Bay of Islands Lodge offers elegance, style and luxury in a private, native bush reserve a few minutes’ drive from Paihia, the bay’s major township. The two-level, cedar-clad lodge overlooks the Veronica Channel and the regular ferry route between Paihia and the charming, historic town of Russell. Your luxury accommodation for two in the Sea View or Bush View Suite includes full breakfast each morning and a complimentary open bar. The owners previously operated the Casuarina Restaurant & Country Inn in New South Wales, Australia, which won the American Express award for the ‘Best Restaurant in the Hunter Valley’ for three years running. Dinner at Bay of Islands Lodge is highly recommended - using the freshest of Northland produce, locally purchased seafood and local grain fed beef and awarding winning cuts of lamb - dining with Peter and Glennis is a highlight of your New Zealand adventure.

Situated on the Kauri Coast on the northernmost boundary of the Waipoua Forest, Waipoua Lodge offers luxury accommodation in a historic setting. Built from kauri timber 120 years ago, the sensitively restored lodge is owned and hosted by New Zealanders and features many mementoes from the era when kauri milling was at its pinnacle. Separate to the main lodge which houses the guest lounge, dining room and sunroom with library and bar, there are four, self-contained apartments uniquely decorated with comfortable furnishings. Situated amongst four acres of beautiful, landscaped gardens, the apartments and main lodge enjoy panoramic views over the majestic Waipoua Forest as far as the eye can see. The beauty of the property’s location is its proximity to such local, natural wonders as the clear, fresh water Kai Iwi Lakes, Trounson Kauri Park and endless, sandy beaches; in fact, you may be the only people on the beach!

Located cliff top, in a private, native bush reserve a few minutes drive from Paihia, Cliff Edge Landing’s two luxury apartments (1 x 2 bedrooms and 1 x 1 bedroom) overlook the Veronica Channel with views over the Bay of Islands between Paihia and the charming, historic town of Russell. Each of the apartments has an outdoor entertainment areas with panoramic views of the sea. The design of the two apartments is contemporary throughout and the floor-to ceiling windows, large decks and expansive, open-plan lounge and dining room showcase the beguiling views perfectly. Each of the guestrooms is spacious, comfortable and luxuriously stylish with their own bathroom.

Takatu Lodge & Vineyard offers a unique experience - the opportunity to stay on a working award-winning vineyard in the heart of charming Matakana, a premium wine-growing and famed farmers-market centre, less than an hour north of Auckland. Guests enjoy the highest standards of elegance and comfort at Takatu with high vaulted wooden ceilings and hand-cut stone throughout the contemporary lodge which complements the natural surroundings. Open log fires inside and out, a cosy stress-free library and outside landscaped rooms are a few of the many architectural features. The lodge has four very romantic and private luxury suites, all with vineyard views, but two with views to the nearby beach and ocean. Enjoy pre dinner tasting of Takatu wines accompanied by antipasti. In your suite enjoy organic and herbal teas and coffees, and locally produced bath oils and aromatherapy candles.

Heritage listed Stafford Villa, the finalist in the 2008 New Zealand Tourism Awards, is located in the genteel, historic village of Birkenhead Point, offers luxury, hosted accommodation in a tranquil setting. A two storey, colonial villa built in 1903, it is heritage listed and has been restored to accommodate two luxury suites. Accommodation places an emphasis on style, elegance, comfort and privacy. The China Blue Suite offers more than a hint of luxury with the oriental influence mirrored in the collection of blue and white porcelain, whilst the Tuscany Summer Suite is decorated in tones of calming creams and warming terracotta. The villa is located in a sheltered valley facing sunny north and is set in an old fashioned garden. Guests can choose to escape into the garden amongst the privacy and tranquillity of the beautiful roses, colourful flowers and abundant New Zealand native flora, fauna and native birds, or take a leisurely walk to one of the nearby beaches, numerous cafés and restaurants on the doorstep. A regular ferry service to downtown Auckland is also within walking distance.

Seafields is an absolute beachfront bed & breakfast near Auckland’s beautiful southernmost rural beaches. A luxurious, waterfront getaway resting on the shores of the beautiful Hauraki Gulf, Seafields offers guests luxury accommodation, stunning views, peace and seclusion in a tranquil environment. Only 20 minutes from Auckland International Airport or 30 minutes by car or ferry from downtown Auckland, Seafields enjoys panoramic sea views overlooking the boats moored in the channel and beyond to the islands of the Hauraki Gulf. Surrounded by abundant, indigenous plant life, landscaped gardens and native birds, Seafields is the gateway to explore some of the country’s most famous gardens; a particular Seafields’ specialty is guided horseback tours.

