Nothing says ‘holiday’ like skipping the queues entirely and arriving at your destination by private jet.

The borders to New Zealand have been open to Australia for just over a month, and now is the perfect time to rediscover the picturesque country with this luxurious experience created by Captains Choice.

Luxury Lodges of New Zealand by Private Jet journey is set to travel to New Zealand to visit three of the world’s most luxurious lodges: The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs, Huka Lodge and Matakauri Lodge. The journey begins with a departure from Sydney on the 15^th of October for a 10 day journey with an intimate group of 35 guests.

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The privately chartered, business class BAE-146 jet will cross the Tasman to New Zealand’s sub-tropical Bay of Islands region in the north, then fly onto stunning Queenstown in the South Island, and finish in the pristine waters of Lake Taupo. There’ll be plenty of time in each unique region for guests to explore and take in the stunning landscape.

The package* is priced from $32,950 per person AUD. For further details on the itinerary and to book, visit the Captain’s Choice booking page. 

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* Subject to availability. Limited bookings available. Further terms and conditions may apply. For full T&Cs visit the Captain’s Choice booking page.