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Luxury holidays to Australia and New Zealand: luxury hotel holidays, touring holidays and special interest holidays

Our luxury holidays to Australia and New Zealand are tailor-made and offer an outstanding choice of luxury hotel stays, touring holidays and special interest holidays, allowing you to explore the untapped variety and beauty of these southern hemisphere countries. Luxury holidays and tailor-made tours for individuals as well as authentic travel experiences are exactly what we at Expressions Holidays specialise in. We have 30 years’ experience in offering luxury, bespoke and tailor-made holidays for individuals to selected destinations around the world. Australia and New Zealand were added to our portfolio about fifteen years’ ago and are two destinations where our skill and expertise in constructing complex multi-centre and bespoke touring holidays that reflect the interests and requirements of our clients really do come to the fore. From the distinct, dusty red of the outback, to the wet tropics of Far North Queensland and the dynamic culture of its cities, Australia is a country of contradictions, where history and modernity sit side by side. To truly experience this you have to be prepared to travel far, but you will be richly rewarded with awe-inspiring landscapes on a scale that is barely imaginable. Australia’s colonial heritage can still be seen amongst the contemporary buildings of its cities, and in the Red Centre Aboriginal traditions and history are intrinsically linked to the dramatic scenery. Surrounded by 18,000 km of beaches, this is a nation that thrives on the outdoors, whether it be surfing on Cactus Beach, Aussie Rules football or skiing in the Snowy Mountains. You will be charmed by the passionate esteem that the Australians hold their country in, and their warm and easy-going nature. Indeed, it is not difficult to see where this passion comes from, for it is hard not to be moved by the immense beauty and diversity of the land. New Zealand starts as an enigma; for many of us it is such a familiar name with obvious connections and associations that have been with us all our lives (the All Blacks, kiwis, the Maoris, sheep and dairy produce, more recently its wines and Lord of the Rings) and yet mostly it is completely unknown to us in reality. We do not really know its geography, its landscape, its climate, its people, its culture, its way of life. For these reasons, you approach it as a journey of a lifetime. Added to the landscape is the range of experiences on offer, mainly associated with outdoor life, from tramping to fishing, from rafting to skiing. You can learn about life on a sheep station, you can take a bush walk with a botanist, you can learn about wine-making, you can gain an understanding of volcanoes. You can swim with dolphins, you can see seals basking in the sun, you can watch sperm whales feed, you can marvel at penguins in their natural habitat. Finally, there is the human contact. In New Zealand you will be exceptionally well looked after. Not only is some of the accommodation on offer the most luxurious in the world in terms of spaciousness, quality and comfort, the personal interaction that awaits you is disarming and warming. New Zealanders typify the country they have both nurtured and created. They are genuine, open, welcoming and keen for you to embrace their world. And so, the visitor here easily embraces this new world. You will take it to heart so much that on leaving what was this distant land, you can only think of the next time you will come back. Luxury holidays and tailor-made tours for individuals as well as authentic travel experiences in Australia and New Zealand are at the heart of what we provide at Expressions Holidays.

Our bespoke, luxury hotel holidays can be

● Single centre, multi-centre and tours
● Long or short stays
● Combine a variety of different hotels in different regions
● Utilise a variety of transport arrangements including scheduled flights, shared charter flights, trains, hire-car and local car transfers

Included in all our holidays

● Concierge service
● Handcrafted helpful hints and local information provided with all our holidays
● Personal service by your sales consultant who looks after all aspects of your holiday
● Full financial protection with our ATOL (3076) for all holidays including a flight and our ABTOT for all non-air holidays

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Luxury holidays to Australia and New Zealand: luxury hotel holidays, touring holidays and special interest holidays

Whilst it’s obvious to us at Expressions Australia and New Zealand and to our many regular clients, it’s worth explaining, if you are a newcomer to our site and our programme of luxury hotel holidays, what our holidays are all about and how they work. Expressions Holidays provides a framework for flexibility, personal requirements and individual arrangements. Everything we offer on this website and from our brochure can be booked as it is, or usually, customised at the request of clients. This might mean adding extra nights, reducing nights from suggestions, upgrading room types and including special arrangements. Our holidays are all completely tailor-made. Unless otherwise requested, we will include international and domestic flights, land and sea and all local arrangements as well as accommodation, in as many places for as many nights as you want, and any authentic experiences you might want us to include. A typical Expressions holiday to Australia and New Zealand combines a multitude of travel and land arrangements so that you experience a mixture of natural scenery, wildlife and activities with organised and secure arrangements, luxurious yet unique accommodation and levels of service and cuisine that satisfy the demands of the most discerning traveller. Almost always, our clients want a range of accommodation that combines luxury and practicalities and reflects the geographic location of each part of the tour. Ideally, once you have had a look at our holiday ideas, we speak to you about what you are looking for, so that we can then put together the ‘package’ for you, creating a tailor-made holiday and a price, along with upgrade and downgrade options. We find it most productive for us and our clients if we talk through the quotation, explain the day by day details and the pricing options. Then you have the full facts available in order to make your decision.

Our accommodation

Our range of accommodation offered to you includes luxury lodges, houses, boutique hotels, island resorts, beach resorts, grand hotels and arty city hotels (personally selected by our team of experts) for luxury holidays, touring itineraries and tailor-made travel arrangements. Hotels are chosen to reflect the character of their location and surroundings.

Travel in Australia

The vast size of Australia means that a substantial amount of travelling is required if you wish to explore it, regardless of whether you choose to fly or drive. It is possible to drive all the way around Australia and through the centre from Darwin to Adelaide, without leaving sealed roads. However, to really see the outback you will need to venture off this. Whilst a 4WD is not usually necessary, you will need to prepare yourself for the lack of facilities by ensuring that your vehicle is in good condition and that you have a tow rope so that you can be pulled to the nearest garage if need be. Because of the heat, it is advisable to ensure that you have a plentiful supply of water, and you should avoid travelling on the toughest routes during the hottest parts of the year. The domestic air network is well served by Qantas, and this provides an easier option for travelling long distances. Routes include between Perth and Sydney, Hobart and Alice Springs, Melbourne and Cairns. A daily boat service is operated in the evenings between Melbourne and Devonport (Tasmania) and three times a week between Sydney and Devonport.

