New Zealand in autumn: A quieter season, a richer journey
Most people planning their first journey to New Zealand start by looking at our summer. I understand why. December,…
The people who change the way you see New Zealand
I have always believed the people we choose to guide for Aroha Luxury New Zealand Tours matter enormously. You…
More than a Michelin Star: New Zealand’s food scene, finally in the spotlight
New Zealand’s food story is worth travelling for. People often ask me what New Zealand food actually is, and…
What a round of golf in New Zealand actually asks of you
A client once asked me, on the 14th tee at Cape Kidnappers, why nobody had mentioned his handicap all…
Why New Zealand is the world’s best wellness destination
It restores people without trying to. The wellness travel industry has become extraordinarily good at packaging the one thing…
The quiet comfort of Wild New Zealand
I have always thought New Zealand’s wilder places work best when people are given time to meet them properly….
The new cultural luxury: Art, design and makers over attractions in New Zealand
What gives a place its identity? A few years ago, while hosting a couple from the US for Aroha…
New Zealand luxury family travel without compromise
When different generations in the same family travel together, there are multiple considerations to take into account, and it…
New Zealand as a destination for life’s meaningful moments
Some moments in life deserve more than a quick weekend away or a celebratory toast over champagne or dinner….
New Zealand luxury travel: The art of letting go
When travellers arrive on the shores of New Zealand something happens; it may not be the exquisite sites of…
Main Divide Helicopters: New Zealand’s ultimate luxury helicopter safari experience
Experience New Zealand in the most exclusive way possible, with a private helicopter experience booked through Aroha Luxury New…
Fiordland – one of the world’s most untamed wildernesses
I just completed one of the most unique cruises through some of New Zealand’s most sensational scenery. It was…
New Zealand’s indulgent, secluded and untamed luxury stays
New Zealand’s reputation as a home to truly exceptional luxury experiences is well known, but nowhere does this shine…
New Zealand’s guide to stargazing
New Zealand’s reputation as one of the best destinations in the world to view the night sky is well…
Slow luxury travel: New Zealand’s photography destinations
New Zealand’s otherworldly terrains have been attracting photographers around the world for decades, and it’s not that hard to…
Discovering New Zealand’s architectural soul through slow luxury travel
In a world where travel has become increasingly rushed and surface-level, New Zealand presents something different. At this destination,…
