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BOUTIQUE STAYS

Hotel DeBrett is located downtown in Auckland’s trendy High Street fashion precinct. It is a short walk from the many restaurants and bars of the Viaduct Harbour and Wynyard Quarter ,and is close to the Sky Tower and Ferry Building. It is surrounded by art galleries and theatres, and is within easy reach of the Auckland Museum. This iconic, historic building has been transformed into a multi-award winning boutique hotel offering 25 stylish rooms and suites, each with its own distinctive style, complemented with eclectic furniture, local art and photography.

DeBretts Kitchen delivers contemporary cuisine, seasonally driven and heavily influenced by fresh local produce. The main area is bathed with natural light from the soaring glass-roofed atrium. Infamous Housebar has been recreated with reference to the bar’s original Art Deco style, a place to relax away from the city bustle, and streetlevel Cornerbar is a vibrant space with a touch of NZ retro.

Koura Lodge offers boutique lakeside accommodation in Rotorua for a maximum of 20 guests. The 10 bedrooms all feature a private en-suite, hardwood verandah, and magnificent lake views. All rooms are tastefully decorated and feature TVs, DVD players, phone, luxurious bathrobes, 100% cotton bed linen, and pure NZ wool duvets. In addition, locally-made bathroom amenities will help make your stay relaxing and indulgent whilst complimentary Wi-Fi will keep you in touch with your family back home.

Waking up to the sounds of native bird life, a five-star breakfast, lakeside open air spa and sauna, canoeing, fishing and tennis are all part of Koura Lodge’s real New Zealand experience. You’re are only five-minute drive from the city centre and many of Rotorua’s world-famous attractions are located even closer. There are not too many places in the world you can walk 50m from your room, climb into a floatplane, and in five minutes be flying through the craters of a dormant volcano!

Hawthorne House is a stunning Edwardian villa, built as a doctor’s residence early in the 20th century and now transformed into luxury B&B accommodation in the heart of Hawke’s Bay wine country. This heritage home is set in formal and informal gardens with views over nearby paddocks to the surrounding hills. It provides the perfect base from which to explore Hawke’s Bay. Conveniently located only minutes away from Hastings and Havelock North and 15 minutes from the airport and the Art Deco beauty of Napier, it is just a short drive from some of the region’s best golf courses and wineries.

Hawthorne House is comprised of four luxuriously appointed en-suite rooms that feature soaring ceilings, beautiful linens, digital TV, complimentary Wi-Fi and super comfortable beds. If you’re feeling active, there’s croquet on the lawn and a pétanque court. Rates are per room and include afternoon tea on arrival, evening canapés and a glass of wine, full country breakfast and use of all facilities.

Contemporary and classic Parehua is set in world-class Wairarapa wine region just a few minutes walk of the charming historic Martinborough wine village, New Zealand. Enjoy wine and food escapes, celebrations, weddings, honeymoons and corporate entertaining and retreats.

Luxury Cottages and Villas have views across the willow-fringed lake and beyond to stunning vistas and some are set amongst secluded woodlands with rural views. Spacious, stylish uncompromised accommodation surrounded by park-like grounds with tennis court and swimming pool.

Amongst world renowned vineyards in the beautiful Wairarapa landscape,Parehua Resort has been created without compromise. Parehua provides exclusive surroundings and luxury facilities on the Martinborough wine terrace with a backdrop of the magnificent Tararua range. Located just 10 minutes walk from Martinborough Wine Village and one hours drive from Wellington. Room tariff includes daily breakfast.

Rates from at the head of Endeavour Inlet in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds, Furneaux Lodge is the first stop on the renowned Queen Charlotte Track. Built in the early 1900's at the foot of it's namesake Mount Furneaux, and surrounded by 2000 acres of New Zealand native forest, Furneaux Lodge is set on 3 acres of the flattest and most picturesque scenery in the Marlborough Sounds which has been unchanged since Captain Cook's first visit to the inlet in 1769. Enjoy the native forest and lush rolling lawns right to the stunning green-blue water. The Lodge offers a range of accommodation and has something for everyone, They offer luxury suites, as well as self-catering cottages and backpacker-style hikers cabins. Whether you are joining us for one night off the track, or are staying for a week, we have an option to suit everyone. In combination with our award winning restaurant, the lodge is the premier wedding venue in the Sounds. Part of the beauty of this historic destination is the isolation - no roads lead to Furneaux Lodge. Here, the pace is easy and the atmosphere comfortable and relaxed. Explore the inlet kayaking, swimming, mountain biking and walking, or spend the day fishing, diving and dolphin watching.