Travel in New Zealand

A holiday to New Zealand, particularly for the first time, will involve a fair amount of travelling. Distances may not seem particularly great but due to the terrain and the speed limits, you should allow plenty of time if travelling over land or you fly. The quality of the road surfaces (other than when you leave the public road to go onto lodge or farmland) is very good. However, the speed limit is a strict 100 km h and hardly any of the roads are dual carriageways. In addition to this, you should allow for mountainous or at least hilly terrain in many regions. Driving will be part of the holiday if you are to explore in any depth. With our holidays we include a Hertz group J car (Ford Escape or equivalent four-wheel drive), although smaller and larger cars are available too. You may and probably should choose to fly internally between some regions. Obvious examples here are between Bay of Islands and Rotorua, Wellington and Nelson or Blenheim, Christchurch and Queenstown. The domestic air network with Air New Zealand is excellent and criss-crosses the country with numerous services. In addition to road and air, you may want to take the Inter-islander ferry service between the North and South Islands. These vessels travel between Wellington and Picton, with a travelling time of about 3 hours. There is also a scenic train service, the TranzAlpine, that traverses the South Island between Christchurch and Greymouth, travelling through the Southern Alps.

Travel to Australia and New Zealand

Unless asked not to, we will include a flight from the UK to the destination and other internal flights as necessary. We work with a wide range of airlines but usually most clients choose British Airways or Qantas for Australia and Air New Zealand or Cathay Pacific when flying to and from New Zealand. British Airways works if you are combining both countries. The airline chosen will depend upon the route you want, and the number of stopovers and where they are. We can offer you all classes on board.

Local airlines

Qantas, JetStar and Virgin Australia have an excellent network of routes across Australia. Air New Zealand offers numerous routes and services throughout New Zealand.

Local transport

When you arrive in Australia and New Zealand we tend to include a private transfer from the airport to your first hotel. After that, means of transport will vary according to your itinerary. Private transfers, car-hire, trains and flights can be arranged.

Our bespoke, luxury hotel holidays can be

Included in all our holidays

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Luxury holidays to Australia and New Zealand: luxury hotel holidays, touring holidays and special interest holidays

Luxury holidays to Australia and New Zealand from Expressions Holidays aim to provide you with an enrichening, encompassing and rewarding series of experiences. One of our holidays to Australia will allow you to become acquainted with this vibrant young country with an ancient heart. Australia will fascinate you with the sheer vastness and variety of its landscapes. From the distinct, dusty red of the outback, to the vast tropics of far North Queensland and the dynamic culture of its cities, Australia is a country of contradictions, where history and modernity sit side by side. You have to be prepared to travel long distances but you will be rewarded. New Zealand overwhelms you with its pure and simple luxury. You are surrounded by spectacular natural scenery on a marvellous scale and magnitude. Coupled with this feast of beauty there is a fundamental wholesomeness and cleanliness. You notice a caring for the environment and it does feel clean and pure. This creates a luxurious and sense of privilege. Also, the scenery and climate changes every couple of hours as you journey through the country and yet everywhere, there is something attractive and welcoming to behold.

Countries of Australasia

Australia offers you lush rainforests, isolated outback landscape of dusty red soil, Alpine peaks, mountain ranges, vineyards, elegant cities with a cultural buzz, pristine white-sand beaches, exotic wildlife on land and in the sea, the Great Barrier Reef, tropical islands, ancient culture, meteorite craters, waterfalls and deserts.
New Zealand’s two islands offer amazing contrasts in landscape and climate. The North Island ranges from the subtropical, almost winterless northern tip with its beautiful coastline and lush vegetation to the ski fields of Mount Ruapehu at nearly 3000 metres, from the graceful relaxation of Auckland to the Art Deco architecture of Napier, from the bubbling mud and spouting geysers of Rotorua at the heart of the island to the sun-drenched vines and orchards of Hawke’s Bay. The South Island offer the lush bush-fringed sandy coves and mild climate of the Abel Tasman National Park, the hidden inlets framed by native bush and calm seas for kayaking of the Marlborough Sounds, at Blenheim the flat lands full of vines beyond which rise parched-looking mountain ranges, verdant dense, rainforests of the west coast north of Fiordland and its mighty glacial valleys, lakes and inlets, snow-capped Mount Cook and the peaks of the southern Alps and then acres of fertile, flat, farmland on the east coast in Canterbury.

Country facts

Unmissable holiday experiences in Australasia

Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour, Blue Mountains, the Great Ocean Road, Goldfields, Coober Pedy, Flinders Rang, Kangaroo Island, Ningaloo marine park, Great Barrier Reef, Daintree rainforest, Atherton Tablelands, Wineglass Bay Tasmania, Uluru and Kata Tjuta, Kakadu National Park, Waitemata Harbour ferry to Devonport, drive from Whangaroa to Matauri Bay, Waitangi National Reserve, Polynesian Spa in Rotorua, Pohutu geyser, Hobbiton, art deco Napier, orchard tour at Pernel fruitworld near Hastings, wine-tasting at Cloudy Bay, Cape Palliser seal colony, trek in Abel Tasman, kayak in the Marlborough Sounds, whale-watch at Kaikoura, glacier walks at Franz Josef, helicopter trip to Milford Sound, watch the bungy-jumping at Hackett’s Ledge Queenstown.

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AUSTRALIA

Luxury, bespoke holidays to Australia including hotel holidays, touring holidays and special interest holidays. Stay in cities, the outback, islands and the rainforest.

NEW ZEALAND

Luxury, bespoke holidays to New Zealand including hotel holidays, touring holidays and special interest holidays. Stay in luxury lodges, lakeside and mountain retreats, country house hotels. North and South Island.

Milford Sound in Fiordland, blue waters, looming mountains

LUXURY TAILORMADE TOURING HOLIDAYS OF AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

Luxury, tailor-made touring holidays of Australia and New Zealand combining regions and islands in both countries

Sydney Harbour Bridge over the harbour, cityscape in background

TOURING HOLIDAYS OF AUSTRALIA

Luxury, tailor-made touring holidays to Australia combining regions and cities, flexible durations, choice of hotels, for couples and families

Marlborough Wine Country vineyards, vine trees, mountains in background

TOURING HOLIDAYS OF NEW ZEALAND

Luxury, tailor-made touring holidays to New Zealand combining regions, islands and cities with flexible durations, choice of hotels, for couples and families.

Koala bear in a eucalyptus tree in Australia

AUSTRALIAN EXPLORER TOUR

22-night comprehensive touring holiday of Australia by air, private transfer and hire-car, visiting Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road, Adelaide and the south, Ayers Rock (Uluru), the Great Barrier Reef and the Queensland rainforest. From £7,360 per person.

Three Sisters rock formation, Blue Mountains in New South Wales

AUSTRALIAN FAMILY ADVENTURE TOUR

16-night tailormade touring holiday of Australia aimed at families with children of all ages, visiting Sydney, the Blue Mountains and New South Wales, Byron Bay or Surfers Paradise and Queensland and an island in the Great Barrier Reef. From £3,900 per person.

