2022 Luxury Small Group Journeys

NEW!
JOURNEY BY PRIVATE AIR
Asia, India & the Pacific
WINGS OVER THE WORLD JOURNEYS
Wings Over
New Zealand
11 days from £26,310 | Limited to 18 guests
N E W
Z E A L A N D
Auckland
Hawke’s Bay
Discover the epic beauty of New Zealand on a
fascinating luxury adventure that reveals cultural
and natural splendours on both of its unique islands,
enjoying amazing food and wine, encountering
majestic wildlife and exploring far-flung locales
made easily accessible by private chartered air.
A&K ADVANTAGES
Queenstown
ARRIVE/DEPART
AIR
Dunedin
Stewart Island
▶ Fly in comfort between inspiring destinations throughout
New Zealand aboard an exclusively chartered aircraft with a
dedicated flight crew
▶ Privately sail around Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour in a
luxurious 18-metre catamaran, viewing the iconic skyline
▶ Indulge in a unique wine and art experience on Waiheke
Island, visiting with a local artisan and tasting local wines and
food specialities such as oysters, wild honey and olive oils
▶ Visit Hawke’s Bay, site of New Zealand’s Art Deco capital
of Napier, to savour a wine tasting, view the world’s largest
mainland colony of gannets and enjoy a sheep-herding
demonstration at a working farm
▶ Privately tour Larnach Castle and its famous gardens led
by the current owner, who shares the stories of the castle
along with the ideas behind her award-winning gardens,
experiencing insider access exclusively for A&K guests
▶ Glide on a privately chartered wildlife cruise around the
South Island’s Otago Peninsula and Harbour to see a colony
of northern royal albatross, the world’s largest flying bird,
along with many other wildlife species
▶ Lift off for a flight-seeing tour by helicopter over magnificent
Milford Sound, and then land on a remote glacier to take
in its icy marvels
▶ Customise your travel experience in Queenstown with a
choice of Design your Day options
check in. This afternoon, embark on a privately chartered
sailing around Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour aboard a
luxurious 18-metre catamaran, gliding under the Harbour
Bridge, and viewing volcanic peaks and the impressive city
skyline, while nibbling on canapés and savouring fine New
Zealand wines. This evening, experience a warm Māori
welcome and witness the haka, a fearsome ceremonial dance,
followed by a welcome dinner. Park Hyatt Auckland | Meals: D
DAY 2: Auckland | Splendours of the Hauraki Gulf
Board a privately chartered ferry to Waiheke Island for a
guided walk of Connell’s Bay Sculpture Garden led by its
owners, viewing distinctive works scattered over rolling
farmland while basking in views of the Hauraki Gulf. Sit
down to a three-course lunch with wine before an afternoon
visit to an award-winning olive oil mill, followed by visits to
boutique vineyards each offering a range of gourmet tastes to
accompany their wines. Treats may include oysters straight
from Te Matuku Bay, wild honey, artisan cheeses and the
renowned local green herb spread. Return to Auckland for
an evening at leisure. Park Hyatt Auckland | Meals: B L
Experience an authentic cultural
interaction with members of the Maori
community in Auckland, who treat you
to warm welcome highlighted by the
thrilling ceremonial haka dance.
DAY 1: Arrive Auckland, New Zealand
Arrive in Auckland, where you are met and transferred to
your luxurious hotel, with your room ready for immediate
DAY 3: Hawke’s Bay | Architecture & private wine tastings
Fly by privately chartered air to Napier, located in the
Hawke’s Bay region of New Zealand’s North Island. Once
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