Rates from $225 per night twin share

Orari Bed & Breakfast offers boutique B&B accommodation and is ideally located in central Christchurch. Featuring 10 beautifully appointed suites, this lovely Grade 2 heritage listed grand Victorian home, built in the 1890s, has recently been totally restored and refurbished. While retaining its former elegance and original kauri framework, it is now complete with all the modern comforts of home. The rooms are sumptuous and spacious and guests have the use of the elegant private lounge and dining room as well as their own private entrance. It provides a full continental breakfast complete with free range bacon and eggs, off-street parking, guest laundry, and free Wi-Fi access.

Situated a 20-minute drive from Christchurch Airport, it is within easy walking distance of the Canterbury Museum, Botanic Gardens, Hagley Park, Casino, and plenty of cafés, restaurants and bars. Orari Bed & Breakfast is the perfect place to base yourself to explore the city and its many attractions and activities.

WANAKA Lime Tree Lodge

Rates from $964 per night twin share

Few places on earth can match the unique natural setting of the Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki, located in the heart of the 2.7 million hectare South West New Zealand World Heritage Area, Te Wahipounamu (Maori translation: the place of greenstone jade). The lodge sits beside the Moeraki River, surrounded by towering rainforest near the pristine Tasman seacoast. From the comfort of this stylish nature lodge, join naturalist guides to explore the lakes, rivers, forests and seacoast and discover special birds, seals, and Fiordland crested penguins.

The lodge is a paradise for nature lovers and for those wanting a relaxing retreat away from the pressures of the modern world. Its relative proximity to Fox and Franz Josef also make it an ideal base to explore this famous glacier region. The all-inclusive tariff includes your choice of room type, full breakfast, 4-course gourmet dinner, use of lodge facilities, complimentary use of the guest laundry, satellite broadband, and free participation in the twicedaily shorter guided nature tours.

FRANZ JOSEF Westwood Lodge

Rates from $410 per night twin share

Nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s glacier region and only moments away from spectacular Franz Josef Glacier, the majestic Southern Alps, and World Heritage-listed Westland Tai Poutini National Park, Westwood Lodge is the ideal place to relax and unwind.

Set amidst a garden of native plantings with a backdrop of forest-clad hills, the views from every aspect soothe and inspire.

The lodge is architecturally styled to reflect the West Coast environment, with the warmth of natural timber throughout the interior. Superb facilities offer an experience of pure luxury – large open-plan super-king rooms with luxury en-suite bathrooms, a sumptuous guest lounge and bar with impressive fire and magnificent views, conservatory for enjoying the outdoors in any weather, billiards room, and a breakfast restaurant to start the day with something delicious. Enjoy the best of this wonderful region from the comfort of Westwood Lodge, for an unforgettable glacier getaway.

Rates from $371 per night twin share

Located near the vibrant alpine resort of Wanaka, Lime Tree Lodge offers a peaceful, luxurious retreat in the beautiful QueenstownLakes District. The country setting boasts uninterrupted, 360-degree mountain views, and the rustic exterior of the lodge opens up to a modern and stylish interior. Each guest room and suite is a restful haven, featuring fresh flowers, bathrobes and slippers, heated floors, and king-size beds clad in crisp cotton linen. French doors open to a spacious veranda and landscaped gardens.

This is the perfect destination for all seasons – relax in front of the roaring fire on a winter’s day, or soak up the sun by the pool during the summer months. A petanque court, croquet lawn, pitch-and-putt golf course and spa offer further opportunities for relaxation, and an on-site helipad provides guests with direct access to the region’s famous ski fields, glaciers and sounds. Lime Tree Lodge is renowned for its attentive hospitality and service, with special touches that will make your stay truly memorable.

ATATŪ PurePod

Rates from $605 per night twin share

A scenic 90-minute drive from Christchurch, perched high above the coastline on a historic Greta Valley sheep farm, the Atatū PurePod enjoys sweeping views and absolute serenity. In every direction there are stunning vistas – rolling hills dotted with sheep, snow-capped mountains, and sweeping sea views. Watching the sun rise from the water right in front of you is a magical way to start the day.

The PurePod is a totally immersive, totally private experience of your own slice of New Zealand landscape. Watch a winter storm roll in while sheltered in luxury, or bask in summer sunshine while relaxing on the deck. The isolation of the glass-walled cabin surrounded by nature – the sky, the hills, the sea – takes you to another world. The remote location is no impediment to luxury, and you will enjoy a restful sleep in a comfortable bed with crisp linen, a fabulous shower, flush toilet, cooking and eating equipment, and a telescope.