North Island

Introduction

It seems that all who travel to New Zealand come back utterly enchanted. Small wonder, when you consider the sheer diversity of scenic, sporting and cultural attractions. We specialise in New Zealand luxury holidays and can offer advice and assistance to tailor-make your perfect itinerary.

Set in the South Pacific, New Zealand’s two magnificent islands offer snow-capped mountains, deep fiords, impenetrable rainforest, glaciers and bubbling geo-thermal pools…simply nowhere else compares. It is a country that is clean, safe and courteous, where many things seem reassuringly familiar – an unparalleled multi-centre touring destination whose fabulous lodge hideaways and luxury hotels lead the world in terms of lavishness and location. A luxury holiday to New Zealand offers a thrilling adventure and outstanding scenery as well as the finest gourmet dining and wine tasting opportunities. Ideal for honeymoons and family holidays alike, New Zealand is second to none as a self drive destination and is served by daily flights from London Heathrow via Los Angeles or Hong Kong with Air New Zealand.

On the North Island there is Auckland, ‘City of Sails’, cultured and calm, abounding with fine restaurants and shops, whilst life in Wellington centres around the numerous galleries, the opera and ballet. This is the island, too, of tranquil Lake Taupo and of Rotorua, a spectacular wonderland of geysers and steaming mud pools. For superb beach-based activities head up to the Bay of Islands, a sub-tropical maritime park with an abundance of marine life. Maori culture is everywhere in New Zealand, where ancient traditions and artforms have become precious to the modern Maori.

Regional Info

TRAVEL TIPS

CLIMATE
New Zealand's seasons are the opposite to the UK but not as extreme - the warmest months are December to April. The North Island is sub-tropical whilst the South Island is temperate.

CAPITAL
Wellington.

TIME DIFFERENCE
GMT+ 12 hours.

CURRENCY
New Zealand Dollar.

VISA REQUIREMENTS
British passport holders do not require a visa to enter New Zealand.

FLYING TIME
Auckland: 26 hours

Honeymoons & Weddings

Multi-Centre Holidays