Day 1 Depart San Francisco or Los Angeles

Depart San Francisco or Los Angeles on a non-stop Air New Zealand flight.

Day 2

Day lost crossing the International Dateline.

Arrive Auckland. After clearing Customs take the courtesy shuttle to the Domestic Terminal. Depart Auckland at 8:35am on Air NZ Link #2650 and arrive Nelson.

Upon arrival pick up your rental car from AVIS and drive to Bronte Lodge. Afternoon for sightseeing, take the arts & crafts trail & visit some of the many galleries & studios.

Bronte Lodge

Bronte Lodge is unique, it borders an estuary paradise on the historic Bronte Peninsula, an area of stunning beauty in Nelson's Tasman Bay.

The homestead sits in spreading gardens of mature trees, a minute's walk from the two luxury suites and two villas, which are just a few paces from the lapping waters of the private foreshore.

Relax on your sheltered deck to watch the wading birds, go for a canoe paddle, swim in the pool, play tennis, sip a local Chardonnay in the garden, wander among the roses, linger over breakfast under the wisteria and take time to enjoy the tuis in the kowhai trees.