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The Special Places Collection embraces some of the best of New Zealand accommodation and blends it with a personal experience to deliver a uniquely New Zealand stay full of local flavor.

Every lodge experience exudes the individual flair and personality of its owners/ operators combined with exceptional cuisine and hospitality in a spectacular setting that embraces the essence of New Zealand.

Each Special Places package delivers two nights luxury accommodation with sumptuous breakfast, a Unique Experience and first class table d’hote cuisine, matching the finest of produce with award winning wine, all with a personalised service and best of hospitality.

* Claremont Country Estate includes a gourmet supper platter first night and 3 course dinner at a nearby restaurant 2nd night.












 

 

The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs - Northland

Earthsong Lodge

– Great Barrier Island

Eagles Nest - Russell

Showcasing panoramic views of

the Pacific Ocean, Cape Brett and

the Cavalli Islands, the lodge is set

on 6,000 acres and is home to a

par-72 Championship Golf Course.

Unique Experience:

Picnic Hamper

 



A romantic and tranquil lodge

surrounded by birdsong in a

unique island paradise with rugged

landscapes, breathtaking views

and unspoilt white sandy beaches.

Unique Experience:

Guided Forest Walk

 



Nestled into an extravagantly

beautiful island like peninsula,

these luxurious villas with eclectic,

informal interiors have been

designed to maximize and enhance

the views.

Unique Experience: Gourmet BBQ

prepared by personal chef



Bushland Park Lodge - Coromandel
Peppers on the Point
- Rotorua
Treetops Lodge - Rotorua
The luxury of silence is the essence of this haven of peace and tranquility surrounded by New Zealand native forest and the sounds of nature.
Unique Experience:
Beach Picnic and Glowworm Tour


Surrounded by the sparkling waters of Lake Rotorua, this historic property is an intimate, serene and tranquil escape with spectacular views to Mokoia Island. Unique Experience:
Orakei Korako Floatplane Tour

Architectural elegance set amongst the ultimate in tranquility and splendor with breathtaking terrain, a native forest and game reserve, trout streams, lakes and trails.
Unique Experience:
Gourmet Picnic & Massage

Huka Lodge - Taupo
Breckenridge Lodge - Hawkes Bay
The Farm at Cape
Kidnappers - Hawkes Bay
Elegant and generous hospitality meets sophistication and style in this welcoming haven of peace and tranquility amongst park like grounds in an unrivalled riverside location.
Unique Experience:
Lake Rotopounamu Half Day Hike
Renowned chef, Malcolm Redmond delivers unforgettable gourmet experience in the designed home overlooking an expansive rural landscape and vineyard.
Unique Experience:
Gourmet Dinner


Warmly designed in riverstone and weathered wood this luxury lodge and Par-71 Golf Course is set atop 6,000 rolling acres with stunning 180-degree panoramic ocean views .
Unique Experience:
Guided 4WD Gannet Colony Tour


Bay of Many Coves - Marlborough
Stonefly Lodge - Nelson
Timara Lodge, Blenheim
A luxury resort set deep in the Marlborough Sounds in perfect seclusion in a pristine natural environment with stunning scenery.
Unique Experience:
Marlborough Sounds Cruise


Situated on 150 acres of private forest overlooking the Motueka River and National Park mountain ranges with access to world class brown trout rivers and wilderness activities.
Unique Experience:
Abel Tasman Heli-Flight

Hidden away in New Zealand’s most prestigious wine region, endowed with magnificent beauty and crystal clear Sounds, offering a haven of peace, tranquillity and relaxation.
Unique Experience:
Greenshell Mussel Cruise,

Grasmere Lodge
- Arthur’s Pass
Claremont Country Estate
- North Canterbury
Otahuna Lodge
- Christchurch
Luxury and natural splendor tucked away in the heart of the Southern Alps with its dramatic backdrop and an unashamed emphasis on quality and quiet comfort.
Unique Experience:
Guided Horse Trek

This high country livestock station and historical lodge is set in mature grounds surrounded by spectacular mountain and remarkable natural geological features.
Unique Experience:
Land Rover Safari Farm Tour

With an ambient sense of history this prestigious country estate sits at the head of a secluded valley with wide vistas of lawn and lake alongside intimate wooded walking tracks.
Unique Experience:
Guided Garden Tour
Pen-y-bryn Lodge
- Oamaru
Blanket Bay - Queenstown
Remarkables Lodge
- Queenstown
An exclusive heritage boutique style mansion offering a unique ambience of graciousness and elegance overlooking historic Oamaru and views of the sea and mountains.
Unique Experience: Yellow-eyed Penguins Guided Tour

Mirrored in Lake Wakatipu, among golden tussocks this elegant alpine lodge is framed by a crystal lake and surrounded by majestic alpine scenery just 45 minutes from Queenstown.
Unique Experience:
Jet Boat Tour

This discreet and exclusive retreat full of character is set in an unparalled location with the Remarkables mountains as a dramatic and ever changing back drop.
Unique Experience:
Boutique Vineyards Tour

   
Matakauri Lodge
- Queenstown
   
Spectacularly nestled on Lake Wakatipu and offering stunning views of the nearby mountain ranges from every angle in one of the world’s most serenely beautiful landscapes.
Unique Experience: 30 minute massage at Matakauri Lodge Spa