15 Nights New Zealand

Auckland is a lively fusion of international style, local creativity and Polynesian charm. Its urban personality is bold, fast and fashionable, while its seaside ambiance ranges from rugged and untamed to smooth and tranquil.

The principal city of the Bay of Plenty is a popular Kiwi summer resort with notorious military and missionary legacies. Its legendary Waitomo Caves comprises a vast underground network of water-sculpted, cathedral-like limestone grottoes. Big-game fishing and scuba diving abounds.

Known by the local M?ori as the "Great standing place of Kiwa", Gisborne is home to a thriving arts and culture scene, thanks to the predominantly M?ori populace. If you visit during the New Year, you can catch Rhythym and Vines, a 3-day music festival at the Waiohika Estate.

Picton, on the northeast corner of New Zealands South Island, provides access to the beautiful Marlborough Sounds and to New Zealands most famous wine region, Marlborough, home to the worlds best Sauvignon Blanc

The small town of Akaora is the most French-inspired spot in all New Zealand. This was the first and only French settlement on the island ? on the Akaroa Village Walks, you can discover the quaint shops, cafes and restaurants with architecture reminiscent of a French countryside town, as well as historic cottages adorned with roses. Then, get to know Akaroas other side: ocean adventure. Cruise to New Zealand and head to Akaroa Harbour, where you can kayak or swim in the placid waters alongside Hectors dolphins, the rare species of small dolphins that inhabit the waters of the Banks Peninsula. Or trek out to Hinewai Reserve and hike up volcanic Stony Bay Peak, where youll get great views of the peninsula and the village below.

A university town of Scottish heritage, New Zealand's oldest city is set around a sheltered harbour amidst a magical landscape. It possesses a unique combination of cultural riches, fine architecture and world-famous wildlife reserves.

A university town of Scottish heritage, New Zealand's oldest city is set around a sheltered harbour amidst a magical landscape. It possesses a unique combination of cultural riches, fine architecture and world-famous wildlife reserves.

A university town of Scottish heritage, New Zealand's oldest city is set around a sheltered harbour amidst a magical landscape. It possesses a unique combination of cultural riches, fine architecture and world-famous wildlife reserves.