Top Luxury Lodges of New Zealand

Kiran is Chief Strategy Officer for ANZCRO – Australia & New Zealand DMC

ANZCRO is a leading DMC into Australia & New Zealand with 30 years of experience and 80 staff in offices in Australia and New Zealand. ANZCRO specialises in meticulous customization – developing itineraries based on a brief on the profile of the clients. ANZCRO’s core competitive advantage is our product range – we have 40,000 products contracted from close to 5,000 suppliers in Australia & New Zealand. Products include – accommodation (boutique, serviced apartments, hotels, farm stays, luxury lodges), transfers, tours, trips, activities, attractions, walks & hikes, cycle & e-bite trips, rail, ferries, car and campervan rentals, internal flights, etc. Currently our reservations team are responding to requests for customised itinerary and quotes with a turnaround time of 1-2 business days.

ANZCRO are members of USTOA, ASTA, IATA, ATEC and NZTEC. ANZCRO was awarded the ‘Most Outstanding Wholesaler’ at the Australian National Travel Industry Awards in Dec 2023. ANZCRO was awarded Two Magellan 2024 Gold Awards for our website, digital brochures, and Travel Advisor resources hub. ANZCRO has been appointed as the preferred supplier for Australia & New Zealand by Delta Vacations, Ensemble, CCRA, Travel Edge, PATS, Flight Centre Independents, Montecito Village Travel, Legato, WorldVia/Travel Quest, and FORA network.

Long regarded as one of the world’s most revered and inspirational luxury accommodations, Huka Lodge is set among 17-acres of established, parklike gardens along the banks of the emerald-blue Waikato River near Lake Taupō on New Zealand’s North Island. Libby Cooke is pleased to share with you this newly enhanced and elevated, luxury lodge. Founded in 1924 as a humble fly fishing lodge, Huka Lodge continues to deliver a naturally calm and rejuvinating experience. Dining at Huka Lodge is at the heart of the tradition of generous hospitality for which the lodge is world-renowned. Showcasing New Zealand’s finest, often sustainably produced ingredients, the menus at Huka Lodge are daily changing and reflect the seasons and the environment outdoors. Meals are enjoyed in the elegant surrounds of the Dining Room with mesmerising views to the Waikato River. Set among the cool, quiet reserves of the Wellness Grounds, the Huka Spa is a tranquil sanctuary. Luxurious and restorative treatments for body, mind and soul invite guests to embark on a personal hikoi (journey) to a peaceful sonic backdrop of birdsong and the rippling passage of the Waikato River as it flows downstream.

ROKI Collection Director of Sales and Marketing, Jen Middleton, will share with you Queenstown’s newest ultra-luxury hotel. Be ready to immerse yourself in the luxury of tranquillity on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, in the heart of Queenstown, New Zealand. Welcome to sophisticated urban hotel luxury, offering a sanctuary of calm for the discerning traveller. Guests can enjoy one of our fifteen spacious luxury hotel suites ranging in size from 1 to 4 bedrooms, providing breathtaking lake and mountain views, fireplaces and luxury amenities. Elevate your experience through our ROKI Pure wellness journeys, and a world-class culinary program led by Director of Culinary, Paul Froggatt.

General Manager, Andrew Cullen, has been central to the birth and evolution of Flockhill Lodge, channelling his extensive luxury hospitality experience, which includes managing operations for Aman, into the build and brand of New Zealand’s newest luxury lodge. Opening in festive 2024, Flockhill is an alpine escape positioned on a 36,000-acre working sheep station in the heart of the Southern Alps. The property features seven two-bedroom Villas and a premier four-bedroom Homestead, designed to immerse guests in dramatic landscapes without compromise on comfort or style. Beyond its architecture, Flockhill offers a rich tapestry of experiences: from guided horse treks, fly fishing, and caving, to ATV adventures and scenic helicopter excursions that showcase the best of the high country. At the heart of the lodge is Sugarloaf, the property’s restaurant, where seasonal menus highlight ingredients harvested directly from the lodge garden, paired with New Zealand’s finest wines for a truly unforgettable dining experience.

Located in the heart of New Zealand’s South Island, The Lindis is a truly unique luxury lodge set within the breathtaking Ahuriri Valley, just two hours north of Queenstown — a landscape of golden tussocks, the world-class Ahuriri River, and the snow-dusted Southern Alps, bordering a certified dark sky reserve. Architecturally designed to blend seamlessly into its surroundings, the lodge offers just five suites within the main building and three immersive glass Pods, their mirrored exteriors reflecting the natural landscape. Representing The Lindis Lodge is Lodge Manager Averil Patterson. With over 15 years of experience in luxury tourism and hospitality — including senior roles at Black Barn, Cape Kidnappers, and as a bespoke travel specialist with Unparalleled Journeys — Averil brings warmth, precision, and a deep connection to New Zealand’s land and people. She is uniquely positioned to share the story of The Lindis and its place within the high-country landscape. Averil’s expertise lies in guest experience, creating seamless journeys from private heli-picnics to stargazing beneath some of the world’s darkest skies. Her thoughtful leadership, meticulous attention to detail, and passion for authentic storytelling ensure every guest departs feeling like family.