella Lodge located on New South Wale’s Lord Howe Island, offers a premium luxury retreat for the ultimate island castaway escape as one of the ‘Luxury Lodges of Australia’. On the foot of Mount Goer and Lidgbird, expect spectacular views of rolling pastures, the ocean and subtropical reef. Contemporary in design, nine island style suites offer relaxed and barefoot luxury, reflecting Lord Howe’s pristine and gorgeous natural environment. The island itself is World Heritage-listed and is a true paradise of rainforest and coastal splendour which couples perfectly with the exceptional service and ambiance of the stunning Capella Lodge.

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Indulge in a phenomenal and soul-refreshing getaway on a beautiful island and marine reserve where each moment is like having a tiny slice of heaven. Tucked away on the reefed island of Moyo and sitting on the backdrop of tropical rainforest, Amanwana is a remote island resort for relaxation, adventure, and hedonistic satiation. Overlooking the resort is an endless fascinating ocean billowing into the horizon and providing the natural ambiance for soul serenity and romantic affairs. Home to 12 seductive luxury tents overlooking the Flores Sea. Bask in the euphoria of fresh, sumptuous dishes at the restaurant facing the sea while the mountain imposes its magnificence afar and the Medang Island watches. Meals are top-notch creations of ingredients mainly sourced from the resort's garden, while seafood is directly fetched from the boats of fishermen to the kitchen. Wines are exotic and sensational, best savoured in cocktails as the sun fades into the horizon. A fully air-conditioned spa on a separate tent spoils your body with soothing massages and rejuvenates your skin with exquisite treatments. Adventures such as scuba diving, snorkeling, cruises, watersports, trekking, touring the national park, and whale shark expeditions are on the menu of experiences for your choosing. When not out in the ocean, promenade the scenic beach, soak in the air, and listen to the sounds of Moyo with birds on karaoke and the sea on roaring solos. Whatever you prefer, Amanwana presents as the eldorado for it.

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Ideal for a secluded beach escape, re-discover your sense of presence and mindfulness at Amanpulo, the peace island of Pamalican adrift in the Palawan archipelago of Philippines. Blissfully saddled amidst white-sand beaches, aquamarine waters, pristine reefs, and swaying palm trees, this private island is dedicated to offering an idyllic scenery of a tropical retreat and refuge in nature. Ensconced on the beachfront and within the forest canopy of the island's landscape, Amanpulo's Casitas and Villas boast an eminent setting ideal to absorb the healing ambiance of its natural surroundings. Elevated in the heart of the Island is the vibrant Clubhouse, home to a library, a boutique, and a chic restaurant where you can enjoy a romantic introduction to Philippine cuisine, including fresh seafood paired with fruits and vegetables, international dishes, and more. The little paradise also offers an exquisite Lobby Bar perfect to unwind over premium cocktails and a 30-metre swimming pool to rebalance relaxation. Amanpulo boasts four tennis courts, a range of water sports including diving and snorkeling for recreation and a West Villa Clubhouse perfect to host your remarkable functions. At Amanpulo's Aman Spa, experience the traditional healing craft of the Philippines at its finest and explore the yoga studio, the modern gym, outdoor relaxation salas, and hydrotherapy suites housed at the Spa's fitness pavilion. With toes in the sand, moonlight dancing over the ocean, the gentle lapping of the waves, and sea breeze in your face, enjoy a timeless elegance at the soul-soaring beach of this tropical paradise.

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Imagine waking up to the sound of the waves crashing on the shore and stepping out onto your balcony surrounded by the incredible views of the Pacific Ocean, welcome to Six Senses Fiji. A luxury 5-star resort nestled on the idyllic island of Malolo promising an escape from the ordinary and a journey into the extraordinary. The location is truly breathtaking, with crystal clear waters, lush tropical landscapes, and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. From private villas to suites and beachfront retreats; you'll find yourself inundated by luxury and comfort featuring designs inspired by the radiance of its natural surroundings and traditional Fijian touches including a balcony or terrace that opens up to the island's natural beauty. Six Senses Fiji promises an unforgettable culinary experience focusing on locally-sourced, organic, and sustainable ingredients. From the tastes of Pacific delights to Japan and Italian delicacies in beachfront settings or private picnics, the options are endless. Step out onto your island playground. Explore the vibrant coral reefs through snorkeling and diving. Paddle boarding and kayaking provide a unique perspective of the crystal clear waters of the Pacific Ocean and its stunning views. Hike or bike to unearth the island's lush tropical landscapes and discover hidden waterfalls and natural pools. If relaxation is your forte, the resort's award-winning spa is the perfect place to unwind and rejuvenate. The most remarkable aspect of Six Senses Fiji is the peace and tranquility that envelops you from the moment you arrive- a place where you can truly reconnect with yourself and nature.

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