New Zealand Confidential

New Zealand Confidential is your invitation into a world few ever glimpse; an ultra-luxe, deeply private exploration of Aotearoa shaped entirely around you.

From the sunlit bays of the far north to the vineyard valleys of Wairarapa, the coastal sanctuaries of Nelson Tasman, and the cinematic alpine majesty of the Southern Lakes, every step is guided by insider knowledge and Latitude South’s uncompromising commitment to excellence.

With extraordinary lodges, privately chartered experiences, Māori cultural connection, and personalised guidance throughout, this journey reveals New Zealand not as a destination, but as a rare privilege crafted with discretion, curated with intention, and delivered with the signature care that defines Latitude South.

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Bay of Islands for 3-nights

• A full-day, privately guided tour of the Bay of Islands, including visits to some of Latitude South’s most favoured locations.
• Full day, privately chartered sailing adventure through the spectacular Islands for which this beautiful region takes its name.

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Wairarapa Region for 3-nights

• A day at leisure in the surrounds of your super luxury lodge with hiking, cycling, tennis, spa treatments, or relaxation on the lodge’s extensive property.
• Full day, privately guided Martinborough food, wine and villages of the Wairarapa experience.

Nelson Tasman Region for 3-nights

• Full day, privately chartered Abel Tasman National Park cruise with kayaking, hiking, swimming, snorkeling, and gourmet platter lunch on board.
• Full-day, privately guided Nelson Tasman experience with our local Māori hosts: native bush walk, cultural introduction, sacred site visit, traditional lunch, and exploration of local art galleries and Mapua Wharf.

Ahuriri Valley for 3-nights

• Two days at leisure to enjoy Ahuriri Valley’s pristine landscapes and your luxury lodge experiences; fishing, horse trekking, hiking, stargazing, and gourmet dining.

Glenorchy for 5-nights

• Privately guided journey through Lindis Pass to Glenorchy.
• Incredibly scenic, private Fiordland helicopter flight over Milford Sound, Sutherland Falls, and the surrounding alpine wilderness; private driver for afternoon leisure including Arrowtown or Queenstown excursions.
• Full-day, privately guided Central Otago gourmet food and wine tour, including boutique vineyard tastings, lunch at a unique vineyard venue, and guided exploration of Old Cromwell and Arrowtown.
• Full-day, privately guided Mount Aspiring National Park wilderness adventure combining guided walks, jet boating on the Dart River, cultural storytelling, and a local lunch. A day at leisure to enjoy your award-winning lodge amenities, including spa, gym, and dining experiences.

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Accommodation Inclusions:

3 nights at Eagles Nest in the Bay of Islands | 3 nights at Wharekauhau | 3 nights at Motueka River Lodge in the Nelson Tasman Region | 3 nights The Lindis Lodge | 5 nights at Blanket Bay Lodge in Glenorchy

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Other Inclusions:

Private airport arrival and departure transfers | Full-day, privately guided tour of the Bay of Islands experience | Full day, privately chartered sailing adventure in the Bay of Islands | Full day, privately guided Martinborough food, wine and villages of the Wairarapa experience | Full day, privately chartered Abel Tasman National Park cruise | Full-day, privately guided Nelson Tasman experience with our local Māori hosts | Privately guided, overland journey to Glenorchy | Fiordland Helicopter Flight including Milford Sound | Full-day, privately guided Central Otago gourmet food and wine tour | Full-day, privately guided Mount Aspiring National Park wilderness adventure | Comprehensive pre-trip documentation and briefing | 24-hour on-call support provided by Latitude South.

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All our itineraries are samples; Latitude South curates every journey for each client to ensure a unique, tailored experience.

While your accommodation is always selected to match your expectations and the vision for your journey, Latitude South partners only with properties our team knows personally. If we haven’t experienced it ourselves, we don’t include it in our collection.

If you’d like more detail about any place we recommend, just ask. We will describe each of our properties in real, honest, first-hand terms.