New Zealand combines the best of the world’s un-spoilt beauty in one country. You’ll find the glacial mountains of Switzerland; fast-flowing rivers and deep lakes of Scotland and Ireland; the abundant native forests of Canada and the American Northwest, and fjords, geysers and boiling mud of Scandinavia, all rolled into one. You would struggle, however, to find much of its flora anywhere else in the world. And while the word ‘Maori’ means ‘ordinary’, the friendliness shown by New Zealand’s oldest natives is better described as ‘exceptional’.
Accommodation
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Blanket Bay Lodge
With sublime views over Lake Wakatipu to the Humbolt Mountains, Blanket Bay is of a classically grand alpine style.
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Eichardt's Private Hotel
An erstwhile 19th century gold-rush hotel, Eichardts lies in a magical lakeside setting in the heart of beautiful Queenstown.
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Huka Lodge
Listed among the world’s top retreats and a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, this magnificent hotel lies just upstream from the mighty Huka Falls.
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Kauri Cliffs
Hidden in the bay of islands in the remote far north of New Zealand, Kauri Cliffs encompasses just less than 4,000 acres of lush coastal pastures with dramatic water frontage and luxury accommodation.
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Omata Estate
Situated between two forested peninsulas overlooking the Bay of Islands, the focus of Omata Estate is its boutique vineyard and acclaimed gourmet restaurant.
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Treetops Lodge
Tucked into just over 1,000 hectares of virgin forest studded with waterfalls, trout-filled streams, lakes and valleys.
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Wharekauhau
Gracious living epitomises Wharekauhau, an Edwardian style manor house overlooking Palliser Bay. Poised above a striking black beach on a working sheep station, this delightful hotel has won multiple awards.
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Eagles Nest
An award-winning retreat with breathtaking views across the Bay of Islands, Eagles Nest is a haven of contemporary elegance with four exceptionally luxurious villas and three suites.
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Okareka Lake House
Ten minutes drive from Rotorua, Okareka Lake House lies on the picturesque shores of a tranquil, sapphire blue lake. Secluded, sheltered and casually elegant, this private house has five en suite bedrooms.
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The Point Villas
One of Condé Nast’s best new resorts in the world, the two Point Villas lie in a forest on the shores of Lake Taupo.
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The Farm at Cape Kidnappers
The Farm at Cape Kidnappers has an incredible setting on a 2,400 hectare farm surrounded by lush rolling landscapes that suddenly drop 200 metres into the ocean below.
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Fossil Cove, Waiheke Island
The contemporary Fossil Cove, on New Zealand’s Waiheke Island offers panoramic views onto the magnificent Hauraki Gulf.
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Matakauri Lodge
Spectacularly situated on Lake Wakatipu, Matakauri Lodge offers stunning views from every angle of the Remarkable, Cecil and Walter Peak mountain ranges.
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Gamesail
Gamesail operate the luxury charter yacht “Te Okupu”, a 60ft motorsailer catamaran designed for private, luxury cruising around New Zealand’s northwest coast.
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Split Apple Retreat & Hideaway
Located at the border of the breathtaking oceanfront Abel Tasman National Park on the South Island, Split Apple Retreat and Hideaway combine sleek Japanese inspiration with the very best of professional hospitality.
