Unique and Boutique in New Zealand

Whether you’re looking for a beachside retreat, a lodge in a beautiful bush setting, or a luxury bed and breakfast, Navigate Oceania has a property to suit you. Their portfolio is an amazing list of multiple award-winners offering the very best in authentic experiences and luxury in New Zealand, each with their own unique character…

Enjoy Claremont Country Estate’s 4WD safari tour, described as “the most interesting and diverse in New Zealand”. See remarkable geology, including God's Marbles - massive, spherical limestone boulders formed under the sea 15 million years ago. When split, God’s Marbles revealed fossilised bones of plesiosaurs, mosasaurs and other reptiles.

Revitalize body and soul with Paihia Beach Resort & Spa’s luxurious treatments, voted one of the top 10 spas in Australasia by Condé Nast, then soak in the breathtaking seascape of the Bay of Islands with rooms that feature stunning floor to ceiling panoramic ocean views with private balconies.

Ultra-chic boutique hotel The Boatshed is nestled amongst the scenic cliff tops of New Zealand’s artist haven, Waiheke Island. See world-acclaimed architecture, sculptures and galleries; meet the artists that make this location the toast of New Zealand’s art scene.

Wapiti Park is named after its Rocky Mountain Elk (Wapiti) farm, and is nestled under the foothills of the Southern Alps. Both Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier are but a short drive away, offering the opportunity to view the only two glaciers in the world that extend down into temperate rainforest.

Meander through central Christchurch and enjoy Merivale Village with its variety of fine restaurants, antiques and boutique shops. Stay at Historic Places Trust listed Elm Tree House, which offers fine bed and breakfast accommodation in an elegant 1920's setting.

See the sights of adventure-filled Rotorua and experience Maori culture concerts while staying in Kawaha Point Lodge. Set on the edge of magnificent Lake Rotorua lies one of the county’s three championship golf courses plus rainbow and brown trout fishing, bush walks, horse riding, mountain biking or 4WD experiences.

For a refreshing taste of rural life, stay at a manor house and lifestyle farm on Hamurana Country Estate. Away from the main tourist track, it’s an ideal base to explore the Bay of Plenty and experience Rotorua, the spiritual home of New Zealand's Maori culture.

Framed by the Rimutaka Ranges to the west and the Palliser Bay to the east, Wharekauhau Country Estate offers complete privacy and total seclusion, while offering world class accommodation, amenities, cuisine and service. This grand lodge features charming guest cottages with forest and spectacular beach views.