green gourmet | south island luxury touring route

Hand-picked Lodges

Away from the towns and surrounded by pure New Zealand nature, all our lodges are owner-operated, welcoming and relaxed. Enjoy affordable luxury accommodation and experience the authentic New Zealand. Sample genuine New Zealand fare, locally sourced and cooked with passion. Your hosts will share their local knowledge and help organise the best activities for you.... MORE

South Island Activities

Our route takes in all the "must do" activities from Nelson art, kayaking in the Abel Tasman, a day bird-watching or exploring the unique NZ flora and fauna, the seals at Cape Foulwind, Punakaiki, the glaciers and Mt Cook, outdoor experiences around Wanaka, Milford Sound, stay on a winery, visit Arrowtown and Queenstown.... MORE

Seasonal Produce

Fresh produce and simple but innovative cuisine. Menus include the best meats from tender farmed venison, merino lamb, duck, salmon, rabbit, hare or beef and freshly caught fish enhanced with vegetables and herbs from the lodges own gardens. New Zealand olive oils and boutique cheeses feature on many menus. Breakfast menus feature seasonal stonefruit from Otago (plums, apricots, cherries and nectarines) to berries and pip fruit (apples and pears) from Nelson are used when in season. Menus are table d'hote, changing daily to reflect the seasons.

New Zealand Wines

New Zealand wines are show-cased on all the lodges' wine lists. From Otago Pinot Noirs, Nelson Chardonnay to Marlborough Sauvignon. The route includes a stay on a boutique winery, staying with the owners and wine makers.