Dramatically different from New Zealand’s South Island, the North Island stretches from windy Wellington, the capital, on the southwestern tip to the beautiful Bay of Islands in the northeast. Highlights in between include massive Lake Taupo (the size of Singapore) and Rotorua, an epicenter of geothermal activity.
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Surrounded by emerald hills, The Farm at Cape Kidnappers sits on 800-foot cliffs that plunge into the brilliant blue sea. A 6,000-acre working sheep farm, this is also a world-class golf destination.
In 1924, Irishman Alan Pye established Huka Lodge as a fisherman’s camp along the banks of the Waikato River. Just shy of a century later, the legendary property is one of New Zealand’s premier lodges, now located just upstream from...
The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs sits in the northern Bay of Islands, and major draws include the acclaimed golf course on 6,000 acres of farmland with panoramic ocean, top service and a comfortable vibe (though guests tend to dress for...
Overlooking Palliser Bay, with views all the way to South Island on a clear day, Wharekauhau is situated on a 5,500-acre working farm but has just 13 elegantly appointed guest cottages.
New Zealand’s second-oldest lodge (after Taupo’s Huka), the aptly named Solitaire Lodge sits on the edge of Lake Tarawera surrounded by lush, serene landscapes.
Lake Taupo, the size of Singapore, is surrounded by glorious rivers and streams that are blessed with larger number of trout, making it a heavenly spot for fly-fishermen and women. One of the reasons the fish populations are so healthy...
The thermal wonderland of Wai O Tapu, midway between Taupo and Rotorua, may be the more famous geothermal site, but the hidden Orakei Korako is worth a visit to escape the crowds. Located across serene Lake Ohakuri (there's a ferry...
The North Island abounds with great golf course, but the two best ones are associated with resorts run by the Robertson family: Kauri Cliffs, up north in the Bay of Islands, was created by David Harman and centers around incredible,...
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New Zealand is a great destination for the luxury traveler because there are about a dozen top lodges that are quite consistent in their excellence, so it’s easy to mix and match. All have wonderful settings, staff, and food. They...
A trip to New Zealand is an epic 10/10: the world-class lodges, the food, the people, the landscapes—which range from mountains to woods to beach to farmland–and everything is stunning.
Whether you picture helicopters perched atop glaciers, Lord of the Rings characters galloping in front of soaring mountain ranges or plush super-lodges, New Zealand is a destination that conjures strong images. It’s also one of those rare places where the reality...
In the bird sanctuary at the Farm at Cape Kidnappers, I tracked an endangered baby kiwi through a forest of white pines with a biologist. When we found it hiding in the thick forest duff, I held the delicate bird...
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New Zealand’s South Island is the larger but less populated of the country’s two main islands. It is ridiculously scenic – in fact, when you picture New Zealand, chances are you're envisioning the South Island, with its rugged alpine peaks,...
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With twice the land mass of London, Auckland is a seemingly never-ending sprawl that’s often treated as a fly-over destination by travelers eager to get into New Zealand’s wild landscapes. But within the concrete mess, there are treasures to be...
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