Helena and Emily cannot wait to dive into the best spots across New Zealand & French Polynesia! Their journey is shaping up to be a legendary mix of alpine wonder and coastal magic.

Our journey begins on the North Island of New Zealand in Auckland, where we’ll soak in the harbor views before taking a ferry across to Waiheke Island for a day of local food and wine tasting. From there, we’ll pick up a car and head south into the heart of New Zealand’s geothermal and cultural hubs. We’re looking forward to gliding silently through the glowing wonderland of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, flying through native forest canopies on ziplines in Rotorua, and relaxing in natural geothermal mud spas.

Next, we cross over to the South Island, starting in the world-famous Marlborough wine region. We’ll spend a day exploring vineyards by bike and kayaking the tranquil azure waters of Queen Charlotte Sound. Moving down the coast to Kaikoura, we’ll roll up our sleeves for a full-day garden-to-table cooking class with a local chef. After a progressive Māori dinner experience in Christchurch, we’ll take a scenic road trip past turquoise lakes and alpine peaks on our way to Queenstown. Our finale will be pure bucket-list luxury: taking a scenic helicopter flight over the Southern Alps to cruise through the fjords of Milford Sound, followed by a high-speed jet boat ride through the river canyons.

By the time they’ve conquered the islands, the pace of the adventure will likely have them ready for some serious relaxation. Their last stop before the long flight home will be Mo'orea and Bora Bora, Tahiti, where they’ll be staying in over-the-water bungalows to complete the honeymoon of their dreams! They’ll be able to swim right off their private balcony, have fresh meals delivered by outrigger canoe, and even enjoy a massage over a glass floor while watching the tropical fish on the reef below. On their final night, they’ll enjoy an upscale meal while watching the sunset from a deck above the Bora Bora lagoon, where friendly manta rays often glide through the water just as the stars begin to come out.

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