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Pukeko Lane's "Kowhai House - a simple blend "
Kowhai House has a unique location atop a bluff that provides unrivaled views over native bush on three sides and rural farming on the other. Being a new build, our focus has been on providing an elegant, stylish get away, with all the mod cons, should our guests need to catch up on the busy world outside. Be sure to check out our second listing Tui Lodge and cabin, recently listed to compliment Kowhai House. Its ideal for couples or larger groups (two couples travelling together or a family)

Secluded modern rural retreat with coastal views
'Big Hill Luxury Retreat' - a bespoke luxury rural escape nestled amongst native New Zealand bushland, stunning Banks Peninsula farmland and dramatic coastline. With views across the Pacific Ocean and a private walking track to your own secluded beach. The elevation and isolation of Big Hill provides a unique contrast of total solitude and unparallel panoramic views - rural New Zealand at its best. 90 mins to Christchurch and 35 mins to Akaroa, close enough to explore - a world away to escape.

Pukehina Penthouse: Exclusive luxurious beachfront
You just feel rejuvenated here. Stunning at Pukehina Beach, this property offers sunshine, sand and swimming on your doorstep with views to take your breath away. Luxurious entertaining spaces plus spa pool on the deck overlooking the beach to welcome spectacular sunrises, or a rural outlook to take in the sunsets. 3 min drive to the local Surf Club with a safe swimming beach, patrolled during summer so great for families. Laid out for indoor outdoor living, making the most of the all day sun.

Peak View Retreat
Welcome to Peak View Retreat. Located conveniently between Nelson and Blenheim in the beautiful South Island, this is the ultimate luxury accommodation in New Zealand. Unwind and experience peace like never before while you’re immersed in this spectacular environment. Enjoy crackling fireside cosy evenings, star gazing from the woodfired hot tub and working up a sweat in the sauna. Extraordinary vistas expertly captured by the architectural design, will make your stay truly unforgettable.

The Temple Cabin (Steeple Peak) Wilderness Comfort
Outdoor Adventure Awaits! The Temple Cabins is located at The Temple, at the head of Lake Ohau right at the beginning of the Hopkins Valley. A remote area well known in the outdoors community. Situated on a classic New Zealand high country station, the cabin gives it's guests access to one of the truly remote areas of the Southern Alps. Enjoy skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and much much more, all in comfortable cabin designed to maximise the sweeping views of the remote setting

Luxurious studio in a beautiful vineyard
Boutique vineyard in the heart of Central Otago, in splendid isolation surrounded by mountain vistas. A luxuriously designed large studio in a rustic stone barn, by a tennis court and ponds. Retreat to our luxury barn studio where you can overlook the pond and river with your morning coffee. Later sit in front of the fire (seasonal), enjoying views of the vineyard and mountains, treating yourself to our wine, served in the best restaurants around the world. An authentic vineyard experience.

ecoescape: self-contained off-grid tiny-home
Hi I am Edward! check out our insta @ecoescape for more photos + info! This escape is a 2 part tiny home nestled at the base of Taranaki with unmatched mountain views. 15 mins from town and the beach, a stone throw to the mountain and bike tracks this self-contained tiny home is a perfect spot for those wishing to visit Taranaki for an adventure or to unwind. Powered from both solar panels and hydro turbines, this place is as "off-the-grid" as it gets. We look forward to having you stay!

NZ Summer House
Don't be fooled by the name, the NZ Summer house is idyllic all year round. Set on an equestrian lifestyle property down a quiet country lane. Open your bedroom doors to the relaxing pool area or private outdoor courtyard off the bedroom and enjoy a cup of coffee with the sounds of nature. 30 minutes from the CBD and close to award-winning restaurants, vineyards and the west coast beaches. Bring your walking shoes or bikes, we are within walking distance to the Riverhead forest.

Luxury Cabin in Coromandel. Stunning sea views.
Private peaceful cottage with amazing views over Manaia harbor and islands. Fully self-contained w/own laundry. 20 mins to Coromandel Township. Great base for the many Coromandel adventures. Plenty of land to roam around on. Organic gardens, Fruit trees. 40 acres. Luxury off-the-grid living. Luxury bed linens. Next door to Mana Retreat Centre (15 min walk). 2 hrs drive from Auckland. Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish, Coromandel cabin. Perfect getaway.

