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Westwood Lodge

Franz Josef, South Island, New Zealand

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Westwood Lodge

Hearty, comfortable lodge, the best around, providing a homely base from which to explore Franz Joseph glacier.

Average £190

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Wanaka Springs Lodge

Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand

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Wanaka Springs Lodge

Warm, inviting and homely B&B that’s a great adventure base, with an affordable price tag.

Average £120

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Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Punakaiki, South Island, New Zealand

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Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Comfortable eco-lodge on the wild West Coast, offering excellent outdoor adventure and blissful isolation.

Average £175

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Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

Hapuku, South Island, New Zealand

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Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

Luxury lodge with fun treehouse rooms, superb in-house dining and jaw-dropping landscape views. A good base for accessing Kaikoura’s ecotours, 20 minutes away.

Average £600

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The George

Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand

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The George

A small, intimate and well-run boutique hotel – possibly the best small hotel in New Zealand – with an exceptional in-house restaurant. Ideally located close to the centre of Christchurch.

Average £380

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The Spire Hotel Queenstown

Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand

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The Spire Hotel Queenstown

Intimate, 10-room boutique hotel offering an oasis of indulgence in the heart of Queenstown. Just 10 guest rooms – each with its own gas fireplace

Average £400

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Hotel St Moritz Queenstown

Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand

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Hotel St Moritz Queenstown

Big, fun-loving, no-nonsense property that’s the ideal base for exploring everything Queenstown has to offer.

Average £240

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Blanket Bay

Glenorchy, South Island, New Zealand

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Blanket Bay

One of New Zealand’s most recognisable and admired luxury lodges. Intimate and quiet, spectacular scenery, and outdoor activities in tap.

Average £1400

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