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Hapuku Lodge + Tree Houses closes for revamp 8th May 2026 /

Hapuku Lodge + Tree Houses closes for revamp

Kaikōura’s Hapuku Lodge + Tree Houses will temporarily close from May to September as it undergoes a significant refurbishment of its shared guest spaces.


Queenstown luxury lodge plan secures OIO approval 2nd April 2026 /

Queenstown luxury lodge plan secures OIO approval

A Singaporean developer has been granted approval to acquire a large undeveloped site at Jacks Point in Queenstown for a new luxury lodge.


Luxury Coromandel lodge for sale 27th March 2026 /

Luxury Coromandel lodge for sale

Te Punga Lodge at Whangapoua on the Coromandel is for sale.


New luxury offer at Craggy Range 12th March 2026 /

New luxury offer at Craggy Range

Craggy Range has launched its new luxury offering within the winery’s Giants Estate in Havelock North.


Ryan Sanders opens premium Central Otago accom 7th November 2025 /

Ryan Sanders opens premium Central Otago accom

The Coach House, a 3-bed luxury stay on the grounds of Earnscleugh Castle in Clyde, in Central Otago can now be booked.


Saunders’ Alpine Luxury Tours expands to Christchurch, adding staff and product 24th October 2025 /

Saunders’ Alpine Luxury Tours expands to Christchurch, adding staff and product

Alpine Luxury Tours, established in Queenstown over a decade ago, is expanding operations into Ōtautahi Christchurch.


Bookings “coming along nicely” for new slow-stay luxury Domu Retreat 16th October 2025 /

Bookings “coming along nicely” for new slow-stay luxury Domu Retreat

The owners of newly-opened Domu Retreat are gearing up for their first summer and hoping their slow-stay luxury model will appeal to both the international and domestic markets.


NZ lodges, hotels get Michelin keys 13th October 2025 /

NZ lodges, hotels get Michelin keys

Nineteen of the country’s luxury accommodation offerings have been bestowed Michelin keys.


Imperium expands out of Queenstown with luxury acquisition 8th October 2025 / /

Imperium expands out of Queenstown with luxury acquisition

The Australian-owned Queenstown operator beats significant competition for the lakeside asset.


Michelin star chef launches luxury resort 2nd October 2025 /

Michelin star chef launches luxury resort

Michellin Star restaurant chef Toby Stuart has launched a multi-million dollar luxury retreat in the Tasman region with his partner Sabina Bronicka-Stuart.


NZ lodges recognised in NatGeo’s 100 Hotels of a Lifetime 5th December 2024 /

NZ lodges recognised in NatGeo’s 100 Hotels of a Lifetime

Three New Zealand lodges have been recognised in a National Geographic publication.


Within Asia Pacific, where does NZ’s luxury tourism offer rank? 9th July 2024 /

Within Asia Pacific, where does NZ’s luxury tourism offer rank?

Australia is the top destination with Asia Pacific travellers seeking luxury experiences, according to a new report from Marriott International.