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Nz maple lodge 3 friends very comfortable
Nz charleston holiday home living area view friends stays comfortable
Nz lodge 9 4 friends comfortable
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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.

New Zealand is best experienced when you stay with the locals. A cottage on a rural vineyard. A charming bed and breakfast. A beachfront house. A modern holiday house perched on a hill. A lakeside lodge. Glamping in the midst of nature.

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Fall asleep to the sound of the ocean

Punakaiki, New Zealand

A holiday home overlooking Nine Mile Beach

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A cottage between the vines

Canterbury, New Zealand

A cottage located between Kaikoura en Blenheim

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A boutique bed & breakfast on the crest of a hill

Whanganui River Valley, New Zealand

This boutique bed and breakfast is in the heart of New Zealand's Forgotten World. It is located only seven…

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A beautiful heritage property in the heart of Geraldine

Canterbury, New Zealand

Contemporary accommodation in a beautiful country town

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A bed and breakfast bursting with Victorian character

Whanganui River Valley, New Zealand

A bed and breakfast located in the heart of Whanganui, and a 20-minute stroll to the banks of the Whanganui River.…

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A boutique lodge in tropical Tutukaka

Whangarei & Tutukaka Coast, New Zealand

A boutique lodge that boasts a relaxed atmosphere

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A boutique hotel in the heart of Wellington

Wellington City, New Zealand

A vibrant and compact city, bursting with an array of things to see and do. Located at the bottom of the North…

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Tranquil cottage in Hawke's Bay rural coastal setting

Hawkes Bay & Napier, New Zealand

Architecturally designed cottages featuring stunning views of the surrounding coastline

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An eco friendly heritage hotel in central Christchurch

Christchurch, New Zealand

Heritage, boutique hotel in central Christchurch

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"We live in a little slice of paradise surrounded by nature - A beachfront location by the Tasman Sea, surrounded by native New Zealand bush."

Local hosts, Jan and Stephen

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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.