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Featured Properties & Tours - Lodges of New Zealand

The Lodges of New Zealand have been legendary for many years since Huka Lodge first opened over 20 years ago. Now there are several superb lodges with unique experiences due to their secluded setting and excursions from their properties – not to mention the hospitality your Kiwi hosts provide. Have our team suggest the lodge or lodges that are best for your travel style. For the ultimate experience take an Over The Top helicopter between the lodges and access areas of New Zealand that most travelers don’t visit.
Ian Swain,
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North Island

Name Kauri Cliffs Lodge and Spa
Rating 5 Star
City Matauri Bay (near Bay of Islands)
Description  

Set on 6,000 acres near Matauri Bay, Northland, The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs affords spectacular 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean. Cape Brett and the offshore Cavalli Islands are part of the panorama which can be viewed from the verandas, lounge, card and dining rooms. Learn more about this Swain Preferred property.



 
Name Solitaire Lodge
Rating 5 Star
City Rotorua
Description  

Solitaire Lodge named as “Australasia’s Leading Resort” at the 2006 World Travel Awards is a magical experience combining luxury and indulgence. Enjoy the incomparable setting and the total privacy and discretion for which the lodge is famous. An exquisite menu is prepared daily highlighting the very best New Zealand produce, matched with some of the countries finest wines from Lodge’s cellar, .Explore this areas unspoiled natural beauty from the lodge’s jetty or helipad aboard one of three charter vessels up to 50 feet in length, two floatplanes or three helicopters. Learn more about this Swain Preferred property.



 
Name Treetops Lodge and Wilderness Experience
Rating 5 Star
City Rotorua
Description  

Nestled amidst magnificent native forests and valleys, Treetops Lodge and Wilderness Experience offers a uniquely New Zealand experience. The Lodge with its’ elegant architectural style was derived from this country's pioneering past. Timber and stone finishes echo the beauty and simplicity of the great outdoors at Treetops Lodge. Learn more about this Swain Preferred property.



 
Name Wharekauhau Country Estate
Rating 5 Star
City Martinborough (near Wellington)
Description  

Wharekauhau began life as a sheep station in the 1840s and to this day remains a working sheep station. Situated on the 5000 acre working farm, Wharekauhau recaptures the gracious lifestyle of a bygone era. Internationally renowned, Wharekauhau Country Estate is a multi award-winning luxury lodge. Framed by the Rimutaka Ranges to the west and Palliser Bay to the east, the lodge is surrounded by ancient, native forest, spectacular beaches, bountiful rivers and tranquil lakes. Learn more about this Swain Preferred property.



 
Name Huka Lodge
Rating 5 Star
City Taupo
Description  

This exclusive property has been consistently chosen as one of the top retreats in the world. It offers a location of great natural beauty with luxurious hospitality, excellent cuisine and seven hectares of perfect peace and quiet. The Taupo area offers magnificent scenery and superb recreational opportunities for Huka Lodge guests.  Learn more about this Swain Preferred property.



 

South Island

Name Grasmere Lodge
Rating 5 Star
City near Christchurch
Description  

Grasmere Lodge is in the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Alps, 120 km (90 minutes’ drive) west of Christchurch, and en route to the West Coast glaciers and Queenstown.  The area owned by the lodge has five lakes and three rivers on or near it.  One side is bordered by Arthur’s Pass National Park and another by Craigieburn State Forest Park, both with a wide range of hiking trails.  Their personal commitment to high standards and attention to detail is demonstrated by their five-star grading under Qualmark, the official Tourism New Zealand grading body. Learn more about this Swain Preferred property.



 
 
 

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