Beaver Travel Magazine - Winter 2017/18

NORTH & SOUTH For a road trip into the great outdoors, New Zealand’s wilderness is vast and varied. Carrier brings you the ultimate North and South Island itinerary. The question is: which one will win you over? UP NORTH Bay of Islands is one of the world’s ultimate maritime playgrounds. Turquoise waters surround 144 islands; there are vast swathes of untouched beach, big game fishing, kayaking and a host of sailing opportunities. It’s also home to Eagles Nest , a 75-acre estate on its own private ridgeline. There are just five drop-dead gorgeous villas including Rahimoana with its sliding glass wall, 25 metre infinity pool, private beach and spellbinding views of the ocean. Wend your way down to Taupo, in the heart of North Island. On a bend of theWaikato River is Huka Lodge . Park-like grounds surround this riverside sanctuary, and a short walk beyond its gates is Huka Falls. Once a simple angler’s lodge, it is now swish but homely. Try fly-fishing; white water rafting, or indulge in style on a champagne helicopter excursion over the volcanic heartland. Carry on south toWairarapa wine region. Overlooking the wild surf of Palliser Bay is Wharekauhau Country Estate , a coastal ranch surrounded by 5,000 acres of a working sheep farm. Embrace Clockwise from top : Eagles Nest; surfers; traditional Moari costume; Raglan Beach