Takatu Lodge only has 4 rooms, but set in the vineyards of Matakana north of Auckland, it’s worth visiting. Cute nearby beaches for picnics and plenty to do like sculpture trails and homemade icecream eating. Read on…
Auckland’s Sofitel in the Viaduct Harbour offers a unique experience – the sabrage. No normal drinking of French champagne here. I popped the cork with a sword!
Golf schmolf! I wanted to go to Cape Kidnappers Lodge in Hawkes Bay for the sheer luxury,sublime food and wine
Just 3.5 hours north of Auckland lies sleepy Russell and the iconic Duke of Marlborough hotel
Head north for a luxury staycation and throw in a 5-star cooking class in this 100-year old homestead!
If you’re on a red eye flight that checks in at Stupid-o’clock, then why not stay the night?
The Chateau Tongariro for a weekend escape, fabulous dinner and brekky at the foot of Mt Ruapehu
This gorgeous property clings to the cliffs near Paihia overlooking the beautiful Bay of Islands.