Australian landscape in the Northern Territory, trees, scrub land, mountain in background

WELCOME TO AUSTRALIA TOURING HOLIDAY

13-night welcome to Australia highlights tour including Sydney and the Blue Mountains in New South Wales, the red centre with mystical Uluru and the tropics of Queensland with the Great Barrier Reef and the rainforest. From £4,400 per person.

NEW ZEALAND EXPLORER TOUR

21-night luxury tour of New Zealand visiting North and South Islands including Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Abel Tasman, Marlborough, Franz Josef and Queenstown. From £6,200 per person.

Waiotapu thermal spring on New Zealand's North Island, colourful champagne pool

NEW ZEALAND LUXURY FAMILY TOUR

18-night luxury family tour of New Zealand with visits and activities for children including Maori culture, Hobbiton, wildlife of Kaikoura and Franz Josef Glacier. From £4,800 per person.

NEW ZEALAND WINE TASTER TOUR

8-night luxury self-drive taster tour of the wines and vineyards of New Zealand, staying in Hawke’s Bay, Martinborough and Blenheim. From £2,690 per person.

Orient Express train in Austrian mountain landscape

HOLIDAYS BY LUXURY TRAIN

Luxury train journeys on iconic, scenic trains as part of our tailor-made holidays to countries such as Australia and Spain and including the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

Byron Bay beach in Australia sand cliffs and sea

BEST OF NEW SOUTH WALES TOURING HOLIDAY

14-night luxury touring holiday with a focus on Australia’s New South Wales, staying in Sydney and the Blue Mountains, then Jervis Bay and Byron Bay on the coast, and flying to spend 4 nights on Lord Howe Island. From £5,700 per person.

Hunter Valley sign, vineyards in background

NEW SOUTH WALES CITY AND WINE TOUR

6-nights luxury tailormade touring holiday of New South Wales combining a stay in Sydney with the striking winelands of the Hunter Valley. Choice of luxury and value hotels. From £2,650 per person.

Road sign warning against camels, wombat, kangaroo in Eucla, South Australia

WILD AUSTRALIA ECOLOGICAL TOUR

20-night luxury tour of the landscape and ecology, flora and fauna of Australia. Witness myriad land- and seascapes, vegetation and animals. Choice of luxury or value hotels. From £5,800 per person.

BEST OF QUEENSLAND TOURING HOLIDAY

13-night luxury touring holiday of Australia’s Queensland visiting Brisbane and the Gold Coast, the rainforests of North Queensland and the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. From £4,300 per person.

Flinders Ranges South Australia, rural landscape, mountain range in background

BEST OF VICTORIA AND SOUTH AUSTRALIA TOUR

18-night luxury tour of Victoria and South Australia visiting Melbourne, the Yarra Valley and Phillip Island, then driving along the Great Ocean Road to Adelaide and visiting the Barossa Valley, Flinders Ranges and Kangaroo Island. From £4,300 per person.

Barossa wine valley, south Australia, lush vineyards, blue skies, nature

SOUTH AUSTRALIA CITY AND WINE TOUR

6-night luxury touring holiday of South Australia’s city of Adelaide and the nearby, famous Barossa Valley wine region. Stay in Adelaide and the vineyards. Choice of luxury and value hotels. From £2,550 per person.

Yarra Valley vineyard, Victoria, vine trees, rural landscape

VICTORIA'S MELBOURNE AND YARRA VALLEY CITY AND WINE TOURING HOLIDAY

6-night luxury touring holiday of Victoria’s Melbourne and Yarra Valley wine region. Stay in Melbourne and the Yarra Valley vineyards. Choice of luxury and value hotels. From £2,400 per person.

City skyline across the river of Perth, Australia

BEST OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA TOUR

13-night luxury tailormade touring holiday of Western Australia features Perth, the vineyards of the Margaret River, the corals of Ningaloo Reef and East Kimberley. Snorkel, dive and discover the flora and fauna of the Cape Range National Park. From £5,600 per person.

Bickley vineyard, western Australia, vine trees, rural scenic background

WESTERN AUSTRALIA CITY AND WINE TOUR

6-night luxury touring holiday of Western Australia’s Perth and the Margaret River Valley wine region. Stay in Perth and the Margaret River vineyards. Choice of luxury hotels. From £2,300 per person.

Whangarei Falls in Northland, New Zealand, waterfall, river, rocks, verdant trees and greenery

BEST OF NEW ZEALAND’S NORTH ISLAND TOUR

12-night luxury touring holiday of New Zealand’s North Island, starting in Auckland and ending in Wellington with stays in the Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Taupo, Hawke’s Bay winelands and Wairarapa winelands. From £3,900 per person.

Vineyards in the Marlborough Wine Region in New Zealand, vine trees, mountains in background

NEW ZEALAND WINE COUNTRY TOUR

14-night in-depth luxury tour with the focus on the wine and wine country of New Zealand, including Hawke’s Bay, Martinborough, Blenheim and Otago. From £6,300 per person.

Lake in Walter Peak High Country Farm on the South Island, clear blue water, mountains, red flowers

BEST OF NEW ZEALAND'S SOUTH ISLAND TOUR

14-night luxury touring holiday of New Zealand’s South Island, starting at Nelson and Abel Tasman to Marlborough and Blenheim. You cross Arthur’s Pass to the glacier at Franz Josef, ending in Queenstown. From £4,990 per person.

Orpheus Island pool, sun loungers, poolside bar, palm trees

ORPHEUS ISLAND Queensland

This is an unspoilt tropical paradise off the coast of Queensland boasting 11km of immaculate turquoise coastline. Award-winning cuisine, excellent spa facilities and luxurious accommodation.

Sea Temple Queensland swimming pool woman sitting on sun lounger palm trees

SEA TEMPLE RESORT AND SPA Port Douglas, Queensland

This is a 5-star luxury resort offering spacious apartment and villa accommodation in a beautiful coastal location. Delicious seafood based cuisine, excellent spa facilities and luxurious accommodation.

Exterior shot of Southern Ocean Lodge, long builifing nestled into cliff overlooking the sea

SOUTHERN OCEAN LODGE Kangaroo Island, South Australia

This is a secluded, luxury property in a stunning clifftop location. Guests can experience 'Australia's Galapagos' with a generous range of Signature Experiences, alongside excellent cuisine and spa facilities for a truly secluded, intimate experience.

Sal Salis wilderness tent exterior shown in a row of tents with long grass growing outside

SAL SALIS Western Australia

This is a once-in-a-lifetime luxury camping experience in the heart of true wilderness on Australia's Indian Ocean coastline.

Anchorage Port Stephens New South Wales and Sydney exterior white building near a marina with boats

ANCHORAGE PORT STEPHENS Port Stephens, NSW

Anchorage Port Stephens is a 4-star deluxe, boutique hotel with a beautiful coastal location. The award winning spa, delicious locally sourced cuisine and bright, airy rooms afford guests a tranquil, luxurious experience.

