Top 10 Romantic Experiences

For starry-eyed romantics, you will find a heavenly array of places to go and things to do for intimate and memorable escapes in New Zealand.

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1Go stargazing

Gaze into the eyes of your loved one under the Southern Cross and be star struck by New Zealand's dark night skies. If you come in winter, you might be lucky enough to catch the symphony of colour that is the Aurora Australis.

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    1 hour 5 mins
    2Sail away together
    Whale Watching, Kaikoura, New Zealand

    Sail away together and explore the country's pristine coastline, with its paradisiacal islands and abundant marine life. Swim with dolphins in Kaikoura or sit back and relax on one of many boat cruises around New Zealand.

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    3Bubbles and balloons
    Evans Crossing, Timaru, New Zealand.

    Clink your Champagne glasses at dawn as your balloon lifts you quietly into an unfolding New Zealand landscape where you'll drift away from all worldly cares.

    Drive to Wairarapa

    1 hour 30 mins
    4Take a scenic flight
    Woman walking Bream Head Coastal Track, Northland, New Zealand

    Soar to new heights together as you are spirited away on a scenic flight over some of New Zealand's most astonishing and accessible alpine and coastal landscapes. Sightseeing from the sky with someone special is sure to leave you both on cloud nine.

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      1 hour 20 mins
      5Take a leap of faith

      Leap into the unknown from heart-stopping heights as you take a romantic tandem skydive. Soaring high in the New Zealand sky promises to get your heart racing.

        6Picnic in private

        Swoop in by helicopter to a secluded spot where a gourmet picnic hamper, fine New Zealand wine and an intimate setting just for two awaits your private indulgence.

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        Just one hours' drive from Queenstown

        1 hour 4 mins
        7Wander among the vineyards
        Woman in vineyard, Gisborne, New Zealand

        Toast yourselves with a delectable local vintage as you cycle one of New Zealand's gentle vineyard trails. New Zealand is a paradise for food and wine lovers - check out our top 10 experiences for foodies.

          8Stay in a luxury lodge
          Delamore Lodge, Waiheke Island, Auckland, New Zealand.
          Celebrating a honeymoon in New Zealand or just want to treat someone special? Settle in for a romantic escapade in one of New Zealand's many boutique lodges where Kiwi style and service will set the tone for a unique experience.

            Drive from Christchurch

            5 hours 30 mins
            9Treat yourself to a spa
            Lady relaxing in a hot pool, Polynesian Spa, Rotorua.

            Replenish yourselves with a spa treatment for two – you can choose to go the natural way soaking in a Rotorua mud bath or opt for a full luxury pampering designed to soothe mind, body and soul. Find more about hot pools and spas here.

              10Go horse-riding
              Horse Riding in Winter, Queenstown, New Zealand

              Saddle-up and ride off together into the dusk along an endless deserted New Zealand beach - just you, your horses and the whisper of waves lapping the sand.

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                Glenorchy image courtesy of Miz Watanabe/www.aQuaStudio.co.nz ; Timaru image courtesy of Geoff Cloake; Bream Head image courtesy of David Kirkland; © NZOne Skydive; Vineyard image courtesy of Brook Sabin; Delamore Lodge image courtesy of Chris McLennan Photography; Hot pool image courtesy of Polynesian Spa