Immerse in the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand's South Island, while putting up at two of its most exclusive retreats – Flockhill Lodge and Otahuna Lodge.
Immerse in the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand's South Island, while putting up at two of its most exclusive retreats – Flockhill Lodge and Otahuna Lodge.New: You can now listen to articles.The city of Christchurch on New Zealand’s South Island is just under a 10-hour direct overnight flight from Singapore and two truly stunning lodges both sit within easy reach, once you’ve landed.
But another experience told us so much about the ground beneath our feet – and the animals which joined us in roaming it. This is fly fishing country, for rainbow trout, on a strict catch-and-release basis, only allowing two people to fish per day. There’s no limit for the gannet, however, that Sean points out, which is able to ‘eat its own body weight in fish in a day’.
With the two other dogs Tyne and Wear, the feel was more like bouncers in a nightclub, barking orders, running amok and generally scaring the herd into submission. The good cop/bad cop schtick was definitely effective, as in no time the cattle were corralled and the three dogs jumped straight back into the vehicle, awaiting their next instructions.If you’re lucky enough to visit during sheep shearing season, prepare for another sensory overload.
That is if you can pull yourself away from your suite, given its widescreen cinema-like window on the constantly changing landscape outside, not to mention what must be one of the world’s finest bathtub views.With a fire roaring, drinks and canapes are served by the brilliant young couple running front-of-house. In an incredible coincidence, it turns out they both come from the same small town as me, some 12,000 miles away in eastern England.
The drive back to Christchurch – we used the excellent Prime Travel to take us – was just as memorable as the way over, with the added bonus of a stop for the Kiwi classic of a pie in a tiny town called Sheffield. Not just any pie, but regularly rated the best in the country. Go for the classic mince and cheese, chicken, or camembert and apricot for the veges.
It’s no surprise that King Charles and Queen Camilla have twice chosen to stay at Otahuna during their long overseas tours, deliberately deciding to switch off and not have any engagements. We quickly understood why.
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