We are looking forward to being surrounded by the amazing landscape of the South Island's national parks! .Along the trip we are planning to drive and hike to see glaciers, waterfalls, mountains, wildlife and floral displays.

Milford Sound is in Fiordland National Park, a designated World Heritage Area. The best views are by water so boat tours are a great way to explore.

Tickets to ride on the Driving Creek Railway takes us on a round trip tour through native forests and bridges to a view point high above Coromandel followed by lunch and an afternoon of soaking in hot pools and swimming at Cathedral Cove. One hotel night included in Commandel Peninsula.

New Zealand is famously the home of Zena Warrior Princess and Lord of the Rings. We would love to take a Hobbiton Tour of the The Shire from Middle-Earth.

Day outing in Rotorua to visit Wai-o-tapu Thermal Wonderland for the Champagne Pool, Primrose Terraces and Artist's Palette in the morning. Afternoon enjoying the mineral pools and spa treatments at Polynesian Spa.

We would love to ride the Gondala to the Stratosfare Skyline Restaurant for a romantic dinner with an amazing view.

View stalactite formations and a constellation of glowworms in the heart of the Waitomo Caves.

We plan to stay at the historic Château Tonariro on the slopes of Mount Ruapehu to go hiking the next day through the 7,600 sq meter Tonariro National Park with three active volcanoes and Emerald Lakes.

Treat us to a night out of fine dining for a taste of New Zealand.

Kayaking off the scenic coast of Abel Tasman National Park on the South Island frequented by dolphins, seals and other marine life.

Marlborough is New Zealand's largest wine-producing region where we can try the country's finest Sauvignon Blanc. We would like to do a day tasting tour of vineyards throughout the region.

We would like to try the delicious fresh seafood to go with the New Zealand white wine in the region.

Otago Peninsula viewing tour of blue penguins which are the world's smallest (and some would say cutest) penguins in the world!

We would like to stay in Christchurch to go punting on the Avon and strolling through the botanical gardens.

Larnach Castle is New Zealand's only castle. Its history dates back to 1871 and was designed by English and Italian artisians brought to Dunedin by the financier and politician William J M Larnach. We would love to take a tour of the castle and gardens followed by high tea at the Ballroom Cafe.

Swimming with dolphins in their nature environment is one of the amazing marine experiences in Kaikoura.