BYRON AT BYRON New South Wales

This is a luxurious yet secluded resort in a tranquil, natural location in 45-acres of subtropical rainforest. The excellent spa facilities, delicious cuisine and beautiful location afford guests a truly idyllic and indulgent experience.

Capella Lodge exterior, modern architexture, exterior seating area, lush greenery, beach and mountains in background

CAPELLA LODGE Lord Howe Island

This is a 5-star exclusive hotel in a spectacular natural location. The delicious contemporary cuisine, excellent spa facilities and secluded location offer guests an idyllic and indulgent experience.

Exterior of the hotel at sunset showing the hotel in the distance with a yellow glow and pink sky

EMIRATES ONE AND ONLY WOLGAN VALLEY Blue Mountains, NSW

This is a once-in-a-lifetime luxury resort in the heart of the Blue Mountains. Set within a private 7,000-acre conservation reserve, we love the total seclusion and exclusivity of these impossibly luxurious lodges in this World Heritage-listed wilderness.

Four Seasons New South Wales and Sydney bedroom with view of the opera house

FOUR SEASONS SYDNEY Sydney

This is a superbly located luxury 5-star hotel, with incredible views over Sydney Harbour. Discover Sydney's best restaurants, explore the historic Rocks district, or simply unwind with the help of Australia's finest hospitality.

Sebel Kirkton Park New South Wales exterior large white building with fountain

KIRKTON PARK HOTEL HUNTER VALLEY Hunter Valley, NSW

This is a boutique 4-star deluxe hotel set in delightful grounds in the Hunter Valley wine region. Delicious cuisine with a strong farm-to-table philosophy and excellent accommodation make this a relaxing and indulgent experience.

Lilianfels New South Wales exterior red brick building with grey roof and view of rock plateau

LILIANFELS Blue Mountains, NSW

This is a 5-star boutique hotel in a stunning natural location overlooking the Blue Mountains. Award-winning cuisine and classic, comfortable accommodation, as well as a pampering spa afford guests a truly relaxing and indulgent experience.

Old Leura Dairy New South Wales exterior wooden building with log piles and stairs up to rooms

OLD LEURA DAIRY Blue Mountains, NSW

This is a 4-star boutique property in a stunning natural location. This property affords secluded privacy and comfortable accommodation in the beautiful Blue Mountains area.

Ovolo Woolloomooloo Sydney exterior view of building with turquoise detailing

OVOLO WOOLOOMOOLOO Sydney

This is a chic and contemporary boutique hotel in a highly sought-after central location. Modern, artistic design and ultra-luxurious accommodation make it a great spot to recuperate after enjoying the delights of Sydney.

PAPERBARK CAMP New South Wales

This is a nature lover's paradise: a peaceful bush setting, with safari-style tented accommodation, nestled between native forest and the white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters of Jervis Bay. Sleep in serenity under the stars.

Park Hyatt Sydney exterior building with large windows overlooking Sydney opera house

PARK HYATT SYDNEY Sydney

This is a 5-star hotel offering luxury and comfort in equal measure, in an excellent location for exploring the city's many sights. Excellent dining and spa facilities and stunning views over the harbour afford guests a luxury experience.

Pier One exterior, hotel building with balconies, sydney harbour bridge, harbour water

PIER ONE SYDNEY Sydney

This is a luxury 5-star hotel stunningly positioned at the base of Sydney Harbour Bridge. We love the light, airy, luxury feel of this beautiful hotel with its waterside views over Luna Park and the Opera House.

Pullman Grand Quay Sydney bar daytime with view of harbour bridge

PULLMAN QUAY GRAND Sydney

This is a 5-star boutique hotel in an excellent central location. With excellent gourmet cuisine and supremely comfortable accommodation with spectacular views, this hotel is an unmissable escape from the bustle of Sydney.

Spicers Potts Point exterior, a large cream building with arching windows and white balcony railings

SPICERS POTTS POINT Sydney

This is a boutique luxury hotel on the fashionable Potts Point peninsula of Sydney. Set on a leafy, picturesque boulevard with traditional veranda-clad Sydney architecture, chic rooms, it is a great location for exploring the Rocks district.

THE LANGHAM Sydney

This is a 5-star an enviable location in the city centre. Luxurious accommodation, award-winning spa facilities and excellent cuisine, including the splendid afternoon tea with Wedgewood afford guests a truly relaxing and indulgent experience.

Bamurru Plains lodge interior, double futon bed, netted walls overlooking outback

BAMURRU PLAINS Northern Territory

This is a pastoral property with a minimalist luxury feel amongst the pandanus vegetation on the edge of the wetlands. Relax in the majesty of this unique, wild outback location among Northern Territory's finest hospitality.

Longitude 131 Ayers Rock outdoor pool lodges overlooking outdoor pool with loungers

LONGITUDE 131 Uluru, Northern Territory

An exclusive, adult-only resort providing a unique camping-style experience in the surroundings of Uluru National Park. Excellent cuisine and spa facilities.

Sails in the Desert Ayers Rock outdoor pool overlooked by glass building with metal sail sculptures

SAILS IN THE DESERT HOTEL Uluru, Northern Territory

This is a wonderful 5-star luxury resort that offers comfortable accommodation, excellent facilities and a taste of Aboriginal culture and heritage.

ALAMANDA PALM COVE Queensland

A luxury boutique hotel in a beachfront location. Excellent spa facilities, award winning cuisine and family-friendly amenities,

Beach Club Hamilton infinity pool, palm trees, beach

BEACH CLUB HAMILTON ISLAND Queensland

This is one of the most private, romantic, adults-only retreats in this wonderfully tropical part of the world. It has magnificent views directly over Catseye Beach, excellent facilities and activities.

INTERCONTINENTAL SANCTUARY COVE Gold Coast, Queensland

This is an elegant 5-star hotel nestling in lush tropical gardens. Excellent cuisine and critically-acclaimed golf courses afford guests a truly relaxing and indulgent retreat on Queensland's stunning Gold Coast.

LIZARD ISLAND Queensland

This is a spectacular, luxurious property in a stunning island location. Guests are afforded the utmost in island luxury, with excellent cuisine and spa facilities, and the pristine nature of the island is not to be missed.

Port Douglas Peninsula Queensland aerial beach view of hotel complex with outdoor pool and palm trees near coast

PORT DOUGLAS PENINSULA Port Douglas, Queensland

This is an adult-only boutique hotel with beautiful oceanfront views, vibrant and quirky outdoor spaces and elegant, contemporary rooms.

