Tasman/Marlborough
At the top of the South Island, Tasman offers golden beaches, kayaking, and coastal walks in the Abel Tasman National Park. Marlborough delivers iconic Sauvignon Blanc, vineyard dining and the dramatic Marlborough Sounds and Queen Charlotte Track.
The Tasman region, at the top of the South Island, is a sun‑soaked coastal escape best known for the Abel Tasman National Park, famous for its golden beaches, turquoise waters, and easygoing outdoor adventures. Explore the park by kayak, boat cruise, or sections of the Abel Tasman Coast Track, one of New Zealand’s Great Walks, with water taxis making it simple to turn hikes into relaxed day outings. Kayaking is a standout experience, allowing close access to secluded coves, granite headlands, and marine life such as seals and dolphins.
The wider Tasman area also shines with boutique wineries, craft breweries, artisan food producers, and relaxed vineyard dining, especially around the Moutere Hills. Nearby towns like Nelson, Mapua, and Motueka add arts, galleries, markets, and waterfront cafés, creating a balanced mix of nature, food, and culture
Marlborough, at the top of New Zealand’s South Island, is world‑famous for its award‑winning Sauvignon Blanc, sun‑drenched vineyards, and the spectacular waterways of the Marlborough Sounds. Enjoy winery tastings and vineyard lunches around Blenheim and Renwick, before shifting pace on the water. The Marlborough Sounds offer a stunning maze of forested bays best experienced by scenic cruise, coastal walk on the Queen Charlotte Track or a mix of both with frequent opportunities to spot dolphins, seals, and seabirds. The Queen Charlotte Track delivers some of the country’s most scenic walking while the seaside town of Picton provides a relaxed gateway to the sounds. Food lovers will enjoy fresh local seafood, especially green‑lipped mussels, paired with regional wines.
destinations
Okoro Villa
Okoro Villa is an exclusive luxury retreat above Nelson, set on a private estate with sweeping Tasman Bay views, refined design, bespoke dining by a private chef, and exceptional wellness facilities.
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Pihopa Retreat
Pihopa Retreat is an intimate sanctuary in Nelson, set within tranquil heritage gardens. With just six refined suites, it offers space, privacy, and a deeply personal stay—where relaxed luxury meets thoughtful, unhurried hospitality.
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Split Apple Retreat
Split Apple Retreat is an intimate clifftop sanctuary above Abel Tasman National Park, where panoramic ocean views, wellness-led living, and deeply personalised hospitality come together in a setting of rare stillness.
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Drift Off Grid
Drift Off Grid is a secluded eco-retreat above Golden Bay, where beautifully designed glamping tents sit among native bush with sweeping ocean views—offering a rare blend of simplicity, privacy, and quietly elevated comfort.
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Bay of Many Coves
Bay of Many Coves is a secluded waterfront retreat in the Marlborough Sounds, where contemporary apartments nestle into native bush. Accessible only by boat or air, it offers rare privacy, space, and a deep connection to nature.
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The Marlborough
Set within 16 acres of gardens and vines, The Marlborough is a quietly elegant boutique retreat where heritage charm meets contemporary comfort, offering refined stays, exceptional dining, and immersive wine country experiences.
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Rowley Estate
Tucked among Marlborough’s vineyards and rolling countryside, Rowley Estate is a private homestead retreat offering refined rural luxury, generous living, and a deeply personal sense of place just moments from the region’s finest wineries.
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