Tour overview

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Ten days built around the country's signature lodges — a five-star Auckland opening, a Huka-style lakeside retreat in Taupo, a Matakauri-style lakeside lodge in Queenstown and a Mackenzie high-country escape. Lodge dinners, private chauffeur transfers on every leg, a Milford Sound fly-cruise-fly and a private Gibbston wine trail are all included.

Book with transparent starting pricing, a customisable itinerary, destination guidance and dedicated travel-concierge support before and during your trip — and settle the whole thing in one crypto payment.

Key features of this package

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9 nights, 4 lodgesHand-picked luxury stays only

Lodge diningDaily breakfast + 4 signature dinners

Private transfersChauffeur on every leg, door to door

Top experiencesMilford fly-cruise-fly · wine trails · stargazing

CustomisableChange things on your way — add nights, swap lodges

Small group ≤ 8Or make the whole route private

Luxury itinerary — day by day

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Every day shows stay, transfer and experiences clearly planned.

DAY 01Arrive in Auckland & leisure start+

ArrivalLand at Auckland International — your chauffeur waits at arrivals, so there's nothing to figure out after the long flight.

TransferAbout 35 minutes to your 5-star harbour hotel; the city skyline shows up around the last bend.

Check-inSettle in and keep the day light — the trip starts properly tomorrow.

EveningWander the Viaduct Harbour if you have the energy; it's a 10-minute stroll and the water does the rest.

STAY · Auckland 5★MEALS · —DRIVE · 35 min

DAY 02Waiheke Island — wine & sails+

MorningFerry across the gulf to Waiheke — 40 minutes of open water and islands.

DayPrivate tastings at two hillside estates, long lunch between the vines.

EveningGolden-hour sail back into the city.

STAY · Auckland 5★MEALS · Breakfast · tasting lunchDRIVE · Ferry 40 min

DAY 03Auckland → Taupo Lodge+

DrivePrivate drive south, 3.5 hours with a Huka Falls stop — the river is an unreal blue.

AfternoonCheck in to your lakeside lodge; the deck looks straight down Lake Taupo.

EveningFirst signature lodge dinner — five courses, local everything.

STAY · Taupo lodgeMEALS · Breakfast · dinnerDRIVE · 3h 30m

DAY 04Taupo lodge day — spa & geothermal+

MorningSpa morning, no alarm. The geothermal pools are steps from your room.

AfternoonOptional: guided walk in the thermal valley, or fly-fishing on the Tongariro (add-on).

EveningNowhere to rush to — that's the point.

STAY · Taupo lodgeMEALS · BreakfastDRIVE · —

DAY 05Taupo → Queenstown Lodge+

FlyShort domestic hop south, lake views on the descent.

TransferLakeside lodge above Wakatipu — the Remarkables fill every window.

EveningLodge dinner two; ask for the corner table.

STAY · Queenstown lodgeMEALS · Breakfast · dinnerDRIVE · Flight 1h 10m

DAY 06Milford Sound fly-cruise-fly+

MorningScenic flight over the Southern Alps — 40 minutes that beat the 8-hour drive.

CruiseTwo hours on the fiord: Mitre Peak, waterfalls, seals on the rocks.

BackLand in Queenstown by mid-afternoon; evening free in town.

STAY · Queenstown lodgeMEALS · Breakfast · picnicDRIVE · Fly-cruise-fly

DAY 07Queenstown free day + Gibbston wine trail+

DayYour call: bungy, jet boat, gondola — or nothing at all.

AfternoonPrivate Gibbston Valley wine trail — three cellar doors, winery lunch.

EveningNo designated driver needed.

STAY · Queenstown lodgeMEALS · Breakfast · lunchDRIVE · 45 min loop

DAY 08Queenstown → Mackenzie high country+

DriveThrough Lindis Pass into big-sky country, 3 hours of gold hills.

AfternoonHigh-country lodge check-in; Aoraki/Mt Cook on the horizon.

EveningLodge dinner three, then step outside — the sky is the show here.

STAY · Mackenzie lodgeMEALS · Breakfast · dinnerDRIVE · 3h

DAY 09Tekapo dark-sky stargazing+

DayLake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd; hot pools optional.

NightGuided dark-sky session in the Mackenzie reserve — one of the best night skies on Earth.

