Features

Stunning scenery and great peacefulness; guests at Blanket Bay Lodge enjoy golf, fly-fishing, horse riding at the hideaway, or join in the adventure of Queenstown.

Heritage Trails allow walkers the chance to explore the cultural, historic and natural heritage of the country.

The Department of Conservation is a government agency with a mandate to help people enjoy themselves in the outdoors.

Ever-obliging and dedicated New Zealand hotel and lodge staff reveal some interesting requests on the website of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World organisation.

New Zealand’s Wairarapa region, near Wellington, is renowned for wine and food. A book ‘Wairarapa Walks’ lists 62 excellent walks varying from forest to coastal limestone caves.

Thermal springs, resulting from New Zealand's location on the Pacific Rim of Fire, are found the length of the country including Rotorua, Taupo Te Aroha and Hanmer.

Old and new in Hawke's Bay; Waiheke Island; sparkling varieties. Background info on niche vineyards. Success of Villa Maria.

Rotorua's QE Health offers highly-specialised medical spa treatments for arthritis, rheumatism and other disorders involving movement.

New Zealand, spa destination with a difference. While many spas worldwide are manufactured, New Zealand's approach has been to enhance the existing natural environment.

New Zealand spas and health retreats with accommodation, contacts listing. Luxury hotels and lodges excluded, listed separately.