Qualia Hamilton Island Queensland pool with lounge area and sea view

QUALIA Queensland

This is a 5-star adults-only luxury hideaway retreat in a stunning beachfront location on Hamilton Island. Fine dining, spa facilities, luxurious accommodation and a wealth of unique experiences.

Reef View balcony, wooden deck chair and footstall overlooking turquoise blue sea

REEF VIEW HOTEL Hamilton Island, Queensland

This hotel on Hamilton Island provides possibly the best infrastructure in Australia for a family holiday. Explore beaches, the Great Barrier Reef, and the Whitsunday Islands, or relax by the pool with some of Queensland's finest hospitality.

SILKY OAKS LODGE Queensland

This is a superb hotel that has a natural style with tropical influences, nestled on the edge of a stunning rainforest setting. A sensational tree-house restaurant and soothing spa facilities.

Exterior of hotel with trees surrrounding it and minin lights lighting it up

SPICERS BALFOUR Brisbane

This is a stylish, adult-only, art deco hotel in the fashionable, inner-city, New Farm district. With supremely comfortable accommodation, delicious Vietnamese cuisine and a stylish rooftop bar, it is an excellent base for exploring Brisbane.

STAMFORD PLAZA Brisbane

This is a modern, luxurious hotel in an excellent riverfront location. Supremely comfortable accommodation and excellent cuisine, including their unmissable signature Brisbane high-tea.

Abbotsford Country House South Australia exterior hotel building with wraparound porch

ABBOTSFORD COUNTRY HOUSE Barossa Valley, South Australia

This is a beautiful Georgian-style farmhouse with 8 bedrooms located in the heart of the famous Barossa Valley wine producing region.

Arkaba Station exterior with palm trees and white hotel building with wood pannelling

ARKABA STATION Flinders Ridge, South Australia

This is in the heart of South Australia's Flinders Ranges is an exclusive lodge in a remote wilderness location, ideal for exploring the scenery, wildlife, and cultural sites of the majestic Flinders Ranges.

Intercontinental Adelaide view onto hotel at night with a brightly lit plaza below with reen trees lining the walkways

INTERCONTINENTAL ADELAIDE Adelaide

This is a sophisticated and contemporary hotel in an excellent riverside location. Award-winning cuisine, stunning views and spectacular mezzanine pool make it an ideal spot to recuperate after enjoying the delights of Adelaide.

Bar with window pannelled ceiling and walls, large chandelier and seating areas

MAYFAIR HOTEL Adelaide

This is a luxury 5-star hotel in an excellent central location, in an iconic landmark building. Gourmet cuisine, an exclusive rooftop bar and luxury accommodation makes it an excellent spot from which to enjoy the delights of Adelaide.

View of the hotel exterior at dusk with the hotel shown amongst bushes of trees

RAWNSLEY PARK STATION Flinders Ridge, South Australia

This is a secluded retreat in beautiful rural surroundings with an emphasis on sustainable tourism. Delicious local cuisine and supremely comfortable accommodation make it an excellent base from which to explore.

CRADLE MOUNTAIN LODGE Tasmania

This is a spectacular wilderness retreat in Tasmania in a stunning natural location. The excellent spa facilities, dining options and luxury lodge accommodation afford guests a truly restorative retreat.

Aerival view over Freycinet Lodge shown near the sea and mountains

FREYCINET LODGE Tasmania

This is a luxurious hotel in a beautiful coastal location. Delicious cuisine and spectacular views afford guests a restorative retreat.

MACq01 exterior, hotel building on edge of marina, buildings in the background, mountains on the horizon

MACQ01 Hobart, Tasmania

This is a superbly located, waterfront luxury boutique hotel. Drink in the views of the city and the waterfront, stroll to Salamanca Square for a taste of Hobart's cultural scene, or simply relax and unwind.

SAFFIRE FREYCINET Tasmania

This is a 5-star deluxe, exclusive hotel in a sublime wild coastal location. Excellent local cuisine, a soothing spa and a wide selection of unique experiences afford guests a truly relaxing and indulgent experience.

The Henry Jones Art Hotel Tasmania exterior large cream building overlooking a boat in a marina

THE HENRY JONES ART HOTEL Hobart, Tasmania

This hotel offers an exquisite blend between modern design and original features in a beautiful harbourside location. Superbly comfortable accommodation and a cool bar with excellent cocktails afford guests a relaxing haven from the bustle of Hobart.

Chateau Yerring Hotel exterior with white building, large windows and covered porch

CHATEAU YERING Yarra, Victoria

This is a luxury 5-star boutique hotel, full of historic charm and character in the Yarra Valley wine region. Award winning dining, elegant design and beautiful grounds.

Chocolate Gannets Victoria and Melbourne exterior wooden love seat swing overlooking beach

CHOCOLATE GANNETS Great Ocean Road, Victoria

This is a luxury homestay hotel which offers understated luxury in a beautiful coastal location at the beginning of the Great Ocean Road. It offers a comfortable retreat surrounded by natural wonders.

Crown Metropol lobby with artistic sculptures around the room

CROWN METROPOL Melbourne

This is a luxurious hotel in an excellent location next to the Yarra River. The delicious cuisine, excellent spa facilities and quirky entertainment facilities - including crazy golf - make it a fantastic retreat after a day exploring Melbourne.

Oscars Waterfront Boutique Hotel Victoria and Melbourne exterior white building with covered porch next to marina

OSCARS WATERFRONT Port Fairy, Victoria

This is a charming, boutique hotel in a lovely waterfront location. Offering luxurious accommodation in an upscale bed and breakfast format, it is an excellent base to explore the Coonawarra wine region and local natural wonders.

Park Hyatt Melbourne exterior, a lagre white building with entrance porch and fountain

PARK HYATT MELBOURNE Melbourne

This is a 5-star hotel offering luxurious style in an excellent central location. Award winning cuisine, comfortable accommodation and stylish interiors make it an ideal spot to recuperate after a day enjoying the delights of Melbourne.

QT Melbourne lobby, chairs and sofa, dark and artistic decor, peacock

QT MELBOURNE Melbourne

This is a superbly located luxury boutique hotel from which to explore this thriving city. Edgy, cosmopolitan accommodation, excellent dining facilities, and a stunning rooftop bar make this the perfect spot to recuperate after a day exploring Melbourne.

THE LYALL HOTEL Melbourne

This is an exclusive and elegant luxury hotel that boasts good facilities and a highly sought-after location. Excellent spa facilities and supremely comfortable accommodation make this an unbeatable spot from which to enjoy the delights of Melbourne.

Woodman Estate Victoria exterior large white building with grey roof and large windows overlooking a lake

THE WOODMAN ESTATE Victoria

This is an elegant, exclusive rural retreat set in beautiful rolling pastures and lush bushland. With delicious gourmet cuisine, luxurious accommodation and excellent wellness facilities, it offers timeless charm and tranquillity in equal measure.

