TODAY in New Zealand

The TODAY team have packed up the satellite and taken the show on the road to experience the best of New Zealand. High adrenaline adventure, family fun and absolute luxury, the team have done it all.

• Karl Stefanovic - Adventure in Taupo
• Lisa Wilkinson - Luxury in Wairarapa
• Karl Stefanovic - Adventure in Taupo
• Cameron Williams - Sport, Queenstown Style
• Richard Wilkins - Going home to Auckland

No where does luxury quite like New Zealand, and as Lisa Wilkinson discovered, the Wairarapa region at the bottom of New Zealand’s North Island, is the perfect place for a weekend of secluded indulgence.

Lisa’s base for her luxurious weekend was the exclusive Wharekauhau Lodge, situated on a spectacular coastal working farm. For those looking for a secluded experience and with lots of activities, Wharekauhau provides a variety of activities for guests including horse treks, farm tours, spa treatments and places for relaxation. A highlight of a stay at Wharekauhau is the cuisine, which Lisa described as "sublime - so fresh and original." Beyond the lodge, Wairarapa has plenty to offer. Venture to the tiny precinct to Greytown and test your chocolate personality at Schoc Chocolates, visit the regions numerous wineries or take a quid bike ride across the vast Wairarapa fields and black sand beaches. "The quad-biking on the beach was absolutely brilliant", Lisa said. "To be honest, I can’t wait to come back with my husband and kids."

Lisa’s Wairarapa Weekend:

• Accommodation - Wharekauhau Lodge and Country Estate, Wairarapa
• Schoc Chocolates

Want to experience New Zealand for yourself?

• More about the Wairarapa Region
• Activities
• Scenic Highlights
• Accommodation
• Transport