The Canterbury plains stretch down the east side of the South Island and are home to the small town of Kaikoura, famous for its abundant marine life. In the Maori language, ’kai’ means ’to eat’ and ’koura’ means ’crayfish’ – enjoy some of New Zealand’s frshest seafood whilst gazing out to sea, looking out for giant Sperm Whales, pods of dolphins and seal colonies that frequent these shores.
From here you can continue on to Christchurch, the Garden City, with its many beautiful parks, country gardens and English architecture. Meanwhile, the west coast is home to the stunning Glaciers of Franz Josef and Fox – here you can explore incredible ice caves and dramatic seracs.
Step off the beaten track and discover Annandale, set amid a rugged landscape of hills and bays on Banks Peninsula. Only an hour from Christchurch, this hidden gem sits on a 4000-acre farm in one of the world's most spectacular coastal locations.
Designed as a contemporary luxury country lodge, Hapuku Lodge and Tree Houses sit at the foot of South Island's spectacular Kaikoura Ranges, looking out over the rugged Pacific Coast of New Zealand - home to an abundance of marine life.
Otahuna is an elegant, opulent lodge set at the heart of a rolling country estate. With commanding views of its landscaped gardens and far beyond to the surrounding plains, the views take you to the foot of New Zealand's Southern Alps.
Hotel Montreal is a stylish, boutique hotel located in a peaceful street in central Christchurch with 25 suites and a three-bedroom penthouse. A polo theme runs throughout, with a polo bar and restaurant with Argentinean-inspired cuisine.
Lake Heron Station is a high country working farm located in a remote spot in the Southern Alps of New Zealand’s South Island. Stay in the cosy farm cottage, get a true sense of Kiwi farm life, exploring the 20,000 hectares by 4x4, hiking and kayaking.
Manakau Lodge is a cosy owner-run luxury guesthouse in Kaikoura, with stunning views from its gardens over the Seaward mountain range. There are just four comfortable rooms here, offering an affordable and homely base for exploring the area.
Matuka Lodge is a charming guesthouse located just outside Twizel in the Southern Alps of South Island. With just four well-appointed guest rooms, it's a peaceful retreat and great base for exploring the central lakes, Mount Cook and beyond.
Christchurch's The George is the essence of supreme comfort, a luxury, contemporary hotel with individual attention in an intimate ambience, just moments from the heart of New Zealand's garden city opposite Hagley Park.
Nestled in the heart of New Zealand's spectacular Glacier Country, Westwood Lodge is a stylish Bed and Breakfast located just moments from the South Island's majestic Southern Alps and the World Heritage Westland National Park.
Wilderness Lodge is a family-friendly eco-lodge in the dramatic Arthur’s Pass on New Zealand’s South Island. Set on a 4000 acre working sheep farm, you can enjoy nature walks, fly-fishing and sheep farm experiences.