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Island Mornings and Mountain Evenings

Nine honeymoon nights with vineyard lunches, lake views and time together.

  1. 1Auckland
  2. 2Waiheke Island
  3. 3Queenstown
  4. 4Glenorchy

From, per person~US$4,100

Designed by @snuck Shaped around your dates No payment to ask

Best Nov to Apr

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Start with two nights in Auckland, then spend three on Waiheke Island and four beside Lake Wakatipu. Rooms with character, a vineyard lunch and a private hot-pool session make it feel special, with plenty of free time together.

Length
9 nights
Route
Auckland, Waiheke Island, Auckland…
Best time
Nov to Apr
Ideal for
Honeymooners who love good food and quiet lake-view stays

Why you'll love it

  1. Three nights at a small Waiheke hotel with character
  2. Private vineyard visit with time for a long lunch
  3. Four nights in a Queenstown room with lake views
  4. Private hot pools above the Shotover River
  5. Glenorchy visit with a prepared picnic
  6. A full island day with nothing booked

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Auckland

    Meet your driver at the airport and settle into your waterfront hotel. Rest after the journey, then choose somewhere nearby for dinner when you feel ready.

    • Stay: 5 star waterfront hotel in central Auckland
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 35–60 minutes

  2. Day 2

    Harbour Walks and Long Lunches

    Start slowly, then take a private half-day drive through Auckland’s bays and neighbourhoods. Spend the afternoon on a harbour walk or enjoying a long lunch that suits your tastes.

    • Stay: 5 star waterfront hotel in central Auckland
    • Getting there: Private sightseeing drive, approximately 3 hours including stops

  3. Day 3

    Take the Ferry to Waiheke

    Take the passenger ferry to Waiheke, where a private driver meets you for the short drive to your hotel. Settle in, then spend the afternoon walking along a nearby beach.

    • Stay: Characterful boutique hotel on Waiheke Island
    • Getting there: Shared ferry, approximately 40 minutes; private transfers at both ends, approximately 30–60 minutes total

  4. Day 4

    Vineyards and a Long Lunch

    Your private driver takes you to two vineyards for tastings, with a table booked for a long lunch between visits. Return in the afternoon and enjoy the rest of the day as you like.

    • Stay: Characterful boutique hotel on Waiheke Island
    • Getting there: Private island driving, approximately 1–1.5 hours total within a 5–6 hour outing

  5. Day 5

    An Island Day Together

    Nothing is booked today, so wake up when you like. Walk on the beach, visit a local gallery or spend the day enjoying your hotel.

    • Stay: Characterful boutique hotel on Waiheke Island

  6. Day 6

    From Island to Mountain Lake

    Take the ferry back to Auckland, then a private transfer to the airport for your Queenstown flight. Your driver meets you on arrival, and the evening is free to enjoy your room’s lake views.

    • Stay: 5 star lake-view hotel or boutique lodge in Queenstown
    • Getting there: Ferry approximately 40 minutes; private Auckland airport transfer 40–60 minutes; flight approximately 2 hours; Queenstown transfer 15–30 minutes; allow 6–7 hours overall

  7. Day 7

    A Cruise and Warm Pools

    Take your time over breakfast before a sightseeing cruise on Lake Wakatipu. Later, enjoy a private hot-pool session overlooking the Shotover River, with plenty of time between the two activities.

    • Stay: 5 star lake-view hotel or boutique lodge in Queenstown
    • Getting there: Shared cruise approximately 1.5 hours; private local transfers approximately 45–75 minutes total

  8. Day 8

    Glenorchy and a Picnic

    Follow the lake road to Glenorchy with your private driver, stopping to enjoy the views whenever you like. Have your prepared picnic and take an easy walk beside the lagoon before returning to Queenstown.

    • Stay: 5 star lake-view hotel or boutique lodge in Queenstown
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 45–60 minutes each way before stops; allow 5–6 hours overall

  9. Day 9

    Free Time and a Special Dinner

    Keep the morning free for breakfast in bed or a walk beside the lake. In the evening, enjoy your booked three-course dinner to celebrate your final night.

    • Stay: 5 star lake-view hotel or boutique lodge in Queenstown
    • Getting there: Private dinner transfers if required, approximately 20–40 minutes total

  10. Day 10

    Breakfast Then Your Flight

    Have breakfast before your private transfer to Queenstown Airport. If you fly home through another New Zealand city, leave plenty of time between flights.

    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 15–30 minutes

Where you'll stay

  1. 2 nights · days 1 to 25 star waterfront hotel in central Auckland
  2. 3 nights · days 3 to 5Characterful boutique hotel on Waiheke Island
  3. 4 nights · days 6 to 95 star lake-view hotel or boutique lodge in Queenstown

When to go

  1. Jangood time to go
  2. Febgood time to go
  3. Margood time to go
  4. Aprgood time to go
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct
  11. Novgood time to go
  12. Decgood time to go

Best from Nov to Apr. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Nine nights in premium hotels and small stays with character
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private airport transfers and planned road journeys
  • Return shared passenger ferries to Waiheke
  • Auckland–Queenstown economy flight with checked baggage
  • Private half-day sightseeing in Auckland
  • Private Waiheke vineyard visit, two tastings and lunch
  • Shared sightseeing cruise on Lake Wakatipu
  • One private hot-pool session for two
  • Private Glenorchy visit with a picnic lunch adjusted to dietary needs

Not included

  • International flights and other domestic flights
  • Visa fees and visitor levies
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals beyond those listed
  • Spa treatments and optional activities
  • Applicable Indian taxes and TCS

Good to know

  • The starting price is an estimate per person, with two people sharing a room, excluding international flights. It includes the listed domestic flight and a three-course dinner on the final night.
  • Leave plenty of time between ferries and flights. Weather can affect ferry travel, and festive dates cost more.
  • Request vegetarian or Jain meals ahead of time. A food-focused outing can replace the vineyard tastings if arranged in advance.

Before you go to New Zealand

Capital:
Wellington
Languages:
English, Maori, New Zealand Sign Language
Currency:
NZD

Questions

How many days is the Island Mornings and Mountain Evenings trip?

9 nights and 10 days: Auckland, Waiheke Island, Auckland, Queenstown, Glenorchy, Queenstown.

How much does it cost?

From ₹3,85,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

Nov to Apr.

What is included?

Nine nights in premium hotels and small stays with character, Daily breakfast, Private airport transfers and planned road journeys, Return shared passenger ferries to Waiheke, Auckland–Queenstown economy flight with checked baggage, Private half-day sightseeing in Auckland, Private Waiheke vineyard visit, two tastings and lunch, Shared sightseeing cruise on Lake Wakatipu, One private hot-pool session for two, Private Glenorchy visit with a picnic lunch adjusted to dietary needs.

What is not included?

International flights and other domestic flights, Visa fees and visitor levies, Travel insurance, Meals beyond those listed, Spa treatments and optional activities, Applicable Indian taxes and TCS.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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