My fondest memory of New Zealand was a family trip when I was in my teens; I was awed by the grandeur of Lake Wakatipu and the backdrop of rugged mountains as we gathered for breakfast every morning. Taking a leap of faith at bungee jumping made the trip a core memory, solidifying New Zealand as a must-return destination.
Today, New Zealand — Aotearoa (“land of the long white cloud”) in Māori — sanctions a third of its land to national parks, which easily explains why several Lord of the Rings scenes were filmed there. And it’s also no surprise that all three Robertson Lodges properties I visited — Rosewood Cape Kidnappers in Hawke’s Bay, Rosewood Matakauri in Queenstown, and Rosewood Kauri Cliffs in Northland — possess stunning, sweeping views as far as the eye can see.
With the first property in Kauri Cliffs opening in 2001 by Julian and Josie Robertson, Robertson Lodges properties have all kept in line with sustainability, conservation, and sharing a deep appreciation for the region’s natural beauty with guests. Both Rosewood Cape Kidnappers and Rosewood Kauri Cliffs sit on expansive working farms where guests are able to experience multiple facets of wildlife — from observing protected species to interacting with the farm animals and learning about the flora that inhabits the land and how the team manages intrusive species.
On December 1, Robertson Lodges joined the Rosewood portfolio, marking Rosewood’s entry into Oceania. Sonia Cheng, CEO of Rosewood Hotel Group expressed, “It is with great respect and admiration that we seek to honour the Robertson family’s original vision by further elevating the guest experience offered at each resort with Rosewood’s singular approach to ultra-luxury hospitality.”
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة January - February 2024 من The PEAK Singapore.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة January - February 2024 من The PEAK Singapore.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.
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