DID YOU KNOW? New Zealand is home to more than 500 wineries across its 10 major wine-producing areas


New Zealand’s cellar doors have a local restaurant attached.


Farm to fork New Zealand’s food scene is booming, and the culinary experiences offered by high-end accommodation is second to none. It isn’t rare for properties to bring in a private chef to a villa or a residence. Expect bespoke menus using the abundance of natural resources and local produce. Many of the Luxury Lodges of


New Zealand own extensive gardens and farms to grow their own produce, resulting in delicious ‘estate to plate’ or farm-to-fork dishes. Many properties will include a garden or farm tour, or cook up your client’s catch if they return


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from a fishing trip. A prime example is Hapuku Lodge & Treehouses, located in New Zealand’s whale-watching capital, Kaikoura – kai means food and koura translates as crayfish. A night here will prove one of the best culinary experiences a client will have. Likewise, the Marlborough Lodge


is perfectly located in the heart of the largest wine-growing region, and guests should certainly take advantage of this. The property offers a changing menu that showcases the area’s best produce. You can rest assured that New


Zealand will deliver when it comes to high-quality and local produce across all of its luxury properties. Degustation menus paired with wine mean outstanding value for an overnight stay.


AGENT’S VIEW


“I was amazed at the endless opportunities for a


mountaintop, lakeside or even glacier-top picnic platter.


Recommend a picnic as part of a heli scenic journey for clients and it will be the showstopper.”


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