Day 3 : Aachen House
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The award-winning Aachen House is a delightful, boutique style property located close to the fashionable Parnell and Newmarket districts of Auckland. Having just celebrated 100 years this stately building offers 8 spacious and beautifully appointed rooms and suites which are all uniquely designed to reflect the properties history whilst offering guests the latest in modern convenience. A full gourmet breakfast is also included. Regular buses and trains to the city centre are located 300 metres from the hotel.
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Days 4+5 : Cliff Edge by the Sea
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Occupying a lofty promontory overlooking the Veronica Channel, Cliff Edge by the Sea is set amidst a landscape of native bushland, affording guests a superb level of privacy and sophistication. The 4 tastefully appointed guest bedrooms include television, CD player, under floor heated bathrooms and offer sweeping views and private balconies whilst the hotel boasts a relaxed ambience and reputedly, the best food in the Bay of Islands.
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Day 6 : Umaya Lodge
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Ideally located an hour’s drive south of Auckland, Umaya Lodge is a luxurious retreat set amidst 35 acres of native bush land. Its elevated position affords stunning sea views of the Coromandel and Pacific Ocean and across acres of rustic farmland. The 2 luxurious suites are both spacious and lavishly designed with king bedrooms, stylish bathrooms with double spa baths and showers, generous living and dining areas and a fully equipped kitchen. Dining is an elegant affair with the lodge’s superb menu, combining international flavours with the best local produce all beautifully presented and accompanied by the finest selection of New Zealand wines.
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Day 7 : Brenton Lodge
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Nestled amongst an acre of landscaped gardens complete with private pool, the Brenton Lodge offers secluded accommodation just 2 kms from Whangamata. Each spacious, open-planned suite boasts queen-size beds, lounge, en suite bathroom and private balconies, affording panoramic sea views. A gourmet breakfast is served either in your room or al fresco on your own private balcony.
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Days 8+9 : Accolades Boutique Hotel
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One of Rotorua’s newest 5 star properties, Accolades Boutique Hotel offers a magnificent setting overlooking Lake Rotorua. Elegantly designed with luxurious furnishings, the hotel offers a grand lounge and dinning area, licensed bar and beautifully appointed suites complete with flat screen televisions, CD and DVD players.
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Day 10 : The County Hotel
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Considered one of the finest hotels in the Hawkes Bay region, The County Hotel is a beautifully restored Edwardian Art Deco hotel that offers guests the choice of 18 well appointed suites and rooms and a multi award-winning restaurant in the centre of Napier. Some rooms boast private lounges, therapeutic spa baths and balconies, whilst all feature an array of elegant amenities. Chambers has been acclaimed as Napier’s best restaurant; Offering charming ambience and a choice of over 80 locally produced wines.
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Day 11 : Peppers Martinborough
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Dating from 1882 and located amidst 5,000 acres of a working sheep farm, Peppers Martinborough lies at the centre of Martinborough Wine Village, one of the country’s premier wine regions. The 16 individually appointed rooms are elegantly designed with luxurious interiors, television and mini bar, whilst the addition of fine wines, gourmet food and exceptional service creates a haven of opulent splendour.
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Days 12+13 : Bronte Lodge
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Just a short drive from Nelson and situated on the end of the Bronte Peninsula, amidst 2 acres of cultivated gardens, Bronte Lodge is a charming property offering a range of suites and villas that offer a superb level of comfort and amenities overlooking the natural beauty of the Waimea Estuary, a rich haven for local birdlife. Each spacious and well-appointed suite includes king–size beds, sitting area and kitchenette. A sumptuous breakfast is served either in the Victorian dining room or al fresco on the Homestead deck.
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Days 14+15 : Hapuku Lodge
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Situated between the Kaikoura Seaward Mountains and Mangamaunu Bay on New Zealand’s South Island, Hapuku Lodge is set on a deer farm amidst an expansive orchard of olive groves. A contemporary country lodge offers 6 well-appointed guest rooms, 5 luxury tree houses and a spacious stand-alone apartment. The tree houses are located amongst a native Manuka grove, some 10 metres above the ground and afford breathtaking views of the mountains and are beautifully appointed with handcrafted, custom designed furnishings and some have the luxury of wood burners. The lodge affords stylish and uniquely designed comfort in one of the country’s most spectacular natural settings. The onsite restaurant is renowned for its delicious seafood and guests will be spoilt for choice with the many activities on offer including mountain biking, nature hikes, whale watching, dolphin or seal swimming and sea kayaking.
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Days 16+24 : Charlotte Jane
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A Victorian mansion set amongst beautiful gardens and offering 5 star elegance in the heart of beautiful Christchurch, the Charlotte Jane boasts a choice of 12 luxuriously furnished rooms, including a stylish honeymoon suite. Each of the spacious rooms is individually appointed, with fine furnishings, modern amenities and exquisite interiors, whilst the hotel also features one of the city’s finest restaurants, where superb cuisine can be enjoyed in the intimate ambience of the conservatory, or al fresco amongst the lovely garden setting.
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Days 17+18 : Larnach Lodge
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A recreated colonial style farm building situated in the grounds of New Zealand’s only castle, Larnach Lodge offers boutique accommodation, amidst 35 acres of gardens, just a 20 minute drive from Dunedin City. Its 12 themed bedrooms are each individually decorated and comfortably appointed, offering spectacular panoramas of Otago Harbour and the Peninsula, as well as some quite breathtaking views down to the ocean. Guests can also enjoy the exclusive and unique experience of dining at the award-winning Larnach Castle itself, a privilege reserved for guests only, whilst breakfast can be enjoyed in the historic old Stables
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Days 19+20+21 : The Dairy
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Centrally located and recently refurbished, The Dairy presents 13 private en suite bedrooms that afford views of Queenstown and the surrounding landscapes. Considered one of Queenstown’s premier boutique establishments each of the stylishly appointed spacious rooms offer a range
of modern comforts along with beautifully relaxing, timeless interiors. The guest lounge presents the ideal spot to unwind, with deep sofas and an open fire. Breakfasts are served in the historic old 1920’s Dairy, from which the hotel takes its name. The property also offers delicious home made afternoon teas. There are mountain bikes for guests to use and an outdoor Jacuzzi.
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Days 22+23 : Westwood lodge
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Nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s spectacular Glacier Country, Westwood lodge is an ideal place to unwind and explore Franz Josef Glacier. The warmth of natural timber throughout the lodge reflects the New Zealand West Coast forest environment and complements the traditional hospitality for which the region is famed. All nine rooms are comfortable, large open plan suites with stylish under floor-heated en suite bathrooms. The lounge and bar with impressive fire and views offer a relaxing haven at the end of the day.
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