Romance springs
Looking for your next romantic getaway? For a quick weekend trip, Hanmer Springs is the perfect escape for some quality time with your sweetheart. There are activities to fill your days with, and the opportunity to relax and soak up some downtime together. Here are a few ideas. Book a couples massage to […]
Luxury on high: Falcon Brae
Nothing says luxury better than Falcon Brae Villa, perched high above Tasman’s Motueka River. The exclusive-use villa caters for up to 10 guests, with three individual suites and a bunk bedroom. With spectacular 360-degree views, the villa is set in 140 acres of private forest and spectacular native bush walks. The architectural residence […]
A place to celebrate: Rossendale Vineyard
Weddings are one of the great joys in life. Not much beats a day spent celebrating the love of your nearest and dearest. For the newly engaged, wedding planning can be exciting, but also overwhelming. With so many decisions to make, it can be hard to know where to start. The venue is […]
Full steam ahead
A day trip to North Canterbury, or even a weekend away, offers plenty of scope for exciting, adventurous and relaxing activities. Most people know about the wine and food options that abound in the Waipara Valley and beyond, yet there are numerous other ways to spend your time in this vibrant area. Here […]
Hanmer; a hot destination always
Hanmer is well known for its fabulous thermal pool complex where young and old alike can soak for hours on end in any one of many pools that range in temperature from refreshingly cool to devilishly hot. Boasting the longest waterslide in the country and a suite of private pools, visitors can relax, […]
Things to do in Oamaru
A trip to Oamaru is in easy striking distance for Cantabrians. Located 249km south of Christchurch, it’s a distance that takes a little over 3 hours to drive, and offers a wide range of adventure, nature, food, accommodation and attraction options. Here are some suggestions from Metropol while you’re in the neighbourhood. Visit […]
The wedding of your dreams: Amuri Estate
With panoramic views of the stunning mountains, and spacious areas for wining and dining, Amuri Estate offers the dream setting for your most special day. Just 10 minutes out of Hanmer Springs and only 90 minutes from Christchurch, Amuri Estate is the perfect destination to escape, relax and celebrate. A luxury destination with […]
Nature takes centre stage: Skylark Cabin
Awe-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 architecturally-designed accommodation built in 2020 in […]
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 […]
Indulge yourself: The Carlin
Try to wrap your head around what comes above 5-star excellence and your imagination will soar to Queenstown’s first 6-star hotel. It is the latest project for Kevin Carlin, a US-born entrepreneur and creative who has called New Zealand home for more than 30 years. The Carlin Boutique Hotel opens in February 2022 […]
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