Kawaha Point Lodge, was the winner of the 2007 New Zealand Tourism Industry Awards. The Lodge, which has won a host of other awards, offers luxury accommodation right on the edge of Lake Rotorua with a backdrop of mature gardens punctuated with old and new varieties of roses. An exclusive feature is the private jetty that enables professional fishing guides to collect guests interested in fishing for rainbow and brown trout, The Lodge, which holds the New Zealand Beef and Lamb Hallmark of Excellence, is fully licensed. Dinner is a gourmet affair using locally sourced produce prepared by the Michelin-trained, resident chef. Each of the eight, luxuriously furnished rooms has superb lake and garden vistas, and a swimming pool in the gardens is surrounded by sun-lit terraces where guests may choose to unwind and relax.

Nestled in 2,500 acres of 800-year old native forest, award-winning Treetops Lodge & Wilderness Experience is a life-long dream realised by owner and passionate naturalist, John Sax. This uniquely New Zealand experience is a sanctuary and retreat of breathtaking terrain, offering the ultimate in world-class accommodation and adventure. Located in Rotorua the Maori heartland and trout fishing capital of the world the Lodge’s elegant, ecology-inspired architectural style was derived from the country’s pioneering past, with timber and stone finishes echoing the natural beauty and simplicity of the great outdoors. Treetops offer seven streams, on-site trout fishing, four lakes, and over 70 kilometres of adventure trails. New family experiences include photography safaris, helicopter tours, Geocaching hunts, luxury treks to spectacular waterfalls, and a 4WD experience.

Chalet Eiger is located in picturesque Acacia Bay on the shores of Lake Taupo, the majestic heart-shaped lake in the very centre of the North Island. Here your hosts' extensive travels and command of nine languages bring a cosmopolitan charm to the attractions of this contemporary lodge. The Lodge is Swiss-designed, utilising glass and open spaces for a light, airy environment. The four suites have private decks, automated touch-screen pads to control light, temperature and music, and super-king, super comfortable natural Huesler beds. International travellers will feel right home - owner host- chef Hea Min is a great Slow Food advocate and serves a stellar range of dishes on a daily-changing menu.

Tongariro Lodge is a world-class, year-round centre of outdoor adventure and extraordinary fly fishing. For 28 years legendary angler and guide Tony Hayes has welcomed a Who’s Who, including President Jimmy Carter, Liam Neeson, Timothy Dalton and Malcolm Fraser. Perfectly set on the banks of the Tongariro River, close to magnificent Lake Taupo, the Lodge edges Tongariro National Park, home of three magnificent volcanoes and premier winter ski resorts. A smorgasbord of family adventures ranges from wilderness horse trekking to quad biking; water sports from jet boating to white-water rafting. For walkers the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a mind-expanding day long hike seeing alpine meadows, active volcanoes, mountain springs, lava flows, emerald lakes and volcanic deserts. Tongariro Lodge’s generous hospitality and cuisine, based on New Zealand specialties and game, is equally renowned. Hearty breakfasts and lunches set you up for anything and their famed hamper lunches turn everyday into an uninterrupted adventure. At night, four-course dinners with wine provide the perfect setting to recount your adventures. And then there’s another day...

Greenhill is an opulent and tranquil retreat, situated on a hilltop overlooking classic farm and grazing land and located in the heart of New Zealand’s food and wine country, the Hawke’s Bay. With over 40 world-famous vineyards within, a 30 minute drive from the property, this historic mansion has also hosted English royalty. The main lodge houses five ensuite guestrooms, most of which open to the terrace and sensational views over a magnificent, restored pergola. Behind the house’s immaculate spa house, gymnasium, swimming pool and orchard lies Little Greenhill, a two-guestroom private villa. Greenhill offers a range of experiences hosted by local guides and designed to provide authentic and personal experiences of the highlights of Hawke’s Bay.

Set on 48-acres in an area of outstanding natural beauty, this 3-year old ‘boutique luxury lodge’ is designed in the style of an elegant but contemporary English-style country house, is only 30-minutes away from Abel Tasman National Park - one of New Zealand’s most spectacular natural wonders offering golden beaches, aquamarine waters, and idyllic bush walks, making it a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts. Guests have a choice of staying in two luxurious suites in the main house or the beautifully appointed and very private cottage in the garden. The beautiful Orinoco Valley, in which Edenhouse is located, is 45-minutes by road from Nelson Airport and about two and a half hours drive from Picton Ferry Terminal, at the top of the South Island in the Nelson/Tasman Bay. This lodge is set in a spectacular location of outstanding beauty.

