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Auckland, New Zealand
Day 1: London to Auckland
Flight: Depart London Heathrow for Auckland (approximately 24-26 hours, including layovers).
Arrival in Auckland: Arrive in the evening, check into a central Auckland hotel near Viaduct Harbour. Rest and recover from the long journey.
Days 2-3: Auckland (2 Days)
Day 2: City Highlights and Culture
7:30 AM: Breakfast at a local café, such as The Store in Britomart.
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Visit the Auckland War Memorial Museum to learn about New Zealand’s Māori history and see a live Haka performance.
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Take a short drive to Mount Eden for panoramic views of Auckland.
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Lunch at a vineyard on Waiheke Island, a short ferry ride away.
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Wine tasting at Waiheke’s renowned wineries, including Mudbrick or Cable Bay.
6:30 PM: Return to Auckland for dinner at the Viaduct Harbour.
Day 3: Black Sand Beaches and Rugby
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Take a morning tour to Piha Beach, famous for its rugged coastline and black sand beaches (45-minute drive from Auckland).
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch back in Auckland at a waterfront restaurant.
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Guided tour of Eden Park Stadium, home of the All Blacks rugby team.
Auckland (2 Days) – Urban Māori fusion and coastal comfort
Day 1
Starter: Mini Bacon and Egg Pies
Main Course: Lamb Roast
Dessert: Pavlova
Alcoholic Drink: Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Hot Drink: Flat White
Cold Drink: L&P (Lemon & Paeroa soda)
Day 2
Starter: Kumara Wedges
Main Course: Fish and Chips
Dessert: Hokey Pokey Ice Cream
Alcoholic Drink: New Zealand Gin
Hot Drink: Mānuka Honey Lemon Tea
Cold Drink: Feijoa Soda
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Rotorua, New Zealand
Day 3
Evening: Drive to Rotorua (3-hour drive). Check into a lakeside hotel.
Days 4-5: Rotorua (2 Days)
Day 4: Geothermal Wonders and Māori Culture
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Visit Te Puia, a geothermal park featuring geysers, mud pools, and a Māori cultural center.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch at a local café.
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Explore the Redwoods Treewalk, a series of suspension bridges through majestic redwood trees.
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM: Attend a traditional Māori hangi dinner and cultural performance at Mitai Māori Village.
Day 5: Adventure and Lake Views
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Breakfast at a local café.
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Visit the Waimangu Volcanic Valley, known for its geothermal lakes and craters.
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch at a lakeside restaurant near Lake Rotorua.
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Relax in the Polynesian Spa, soaking in natural hot mineral pools.
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Drive to Auckland (3-hour drive). Fly to Queenstown (2-hour flight).
Day 3
Starter: Hāngi Steamed Dumplings
Main Course: Hāngi (earth-cooked meat and vegetables)
Dessert: Louise Cake
Alcoholic Drink: Manuka Honey Mead
Hot Drink: Kawakawa Tea
Cold Drink: Kiwi Fruit Juice
Day 4
Starter: Pumpkin Soup
Main Course: Muttonbird (salted and preserved seabird, a unique delicacy)
Dessert: Lolly Cake
Alcoholic Drink: New Zealand Craft Beer
Hot Drink: Green Tea with Lemon and Honey
Cold Drink: Iced Tea
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Queenstown, New Zealand
Days 6-8: Queenstown (3 Days)
Day 6: Adventure and Relaxation
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Breakfast at a local café.
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Take a scenic gondola ride up to Bob’s Peak. Enjoy the views and optional activities like luge rides.
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch at a winery in the nearby Gibbston Valley.
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Visit Arrowtown, a charming historic gold-mining town.
Day 7: Milford Sound Day Trip
6:30 AM – 7:30 PM: Full-day tour to Milford Sound.
Drive through Fiordland National Park, stopping at scenic points like Mirror Lakes and the Homer Tunnel.
Enjoy a boat cruise through Milford Sound to see towering cliffs, waterfalls, and marine wildlife.
Day 8: Adventure Sports and Lake Wakatipu
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Choose an adventurous activity like jet boating on the Shotover River or skydiving.
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch by Lake Wakatipu.
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Take a leisurely walk along the Queenstown Gardens or relax with a spa treatment.
Day 5
Starter: Lamb Croquettes
Main Course: Venison Casserole
Dessert: Feijoa Crumble
Alcoholic Drink: Central Otago Pinot Noir
Hot Drink: Long Black
Cold Drink: Natural Mineral Water
Day 6
Starter: Māori Fried Bread
Main Course: Salmon Fillet
Dessert: Afghan Biscuits
Alcoholic Drink: Lion Red
Hot Drink: Hot Chocolate
Cold Drink: Fruit Smoothie
Day 7
Starter: Lamb Koftas
Main Course: Beef and Cheese Pie
Dessert: Kiwi Cheesecake
Alcoholic Drink: Liqueurs with Native Flavours (like kawakawa or horopito)
Hot Drink: Milo
Cold Drink: Freshly Squeezed Juice
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Melbourne, Australia
Day 8
Evening: Fly to Melbourne (4 hours).
