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1. Tour Operators / Travel Agent Recommendations
Exquisite Group
Contact: Mark Pirihi
E: mark@theexquisitegroup.com
for the NZ arrangements as I know the owner and can assure clients will be incredibly well looked after, especially if they are high end. Mark Pirihi is one of the owners and a great guy to deal with.
2. Dining Recommendations
Dining in Auckland:
- Restaurant Lunar & Bar (Inside Naumi Auckland Airport) – Modern Asian cuisine
Dining in Wellington:
- Lola Rouge – Modern Asian-inspired cuisine
3. Activities Recommendations
- I would focus on South Island. Must dos are Queenstown, Milford Sound, Fox Glacier , Christchurch.
4. Accommodation Recommendations
- Naumi Hotel Auckland Airport – Modern boutique-style hotel close to the airport
- The Mayfair - Modern, boutique hotel serving elegance, luxury and intrigue
- Naumi Studio Hotel Wellington
213-223 Cuba Street Wellington, Wellington 6011, New Zealand - The Central Private Hotel by Naumi Hotels
4 Sydney Street Queenstown, Otago 9300, New Zealand - The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi Hotels
21 Brecon Street Queenstown, Otago 9300, New Zealand