Cable Beach Club family pool, sun loungers umbrellas palm trees

CABLE BEACH CLUB RESORT Western Australia

This is a contemporary resort in a beautiful coastal location. The excellent spa facilities, delicious cuisine and excellent family friendly activities make this hotel an excellent retreat for couples and families alike.

Cape Lodge Western Australia lodge view white building with grey roof looking over a lake

CAPE LODGE Margaret River, Western Australia

This is an exclusive, luxury hotel nestled in a beautiful natural location. Nestled in a working vineyard in Margaret River's wine country, the excellent spa facilities and delicious cuisine afford guests peace and relaxation in stunning natural surroundings.

COMO The Treasury exterior, hotel building on roadside, windows, entrance

COMO THE TREASURY Perth

This is a luxury boutique hotel in an excellent city centre location. The excellent spa facilities, delicious cuisine and luxury facilities make it an ideal spot to recuperate after enjoying the vibrant city of Perth.

Duxton Hotel Western Australia and Perth lobby area with glass chandelier marble floor and metal sculpture

DUXTON HOTEL Perth

This is a luxury 5-star hotel in an excellent city centre location. Delicious dining, relaxing pools and comfortable accommodation offer guests a tranquil retreat after a day enjoying the sights of Perth.

Outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas around the edge, reflecting in the water

EL QUESTRO Kimberley, Western Australia

This is an exclusive, adult-only hotel in a truly secluded natural location in the heart of the Kimberley region. Gourmet cuisine and fine wines and complimentary tours of the region offer guests a truly relaxing and secluded experience.

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HYATT REGENCY PERTH Perth

This is a 5-star hotel in a picturesque riverside location. Award winning cuisine, luxurious accommodation and exemplary service make it an ideal spot to recuperate after enjoying the delights of the city.

Delamore Lodge Waiheke Island Auckland exterior white building with round window and several outdoor staircases

DELAMORE LODGE Auckland area

This is an exclusive hotel in a stunning natural location. Delicious cuisine and pampering spa facilities afford guests a relaxing and restorative retreat amongst the beautiful natural surrounds of Waiheke Island.

Hotel lobby at the Grand Hotel Windsor with velet armchairs and chandeliers

GRAND HOTEL WINDSOR Auckland

This is a boutique 5-star hotel in an excellent city centre location. Gourmet cuisine and stylish art-deco interiors make this an ideal spot to recuperate after a day exploring the city.

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HILTON HOTEL Auckland

This is a stylish and modern hotel in an excellent city centre location. Delicious cuisine and excellent quayside views make this an ideal place to recuperate after a day enjoying the sights.

Sofitel Viaduct Auckland Harbour exterior glass fronted building next to marina

SOFITEL AUCKLAND VIADUCT HARBOUR Auckland

This is a 5-star hotel in an excellent waterfront location. Gourmet cuisine, excellent spa facilities and an unmissable afternoon tea offer guests a luxurious haven from which to explore Auckland.

THE BOATSHED Waiheke Island, Auckland

This is an exclusive, 5-star hotel in a beautiful coastal location. Fine dining, excellent spa facilities and luxurious accommodation make this secluded retreat an unmissable spot on the island, and a great base to explore fantastic wine country.

Acacia Cliffs Lodge Central North Island outside modern building with large lit up windows

ACACIA CLIFFS LODGE Lake Taupo

This is an exclusive boutique hotel with breath-taking views over Lake Taupo's Acacia bay. Enjoy excellent fly fishing, golf and other outdoor activities nearby before returning to indulge in gourmet cuisine and luxurious comfort at the lodge.

Black Swan Boutique Hotel Central North Island exterior white building overlooking outdoor swimming pool and garden

BLACK SWAN Rotorua

This is an exclusive, 5-star family-run hotel in a stunning lakeside location. The excellent spa facilities and secluded setting afford guests an idyllic and indulgent experience.

Exterior view of Hilton Lake Taupo with white building, dark tiled roof and lights inside lighting the yellow up with a yellow glow

HILTON LAKE TAUPO Lake Taupo

This is a historic gem of a hotel in an excellent natural location. Delicious cuisine and spectacular views of the lake and mountains afford guests a truly relaxing and indulgent retreat.

Huka Lodge Central North Island falls aerial view of a lodge and gardens surrounded by trees near river with rapids

HUKA LODGE Lake Taupo

This is an exclusive 5-star hotel in a stunning natural location. Luxurious, traditional accommodation and pristine grounds and gardens afford guests a truly serene and indulgent experience.

View of the lake from the corner of the hotel

LAKE TAUPO LODGE Lake Taupo

This is an exclusive 5-star boutique hotel with beautiful lake views. The sublime gardens and supremely comfortable accommodation make this an excellent spot to recuperate after enjoying the delights of the local area.

Peppers on the Point Central North Island courtyard white building with gardens and lake view

PEPPERS ON THE POINT Rotorua

This is a luxury hotel and thoughtfully renovated traditional mansion located superbly on the waterfront of Lake Rotorua with private, wonderful views over the Lake and mountains beyond.

Poets Corner Lodge outdoor seating area, terrace, table, sofas, armchairs

POETS CORNER LODGE Coromandel

This is an exclusive property occupying a stunning setting on a verdant hill overlooking the deep blue of the South Pacific Ocean with incredible panoramic views.

Poronui Ranch Central North Island exterior red lodge building with wild grass

PORONUI RANCH Lake Taupo

This is an exclusive, luxury lodge in a stunning rural location in New Zealand's high country. Gourmet, intimate dining and supremely comfortable accommodation and unbeatable fly fishing and equestrian opportunities afford guests a supremely relaxing and refreshing experience.

Regent of Rotorua Central North Island pool outdoor with lounge area

REGENT OF ROTORUA Rotorua

This is a 5-star sophisticated boutique hotel, ideally located for exploring both urban and rural highlights. Award-winning cuisine and supremely comfortable accommodation make this an unmissable spot on Lake Rotorua.

Solitaire Lodge exterior, potted plants, front door

SOLITAIRE LODGE Rotorua

This is an exclusive property in a stunning lakeside location, offering panoramic views from each of its luxurious suites. With delicious cuisine, homely comfort and a fantastic touring infrastructure, it is a wonderfully indulgent way to enjoy the area.

View of The Springs from the exterior showing a yellow building surrounded by greenery

THE SPRINGS Rotorua

This is an intimate, luxury Bed and Breakfast in an excellent central location. Guests will love the home-from-home comforts and thoughtful service.

