Luxury New Zealand Resorts
Lakes, mountains and wild coastlines on a grand scale. Here are the lodges I book for my clients, and why.
Nine lodges, each with a view worth the journey.
With my exclusive preferred partnerships, all of my clients booking luxury accommodations are entitled to receive complimentary upgrades based on availability as well as complimentary daily breakfasts and $100 hotel/spa credits at all of our preferred partner hotels.
From the planning stages through your travels, we are with you every step of the way.
Start planningThe South Island
Rosewood Matakauri
“Spectacularly located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu.”
Luxury lodge accommodation in Queenstown, looking out to a mesmerizing panorama of the big three: The Remarkables, Cecil and Walter Peak.
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Blanket Bay
“Set on the shores of Lake Whakatipu against the snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps you will find New Zealand's most renowned alpine escape.”
A stone-and-timber lodge on a 60,000-acre high-country station at the head of the lake, with suites, chalets and a private villa. Dinner is a five-course tasting menu that changes every day.
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Otahuna Lodge
“Set in pastoral surroundings against the fluted cone of an ancient volcano, Otahuna Lodge is a beguiling Victorian mansion with a unique sense of wonder and discovery.”
Just seven suites in an 1895 mansion on a garden estate outside Christchurch, with a four-course dinner each evening. A Relais & Châteaux lodge and a lovely start or finish to a South Island trip.
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Hapuku Lodge + Tree Houses
“Between the soaring peaks of the Kaikōura Ranges and the vast Pacific Ocean, is a five-star lodge where comfort and wilderness entwine.”
Sleep 10 metres up in the canopy in one of the cedar tree houses, each named after a native bird. Dinner, breakfast, the spa and a guided stargazing walk are all included, and whale watching in Kaikōura is just down the road.
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Bay of Many Coves
“Bay of Many Coves is a luxury five-star resort, set in the heart of Queen Charlotte Sound, Marlborough.”
A handful of suites and one- to three-bedroom apartments in 52 hectares of native bush, reached only by a 30-minute water taxi from Picton or a short helicopter ride. Kayak the sound, walk part of the Queen Charlotte Track, then have dinner at the Foredeck over the water.
Good to know: Bay of Many Coves isn’t one of my Virtuoso partners, so the perks above don’t apply here. I’m still happy to book it for you.
Plan your stayThe North Island
Huka Lodge
“The century-young Huka Lodge welcomes guests to Taupō in the heart of New Zealand's North Island.”
Twenty suites and two private cottages in 17 acres of gardens on the Waikato River. It began as a fishing camp in 1924 and reopened in 2025 after a beautiful renovation.
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Rosewood Cape Kidnappers
“Rolling hills and rugged cliffs that give way to vast sea views and an ever-present horizon.”Plan your stay
Rosewood Kauri Cliffs
“Welcome to Rosewood Kauri Cliffs, a luxury lodge in the Bay of Islands.”Plan your stay
“Discover the beauty of panoramic views across the untouched coastline and deep blue ocean.”
Eagles Nest
“Five luxury villas set on a private clifftop estate in the Bay of Islands.”
Five architect-designed villas on a private ridge near Russell, each with ocean views. Private chefs, spa treatments and a dedicated concierge can all be arranged, and it's a Virtuoso partner.
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Start planningPhotos courtesy of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, Blanket Bay, Otahuna Lodge, Hapuku Lodge, Bay of Many Coves, Huka Lodge and Eagles Nest
Luxury New Zealand Resorts
With my exclusive preferred partnerships, all of my clients booking luxury accommodations are entitled to receive complimentary upgrades based on availability as well as complimentary daily breakfasts and $100 hotel/spa credits at all of our preferred partner hotels. From the planning stages through your travels, we are with you every step of the way. To book your luxury vacation, click here.
Rosewood Matakauri
“Spectacularly located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Rosewood Matakauri offers luxury lodges accommodation in Queenstown and looks out to a mesmerizing panorama of the big three; The Remarkables, Cecil and Walter Peak.” - Rosewood Matakauri
Rosewood Cape Kidnappers
“Rosewood Cape Kidnappers sits atop rolling hills and rugged cliffs that give way to vast sea views and an ever-present horizon.” - Rosewood Cape Kidnappers
Rosewood Kauri Cliffs
“Welcome to Rosewood Kauri Cliffs, a luxury lodge in the Bay of Islands where you can discover the beauty of panoramic views across the untouched coastline and deep blue ocean.” - Rosewood Kauri Cliffs
Photos courtesy of Rosewood Matakauri, Rosewood Cape Kidnappers, and Rosewood Kauri Cliffs.