ACCESSIBLE ISOLATION


In New Zealand your clients will feel at one with mother nature, yet even in the most remote setting they’re just a short drive, boat or heli from reality


Standing in front of The Lindis, the newest edition to the Luxury Lodges of New Zealand, you could easily feel like you’re one of just a handful of people for miles and miles. And given that the property has only five suites and is located on 6,800 acres of undisturbed land in the Ahuriri Valley, you’re probably right. The landscape is rugged, with mountains towering around the valley of wetlands, tussock lands and forest. The feeling of complete isolation


is exhilarating, knowing you’re only a two-and-a-half-hour drive from the


Bay of Many Coves


DID YOU KNOW? New Zealand is home to fewer than five million people, yet it is roughly the same size as the UK


The Lindis


vibrant tourist hub of Queenstown or the picturesque town of Wanaka. Staying at The Lindis not only allows guests to reconnect with nature but also with themselves, without any distractions or disturbances. This is what New Zealand seems to do better than anywhere else, and what many of the Luxury Lodges of New Zealand seem to craft better than any other world-class accommodation. It’s the feeling of time, space and of having an entire landscape completely to yourself. The sense of isolation is in fact slightly deceptive. In reality, you’re just a short drive, or in some cases a heli hop, away from civilisation. But the sheer space at a client’s disposal is simply breathtaking. A similar South Island property that masters this art is Minaret Station, four beautiful chalets and lodge set within its own valley in the Mount Aspiring National Park, accessible only by helicopter. Another is Mahu Whenua, an eco-sanctuary dedicated to regeneration, protecting native species and trees, and offering clients a vast landscape to explore. In the North Island, take a look at The Landing Residences, located in Northland. Guests have an abundance of space as their playground – 1,000 acres to be precise. With four


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