New Zealand for Romance & Relaxation

We know that the boarders are currently closed to travelers from the USA but while we wait, why not explore some information about this amazing country? Monica recently attended some in-depth webinars about New Zealand and she is working on earning her specialist certification as well. We would love to share some travel tips and different aspects that you might not be aware of. Did you know that New Zealand makes a wonderful honeymoon or romantic destination? Read on to learn more!

Relaxing Comes Naturally in New Zealand

Relaxation and romance go hand in hand with nature in New Zealand.  Away from the crowds, New Zealand’s natural beauty and gentle vibe offers the perfect settings, by day and night, to put life’s cares aside and to refocus on what’s important. From secluded beaches to soothing thermal pools, tranquil forest sanctuaries and outdoor adventures in pristine landscapes, to exceptional hospitality and accommodation, New Zealand has all it takes to create unique and intimate experiences.

Escape Into the Hills

Yearning for time in nature, to turn off and tune in to the inner self? Getting away from it all in New Zealand could mean an active hiking adventure or a thrilling voyage of discovery or just letting the helicopter whisk you away on an escape into the hills. It’s widely recognized that walking is good for physical and emotional well-being. Take a guided walk into forests to meet some ancient survivors, learn about natural remedies or experience a quiet forest meditation.

For active adventurers, New Zealand’s many hiking trails are the best way to discover unspoiled nature – ancient forests, crystal lakes and rivers, golden beaches, rugged mountains and vast valleys – that make up one-third of the land area. Trails range from the iconic multi-day ‘Great Walks’ to scenic day hikes and short walks.

Soak Your Cares Away

Are you longing to give your tired self some pure relaxation? New Zealand’s geothermal hot springs provide naturally-heated mineral waters in lovely surroundings.

At Hot Water Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula, you can dig your own hot pool in the sand at low tide, and there are various regions where you might just discover a secret hot pool on the edge of a lake or in a running stream. There are lovely hot pool complexes in many places, and some beautiful adults-only locales where soaking your cares away comes with poolside drinks, indulgent spa treatments and evening under-the-stars experiences. 

Relax and Recharge

Are you looking to relax and recharge? New Zealand’s high-end wellness retreats will see you return from holiday refreshed – and might just jump-start your health and fitness.

Sometimes doubling as luxury lodges, New Zealand’s wellness retreats are smaller, intimate destination retreats in stunning locations. The range of wellness packages and personalised retreats usually covers sinfully healthy food, meditation, movement, massage and spa treatments, yoga and exercise – a rich experience designed to help you put life in order, and leave feeling refreshed and reinvigorated.

Gaze Into the Universe

Stargazing in some of the world’s clearest night skies – thanks to a relatively small population and low light pollution – is an unforgettable New Zealand experience, as you look to the universe for magnificent views of the southern hemisphere sky.

Head to the gold-rated International Dark Sky Reserve in the Mackenzie Basin for an array of stargazing experiences or the dark sky island sanctuaries of Great Barrier and Stewart Islands. For pure romance, you can sleep under the stars in the comfort of beautiful lodges and cottages designed for stargazing experiences. Or sail away into the sunset, on an overnight cruise in remote Milford or Doubtful Sound where the darkness is only matched by the quiet.

Paradise for Foodies

Whether you’re after a relaxed picnic or a romantic dinner for two, New Zealand is a food and wine lover’s paradise with gastronomic experiences for every occasion.

Cycle through the vineyards or a follow a food trail through the beautiful countryside and stop off for a romantic lunch and wine tasting at one of the wineries. You might just want to try a New Zealand specialty like plump, sea salty Bluff oysters with a bottle of bubbles. Cruise the Marlborough Sounds on a greenshell mussel experience or take a private helicopter flight for a romantic mountain-top picnic.

Secluded Hideaways

Stay over on Waiheke Island for a gourmet escape among the vines. Just 35 minutes by ferry from Auckland’s downtown, Waiheke Island offers lovely luxury stays with boutique wineries and restaurants, gorgeous beaches, walking and biking tracks, and artist studios to visit.

Find your private space in any one of New Zealand’s network of gorgeous luxury lodges, private villas and smaller boutique accommodations in stunning coastal, alpine and rural locations, away from the crowds but close to many activities and relaxing pursuits.

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Thank you to the New Zealand Tourism Board for providing this great information that we can share with our clients. Make sure to reach out to Anywhere But Here Travel for more information about how we can help you plan your trip to New Zealand! Also, be sure to check out our Relax & Romance Sample Itinerary as well.