Luxury Lodges of New Zealand Adds Member, Offers Special Packages

The group is made up of 28 members that have to meet strict entry criteria and offer distinguishing features to ensure they stand out in the exclusive five-star market.

Hapuku offers four lodge suites and five tree houses set 30 feet above a native 100-year-old Kanuka and Manuka tree grove, and feature the cuisine of New Zealand Masterchef finalist Fiona Read, who runs the property with her husband and General Manager Chris Sturgeon. They are currently establishing a residential cooking school -- Hapuku Kitchen -- alongside the lodge business to give visitors to the region and the lodge a genuine hands-on foraging and cooking experience.

Luxury Lodges is currently making special offers such as the Summer Sunshine package for two at Earthsong Lodge on Great Barrier Island. The offer includes a $100 gift wine voucher, complimentary two-day vehicle hire and a one-hour therapeutic massage for two, as well as accommodation in an Ocean View suite, breakfasts and evening dining.

The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs has a Revitalizing Retreat package that includes one night's accommodation for two staying in a Deluxe Suite, a 50-minute massage and an 80-minute facial per person, an afternoon tea on arrival and a bottle of New Zealand Champenoise served in the lodge lounge or your suite. It also includes pre-dinner drinks and canapés, gourmet dinner, full breakfast and a complimentary mini bar (excluding liquor and wine).

Pen-y-bryn Lodge is offering a springtime package, comprising two nights' stay at New Zealand's premier heritage lodge, dinner at the lodge on one of those nights and discounted entry to the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony for $1,200 per couple.

With every three-night booking in November, Queenstown's Remarkables Lodge offers either a wine tour, a 4WD tour or a relaxing session at Onsen Hot Pools. Nelson's Stonefly Lodge offers the complete package for visitors from around the world looking to experience fly fishing in New Zealand. To celebrate the opening of the fly fishing season, a special package on offer with a three-night stay includes a free fly fishing guide for one day including transport, all fly fishing gear and lunch. Total cost for three days is $1,650 per person on a twin share basis, including a four-course gourmet dinner and cooked breakfast each day.

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