Days 9-10: Melbourne (2 Days)
Day 9: City and Culture
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Breakfast at a laneway café. Explore the famous laneways and street art.
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens and Shrine of Remembrance.
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Explore the National Gallery of Victoria or Melbourne Museum for insights into Aboriginal culture.
Evening: Dinner at Southbank and enjoy a scenic stroll.
Day 10: Wildlife and Penguins
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Day trip to Healesville Sanctuary to see kangaroos, koalas, and other wildlife in a natural setting.
1:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Continue to Phillip Island for the Penguin Parade, where you’ll watch little penguins return to shore at sunset.
Melbourne – Day 1
Starter: Salt and Pepper Squid
Main Course: Barramundi with vegetables
Dessert: Lamingtons
Alcoholic Drink: Australian Shiraz
Hot Drink: Flat White
Cold Drink: Lemon, Lime & Bitters
Melbourne – Day 2
Starter: Mini Meat Pies
Main Course: Chicken Parmigiana
Dessert: Pavlova
Alcoholic Drink: Espresso Martini
Hot Drink: Wattleseed Coffee
Cold Drink: Milo Milkshake
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Tasmania, Australia
Days 11-12: Tasmania (2 Days)
Day 11: Hobart Highlights
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Explore Salamanca Place and Battery Point.
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM: Visit MONA (Museum of Old and New Art).
3:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Drive to Mt. Wellington for panoramic views.
Day 12: Wildlife and Nature
7:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Day trip to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary to see Tasmanian devils and other native wildlife.
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Explore Freycinet National Park (Wineglass Bay).
Evening: Return to Hobart and prepare for your flight. Fly to Bora Bora (via Auckland, approx. 9 hours).
Tasmania – Day 3
Starter: Cheesy Garlic Prawns
Main Course: Roast Lamb with vegetables
Dessert: Sticky Date Pudding
Alcoholic Drink: Tasmanian Craft Beer or Pinot Noir
Hot Drink: Milo Hot Chocolate
Cold Drink: Bundaberg Ginger Beer
Tasmania – Day 4
Starter: Dim Sims
Main Course: Fish and Chips (with Tasmanian seafood)
Dessert: Vanilla Slice
Alcoholic Drink: Midori Illusion
Hot Drink: Australian Breakfast Tea
Cold Drink: Tropical Smoothie
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Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Days 13-15: Bora Bora (3 Days)
Day 13: Relaxation and Snorkeling
Morning: Relax at your resort and enjoy breakfast with lagoon views.
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Snorkeling tour of Bora Bora’s vibrant coral reefs and marine life.
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Lunch at the resort or a local café.
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Visit a vanilla plantation.
Day 14: Island Adventure
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Take a half-day 4x4 island tour to explore Bora Bora’s lush interior and WWII sites.
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch at Bloody Mary’s, a famous local restaurant.
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Relax at Matira Beach.
Day 15: Lagoon Day
Morning: Enjoy a private lagoon tour with stops for snorkeling, a visit to a small motu (island), and a beach picnic.
Afternoon: Return to the resort for spa treatments or relaxation.
Day 16: Bora Bora to London
Morning: Fly from Bora Bora to Auckland (6 hours).
Evening: Connect to your international flight to London (approx. 24 hours, including layovers).
Bora Bora – Day 1
Starter: Poisson fumé (smoked fish, often marinated in citrus or coconut)
Main Course: Pork in banana leaves (slow-cooked with herbs and wrapped for a smoky flavor)
Dessert: Tahitian vanilla ice cream
Alcoholic Drink: Hinano beer (the iconic local lager)
Hot Drink: Tahitian vanilla tea
Cold Drink: Tropical fruit juices (like mango, guava, or pineapple)
Bora Bora – Day 2
Starter: Firi firi bread (sweet coconut donuts, often served at breakfast)
Main Course: Grilled fish with vanilla sauce (light and aromatic, a local delicacy)
Dessert: Coconut bread pudding
Alcoholic Drink: Tahitian rum
Hot Drink: Coconut milk hot chocolate
Cold Drink: Vanilla-infused lemonade
Bora Bora – Day 3
Starter: Poulet fafa (chicken cooked with taro leaves and coconut milk – can be a starter or main)
Main Course: Poulet fafa (served heartier as a main dish)
Dessert: Poe (sweet pudding made with taro, pumpkin, or banana and coconut cream)
Alcoholic Drink: Tahitian punch (a tropical rum cocktail)
Hot Drink: Herbal tea (often made with native plants)
Cold Drink: Homemade limeade (refreshing and citrusy)