The snow season is upon us! Experience the magic of winter in Queenstown and Wanka at our villas, where you can enjoy cosy fires, hot chocolates, morning walks across frosty fields, and easy access to world-class ski fields amidst the stunning natural beauty of the South Island. Our exclusive-use villas are the ideal base for your winter getaway.

The kiwi, New Zealand’s national bird, is instantly recognisable all over the world. But while once abundant and a part of everyday pre-European life, few people get to see or hear kiwi in the wild today. Through immense care and protection of their environments, two of our Bay of Islands villa resorts are enabling guests to experience the wonder of seeing kiwi in their natural habitat at dusk.

An invitation to visit the Foley Villa and explore Wharekauhau’s remarkable landscapes by Quad bike was more than an exhilarating adventure; it offered deep insights into a precious place, and an appreciation of the care with which it’s managed now, and for future generations.

Queenstown has long been a highly sought-after destination, with good reason - magnificent and iconic lake and mountain scenery, gastronomic delights, and exhilarating activities all year round.

The addition of Hawks Nest and Drift Bay Lodge into the Luxury Villas of New Zealand collection, provides discerning guests with two new, and exceptional, exclusive-use villa options to call home during their vacation in Queenstown.

Rita Ora generously shared her experience at one of our Luxury Villas of New Zealand properties with her 16 million Instagram followers, revealing her presence in New Zealand. Read more…

Everyone wants to know the best time to travel. The team at Luxury Villas of New Zealand can unreservedly say that Fall (for our American friends) or Autumn (as we say ‘downunder’) is fantastic for exploring and enjoying the very best of New Zealand.

Mini-moons, re-do moons, mega moons, buddy-moons…and more.

Luxury Villas of New Zealand properties have experienced a number of emerging honeymoon vacation trends over the last season - from length of stay, to who they are taking with them.

As international flight capacity rebounds and discerning travellers rekindle their wanderlust, Luxury Villas of New Zealand (LVoNZ) proudly heralds the return of travel with the launch of their new focussed collection. Featuring 21 meticulously selected exclusive-use villas across Aotearoa, LVoNZ invites visitors to rediscover the joy of exploration in an atmosphere of unparalleled hospitality, starting with luxuryvillasnz.com (their showcase website).

Introducing New Zealand's most secluded and spectacular private pools.

Salt, mineral, bubbling, infinity or deliciously pure, this luxurious pool selection ranges from a few square meters to the privacy of the Pacific Ocean.

Whether you’re intent on sunning yourself poolside on a remote farm or taking a breath-taking dip with views of the Southern Alps, you'll find your place at any of these spectacular and secluded luxury villa destinations.