Signature Aviation Spring 2025

WONDERS OF MIDDLE EARTH NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand is pure magic — with its emerald-green hills, snowcapped peaks and surreally pristine coastlines. Experience this slice of Middle Earth with Abercrombie & Kent’s exclusive 11-day small-group journey, designed for like-minded travelers. The trip, which allows a maximum of 18 guests, begins in Auckland, where you’ll get an insider’s look at New Zealand’s mighty All Blacks rugby team before indulging in a day of private wine and food tastings at the island’s top vineyards. The next stop is Rotorua for a private tour of Hobbiton (yes, that Hobbiton), a guided geothermal walk and an immersive visit to a localM ā ori village including lunch at a local’s home. In Wellington, soak up history and culture at Te Papa, New Zealand’s national museum, home to an incredible collection of indigenous and contemporary treasures. Swap cityscapes for the wild beauty of Kaik ō ura, where you’ll sip your way through Marlborough’s wine country before heading out on a whale-watching cruise. The journey ends in Queenstown, New Zealand’s adventure capital. Explore the awe-inspiring Milford Sound, hike along the shores of Lake Wakatipu or simply sit back with a glass of local pinot noir and take in the view. From $14,600 per person. Contact +1 800 554 7016, abercrombiekent.com

Photos Charlie Hellman, Taylor French