NZ beach house
A dining room area with a great view
Accommodation set in a field of flowers
NZ beach house
A dining room area with a great view
Accommodation set in a field of flowers
Small scale and unique

Accommodation in New Zealand for friends

Our carefully selected down-to-earth hosts will make you feel at home with their welcoming Kiwi hospitality. Get to know them over dinner. Or join them for a tour of the farm or vineyard.

Luxury accommodation that becomes a part of your trip. An eclectic-styled luxury villa on a 75-acre estate. Get “off the grid” on the shores of Lake Pukaki at an elegant lodge. A classical house perched on a hill, overlooking the Remarkables mountain range. Or a modern apartment by the beach.


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A luxury lodge on the Coromandel Peninsula with friends

Coromandel, New Zealand

Nestled amongst native bush, overlooking Cooks Beach and the Shakespeare Scenic Reserve

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A boutique lodge hidden in the dunes

Kapiti Coast, New Zealand

Luxury beachfront accommodation on the Kapiti Coast

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Experience life in a tree house

Kaikoura, New Zealand

Luxury lodge with unique tree houses

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A luxury getaway on Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island & Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand

Chic luxury accommodation in Waiheke

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The ultimate alpine lodge

Queenstown, New Zealand

Luxury accommodation set on the shores of Lake Wakatipu

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An award-winning contemporary beach house

Bay of Islands, New Zealand

A luxury holiday house positioned to capture stunning sea and bay vistas

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A hidden gem with a rich history

Hawkes Bay & Napier, New Zealand

An exclusive country retreat in Hawke's Bay

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A complete luxury experience with friends

Queenstown, New Zealand

A contemporary luxury lodge overlooking Lake Wakatipu

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A remote luxury retreat in nature

Canterbury High Country, New Zealand

A private, luxury small home nestled in nature

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"We love our local area because of its location near the lake, rivers, forests and mountains. The natural environment is very accessible."

Local hosts, Lynne and Jim

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At TravelEssence, we specialise in crafting custom-made holidays that take you off the beaten path and create memories to last a lifetime. We believe in connecting with the heart and soul of a place, introducing you to the locals who call it home. Engage in conversations with fascinating individuals who will share their stories, traditions, and way of life, leaving an indelible mark on your journey.