Many of New Zealand’s popular activities can be enjoyed in style with the help of a professional tour company specialising in luxury packages. Roving Adventures (www.rovingadventures.com) offers four-wheel-drive adventures that introduce you to the backcountry without sacrificing luxury!

Even if you’re not visiting a thermal pool, you will find plenty of opportunities for rest and rejuvenation. Everybody has a different way of relaxing, whether it’s lying on a beach, taking a forest walk or enjoying an early morning round on a picturesque golf course. Golf courses such as the remarkable cliff top course at Cape Kidnappers (www.capekidnappers.com) and Terrace Downs (www.terracedowns.co.nz) in Canterbury with its astonishing alpine views, are pure heaven for keen golfers (and their caddies!).