As the seasons gently shift across New Zealand, a slower, more relaxed rhythm emerges in the Bay of Islands. In the Winterless North, golden days linger and Eagles Nest offers a sanctuary of warmth, space, and seclusion. For a limited time, enjoy exclusive special offers on this iconic luxury property…

If a NZ Christmas or New Year vacation is on your wish list, we recommend securing your dates early, as this peak period books out quickly relative to other destinations.

If dining out is on your dream itinerary, then dining out at New Zealand’s best rated restaurants is a must. We have created an easy guide to show you a selection of our villas that are closest to two of the country’s top rated restaurants, by Cuisine Good Food Guide.

Drift Bay Private Villa, one of the Luxury Villas of NZ’s spectacular Queenstown properties, was chosen as the “home” and venue for a very special week long celebration earlier this year.

Maia Cotton and Max Feldstein chose this special 7-suite lakefront residence with mesmerising mountain views for their beautiful wedding.

“We built Drift Bay villa as a place for family to gather and celebrate. The joy and ‘sense of family’ that emanated from this group during their stay with us was amazing. We are so honoured they embraced Drift Bay - their wedding photos clearly show the feelings we hoped to create.”

The Bay of Islands offers a perfect blend of everything that makes New Zealand unique. A subtropical paradise in the country’s north, it is rich in beauty, history and luxury experiences.

Here are our top 7 reasons why a visit should be on your New Zealand itinerary. 

The snow season is upon us! Experience the magic of winter in Queenstown and Wanka at our villas, where you can enjoy cosy fires, hot chocolates, morning walks across frosty fields, and easy access to world-class ski fields amidst the stunning natural beauty of the South Island. Our exclusive-use villas are the ideal base for your winter getaway.

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.

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.

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.

Rita Ora generously shared her experience at one of our Luxury Villas of New Zealand properties with her 16 million Instagram followers, revealing her presence in New Zealand. Read more…

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.

Mini-moons, re-do moons, mega moons, buddy-moons…and more.

Luxury Villas of New Zealand properties have experienced a number of emerging honeymoon vacation trends over the last season - from length of stay, to who they are taking with them.