100 Small Romantic
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North Island

Virgin forests, volcanic mountains and geysers, and New Zealand’s largest lake. The further north you are in New Zealand, the more tropical it gets.

Modeled on an Edwardian country mansion, it has breathtaking views of Palliser Bay. Set on a 5,000 acre working sheep ranch.

T: +64 630 77581. 10 guest cottage suites. US$ 450-
www.wharekauhau.co.nz

Wine Country, North Island

With a climate warmer and sunnier than the South Island, the North Island’s Hawkes Bay wine region is able to produce some of the best Bordeaux varietal red wines.

Surrounded by orchards, Mangapapa, once the home of Sir James and Lady Wattie is a small elegant country house hotel located between the art deco town of Napier and the transplanted English village of Havelock.

T: +64 6 878 3234. 12 rooms. US$ 510, includes dinner.
www.mangapapa.co.nz

Scenic views and golf courses at this rustic-luxe Relais & Chateau property.

T: +64 6 875 1900. US$ 1,000+
www.robertsonlodges.com/the-lodges/cape-kidnappers

Aukland

The capital of New Zealand, this North Island harbor city is known as the “City of Sails”. It includes the lovely residential district of Posonby filled with waterside bars, cafés and outside dining places as well as low-key Waiheke Island, a 30 minute ferry ride away.

Rooms are decorated in teak and rattan “Hamptons beach chic”. Dine on a terrace overlooking the sea view. The hotel is a short walk to both the town and Little Oneroa Beach.

T: +64 9 372 3242. 5 rooms and 2 bungalows. US$ 600-
www.boatshed.co.nz

South Island

White sand beaches, semi-tropical rainforests, snowcapped mountains and mile-deep fjords.

Lakeside location with views of the South Islands alps. Edwardian elegance. The lodge’s location is famous for its fly fishing streams. [Note: They are no longer taking accommodation bookings; just event bookings.]

T: +64 3 523 9121. 9 rooms. US$ 350-
http://www.lakerotoroalodge.com

Wine Country, South Island

Good food and wine thrive in the temperate climate of New Zealand’s South Island wine provinces; some of New Zealand’s most famous Sauvignon Blancs are produced in Marlborough Province.

Themed rooms in a converted neoclassic bank building in downtown Blenheim. A winemaker and wine-lover’s hang-out, the friendly Hotel d’Urville is known for its food & wine.

T: +64 3 577-9945. 11 rooms. US$ 160-
www.hoteldurville.co.nz

Southern Lakes Region, South Island

Crystal clear lakes, glaciers and majestic Southern Alps landscapes. Located in the southern part of South Island, the region includes Queenstown, Fiordland, Central Otago and Wanaka.

Elegantly appointed bedrooms with garden views as well as a breakfast room with a view of the lake, this boutique b&b is just a ten minute (steep) walk to central Queenstown. Owned by a well-known New Zealand restauranteur.

T: +64 3 442-9043. 8 room b&b. US$ 155-
www.queenstownhouse.co.nz

Panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu and its mountain peaks are viewed through expansive glass windows. This luxury lodge sits on ten acres of pine forest, just minutes from Queenstown.

T: +64 3 441 1008. 11 rooms. US$ 500-, incl. breakfast & dinner.
www.matakauri.co.nz

Stewart Island

New Zealand’s little known third island is located 15 miles beyond the South Island. With a population of less than 500 people, this unspoiled island is inhabited primarily by brown kiwi, deer and rare birds found in its acres of lush national park.

They’ll meet you by car as you arrive by ferry or plane and take you to their hill-top lodge boasting great bay views.

T: +64 3 219 1085. US$ 320-
www.stewartislandlodge.co.nz