Rebecca and Paul’s Honeymoon Registry
For our honeymoon, we’re planning a two-week trip to the north and south islands of New Zealand. We will be flying back to Brooklyn exhausted and happy following what we hope to be the best time of our lives. We are so excited to explore the gorgeous landscape of New Zealand!
GETTING THERE & AROUND
Taxi from Auckland Airport to a hotel for our first night
$ 20.00
For our first two nights we decided to experience a bit of luxury and pampering at a hotel before setting out on our road trip - so we will be heading straight there from the airport.
Ferry crossing for day excursion
$ 75.00
We plan to take the ferry from the Auckland region to the volcanic island of Rangitoto- but don’t worry the last time it erupted was 600 years ago!
The Open Road (4 of 5 gifts remaining)
$ 100.00
Help us explore with a rental car.
Ferry Crossing between North & South Islands
$ 100.00
A short trip between the North and South Islands with our rental car.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Salerno Motel (1 of 2 gifts remaining)
$ 150.00
Our stay in Christchurch from where we can explore the Garden City
Rainforest Retreat
$ 200.00
A beautiful ecolodge tucked in the rainforest of Fox Glacier, we’ll be staying here for two nights while we explore the gorgeous glaciers
Anchor Inn Motel Kaikoura (1 of 3 gifts remaining)
$ 200.00
This will be our resting place for 3 nights while we whale watch, dive with seals and explore the area. With a sea view right on our door step!
Browns Boutique Hotel Queenstown (2 of 3 gifts remaining)
$ 200.00
We decided to go a bit posh in Queenstown and check in to a fancy place where we can relax at the end of each day.
Final night treat
$ 300.00
The last night of our honeymoon and we had to choose something special. A night amongst the mountains at The Hermitage at Mt Cook
EXPLORING
Zorbing
$ 20.00
This involves throwing ourselves down steep grassy hills in Rotorua, while strapped inside an inflatable rubber ball. Seriously.
Glow Worm caves
$ 20.00
We would love to explore the glittering lights of the Glow Worm caves in Te Anau.
Trek around Franz Josef glacier
$ 50.00
The chance to spend a day trekking across this incredible glacier which is one of the biggest highlights of the Westland Tai Poutini National Park.
Maori experience in Te Whakarewarewa & Te Puia
$ 50.00
Te Puia is home to some of the region’s most famous natural attractions - the geysers, and Maori cultural attractions. This gives a chance to learn more about the natural surroundings and history of the country.
Visit to Polynesian Spa in Rotorua
$ 50.00
We’ll enjoy tranquil bathing and lake views in the four alkaline rock pools, each with different temperatures (36˚C to 42˚C).
Trip to the top of Sky Tower, Auckland
$ 50.00
At 328 metres Sky Tower is the tallest tower in the Southern Hemisphere, offering breath-taking views for more than 80 kilometres in every direction.
Kaikoura Kayak tour to see fur seals
$ 50.00
Guided sea kayak tour to view fur seals and explore the peninsula’s stunning coastline.
Wobbly Wheels
$ 50.00
This is a self driven ‘Wine Tour by Bike’ of some of Blenheim’s world famous wineries. (There is a support vehicle available if things get too wobbly!)
Orana Wildlife Park, Christchurch
$ 50.00
Kiwi!
Trip for two on the Christchurch Gondola
$ 100.00
Send us up on the Christchurch Gondola where we can take in the spectacular panoramic 360-degree views, which include Christchurch city, Lyttelton Harbour, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury Plains and the distant peaks of the Southern Alps.
Whitewater Rafting
$ 100.00
Kawarau River, Queenstown
Shotover Jet Boat (2 of 2 gifts available)
$ 100.00
A speedy thrill on the Shotover river near Queenstown, another world famous Kiwi experience that we have to try.
Hanmer Springs
$ 100.00
We are looking forward to spending a relaxing few hours in Hanmer Springs, starting with a 30 minute private pool experience.
Whale Watching
$ 150.00
A Kiwi must-do activity, whale watching in Kaikoura.
WINING/SODA POPPING & DINING
Minus 5° Ice Bar, Queenstown, South Island NZ
$ 20.00
Minus 5° is a totally unique experience, it is a bar produced from ice. The walls, sculptures, seats, and even the glasses you drink out of are made from ice.
Fish’n’chips
$ 20.00
World famous in New Zealand. Must be eaten along the coast; even if it’s just the chips for Becca.
Romantic meal somewhere along the way
$ 50.00
We’re sure there will be loads of opportunities to taste the New Zealand cuisine - this gift will help us along the way.
Dinner in Auckland
$ 50.00
Part of our plan to enjoy a bit of luxury and pampering during out first few days in New Zealand before hitting the open road.
Hawkes Bay wine tour (2 of 2 gifts available)
$ 50.00
A chance for us to sample some of the finest wines the east coast has to offer including Oyster Bay faimly of wines - in our opinion the best thing that has ever been bottled!
Half Way Break
$ 50.00
This little cafe, The Store, is a highly recommended midpoint stop between Blenheim and Kaikoura. Apparently the coffee and cakes are to die for so we’re going to check it out en-route!
Dinner on the move! (2 of 2 gifts available)
$ 75.00
The restaurant tram in Christchurch offers dinner while you catch the city sights by night. It will be a fun way to start the evening on the town!
Dinner in Historic Arrowtown
$ 150.00
We’re going to take a trip to Arrowtown to explore the historic town and have dinner at the Saffron Restuarant, an eatery which comes highly recommended!
Panoramic Views at the Panorama Restaurant
$ 150.00
A dinner to take in the views of Mt. Cook.