New Zealand

Discover New Zealand with The Luxury Landing

New Zealand is a land of volcanic landscapes, glacier-carved fjords, dark sky sanctuaries, and deserted beaches. Here, adventure and luxury exist side by side, hike on active volcanoes, dine under the clearest skies on Earth, and drift through glowworm-lit caves that feel otherworldly.

Explore alpine peaks and remote black sand beaches, rushing rivers to quiet forest retreats. New Zealand’s landscapes tell a story millions of years in the making.

We’re here to help you experience it the right way—with exclusive stays, expert guides, and access to places few ever reach.

Close-up view of textured brown and gray rocky mountain slopes

Auckland skyline with Sky Tower at sunset

Experience New Zealand Like a Local

With first-hand knowledge of the country’s most extraordinary stays, exclusive experiences, and best-kept secrets, we create itineraries that bring New Zealand to life in a way only locals can.

Timing is everything. Skiing in July? Vineyard hopping in autumn? A heli-hike to a glacier before it melts? Some places are spectacular year-round, while others have a perfect season. With insider insight, we make sure every destination is experienced at its most remarkable.

We know the roads, the remote lodges, the private guides worth booking, and the scenic flights that are actually worth it. Whether it’s avoiding the crowds at Milford Sound, securing a table at the hardest-to-book vineyard restaurant, or arranging a luxury lodge that feels like your own private world, we take care of the details so you can experience New Zealand at its finest—because you didn’t fly all this way to stress.

Must-See Destinations

West Coast

This untamed stretch of coast is home to some of New Zealand’s most dramatic landscapes. glaciers, limestone cliffs, and rainforest-covered mountains. Explore the electric-blue ice caves of Franz Josef Glacier, hike through the towering limestone formations of Punakaiki (Pancake Rocks), and take a scenic flight over the Hokitika Gorge’s surreal turquoise waters.
Milford & Doubtful Sounds

New Zealand’s famous fjords, where towering cliffs rise above the sea. Cruise through Milford Sound’s mist-covered waterfalls, take a scenic flight for the best views of Doubtful Sound’s untouched valleys, or paddle through the silent bays of one of the most remote corners of the country.
Queenstown & Arrowtown

Jet boat through the narrow canyons of the Shotover River, heli-ski untouched peaks, or hike the Ben Lomond trail for panoramic alpine views. Then slow it down in Arrowtown, a historic gold mining village with boutique stays and a cinematic mountain backdrop.
Tongariro & Lake Taupo

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a New Zealand must do. A full-day trek through emerald crater lakes, steaming vents, and jagged volcanic ridgelines. Taupo is the gateway to fly-fishing country, where expert guides will take you to world-class trout-filled rivers hidden deep in the wilderness.
Hawke’s Bay

A sun-drenched region where rolling vineyards, golden beaches, and world-class golf courses define the pace of life. Tee off on championship greens, sip your way through the region’s finest Syrahs, or take a truffle-hunting tour through the countryside.
Martinborough

A smaller, quieter, and more intimate wine region, best explored by bike. Cycle between cellar doors, sample award-winning Pinot Noir, and retreat to luxury countryside estates.

Boutique & Luxury Stays

Hapuku Lodge & Tree House – Kaikōura
- Perched high in a native kanuka forest, these architecturally designed treehouses offer sweeping views of the Kaikōura mountain range and the wild Pacific coast. Wake up to birdsong, dine on fresh-caught seafood — Hapuku Lodge & Tree House – Kaikōura - Perched high in a native kanuka forest, these architecturally designed treehouses offer sweeping views of the Kaikōura mountain range and the wild Pacific coast. Wake up to birdsong, dine on fresh-caught seafood, and enjoy a surf on the nearby coastline.

Piwakawaka – Central Otago
A private high-country estate surrounded by vast mountain landscapes. This is a true wilderness retreat, offering heli-skiing, world-class fly fishing, and exclusive access to some of New Zealand’s most untouched backcountr — Piwakawaka – Central Otago A private high-country estate surrounded by vast mountain landscapes. This is a true wilderness retreat, offering heli-skiing, world-class fly fishing, and exclusive access to some of New Zealand’s most untouched backcountry.

Muriwai Estate – Auckland’s West Coast -
A secluded design-forward estate set near the dramatic black sand beaches of Muriwai. Offering an escape into coastal wilderness, yet just a short drive from Auckland’s finest dining and wine regions. — Muriwai Estate – Auckland’s West Coast - A secluded design-forward estate set near the dramatic black sand beaches of Muriwai. Offering an escape into coastal wilderness, yet just a short drive from Auckland’s finest dining and wine regions.

Eagles Nest – Bay of Islands - A private clifftop retreat where every villa comes with panoramic ocean views, personal chefs, and secluded infinity pools overlooking the turquoise waters of the Bay of Islands.

Kinloch Manor & Villas – Taupō - With greens designed by Jack Nicklaus, this world-class golf and wellness retreat overlooks the shores of Lake Taupō. Expect fire-lit suites, farm-to-table dining, and access to one of New Zealand’s most celebrated golf courses.

Okoro Villa – Nelson & Abel Tasman -
Tucked into the hills above Nelson, Okoro Villa offers sweeping ocean views, infinity pools, a sauna and plunge. Enjoy morning yoga over sunrise. — Okoro Villa – Nelson & Abel Tasman - Tucked into the hills above Nelson, Okoro Villa offers sweeping ocean views, infinity pools, a sauna and plunge. Enjoy morning yoga over sunrise.

Local Experiences

Heli-Bike Volcanoes

Soar over smouldering craters, vibrant emerald lakes, and Mars-like volcanic terrain then traverse one of Taupo’s most renowned tracks.
Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve

Spend an evening in one of the best stargazing spots on the planet, with a private astronomer-led observatory tour or an outdoor hot tub under the Milky Way.
Whale Watching

Kaikoura is one of the only places in the world where sperm whales can be spotted year-round. Take a private boat charter or a scenic flight for a breathtaking view of migrating orcas, humpbacks, and blue whales.
Scenic Bay of Islands

Fly between remote beaches, land on a deserted stretch of sand, and share a champagne picnic with the Pacific as your backdrop.
Ice Caving in Aoraki

Step inside a shifting labyrinth of sapphire-blue ice caves with expert guides, exploring tunnels carved by ancient glaciers.
Local Produce Tours

Explore endless rows of lavender at Wanaka’s boutique lavender farm, where the landscapes feel straight out of Provence. Then, taste some of New Zealand’s finest raw honey, straight from the hive—manuka, thyme, and wildflower varieties that reflect the untouched landscapes they come from.