Australasia: New Zealand Relax Holidays

Eagles Nest is a world-class luxury retreat set within 75 acres, offering spectacular views of the Bay of Islands. It offers 5 luxury villas, all with private jacuzzis and 4 featuring their own private infinity lap pool. Stay includes champagne on arrival and a daily fruit basket.

WHAT TO DO
Maori culture, guided nature walks, golf, fishing, sailing, helicopter over the Bay of Islands, visits to Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach and gourmet dining.

Nestled amidst 2,500 acres of magnificent native forest just 20 minutes drive from Rotorua, Treetops Lodge is a secluded 5 star de luxe retreat comprising 12 suites and villas. Stay includes breakfast, pre-dinner drinks and canapés and dinner.

WHAT TO DO
Fishing, golf, Maori culture, thermal spas, guided nature walks, cooking lessons, geothermal valley tours, escorted tours of Rotorua.

Considered to be one of the world’s most elegant retreats, Huka Lodge is a 1920s fishing lodge that has been transformed to offer 20 spacious lodge rooms tucked along the banks of the river. The hotel has a gourmet restaurant, tennis court, hot pools and landscaped gardens.

WHAT TO DO
Fly fishing, 4WD farm experience, guided nature walks, golf, gourmet dining, escorted tours to vineyards, tours to Rotorua and Maori culture.

Located in the heart of Hawke’s Bay wine country, Mangapapa Petit Hotel is a 12 suite luxury lodge situated in 20 acres of English style manicured gardens and orchards. Built more than a century ago, the suites of this grand country home are all individually decorated with traditional furnishings.

WHAT TO DO
Art Deco town tour, fly fishing, visits to the Gannet colonies, gourmet food tour, winery tour by bicycle and behind the scenes winery tour.

A 20 minute drive from Christchurch city centre, the luxurious Otahuna Lodge sits atop a small hill, between the rocky outcrops of the Banks Peninsular, providing commanding views of the gardens and across the plans to the Southern Alps. Stay includes breakfast, pre-dinner drinks and canapés and 5-course dinners.

WHAT TO DO
Fly fishing, golf and cooking classes, Akaroa town visit, whale watching, guided vineyard tours, thermal spa visits and escorted tours of Christchurch.

Millbrook Resort is located on the outskirts of the historic gold-mining town of Arrowtown and just a short drive from Queenstown. Set beneath towering mountain ranges, this tranquil retreat offers a range of accommodation options including 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments. Facilities include a golf course, pool and spa.

WHAT TO DO
Golf, spa, Milford Sound cruise, Doubtful Sound cruise, visits to the historic town of Arrowtown and a Queenstown city tour.

Flights from the UK are into Auckland or Christchurch via either Los Angeles or Hong Kong. Flying time is approximately 26 hours.

Holidays to New Zealand can easily be combined with a number of other destinations, including Fiji, Australia, The Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Los Angeles and Hong Kong.

The warmest months in New Zealand are between October and March. The country is comprised of two main islands; North Island and South Island and whilst the north of the country is sub tropical, the south has a more temperate climate.