Make New Zealand Your Next Ultimate Vacation

Go west to New Zealand's wild and untamed South Island West Coast to discover rare and precious places. Franz Josef, Lake Mapourika and Ōkārito Lagoon sit within Westland Tai Poutini National Park and on the western edge of the vast UNESCO World Heritage Area of Te Wahipounamu South West New Zealand. 

An appetite for lifetime memories? Lift off on an exceptional day out in Fiordland -- a bucket-list bonanza of spectacular highlights crowned with a memorable dining experience. Relax as your private Helicopter Line charter whisks you to landings in remote, pristine places that only the privileged few will ever set foot in. 

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Ridgeline Wānaka’s conservation safari is all about getting hands dirty – literally! Teaming up with Te Kakano, a local native plant nursery run by volunteers, manuhiri (visitors) are provided with an opportunity to help prune, weed, sow and plant, depending on the season.​ 
Then it’s time to head into the hilly terrain of West Wanaka Station, an expansive high-country alpine farm edged by the Mount Aspiring National Park and the waters of Lake Wānaka. Bump along the offroad track in a four-wheel drive vehicle, spotting sheep, cattle and deer whilst helping with Ridgeline’s predator control program.​

And if you seek jaw dropping views alongside taking part in conservation efforts, then sitting down to a picnic lunch at the ‘Alpine Cafe’ looking back towards Wānaka township at the edge of the lake is sure to provide a wow-worthy moment.​

We are passionate about New Zealand, whether you’re exploring a National Park, sipping on local wines or jumping out of a plane at 15,000ft! With 6 North American gateways offering non-stop flights—It's never been easier to connect to New Zealand from North America. And Kiwis across the country are waiting to welcome you with a unique style of hospitality and care we call manaakitanga. Choose from New Zealand itineraries for nature lovers, foodies, adventurers, romantics, cultural explorers, and active travelers or tailor-make your own ultimate New Zealand vacation.

New Zealand Things to Do
Go “black water rafting” in the North Island’s Waitomo Caves in the Waikato region or test out bungee jumping which was invented here.
Catch a rugby game with some of New Zealand’s die-hard fans. There are signs of the sport at every corner, whether it’s a young boy perfecting his kick at the park or a proud supporter wearing his team’s shirt to the mall.
Experience Maori culture—meet the local people and enjoy a hangi feast cooked in earth ovens. Maori make up 14% of the population and their history, language and traditions are central to New Zealand’s identity. 
Explore the Franz Josef Glacier on a guided walk to fit any skill level. Hike to a choice of lookout points for a bigger view of this awesome river of ice.
Savor a glass of wine on the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail through stunning scenery, parks, nightlife and more, with the opportunity to taste and shop at more than 120 cellar doors, as well as a multitude of vineyard restaurants and cafés
Bask in a healing geothermal hot tub, or see more of the activity in Rotorua with geysers, hot springs, boiling mud pools and hissing craters. 
Paddle your way through Maori rock carvings on a kayak through Lake Taupo or test your skills on the fresh water of the Whanganui River with a few rapids.
See one of Kaikoura’s resident whales through a guided boat tour. In fact, Kaikoura, on the east coast of the South Island, is one of the only places in the world where you can easily see sperm whales.
Experience the real Middle-earth by visiting the Hobbiton Movie Set, featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films. Over 150 locations were used in the movies.
4,300 square kilometers of New Zealand’s South Island are recognized as an International Dark Sky Reserve, making it home to some of the most accessible observatories in the world for viewing constellations and shooting stars.

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Jacqie Swanson

Rice Lake, WI
Adventure Travel Expert, Mexico, Caribbean
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