Claremont Country Estate provides luxury lodge accommodation with an unequalled geological experience just 45 minutes from Christchurch airport in the heart of wine country. Considered one of the most spectacular stations in New Zealand, Claremont Country Estate is found on a 2,400-acre working deer and sheep high-country station, nestled below New Zealand’s beautiful Southern Alps. T he property is set in manicured gardens, and two self-contained family cottages, the Owners Cottage and Ram Paddock Cottage, are also situated within the grounds. A not-to-be-missed experience is the off-road driving tour unique to Claremont, taking in spectacular geological features and natural wonders found on the property. This odyssey into pre-historic New Zealand transports guests back 65 million years, and includes the rare opportunity to handle fossilized dinosaur remains.

Elm Tree House, is an elegant, 1920’s Historic Places Trust colonial home offering superior hosted bed & breakfast accommodation. Its central situation is ideal for discovering the beauty and the attractions of Christchurch, New Zealand’s world-famous Garden City. Located minutes from Christchurch airport it features well appointed rooms and restful gardens, Elm Tree House has been carefully restored so today this 1920s home exudes old-world elegance and luxury, creating a superb retreat for visitors.

A villa retreat masterpiece of modern architectural design. Positioned with commanding panoramic views of Lake Wanaka, Treble Cone ski resort and the rugged peaks of Mt. Aspiring National Park. Furnished with unique and contemporary New Zealand designed furniture with artwork and sculptures from local emerging artists. This is a cutting edge masterpiece of eco-friendly design. Flooded with natural light through enormous panoramic windows, the open plan design of Release brings stupendous views right into the villa. Three double guestrooms each with its own bathroom with more sensational views; and there's a hot tub in the grounds too. Your choice of self catering or fully serviced with in-house chef. Guests at Release enjoy a 24/7 concierge service. Just ask and you could be skiing on snow or water, fishing, backcountry adventuring, mountaineering, flying a vintage Tiger Moth, exploring wineries or dining on some of New Zealand's greatest food and wine.

Magnificently set only ten minutes from the premier South Island playgrounds of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu, the Lodge nestles in charming mature gardens where bellbirds call. Directly behind rise the famed Remarkables, so called because these mile-high peaks seem constantly to change colour and shape as sun, shade or snow and clouds daily paint different patterns. Only seven sumptuous rooms, some with balconies, means a maximum 14 guests enjoy the Lodge's incredible views, seclusion and anonymity in a country-estate ambiance with such superb facilities such as a pool in an unbelievable setting, a sauna and spa pool and chemical-free bathing water from a mountain waterfall - and a roaring fire in winter.

Tucked away in chic Remuera, Auckland City's finest neighbourhood is a true Pandora's Box - Cotter House. A small, luxury hotel, it's also an Inner City Heritage Luxury Retreat and an original Remuera homestead. A rare example of Regency style, Cotter House dates back to 1847, and today the mansion springs to life with renewed splendour, combining exquisite antiques with an extensive modern art collection. Classic French décor reflects the continental flair of its Colombian-born, French-raised owner and host, Gloria Poupard- Walbridge. The four rooms and suites are individually decorated in enviable Cotter House style, blending contemporary art with luscious fabrics and antiques collected from travels around the globe. Highlights for many guest's stay at the property is Gloria's guided tour to local artists and antique dealers, and 'Flights of Fancy', a series of short luxury day trips to exotic Northland locations such as Cape Reinga and the Bay of Islands.

The Boatshed is situated on a sun-drenched bay on the island of Waiheke, off the coast of Auckland. This boutique, seaside hotel is inspired by the early 1900 boatsheds that scatter the country's shores. Offering five designer suites, two villas and a salt inspired spa, each with panoramic views over the ocean, the island invites you to rediscover the simple pleasures. Take a stroll amongst an eclectic mix of award-winning vineyards, sophisticated alfresco restaurants, artists' studios and galleries or along one of the many deserted, golden, sandy beaches. Dining is a relaxed affair – indulge in a memorable Mediterranean feast or a private seafood platter for two on the balcony. Whichever you choose, expect fine hospitality and exceptional service.