DONKEY BAY INN – unique, quirky and simply stunning. Winner of the The World’s most Eco-Friendly Hotel, and Most Inspired Design Hotel at the recent Boutique Hotel Awards in London. Four luxuriously appointed suites and rooms open to decks and gardens with breathtaking sea views Outdoor baths to relax under the stars, a private beach. […]
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A luxury Barn – featuring soaring timbered ceilings and filled with natural furnishings, books and antique china. French doors off the open plan living and dining rooms to a sheltered patio draped with grapevines, or an outdoor terrace with an open fire – enticing on a summer evening – a book – a glass
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Te Arai Lodge Meet Kathy and Vince Moores, the creative owners of this spectacular lodge overlooking the rolling hills of the Brynderwyn Ranges and beyond to the stunning beaches and surrounding islands of the Mangawhai coast. Augusta Junction Magazine
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We recently stayed at this luxury lodge. Drive 90 minutes north from Auckland, and head eastwards towards the village of Mangawhai. There on the ridge sits the luxurious Te Arai Lodge. A sweeping drive carries you to the grand entrance leading through the massive living room with its feature fireplace. Floor to ceiling windows and
The Coromandel Peninsular through to Rotorua, Taupo and beyond to Hawke’s Bay – such an easy drive from Auckland International Airport. Experience beautiful beaches, mud-pools and adventure, flights over volcanoes, the Tongariro Crossing, world-renowned golf courses, fly fishing and wine tasting. And you’ll want to totally relax following all that sightseeing. These beautiful boutique hotels
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A fly fisherman’s paradise, with four major river systems each hosting wild trout with many open, unspoilt fishing spots available. Imagine soaking up the peaceful ambience while playing a large trout on a light line. Being at one with nature and enjoying your own private battle with a sleek and fast brown or rainbow trout.
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The beautiful Point Villas, surrounded by trees and gardens, overlooks majestic Lake Taupo in New Zealand’s North Island. Read this wonderful review from Lost and Found Traveller – They say “never say never”, and yet I’ve found the one exception…. The Point Villas, Taupo. So picturesque is The Point Villas that for the first time in a
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We are delighted to advise that The Manse, Hawke’s Bay has been awarded Qualmark’s highest accommodation accreditation – New Zealand Luxury Lodge This intimate country retreat is located near the world-renowned Gimblett Gravels wine region providing opportunities to visit local vineyards to taste these award-winning wines. Warm and welcoming hosts and owners Dietske and Gary
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Just relax this Christmas – escape to Kawau Island, a short drive from Auckland city and then a 15-minute ferry ride from Sandspit. Or, even better, fly with Auckland Seaplanes and land in Vivian Bay right outside The Beach House. Imagine, white sandy beaches, clear blue water and being pampered by Chef with tempting cuisine,
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A private island escape to pristine beach overlooking clear blue water – you have discovered The Beach House nestled on the edge of stunning Vivian Bay on Kawau Island. Hear the calls of New Zealand’s native birds – tui, fantails, wood pigeons, and kingfishers and, as night falls, the sound of Morepork and Kiwi. The
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As New Zealand’s summer continues we dream of glorious beaches with soft white sand squeaking between our toes, hidden coves,giant sand dunes, swimming with dolphins. Or playing golf at stunning world-class courses and maybe big-game fishing in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Some of us just want to relax with a glass of New Zealand
It’s late spring and Rhododendrons are bursting into magnificent blooms at the world-renowned Pukeiti, a 360ha rainforest property located between Mt Taranaki and the coast, just south of New Plymouth on the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island. But there a re plenty of other reasons to visit this arts city with its
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Autumn/Fall is quickly fading as the trees shed their beautiful colours to prepare for the winter to come. Snow has arrived in both the North and South Islands and the ski fields are open and ready for a great season. This is a great time to visit the little seaside township of Kaikoura as
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Pen-y-bryn Lodge in Oamaru is well known for providing guests with exceptional cuisine and unmatched hospitality in their 124-year old mansion, and during the coming winter months they will be sharing their culinary skills with students eager to hone their own skills in the kitchen. The first sessions, due to start in the coming
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THE FRENCH COUNTRY HOUSE – this 2-night luxury romance package offers a chance to unwind together at this enchanting property located in the countryside just north of Tauranga city. The Package Arrive to pre-dinner drinks and Canapes followed by a gourmet Degustation dinner for two including fine New Zealand wines Retire to your romantic French
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