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Reasons To
Visit New Zealand

  • Food & wine

    This small nation has established a name for fabulous wineries, many internationally acclaimed. Whilst most will point connoisseurs to the Marlborough region for the finest vintages, Hawkes Bay and Martinborough should not be ignored. A trip here would not be complete without trying the local 'fush 'n' chups' or traditional Maori fare either.

    Food & wine

  • Landscapes

    For a small country, New Zealand incorporates landscapes as diverse as they come. Mountains, volcanoes, beaches, lakes, fiords, valleys and caves - to the everyday traveller these remarkable sights are other-worldly. Both the North and South islands share many common features, but are also wonderfully contrasting.

    Landscapes

  • Light adventure

    It's not necessary to throw yourself off a suspended platform in order to fully experience New Zealand. Alternative options include air safaris over White Island, heli-hiking the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers and wilderness cruises in Milford and Doubful Sounds.

    Light adventure

  • Maori culture

    New Zealanders are proud of their Maori roots. Maori song, dance and mythology are prevalent, towns are adorned with carvings and rooms are dressed in flax weavings. Most physical locations also have Maori names with literal translations such as Waimakariri River (Cold water river).

    Maori culture

  • Outdoors & coastal living

    The 'outdoors' perception of New Zealanders is not something consciously cultivated; with such a plentitude of mountains, beaches, fiords lakes and forests on their doorstep it is simply a way of life.

    Outdoors & coastal living

  • Self-drive

    New Zealand has wonderful roads - scenic, safe and, especially on the South Island, largely empty. They even drive on the left and some of the most scenic routes are waymarked. There are car hire stations at all of New Zealand's airports.

    Self-drive

  • Walking & trekking

    There are so many excellent hikes - or 'tramps' as the locals call them - in New Zealand that it is sometimes difficult to know which one to select. We feature several of the country's 'great walks' which can easily be incorportated into any itinerary.

    Walking & trekking

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Accommodation in New Zealand: Claremont Country Estate

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Our Rating: Deluxe

Claremont Country Estate

Christchurch, Christchurch & Canterbury

This secluded luxury lodge and historic homestead is set on a working 1,000 hectare deer, sheep and cattle station and is surrounded by the stunning unspoiled scenery of the Waipara Gorge.

The homestead itself dates back to 1866, but the land on which it stands reveals a plethora of geological phenomena stretching back to the time of the dinosaurs.

Your host, Richard, will take you on a fascinating and incredibly scenic tour of the estate, combining a 4WD adventure with a farm tour and a lesson in history and geology.

You return home to your elegant guestroom, tastefully furnished with antiques and fine linens. Guests are invited to enjoy pre-dinner drinks outside on the beautiful patio or in one of the gracious living rooms, followed by a gourmet style fourcourse dinner.

Further reading:
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