STAY · Mackenzie lodgeMEALS · Breakfast · dinnerDRIVE · 40 min

DAY 10Mackenzie → Christchurch departure+

DriveFinal leg to Christchurch, 3.5 hours across the plains.

DepartureChauffeur drop at the terminal — vouchers, like memories, already on your phone.

STAY · —MEALS · BreakfastDRIVE · 3h 30m

Why this route works

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The lodges are the destinationTwo nights minimum at every lodge, so there is time to actually use the spa, the deck and the view — not just the bed.

Hours saved, views doubledMilford Sound by air instead of the 8-hour round drive — you cruise the fiord and are back in Queenstown for dinner.

Easy to personaliseAdd a heli-hike, swap a wine day for fly-fishing, or extend Mackenzie for one more dark-sky night. One message does it.

What's included & excluded

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✓ Inclusions

✓Lodge accommodation on twin-sharing basis (9 nights)

✓Daily breakfast + 4 signature lodge dinners

✓Private chauffeur transfers on every leg

✓Milford Sound fly-cruise-fly from Queenstown

✓Waiheke & Gibbston private wine tastings

✓Atravelx travel-concierge support throughout the trip

✕ Exclusions

✕International flights — add DEL ⇄ AKL at checkout

✕Visa fee and travel insurance (recommended)

✕Optional adventure add-ons (heli-hike, bungy, fly-fishing)

✕Meals not mentioned · minibar

✕Early check-in / late checkout

✕Anything not listed under inclusions

Weather-dependent experiences (like the Milford flight) can be cancelled by the operator at short notice. If that happens, that component's amount is refunded to your wallet automatically— you don't need to file anything.

Special lodges offer

Celebrating something big? Reserve a private lodge takeover.

Milestone birthday, anniversary or a small wedding party? Ask about exclusive-use lodge takeovers, private chef dinners and heli transfers between lodges — and a circuit shaped entirely around your dates.

Exclusive-use lodgesPrivate chef dinnersHeli transfersExpert support

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Cancellation, refund & travel credit

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Cancel 10+ days before travel — choose 70% refund or 100% travel creditRefunds return in the coin you paid, at the rate locked when you booked — most land within an hour.

10-day window

Option A · 70% monetary refund

Money back in your wallet70% of the eligible amount returns to your original wallet in the same coin. Network fee is on us.

Option B · 100% travel credit

Full value, future tripThe entire eligible amount converts to Atravelx credits — valid 18 months on any product, any destination.

Under 10 days · non-refundable

100% non-refundableLodges hold your rooms exclusively; inside 10 days no monetary refund applies. Travel credit may be offered case-by-case for medical emergencies.

After trip commences · no-show

Non-refundableNo monetary refund or travel credit for unused, partly-used or no-show services once travel has commenced.

Date change policy

One free date change 30+ days before travel, subject to lodge availability and seasonal fare difference. Inside 30 days, changes are treated per the cancellation window above.

Atravelx travel credit — how it works

Credits are issued to your account instantly on cancellation, valid 18 months, usable on flights, stays, packages, cars and sightseeing. They apply automatically at checkout before the crypto amount is calculated.

Visa & travel documentation

NZeTA is mandatory for Indian passport holders and most nationalities. Your specialist shares a checklist and timeline after booking; visa/NZeTA fees are not included in the package price.

Refund processing & timeline

Crypto refunds land in your original wallet, usually within an hour of approval. If you paid by card, refunds follow the card network's 5–10 business-day cycle.

Frequently asked questions

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What is included in this New Zealand lodges package?

Nine lodge nights, daily breakfast plus four lodge dinners, private transfers on every leg, the Milford fly-cruise-fly, and two private wine experiences — with concierge support before and during the trip. International flights and visas are excluded.

Can this itinerary be customised?

Completely. Add nights, swap lodges, upgrade transfers to heli, or shape the whole route around your dates — message your specialist or use "Customise this trip" below.

Is airfare included in the package price?

No — the price covers everything on the ground. You can add DEL ⇄ AKL flights at checkout as a bundled option, paid in the same single crypto payment.

How does one crypto payment cover a whole package?

At checkout choose "Pay with crypto", pick your coin, and the full package price is locked for 15 minutes. One on-chain payment confirms, and every voucher — lodges, transfers, experiences — is issued together.

What is the best time to book this package?

October–April is the sweet spot for lodge weather; December–February is peak and sells out first. Dark-sky viewing in Mackenzie is best around the new moon — your specialist can align dates.

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