In the heart of the Catlins, home to some of New Zealand's best landscapes ... you're surrounded by lush biodiversity and views of the Tautuku River. Read more: 50 Of The Most Mesmerizing Places On ...

Been a while since you visited Central Otago? Well, there’s much more than just breathtaking landscapes. Alexia Santamaria ...

This is one of the most picturesque settlements in New Zealand, and sits alongside the gold-bearing Arrow River. The town was established in 1862, during the height of the Otago gold rush.

The range and number of activities—both within the lodge grounds and in the surrounding Taupō area, one of New Zealand’s top spots for adventure and nature tourism—are impressive.