Luxury North Island Holidays

A sanctuary and haven with scenic views set in 2,500 acres of secluded, 800-year old virgin forest and game reserve, Treetops offers a ‘sophisticated safari’. With an unparalleled range of activities and exhilarating experiences at the doorstep, including 7 trout streams, 4 lakes, 70 kilometres of hiking, mountain bike and horse riding trails for guests to enjoy whilst amongst the tranquillity an...

• Huka Lodge is a premium global member of Relais & Chateaux with outstanding hospitality
• Queen Elizabeth II and the Queen Mother have both stayed here
• The five-course dinner is one of the finest dining experiences in New Zealand
• The 17-acre parklands at Huka Lodge are a perfect setting for gentle activities including yoga, pétanque and croquet

The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs is a very grown-up golf resort indeed, with its stately dining and lounge rooms, smart lawns and sophisticated spa. In fact, The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs provides one of the best luxury golfing holidays in all of New Zealand, yet there is also so much more on offer here for golfers, couples and families alike. Around the grounds, an infinity pool, Jacuzzi and patio overlooki...

Set within acres of vineyards, farmland and countryside, the view is what makes this luxury lodge so very special. As you can well imagine, it proves a fantastic spot from which to explore New Zealand’s famed food and wine country, with the wide, private verandahs looking out over pristine lawns and manicured gardens if simply relaxing and enjoying the vista is more up your street. A maximum of ju...

Step inside Hotel DeBrett and find a rainbow of colour, artworks and ornaments, as striped carpets lead up spiral staircases and walls are peppered with paintings, pictures and knick-knacks alike. This style-conscious boutique bolthole, near Auckland harbour and the trendy outlets of Queen Street, fits right into its upmarket Central Business District surrounds. There’s also a fun lobby area and...

The InterContinental in Wellington provides polished five-star service and facilities right in the middle of downtown, just a stone’s throw from the harbourfront and surrounding museums. As such, you can simply step out of this shimmering skyscraper and find several of Wellington’s top highlights on your doorstep, though should you need a luxury transfer around the city – InterContinental’s conci...

Just a short walk away from Martinborough’s main attractions, including several excellent wineries, this hotel offers a warm welcome and charming rooms. Heritage Rooms and Suites are located in the main historical building and offer a view of the vibrant Martinborough Wine Village, while Garden Suites and Superior Garden Suites overlook the flower-filled courtyard. The Petit Hotel, accessed throu...

The Farm at Cape Kidnappers is just that: a working farmstead of arable land and sheepherding, poised on the edge of a scenic bluff on North Island’s east coast so dramatic, idyllic and untouched that the views – best enjoyed from the outdoor swimming pool or Jacuzzi – are worth the trip alone. With 6,000 acres of pristine private coastal lands to explore, you can be hiking, birdwatching, mountain...

With an ideal location in between the stylish Wynyard Quarter and Auckland’s famous Viaduct Harbour, this hotel offers chic accommodation, incredibly attentive service and plenty of top-class amenities. The perfect base for exploring the city, you’ll find Auckland’s main Queen Street just a 20-minute walk away, and the fascinating Maritime Museum just a stroll along the waterfront. The hotel itse...

For a little independence during your time in the Martinborough wine region – though with plenty of boutique hotel comforts on-hand too – the self-contained and fully equipped cottages at picturesque Peppers Parehua are hard to beat. This working vineyard has it all, beginning with its sprawling private grounds which include a lake and jetty, outdoor swimming pool and patio, tennis courts, a croqu...