Wharekauhau vs. Cape Kidnappers

Both are beautiful properties with great food and beautiful rooms. Interior design in both cases is by Virginia Fischer with her unique casual elegant style. What's different is the location.

Cape Kidnappers is near the art deco city of Napier, worth a walking tour with a knowledgeable guide (there are daily public tours, reasonably priced) and the Hawke's Bay wine region. The resort is situated within a challenging 18 hole golf course with sea views.

Wharekauhau is on a sheep farm. You can have farm tours, watch sheep being rounded up by sheep dogs (fun!) or having their wool sheared. You'll be arriving or departing from Wellington, the capital city and home of the New Zealand Museum, one of the best places to explore the Maori culture.


Kinloch vs. Huka Lodge

Huka has smaller rooms and a country club ambience in a gorgeous setting. I've seen it twice and never had the chance to visit the falls... Huka was the first of the NZ luxury lodges designed by Virginia Fischer.

Kinloch has quite generously sized rooms (residences, really, with washer and dryer ... perfect for mid trip to get your laundry done). It's set within a challenging links style golf course. Given the fact you'll have two kids with you, Kinloch will have the space to easily accommodate everyone.