Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Introduces Three New Zealand Properties Perfect for Weddings, Getaways and All Shades of Exploration

HAVING RECENTLY JOINED the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts collection, three charming New Zealand retreats offer elevated hospitality amid quintessential Kiwi landscapes. With stunning backdrops ideal for any getaway, these resorts provide an escape for guests seeking serenity.

Rosewood Cape Kidnappers in Hawke’s Bay, Rosewood Kauri Cliffs in Northland and Rosewood Matakauri in Queenstown offer you the best of three distinct regions of the country.

Allow New Zealand to entice you year-round — cosy up to an autumnal fire as leaves change colour or indulge in aprés-ski exploration in Queenstown. Or enjoy sun-filled days on pristine beaches in the winterless north. And don’t miss harvest season from March to May, when bountiful foods and wines are best enjoyed with the ones you love. 

Host your intimate wedding by exclusively reserving one of these New Zealand resorts, welcoming your loved ones into luxurious suites and villas. With attentive service and few guests, these boutique venues promise a flawless event alongside unique opportunities such as capturing dramatic wedding photos in Queenstown via a helicopter landing overlooking the Wakatipu Basin. 

Resort amenities like on-site spas, private dining and in-villa chefs create a perfect ambience for newlyweds and every guest.

Rosewood Cape Kidnappers, Hawke’s Bay

Perched atop rolling hills and dramatic sea cliffs, Rosewood Cape Kidnappers overlooks ocean vistas and endless horizons. This luxury retreat sits among a working farm, a world-class golf course, and a wildlife sanctuary.

Rosewood Cape Kidnappers’ scenic pastoral and ocean panoramas cover a private 6,000-acre peninsula along Hawke’s Bay’s famed wine trail. This diverse countryside estate, in a thriving culinary and cultural region, accommodates events across its lodge, gardens and golf clubhouse.

Rosewood Cape Kidnappers is part of New Zealand’s biggest private wildlife restoration project. The Cape Sanctuary invites guests on guided night tours and for forest bird feeding. See the world’s largest gannet colony of 20,000 seabirds up close before relaxing in one of 22 plush suites, blending stunning vistas, countryside chic, and spacious floor plans. For more privacy, reserve a two or four-bedroom villa.

The property’s cuisine integrates ingredients from an on-site garden with local products into daily changing menus, creating plates abundant in vibrant vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Numerous private and common dining areas, from underground wine cellars to airy terraces and cosy firelit tables, offer your ideal atmosphere.

Nearby, explore extensive walking and hiking trails, heli tours, seasonal fly fishing, wine tours and interactive farm experiences.  

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Rosewood Kauri Cliffs, Northland

Witness Northland’s spectacular, untouched coastal splendour — panoramas of the Pacific, neighbouring islands, and exquisite private beaches await you. Majestic seaside cliffs and rolling pastoral hills meet manicured championship greens, promising you an unforgettable stay in one of the world’s most stunning settings across 6,000 acres in the Bay of Islands.

Select one of 22 suites or choose a spacious two or four-bedroom villa with a private pool; each is crafted for comfort, serenity and integration with the native forest surroundings. Nestled amidst New Zealand’s arboreal beauty, these secluded lodgings define luxury stays in the region. The property also boats an indoor lap pool and jacuzzi alongside an outdoor pool and hot tub.

The restaurant’s cuisine intriguingly blends British and French traditions to craft sublime dishes that marry a love of European cuisine with New Zealand’s first-rate produce. Seeking the freshest regional flavours, Rosewood Kauri Cliffs has established ties with local growers to source the finest seasonal ingredients, ensuring each dish achieves superb quality and taste. 

Nestled in the forest, the property’s spa overlooks a fern-laden landscape while treatment rooms feature floor-to-ceiling views and personal patios that let you observe nature’s sights and sounds.

Surrounding the property, you can try cultural and heritage tours, helicopter exploration, mountain biking, ATV tours, horse riding, surfing and more. 

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Rosewood Matakauri, Queenstown

An alpine sanctuary on Lake Wakatipu, Rosewood Matakauri sits just outside Queenstown on New Zealand’s lower South Island. The resort’s understated yet refined architecture honours the striking mountain backdrops, offering you a haven of peace amidst nature’s majesty.

Queenstown entices adventurers year-round with snow sports, wine tours, art, hiking, golf, cycling, and more. Tucked in a secluded forested enclave near town, Rosewood Matakauri offers an outdoor pool and jacuzzi, lake access via private jetty, relaxing suites, and sumptuous dining, making it the ideal base for you to explore the lower South Island.

Twelve rooms and suites with private terraces allow you to take in spectacular lake and mountain panoramas. Floor-to-ceiling windows spotlight dramatic views with a feeling of openness and tranquillity. Multi-bedroom villas provide versatile layouts, generous floor plans, and private jacuzzis. Dining venues range from intimate to open-air, with ever-changing menus that celebrate the region through a contemporary lens on New Zealand fare.

Escape to Rosewood’s trifecta of New Zealand resorts, enveloped in scenic pastoral landscapes, craggy ocean cliffs and striking mountain vistas. From fairytale nuptials to cosy retreats, these boutique resorts set the scene for wild and resplendent visits.

www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/matakauri

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