Kiwi spotting adventure
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Kiwi spotting adventure

The kiwi, New Zealand’s national bird, is instantly recognisable all over the world. But while once abundant and a part of everyday pre-European life, few people get to see or hear kiwi in the wild today. Through immense care and protection of their environments, two of our Bay of Islands villa resorts are enabling guests to experience the wonder of seeing kiwi in their natural habitat at dusk.

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Go further and travel deeper
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Go further and travel deeper

An invitation to visit the Foley Villa and explore Wharekauhau’s remarkable landscapes by Quad bike was more than an exhilarating adventure; it offered deep insights into a precious place, and an appreciation of the care with which it’s managed now, and for future generations.

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Two Queenstown Villas Join Collection
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Two Queenstown Villas Join Collection

Queenstown has long been a highly sought-after destination, with good reason - magnificent and iconic lake and mountain scenery, gastronomic delights, and exhilarating activities all year round.

The addition of Hawks Nest and Drift Bay Lodge into the Luxury Villas of New Zealand collection, provides discerning guests with two new, and exceptional, exclusive-use villa options to call home during their vacation in Queenstown.

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Amongst the world’s greatest
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Amongst the world’s greatest

We celebrate two of our villas for being named in Robb Report's inaugural Greatest 50 Hotel Suites.

Congratulations to the Cooper Residence at The Landing New Zealand, Bay of Islands & The Homestead at FLOCKHILL Lodge.

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Where to stay in the Fall
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Where to stay in the Fall

Everyone wants to know the best time to travel. The team at Luxury Villas of New Zealand can unreservedly say that Fall (for our American friends) or Autumn (as we say ‘downunder’) is fantastic for exploring and enjoying the very best of New Zealand.

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New website launches
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New website launches

As international flight capacity rebounds and discerning travellers rekindle their wanderlust, Luxury Villas of New Zealand (LVoNZ) proudly heralds the return of travel with the launch of their new focussed collection. Featuring 21 meticulously selected exclusive-use villas across Aotearoa, LVoNZ invites visitors to rediscover the joy of exploration in an atmosphere of unparalleled hospitality, starting with luxuryvillasnz.com (their showcase website).

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The Pool Edit
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The Pool Edit

Introducing New Zealand's most secluded and spectacular private pools.

Salt, mineral, bubbling, infinity or deliciously pure, this luxurious pool selection ranges from a few square meters to the privacy of the Pacific Ocean.

Whether you’re intent on sunning yourself poolside on a remote farm or taking a breath-taking dip with views of the Southern Alps, you'll find your place at any of these spectacular and secluded luxury villa destinations.

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Seascape at Annandale – Hotel Review
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Seascape at Annandale – Hotel Review

Robinson Crusoe famously disliked castaway life but he might’ve felt differently had he been marooned at Seascape, a couple of hours’ drive from Christchurch. The “castaway concept” is front and centre at the retreat, which sits on a sheltered bay on an already remote farm, where the only sounds are crashing waves. Thrilling as the isolation is, the property is anything but basic: you’ll find an in-ground jacuzzi, wi-fi, indoor and outdoor gas fireplaces, soaking tub, private chef and dramatic ocean views through floor to ceiling windows. Read more ↗

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Broadsheet gives Wharekauhau's Foley Villa the royal seal of approval
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Broadsheet gives Wharekauhau's Foley Villa the royal seal of approval

Forget your dreaded weekday alarm; here, you’ll wake to the sound of twittering birds and ducks, and with the Wairarapa area being Aotearoa’s newest dark-sky reserve, see some of the most spectacular skyscapes from your private back terrace before dozing off each night.

If you really want to do as Will and Kate did, you can book to stay in Foley Villa - a three-bedroom house 10 minutes’ walk away from the main lodge. General manager Rooney jokes that this Hamptons-inspired stay comes with “a lot of NDAs”, and it has a price tag to match – but is certainly spectacular with its own pool, private chef and dedicated helicopter landing area. Read more ↗

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