It’s been an epic year, and enjoying a touch of luxury during the holiday season is the perfect way to cap it off. Luckily, Auckland has some fantastic luxury experiences for you to enjoy during the holidays.
Whether you’re taking a tour around the harbour in one of our stunning scenic helicopter tours in Auckland or touching down on the shores of an award-winning winery, there’s an experience out there waiting to fulfil your unique tastes.
Today, we’d like to get you started on building that itinerary. Read on for a list of Auckland’s top luxury experiences to enjoy during the holiday season (though many of these are available to enjoy all year-round).
Coromandel Explorer Scenic Helicopter Tour
If you want to see the Coromandel at its best, jumping onto one of the best scenic helicopter tours in Auckland is the way to do it. The flight sweeps you over pristine beaches, hidden coves, and stretches of untamed coastline that most people never get to see from this viewpoint. It honestly feels like slipping into a different country altogether, complete with peaceful, breathtaking views from the sky.
While this is an ideal holiday adventure (especially if you love your photography), this is the kind of experience that stays with you long after the holidays wrap up.
Man O’ War Forest Flight Adventure
If you’re someone who wants to enjoy everything a certain region has to offer, turn your eyes toward Waiheke. This Man O’ War Forest Flight Adventure kicks off with another of the wonderful scenic helicopter tours in Auckland, before dropping you in the bounds of the forest surrounding the Man O’ War winery on Waiheke.
From there, you get to enjoy a heart-pumping zipline adventure. Safely harnessed, you’ll rush through the treetops on a series of anchored ziplines criss-crossing the forest. There’s no better way to enjoy the sound of native birds, the scent of the forest, and the dappled light breaking through the canopy.
Once you’re done with the zipline, you can cap off the day with a delicious lunch and wine flight at the actual Man O’ War winery. This is a fantastic choice if you’re bringing along family and friends, especially if you’re a family of adrenaline lovers.
Private Charter to a Private Picnic
If quiet luxury is more your style, then this might be the holiday adventure for you. You can set up a private helicopter charter for any time during the holidays, allowing the pilot to whisk you and your group off to a secluded picnic location, complete with hand-picked food and wine.
The great thing about this option is that it’s entirely up to you where you go. Charters are not like scenic helicopter tours in Auckland, in that the map is defined by your ideal experience, not just where the best views will be.
We’ve found that this is a favourite among couples and small groups who want something truly unique for their holiday season without the crowds or noise of the city.
Enjoy a Stay at the Eagle’s Nest
Looking for a more long-term stay to mark your holidays? The Eagle’s Nest or one of the many other luxury stays around Auckland is best for you, then. One we can’t recommend highly enough is the Eagle’s Nest in the Bay of Islands. This is a world-famous spot for its clifftop villas, panoramic ocean views, and private-chef style service.
Taxi up to the cliffside with one of the scenic helicopter tours Auckland is so well-known for, then arrive and settle into a slice of pure luxury. This place is so magical because it feels completely detached from your day-to-day life, which is exactly the holiday upgrade you've talked about for years.
A Round (or Three) of Helicopter Golf
Finally, if you need something to cap off one of our scenic helicopter tours Auckland-wide, there’s nothing better than a round of luxury heli-golf. Skip the motorway and arrive at the green by helicopter!
You might choose the Kauri Cliffs, Wairakei, or another iconic NZ golf course, flying in elevates the entire day. You trade traffic for soaring cliffs and ocean views, and by the time you land, you’re already relaxed and ready to play. This is one of the most unique ways to enjoy the spot, and a brilliant option for a luxury holiday itinerary.
If you happen to be looking for something to treat your corporate colleagues to, then a helicopter flight to a gorgeous golf course is one of the best activities you can treat yourself to.
There you have it! The ideal ingredients for your luxury holiday itinerary. From scenic helicopter tours Auckland-wide to a multi-day jaunt up to an Eagle’s Nest, there’s truly something out there for everyone.
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