Private Villas and Exclusive Residences
Some journeys call for a different kind of accommodation.
A place where families can gather around a long dining table after a day of exploring. A private retreat overlooking the ocean. A residence where the pace of the day is entirely your own.
New Zealand's finest private villas offer a level of privacy and freedom that is difficult to replicate elsewhere. Set in some of the country's most remarkable locations, they provide space to settle in, relax and experience the landscape without interruption.
For some guests, that means celebrating a special occasion with family and friends. For others, it simply means enjoying the comfort of having an extraordinary place entirely to themselves.
Whatever the reason, these properties offer a style of travel that feels deeply personal and wonderfully unhurried.
Te Arai Lodge
The coastline north of Auckland has a wild beauty that feels surprisingly untouched.
Set between native forest and the Pacific Ocean, Te Arai Lodge embraces that landscape beautifully. The atmosphere is calm, restorative and closely connected to the natural environment, with sweeping views, coastal walks and long stretches of beach all close at hand.
Days here can be spent exploring the coastline, enjoying time on the golf course or simply appreciating the quiet rhythm of the surrounding landscape.
It is a place that encourages guests to slow down and breathe a little deeper.
The Landing Residences
The Bay of Islands has long been one of New Zealand's most treasured destinations.
The Landing offers a rare opportunity to experience the region from within a remarkable coastal estate, where vineyards, beaches, rolling farmland and historic sites combine to create an environment that feels both expansive and deeply connected to the area's history.
Each residence has its own character, from intimate waterfront retreats to larger homes designed for families and groups travelling together. What unites them is a strong sense of place and an extraordinary amount of space.
Guests often arrive expecting beautiful scenery and leave with a greater appreciation for the history, culture and natural beauty that define the region.
Annandale
There are few properties in New Zealand quite like Annandale.
Located on a working coastal farm on Banks Peninsula, the estate offers a collection of private villas scattered across a landscape of rugged coastline, rolling hills and remote bays. Each residence occupies its own corner of the property, creating a sense of seclusion that feels increasingly rare.
The experience here is shaped by both the landscape and the farm itself. Guests can explore the coastline, walk through the hills, enjoy locally sourced food and experience a part of rural New Zealand that remains largely unchanged.
The setting feels remote, yet remarkably welcoming.
Mahu Whenua
The landscapes surrounding Wānaka and Central Otago possess a sense of scale that is difficult to describe.
Mahu Whenua sits within one of New Zealand's most spectacular high-country environments, surrounded by mountains, rivers, lakes and vast open spaces. The property offers both privacy and access, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the landscape while enjoying exceptional comfort.
Activities range from horse riding and hiking to conservation experiences and helicopter adventures, though many guests find equal enjoyment simply spending time within the property itself.
There is an extraordinary sense of space here, both inside and out.
It is a place that reminds people just how large and beautiful New Zealand can feel.
Space, Privacy and the Freedom to Stay Differently
Private villas offer something beyond luxury.
They provide freedom.
Freedom to shape the day around family, friends and personal interests. Freedom to linger over breakfast, gather for dinner or spend an afternoon doing very little at all. Freedom to experience New Zealand at your own pace.
For travellers seeking privacy, comfort and a strong connection to place, these residences offer some of the most rewarding accommodation experiences in the country.
Because sometimes the greatest luxury is not found in additional services or amenities.
Sometimes it is simply having a remarkable place entirely to yourself.
