EPIC AOTEAROA

NEW ZEALAND

Epic Aotearoa is a sweeping aerial adventure linking New Zealand’s most iconic southern landscapes — from glacial wilderness to alpine lakes and vineyard country. Traveling primarily by private air, you’ll unlock remote corners that few visitors ever reach. Expect a rhythm of exhilaration and ease, with jet-boat runs, glacier landings, and quiet cellar-door evenings. It’s New Zealand reimagined: faster access, deeper immersion, richer storytelling.

Note that everything you see here is an example of what your trip could look like. Your adventure will be tailored specifically to you.

WHEN TO GO

OCT - APR

ESTIMATED COST

$12,900

DURATION

12 NIGHTS

per person, excl. int'l flights

(based on two adults sharing)

START YOUR JOURNEY

WHY THIS ADVENTURE

Epic Aotearoa captures the elemental drama of New Zealand’s South Island, a place where peaks, fjords, and wild rivers collide in a symphony of scale. Traveling by private air unlocks an intimacy with the landscape that few ever experience: skimming over braided rivers, circling icefall-blue glaciers, and touching down in valleys unreachable by road. This journey is crafted for travelers who crave both motion and meaning, pairing heart-pounding adventure with warm encounters, quiet lodges, and the feeling of being held by a land that still feels wonderfully untamed.

JOURNEY FLOW

Your journey begins in Christchurch before rising into the Southern Alps, where private flight reveals a world carved by ice and wind. Continue into the glacier country for airborne landings and heli-access wilderness walks. Drift southward to Fiordland, descending through mist-fringed fjords for boat explorations, secret coves, and moments of cinematic stillness. Then trace the edge of Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown, where jet boating, backcountry touring, and alpine dining await. End in the sun-warmed vineyards of Central Otago, savoring private tastings and long, luminous evenings, a finale that blends refinement with the lingering echo of adventure.

HIGHLIGHTS

DART RIVER JET ADVENTURE

A cinematic ride through braided rivers, beech forests, and towering peaks. Part adrenaline, part natural history immersion, revealing the hidden world behind Glenorchy.

FIORDLAND BY WATER & SKY

Experience fjords the way few do: a dramatic air approach into shadowed walls and waterfalls, followed by serene boating through quiet inlets and wildlife-rich waters.

GLACIER LANDING & ICEFIELD EXPLORATION

Touch down on a high alpine glacier for a guided exploration of sapphire crevasses, ancient ice formations, and sweeping views across the spine of Aotearoa.

PRIVATE AIR CIRCUIT OF THE SOUTHERN ALPS

An unforgettable flight path weaving across glaciers, turquoise lakes, and razorback ridgelines, granting extraordinary access to terrain that’s otherwise days away by road or foot.

WAYS TO PERSONALIZE

Add a private heli-ski or heli-hike experience deep in the Southern Alps’ untouched basins.

Incorporate a half-day photography charter with a naturalist guide to capture inaccessible alpine viewpoints.

Upgrade to a wilderness chef’s table set in a remote high-country cabin reachable only by helicopter.

Extend your stay with a night aboard a luxury vessel in Doubtful or Dusky Sound.

WHERE YOU'LL STAY

THE GEORGE

A contemporary boutique retreat overlooking leafy Hagley Park, The George blends urban polish with warm Kiwi hospitality. Stylish rooms, personalized service, and a serene setting make it a perfect launchpad before your aerial journey into the South Island’s wilder realms.

TE WAONUI FOREST RETREAT

Nestled within native rainforest, Te Waonui offers a serene sanctuary where luxury meets natural immersion. Thoughtful sustainability, soft lighting, and rich textures shape the atmosphere, while nearby glacier access makes exploration effortless. Dining highlights regional produce and warm, attentive hospitality.

MATAKAURI LODGE

Facing the dramatic Remarkables range, Matakauri pairs contemporary elegance with sweeping lakefront views. Private suites feel cocooned yet open, with fireplaces, soaking tubs, and terraces perfect for sunrise. Its intimate size, exemplary service, and proximity to adventure make it a premier South Island base.