Treetops Lodge Central North Island aerial view of white lodge with grey roof surrounded by forest

TREETOPS Rotorua

This is a magnificent rural haven, combining luxurious accommodation with a stunning natural location, nestled deep in the native forests. Guests are encouraged to explore the local natural abundance with fresh, local cuisine, eco treasure hunts, fly-fishing and hunting.

Hapuku Lodge Central South Island exterior wooden chalets on stilts among trees with mountain view

HAPUKU LODGE Kaikoura

This lodge offers exclusive, luxury accommodation in a stunning natural location, nestled between the mountains and the sea. Delicious cuisine and beautiful surroundings make it the perfect place to relax after enjoying the natural attractions of the area.

Te Waonui Forest Retreat Central South Island exterior building with large windows and wood facade

TE WAONUI FOREST RETREAT Franz Josef

This is 5-star luxury hotel in a stunning natural location. Gourmet cuisine, excellent spa facilities and luxurious accommodation provides an idyllic base from which to explore the rugged scenery and adventurous spirit of this iconic destination.

Exterior of The George with fountain and red flowers in front of the hotel

THE GEORGE Christchurch

This is a modern 5-star hotel in an excellent location in the centre of Christchurch. Award-winning cuisine and supremely comfortable accommodation make this an excellent base for exploring the local area.

The Hermitage Hotel Central South Island cafe outdoor dining area with umbrellas and mountain view

THE HERMITAGE HOTEL Mount Cook

This is an excellent 4-star hotel in a beautiful Alpine location, offering spectacular views of Mount Cook. Excellent dining facilities and comfortable accommodation make this an excellent spot to recuperate after enjoying this stunning natural location.

Wilderness Lodge at Nelsons Pass Central South Island mountain lodge overlooked by snowy mountain

WILDERNESS LODGE Arthur's Pass

This is an exclusive property in a breath-taking Alpine location. Delicious cuisine, excellent accommodation and unforgettable experiences - including the opportunity to experience a working sheep farm - afford guests a relaxing and restorative retreat.

Beckenridge Lodge Hawkes Bay and Napier aerial view of large white building surrounded by trees

BRECKENRIDGE LODGE Hawke's Bay

This is an exclusive, 5-star luxury lodge in a beautiful rural location. Part of the NZ luxury lodges gourmet trail in the heart of wine country, with a focus on sustainability, it offers guests a deliciously tranquil experience.

Greenhill Lodge Hawkes Lodge exterior white building with pink roof and lawns

GREENHILL THE LODGE Hawke's Bay

This is a delightful 'home from home' offering luxury accommodation in a beautiful rural location in the centre of the Hawke's Bay wine region. Beautiful gardens and excellent accommodation afford guests a truly relaxing and indulgent experience.

Mangapapa hotel exterior, driveway, rolling hills in background

MANGAPAPA HOTEL Hawke's Bay

This is an elegant and sophisticated mansion for luxury stays within the culinary and wine highlight of North Island New Zealand with traditional kiwi architecture, peaceful gardens, and a spectacular location for exploring Hawke's Bay.

The Black Barn Hawkes Bay exterior vineyard wooden barn lodge overlooking vineyard

THE BLACK BARN Napier

Five-star luxury rural 2-bedroom retreat set in the grounds of Black Barn Vineyards near Napier. Self-catered kitchen with Bistro nearby. Wine tasting, mountain biking and tennis are all available onsite.

View from a suite balcony looking over meadows and sea

THE FARM AT CAPE KIDNAPPERS Hawke's Bay

This is an exclusive, secluded rural retreat with luxurious accommodation and breath taking views. An outstanding clifftop golf course, intimate spa facilities and a wealth of activities afford guests a luxurious adventure.

River Houses Hawkes Bay hallway with open shelving cabinets

THE RIVER HOUSES Hawkes Bay

Countryside self-catered guesthouses which can be booked as a whole or separately. Use of pool and courtyard. Located close to beaches and vineyards.

BAY OF MANY COVES Marlborough Sounds

This is an exclusive, 5-star hotel in a beautiful, secluded location. The stunning design, fine dining and harmony with nature afford guests a truly luxurious and idyllic experience.

MARLBOROUGH LODGE Blenheim

In the world-renowned wine region of Marlborough on the South Island of New Zealand, this estate provides a stunningly luxurious base for exploring the vineyards, culinary heritage and exceptional scenery of the area.

The Bell Tower on Dog Point Blenheim and Marlborough courtyard building with bell tower

THE BELL TOWER ON DOG POINT Marlborough

This is a luxury boutique Bed and Breakfast in a rustic farmhouse on the Dog Point Vineyards, with stunning vistas over the winery, Marlborough's Richmond Range, and the Wairau Plain.

Exterior of hotel with sun loungers in front and trees surrounding the hotel

BRONTE LODGE Nelson

This is an exclusive 5-star lodge in a serene location surrounded by beautiful gardens and orchards. The hotel's secluded location, luxurious rooms and luxury touches such as its private helipad offer guests a truly tranquil and indulgent experience.

Edenhouse Luxury Lodge Nelson Abel and Tasman exterior large grey building with covered veranda and garden

EDENHOUSE Nelson

This is a luxurious, 5-star boutique country home hotel set in beautiful grounds. Fine local cuisine and stunning gardens offer guests a tranquil and indulgent retreat after exploring the natural delights of the local area.

GRAND MERCURE NELSON MONACO Nelson

This is a boutique resort with quaint and homely village styling. It is a perfect base to discover both the natural wonders and cultural delights of the region.

The Resurgence ecoLodge Nelson Abel and Tasman exterior wooden chalet with outdoor seating area in a forest

THE RESURGENCE Motueka, Nelson

This is an intimate, adult-only 5-star eco lodge in a stunning secluded location. Delicious, farm-to-table cuisine, pampering spa facilities and luxurious accommodation with breath-taking views make this an unmissable spot from which to explore the local area.

Brenton Lodge Northlands and Bay of Islands exterior building with gardens and umbrellas

BRENTON LODGE Coromandel

This is an exclusive 4-star lodge in a beautiful natural location, offering delightful gardens with outstanding views to the Coromandel Peninsula.

Eagles Nest Northland exterior two storied glass building with beige curved roof surrounded by green plants and trees

EAGLE'S NEST Bay of Islands

This is an exclusive 5-star hotel in an exceptional natural location. Superb cuisine and spa facilities and stunning luxury features, including private pools for most villas, afford guests a truly relaxing and restorative retreat.

Grand Mercure Puka Park Northlands and Bay of Islands loft bedroom with sofa and balcony with tree

GRAND MERCURE PUKA PARK Coromandel

This is a lovely resort with authentic and charming chalet-style accommodation in a beautiful, mountain-side setting. Award winning dining and excellent spa facilities afford guest a relaxing retreat.

