By The UNCHARTED® editors · 2 min readNestled in breathtaking landscapes — from serene lakesides to rugged mountains — these accommodations provide stunning views right from your room and are the perfect basecamps to explore all the country has to offer.
Experience the Wilderness of the Southern Alps
Craigieburn Valley, New Zealand
Set in New Zealand’s stunning South Island, Flockhill is a 36,000-acre working sheep station that perfectly blends rustic charm with modern luxury. With its vast rolling hills and endless outdoor adventures, this remote retreat offers a true connection to nature. Whether you’re hiking or simply unwinding in the beautifully restored lodge with your personal chef, the lodge delivers an authentic Kiwi experience, and we love it for its commitment to preserving the land.
from $1,500 per person
Where Volcanoes and Rivers Meet
Taupō, New Zealand
This outpost is set along the banks of the Waikato River — one moment lazy and deep, the next swirling and icy blue — near Lake Taupō on New Zealand’s North Island. With a reputation for fly fishing, class, and genuine hospitality, Huka Lodge’s humble beginnings started out nearly a century ago as an angler’s camp made famous for its trout-rich waters and white canvas tents along the river’s edge. Today, it has secured its place as one of the country’s most celebrated luxury lodges. The vast expanse of this region is framed by dramatic volcanic peaks and lush native forests, so plan to take in the rolling green, birdsongs and burbling tributary.
from $1,080 per person
Eichardt's Hotel:
An Architectural Beauty on Lake Wakatipu
Queensland, New Zealand
Having welcomed visitors since 1861, the Eichardt’s Hotel story is rich with colorful characters and pioneering endeavors. Set against the backdrop of the Southern Alps and Lake Wakatipu, there is a patchwork of pristine wilderness surrounding it. Behind the impressive white stone façade lies a penthouse and lakehouse apartments, and beyond it, a plethora of outdoor activities await: Enjoy scenic hikes, explore the secret coves of the lake with a day aboard the Pacific Jemm boat, take a vineyard tour, or do a heli ride to Milford Sound.
from $800 per person
