In the lap of luxury Fine wine, delicious food, soft music, ambient lighting, and tranquil surrounds add up to sheer bliss for many people seeking a luxury escape. From glamping to five-star, New Zealand is your oyster. Here and on the following pages are some suggestions from Metropol.
Luxury lodges
New Zealand has an amazing selection of luxury accommodation venues, from seaside to high country, mountain high to valley low. Some offer intimate bespoke accommodation while others cater for larger groups.
Spas
From north to south, spa options should not be ruled out. Many tourism businesses have their own in-house spa services, while others are purpose-built spas. Think massage, soaking in a hot tub, gourmet food and relaxation.
Sail away
Sail – or motor - away on a luxury yacht or launch, with crew catering to your every need. Explore any number of watery destinations from the comfort of a lounger on deck.
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Nature takes centre stage
Luxury Accommodation Ben Ohau Twizel
we-inspiring. There really is no other way to describe the Mackenzie Basin landscape. Yet comfortably hunkered down among the tussocks and surrounded by the soaring Ben Ohau Range rests the surprise that is Skylark Cabin. Named for the birds that nest on the property, Skylark Cabin is architecturallydesigned accommodation built in 2020 in a wonderfully secluded location and with many thoughtful features. Its isolation, stillness and peace cannot fail to soak away the hubbub of the world outside. It’s so quiet at night you can hear frogs croaking from over a kilometre away. And at night there are the stars too. This is a star-gazer’s paradise as the cabin is nestled within the world-acclaimed Aoraki/ Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve. Lie back in your king size bed and observe the Milky Way through the massive skylight. Or watch the stars while relaxing in the outdoor bath. You don’t need to leave the cabin and its facilities to experience the magic of the region, but if you can tear yourself away there are plenty of other activities close by. Aoraki/Mt Cook, Twizel, lakes Pukaki, Ohau and Tekapo are all just short drives away for swimming, fishing and walking or action and adventure. If retreat and chilling–out are on your agenda, Skylark Cabin isn’t just a stunning place to stay – it’s an experience in itself. Gift vouchers available. www.skylarkcabin.co.nz Metropol 16 December, 2021 21