Aerial shot of Kauri Cliffs, hotel building, lawns, sea and coastline

KAURI CLIFFS Bay of Islands

This is an exclusive 5-star luxury lodge in a beautiful natural location. Excellent golf facilities, sublime spa facilities and a variety of land and water-based sporting activities make it an excellent retreat for couples and families alike.

The Sanctuary at Bay of Islands Northlands and Bay of Islands exterior wooden buildings surrounded by trees near coast

THE SANCTUARY AT BAY OF ISLANDS Bay of Islands

This provides an exclusive and romantic retreat in a beautiful natural location. Each guestroom offers supremely comfortable accommodation and sublime views, and guests will adore the fantastic spa, wholesome cuisine and homely atmosphere.

Azur Lodge Otago and Fiordland exterior view sofa in a garden overlooking mountains and water

AZUR LODGE Queenstown

This is an exclusive property in a stunning, peaceful location. It blends modern design with panoramic views over the glassy waters of Lake Wakatipu and the mountains beyond to offer guests a tranquil, luxury experience.

Blanket Bay Otago and Fiordland mountain lake lodge surrounded by lawns near lake and mountains

BLANKET BAY Glenorchy near Queenstown

This is a stunning 5-star boutique lodge in a beautiful natural location. The award winning cuisine, access to excellent adventure sports facilities and luxurious facilities offer guests a truly tranquil experience.

Dock Bay Lodge Otago and Fiordland exterior chalet style building with large windows in front of mountains

DOCK BAY LODGE Fiordland

This is an exclusive 4-star deluxe hotel in a stunning natural location next to lake Te Anau. It offers excellent golfing facilities and is a tranquil spot to relax after enjoying the natural wonders of the area.

EICHARDT'S Queenstown

This is an exclusive 5-star boutique hotel in a beautiful lakeside location. The excellent cuisine and access to pristine nature afford guests a truly tranquil and indulgent experience.

The Hidden Lodge Otago and Fiordland exterior lodge with large windows and balconies

EVERGREEN LODGE Queenstown

This is an exclusive lodge in a stunning lakefront location. The delicious dining facilities and luxury amenities such as outdoor hot-tubs with spectacular mountain and lakeside views offer guests a relaxing and restorative experience.

Fiordland Lodge exterior as the sun rises

FIORDLAND LODGE Fiordland

This is an exclusive, 4-star lodge with stunning panoramic views over the lake and mountains beyond. The delicious cuisine and indulgent accommodation make this an ideal spot to recuperate after enjoying the amazing luxury-adventure delights of the region.

View of ship as it glides in the water amongst the green mountains

FIORDLAND NAVIGATOR Fiordland

This is a unique way to experience some of New Zealand's most beautiful scenery as you cruise the Doubtful Sound. Accommodation is in cosy, comfortable cabins and guests will enjoy a delicious dining experience in the evening.

Mahu Whenua Otago and Fiordland outdoor pool with loungers and covered seating area

MAHU WHENUA Wanaka

This is an exclusive luxury lodge in a stunning natural location. In the utter wilderness of the Southern Alps, it has incredible vistas over the landscape. This, alongside delicious cuisine, excellent accommodation make it a once-in-a-lifetime luxury lodge

Matakauri Lodge Otago and Fiordland exterior wooden chalet with garden and mountain view

MATAKAURI LODGE Queenstown

This is a luxurious and exclusive lodge located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. It has a serene location and exceptional views of the Southern Alps and excellent connections to the touring infrastructure of Queenstown and Wanaka.

Millbrook Lodge Otago and Fiordland exterior complex of wooden lodges near a lake

MILLBROOK RESORT near Queenstown

This is a 5-star resort set in a 500-acre resort, with stunning views and gorgeous gardens. Outstanding golf facilities, a superb spa, delicious cuisine and award winning wines.

Sofitel Queenstown Otago and Fiordland exterior white and grey building with several flags

SOFITEL QUEENSTOWN Queenstown

This is a luxury hotel that offers elegant and stylish interiors in an excellent town centre location. Soothing spa facilities, an upscale jazz and wine bar and luxurious accommodation afford guests a truly relaxing and indulgent experience.

The Dairy Otago and Fiordland exterior red lodge building with snowy mountain in the background

THE DAIRY Queenstown

This is a 4-star boutique hotel with a charming, welcoming atmosphere in an excellent location in central Queenstown. Comfortable accommodation and stunning lakeside views make this an excellent base from which to explore the local area.

The Rees Hotel Otago and Fiordland mountain view lounge area with panoramic windows

THE REES Queenstown

This is a 5-star boutique hotel in a stunning lakeside location. It offers supremely comfortable accommodation in the hotel and its curated apartments, award-winning cuisine and a private beach and jetty with boat available to guests.

The Spire Otago and Fiordland lounge with sitting area fireplace and bookshelves

THE SPIRE Queenstown

This is an exclusive hotel offering contemporary design and sophisticated style in a wonderful, central location. Excellent, comfortable accommodation and delicious local cuisine make this an ideal place to relax after enjoying the delights of the local area

Martinborough Hotel courtyard with foliage and access to lounge

MARTINBOROUGH HOTEL Martinborough

This is an exclusive historic hotel full of character and charm, in an excellent location in the heart of an excellent wine growing region. Cosy and comfortable accommodation and delicious cuisine afford guests a relaxing and restorative experience.

Peppers Parehua Wairarapa outdoor pool with vineyard and mountain view

PEPPERS PAREHUA MARTINBOROUGH COUNTRY ESTATE Martinborough

This hotel offers 5-star private cottage accommodation within picturesque and tranquil grounds. Delicious cuisine and comfortable accommodation make this an excellent base from which to explore this wonderful wine country.

Exterior shot of Westwood Country House, lush lawn, lodge, rainbow in the sky

WESTWOOD COUNTRY HOUSE Greytown, Wairarapa

Hosted guesthouse in a small, rural town. Four rooms available and house can be rented as a whole. Swimming pool and croquet lawn onsite.

Wharekauhau Lodge Wairarapa cottage with columns and garden

WHAREKAUHAU Palliser Bay

This is a glorious private home set in nine acres of land, with landscaped formal gardens with a magnificent Italian-inspired herb garden as well as paddocks, a few minutes’ walk from the attractive town centre of historic Greytown.

BOLTON HOTEL Wellington

This is a chic 5-star hotel with an excellent city centre location. The excellent cuisine and comfortable bedrooms make it an ideal spot to recuperate after a day enjoying Wellington.

THE INTERCONTINENTAL Wellington

This is a large, 5-star hotel with excellent facilities, in a good central location. Award-winning cuisine and excellent spa facilities alongside supremely comfortable accommodation make this an excellent base from which to explore the city.