Nikau studio Whale bay Raglan - Forest Retreat
Relax at a unique and tranquil getaway, cosy, romantic and immersed in nature. An open plan studio nestled next to a gentle stream on the native forested foothills of Whale bay, Raglan. An easy 6 min walk to the surf at Whale bay, Indicators or Outside Indicators a few mins drive to Manu bay or Ngarunui beach. Warm and cosy with a beautiful open fire, modern insulation & large double glazed sliding doors. The heat pump heats the studio within 15mins.

Tahakopa Bay Retreat, Catlins, South Otago
Takahopa Bay Retreat is in the heart of the Catlins and offers sweeping panoramic coastal and established native Forest views. The Retreat was established by the Clark family who live on, and farm the surrounding land. The Clark's have been farming the 685 hectare coastal property in the Catlins for the last 25 years. Cameron and Michelle would love to share their secluded retreat with you to enjoy the privacy and peacefulness it provides.

Luxury Wilderness Cabin on Private Lake
Luxury off-grid cabin in absolute wilderness nestled on the edge of a small lake fed by a pristine mountain stream a 3-minute drive from Franz Josef Glacier village. Sensational views of snow-capped mountains, the lake, glacier, Fritz Falls & rainforest. Super King bed, sunsets, outdoor stone bath, cedar barrel sauna with panoramic window & nature's swimming pool on your doorstep. Experience luxury amidst nature.
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 All about New Zealand
All about New Zealand
For a small country in the South Pacific, New Zealand — Aotearoa, or the land of the long white cloud, in te reo Māori — packs a punch with the sheer diversity of its landscapes and the distinctiveness of its natural treasures. In the stories of the tangata whenua (the people of the land), the South Island was the boat of Maui, who caught the great fish of the North Island using his magical fish hook. His brothers were jealous of his achievement and hacked at the fish, creating the mountains, rivers, and coastline.
The landscape here is hugely diverse, from the soaring, glaciated mountains of the Southern Alps and the central North Island volcanoes to the golden sands of Abel Tasman National Park and the Coromandel Peninsula. The same can be said for the flora: Subtropical ferns and palms pepper the North Island, while you can walk in the shadow of ancient beech forests on the South Island.
New Zealand’s major cities are just as appealing as its scenery. The water is never far from sight in Auckland, which stretches across an isthmus peppered with volcanoes. You can spend a day ducking in and out of hip boutiques along Ponsonby Road, followed by cocktails and dinner amid the reclaimed warehouses of Britomart, and then take the ferry into Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana the next morning to wander among the vineyards on Waiheke Island. On the south end of the North Island, Wellington isn’t just the nation’s capital but its cultural capital as well, home to myriad art galleries, museums, and the national symphony and ballet, not to mention its proximity to the island’s wine country. On the South Island, Christchurch charms with its English architecture and carefully tended gardens and parks, while mountainous Queenstown is the jumping-off point for outdoor activities.
 What are the top things to do in New Zealand?
What are the top things to do in New Zealand?
Queenstown
Tāhuna (Queenstown), nestled in the mountains of the South Island, is often dubbed New Zealand’s adventure capital for the plethora of outdoor activities on offer: from jet boating on Lake Wakatipu to horseback riding in Glenorchy and winter skiing in the Remarkables (Kawarau) Range. You can catch the Skyline gondola up to the famous viewpoint and grab a bite to eat, then loop back to town or hike along the Moonlight Track up past Ben Lomond and all the way around to the Shotover River. For a more sedate day, take a paddle steamer across the lake or go wine tasting in the Gibbston Valley.
Rotorua
As well as geothermal wonders, world-class mountain biking, and stunning lakeside scenery, Rotorua is one of the best places in New Zealand for visitors to encounter Māori arts and culture. Since the 19th century, members of the Te Arawa tribe have set up Māori villages where you can help paddle an ornately carved waka across the lake, watch performances of traditional dance and song, and enjoy the tender food from a hāngī, or pit oven.
Fiordland
The breathtaking beauty of Fiordland National Park prompted UNESCO to make the remote southwest corner of New Zealand — Te Wahipounamu — a World Heritage site. Head to the tiny lakeside town of Te Anau to access boats and shuttles into the park. If you’re driving, the road to Milford Sound is amazing — make sure to stop every time there’s a sign to make the most of each viewpoint or take a scenic mini-walk. The Milford Track is a four-day hike that many New Zealanders aspire to experience at least once in their lives. You can also take a boat cruise from Milford Sound to see the stunning reflected beauty of Rahotu (Mitre Peak) and hear the roar of Bowen Falls (Hineteawa).
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