New Zealand offers an adventure-filled honeymoon experience, from its towering mountain peaks to white sand beaches.
Starting your North Island New Zealand Honeymoon Packages off right by visiting Auckland will allow you to fully experience its vibrant culture.
Continue through the lush Marlborough wine region before arriving in Kaikoura for marine mammal viewing and delicious fresh seafood dishes. Hells Gate Geothermal Excite Experience features bubbling waters and steaming fumaroles to provide an amazing spa session experience!
Auckland
Auckland is an energetic metropolis with a vibrant mix of cultures that makes exploring it enjoyable. Home to a vibrant harbour, peaceful islands, and an appealing lifestyle; as well as being an incredible hub for fine cuisine, music, and art – Auckland makes the ideal starting point for exploring New Zealand during a honeymoon vacation!
Waiheke Island offers the perfect getaway from Auckland’s hustle and bustle; offering beaches, vineyards and olive groves galore. Stay at one of its luxurious hotels overlooking the bay for a luxurious stay or sample award-winning wines from award-winning wineries!
Nature lovers will appreciate a visit to the Blue Pools for a relaxing swim in its crystal-clear waters; be sure to bring along insect repellent though as this area is notorious for sandflies! Additionally, take the ferry over to Coromandel, an idyllic coastal destination boasting laidback beaches and dense forests.
Popular honeymoon activities in New Zealand include bungy jumping. A J Hackett pioneered this adrenaline-inducing sport here and the country offers some spectacular jumps – the Nevis Bungy, Nevis Swing or Kawarau Bungy are three excellent options available to couples on their journeys through paradise.
Waiheke Island
Waiheke Island is an idyllic haven of stunning beaches and vineyards, perfect for an easy ferry ride from Auckland. Discover trails that meander along cliff tops, down to beaches, and through cool enclaves of native forest. Additionally, kayak tours around its coasts or experience even greater thrills by flying overhead via helicopter tours can give visitors a full island experience.
New Zealand’s boutique wine region is an experience in food and wine that should not be missed, so join a wine and culinary tour for an immersive experience of vineyards, tasting their most celebrated vintages. Enjoy wine at vineyards such as Man O’ War Vineyard or Rangihoua Mill; taste gin at Man O’ War Vineyard; olive oil tasting at Rangihoua Mill and dine in restaurants/bistros like Mudbrick Vineyard before returning via late afternoon ferry service back to Auckland.
For an unhurried and relaxing way of discovering New Zealand’s natural splendor, take a stroll through Abel Tasman National Park. Here, you’ll discover stunning beaches and untouched forests; many scenes featured in “The Lord of the Rings.” Additionally, follow in the footsteps of your favorite hobbit heroes on Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
Rotorua
Rotorua’s geothermal hotspot provides an abundance of romantic adventures for the adventurous couple. Switch out a stroll through a geothermal park for an indulgent soak in mineral-rich hot pools; team up on kayaking expeditions through glowworm caves; or indulge in delicious meals served up at restaurants that specialize in romantic dining experiences.
New Zealand is most commonly visited between December and February when the sun shines brightest, but planning your honeymoon during early July or late September/early October could help avoid crowds while saving on accommodation rates.
Stay active during your New Zealand honeymoon by hiking and discovering iconic Middle-earth locales from The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy with Lord of the Rings Experiences or following in the footsteps of hobbit heroes by hiking Mount Ruapehu’s Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
New Zealand offers the ideal combination of breathtaking nature and vibrant culture, providing the ideal honeymoon package for two. Experience Marlborough Vineyards while sipping wine or take in alpine views with scenic flights over fjords – this 9-day itinerary makes the ideal New Zealand honeymoon package!
Queenstown
Queenstown is widely known as an adventure capital in Australia and provides unforgettable honeymoon experiences to honeymoon couples looking to make lasting memories together. Here you will discover everything from glittering white-water lakes and snow-covered mountain peaks, as well as exhilarating adventure activities such as skiing, jet boating and hiking – making for unforgettable honeymoon memories that you will treasure for life.
Queenstown is an ideal honeymoon destination for foodies, boasting some of New Zealand’s premier restaurants and cafes as well as some outstanding wineries. Plus, for those seeking some peace and quiet during their New Zealand adventure there are scenic walks galore to discover!
Make the most of your trip by booking a room at a hotel offering stunning lake and mountain views, such as Platinum Queenstown’s apartment-style accommodation that overlooks The Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu; alternatively, consider Hapuku Lodge + Tree Houses which boast breathtaking forest and ocean vistas.
Or book a room at Matakauri Lodge, offering breathtaking lakeside views with a spa pool for ultimate relaxation. And for something extra special, book one of The Dairy Private Hotel’s Junior Suites for breathtaking panoramic views from your private balcony – what better excuse could there be than your honeymoon?