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EXPLORE ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREAT DESTINATIONS!

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HOME AT FIRST's independent fly/drive travel package lets you
explore New Zealand tip-to-toe in the right number of days,
at a comfortable pace, and at a great price!
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Maori Carving. Photo © Home At First.

LOCATIONS

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Lake Tekapo, South Island. Photo © Home At First.
SOUTHERN ALPS, LAKE TEKAPO, SOUTH ISLAND

   LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Discover New Zealand's spectacular variety. Pre-reserve your lodgings in up to 14 very different regions—7 on the North Island and 7 on the South Island. Visit all or only those that interest you.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT ALL 14 NEW ZEALAND LOCATIONS

 
 
               LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
Discover the New Zealand of your dreams.

HOME AT FIRST helps you design your ideal exploration of this exotic South Pacific island nation.

Pohutu Geyser, Rotorua, North Island. Photo © Home At First.
POHUTU GEYSER
ROTORUA
NORTH ISLAND

 

In our customers' own words—
     "This was the trip of a lifetime! New Zealand lived up to all the adjectives—beautiful, pristine, unique. The people of New Zealand are so pleasant, patient, and helpful."                         —P. & J. Harper, Colorado

 

CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW TO DESIGN YOUR TRIP

 
LODGINGS

Top-Rated Lodging in Northland, North Island. Photo © Home At First.

                  LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
Top quality bed & breakfasts, villas, inns, lodges, and small hotels.
Each lodging is selected for its outstanding hospitality, character, and location. Each provides en suite or private bath, and scrumptious breakfast daily.
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TOP-RATED KERIKERI VILLAS LODGING, NORTHLAND, NORTH ISLAND

EXPLORE ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREAT DESTINATIONS!


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ROTORUA
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NELSON
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WESTLAND
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HOMESTEAD

QUEENSTOWN
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                             LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
At each stop your hosts help you get the most of your visit, by recommending local activities and restaurants, and by informing you of local events of interest.

MEET THE NEW ZEALANDERS!

Meet the New Zealanders! Photo © Home At First.

CLICK HERE TO MEET NEW ZEALANDERS & DISCOVER THE BEST OF NEW ZEALAND

 
 

Plan your adventures with Home At First's New Zealand Activity Guide exclusive to Home At First travelers to New Zealand.

                        LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
Choose from dozens of suggestions in our exclusive Activities Guide. Organized activities—from golf to fishing, to walking, to extreme sports—may be arranged in advance as part of your personalized itinerary.

HOME AT FIRST'S EXCLUSIVE
'NEW ZEALAND ACTIVITY GUIDE'

CLICK HERE TO SEE INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES MAP OF NEW ZEALAND

 
 
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Explore the many New Zealand locations used Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" film trilogy.
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PROGRAMS

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!

EXPLORE ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREAT DESTINATIONS!

EXPLORE ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREAT DESTINATIONS!

Includes a minimum of 14 days/nights of lodging and car rental, plus round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Auckland and back from Christchurch. Also includes New Zealand inter-island flight from Wellington to Nelson (or vice-versa).

Includes a minimum of 14 days/nights of lodging and car rental, but no flights or inter-island transport.
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NOTE:
This program is best for those who have their own flights based on frequent flier miles or some other award.

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HOME AT FIRST proudly uses AIR NEW ZEALAND for
transpacific and inter-island flights to/within New Zealand.

 
 

In our customers' own words—
          "We had one of the best trips of our lives. The hospitality, the scenery, the variety of beauty, and the food were all excellent. The people in whose homes we stayed were cordial and helpful beyond belief. I was constantly impressed with their helpfulness."                                                                      —W. & V. Thompson, Arizona

 
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!

Maori Carving. Photo © Home At First.

       You explore New Zealand according to your own pace, lifestyle preferences, interests, and time allowance. You will need at least 14 days/nights to properly experience New Zealand. Stay at least one night at each stop. Stay several nights at locations that especially interest you. Make your itinerary ideal for you by choosing the exact number of days your need. Typical driving distance between stops: 3-7 hours.

CLICK HERE TO SEE INTERACTIVE DRIVING MAP OF NEW ZEALAND

 
 

In our customers' own words—
       "Have had a grand tripgreat Bed & Breakfasts, good cars and roads, even good weather to enjoy this beautiful country. All hosts helpful and gracious!"                                          —M. Austin, California

 
                                         LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
Choose the basic 14-day itinerary, or expand your trip by adding extra days at a low-cost set rate per extra day of lodging plus rental car.
NOTE: this program requires at least a 14-day minimum stay.

Maori Carving. Photo Home At First.

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