Situated in the Auckland Viaduct Harbour, Servilles Spa is a purpose-built day spas with a view to help melt the stress away

New Zealand by helicopter makes for spectacular sightseeing, over land that can be inaccessible by any other means. Many luxury lodges and hotels also have helipads for their guests’ convenience.

Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds is an area of lush coastal forest, coves and inlets and skyline ridges.

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.

New Zealand operates 12 regional Fish and Game Councils to manage, maintain and protect species. The overseeing Government body is the New Zealand Fish and Game Council.

New Zealand has more than 400 golf courses; some in geothermal areas; some in farmers' fields; all of them fairly inexpensive.