Luxury Travel

With its luxury lodges, glamorous charter yachts and world-class golf courses, New Zealand is developing an international reputation for five-star travel.

Accommodation

New Zealand has several top-end international hotel chains as well as boutique hotels with individual style. Look for those with a Qualmark Exclusive rating; these have been graded as offering an exceptional standard. Well-appointed serviced apartments are another option for optimum space and privacy.

For an extra-special experience, consider a luxury lodge. New Zealand’s lodges form an exclusive category of accommodation offering the utmost luxury in a pristine (and often remote) setting.

A range of activities is often available – anything from fishing to a scenic helicopter flight. You’ll also enjoy the talents of an in-house chef assembling your meals from the finest produce. Make a luxury lodge experience part of your visit and you’ll remember your journey for a lifetime.

New Zealand Lodge Association

For a truly unique escape to somewhere special, try a New Zealand Lodge Association property. Selecting a member of the New Zealand Lodge Association is your guarantee of the highest quality luxury boutique accommodation. www.lodgesofnz.co.nz

An exclusive grade

Qualmark is New Zealand tourism’s official quality agency. Grades range from 1 to 5 stars for all styles of accommodation, but the Exclusive category is in a league of its own. Offering the finest locations, peerless facilities, unforgettable activities and faultless service, these properties meet the strictest of criteria. Such properties are not common, but that is part of the appeal. Book into a Qualmark Exclusive property and you can be assured the experience will be nothing short of perfect. www.qualmark.co.nz

Transport

A full range of private transport options are on offer. Fixed-wing planes and helicopters are available for charter in locations throughout the country, whether you require a scenic flight or a straightforward transfer. Limousine transfers from airport to hotel – or a tour of the country – can be easily arranged. Bodyguard services are also available through many limousine companies. A luxury charter yacht offers all the indulgences of five-star accommodation, but with the added benefit of being able to explore hidden coves and offshore islands – and there’s nothing like the taste of freshly caught fish cooked on deck!

Activities

There are plenty of opportunities for personal rejuvenation while in New Zealand. Golf courses such as the remarkable cliff-top course at Cape Kidnappers and Terrace Downs in Canterbury, with its astonishing alpine views, are pure heaven for keen golfers. Many of New Zealand’s most popular outdoor activities can be enjoyed in style with the help of a tour company specialising in luxury packages.