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South Island | 39 ARTHUR'S PASS GRASMERE LODGE OOOOO Grasmere Lodge is where luxury and natural splendor come together in the breathtaking Southern Alps to form a whole other world of peacefulness and serenity. Built in 1858, the original limestone homestead, now the core of the lodge, introduces you to the ultimate style of personal pampering. This traditional New Zealand high-country ranch is set amid towering peaks. 1 CHRISTCHURCH THE GEORGE OOOO ½ Located in the heart of Christchurch, overlooking the picturesque Hagley Park and River Avon, this peaceful retreat is just steps away from the cultural precinct and key attractions. Impeccable service and an intimate ambiance are guaranteed with a one-to-one guest-to-staff ratio. The boutique hotel's exquisite rooms are designed with a stylish eye for detail and state-of-the-art facilities. 2 DUNEDIN SCENIC HOTEL SOUTHERN CROSS, DUNEDIN OOOO Scenic Hotel Southern Cross stands proudly in the center of Dunedin and harks back to the city's economic and cultural prominence in Victorian New Zealand, as does much of the architecture. It is this feel that makes Dunedin so unique, while its popular university, student life, and bustling business district keep the atmosphere young and exciting. With so much to see and do, the hotel serves as an ideal base for exploration. 3 FRANZ JOSEF 58 ON CRON OOO ½ Relax and unwind in a tranquil rainforest setting at 58 on Cron. Here, 16 architecturally appealing units with stylish décor include standard studios, deluxe spa studios, and one- and two- bedroom apartments. Each has more than 50 Sky Television channels, and all rooms have free WiFi. 4 GREYMOUTH BREAKERS BOUTIQUE ACCOMMODATION OOO This beachfront bed and breakfast is located on the Great Coast Road north of Greymouth and south of Punakaiki and the Pancake Rocks. Set on two acres of bush and landscaped gardens, Breakers overlooks the Tasman Sea, with private access to a remote beach and its rock pools, mussel beds, and starfish. From its four guestrooms, you can be lulled to sleep by the sound of the breaking waves. 5 MT. COOK THE HERMITAGE HOTEL OOO ½ This hotel is home to one of New Zealand's most dramatic landscapes: Aoraki/Mt. Cook National Park boasts the tallest mountain, largest glacier, darkest skies, and the only glacial lakes with icebergs in the country. With activities, tours, and attractions, The Hermitage is the perfect base from which to discover Aoraki/Mt. Cook and the Southern Alps. Choose from premium hotel rooms or cozy chalets for an unforgettable family vacation or romantic getaway. 6 NELSON GRAND MERCURE NELSON MONACO APARTMENTS OOOO Specializing in luxury, these apartments offer accommodations ranging from boutique rooms to cottages tucked among gardens to studios off the village green. Its jewelry shop, sumptuous About Beauty salon, and solar-heated pool provide ample amusement between explorations of the Nelson- Tasman area, and the award-winning The Monaco Kitchen creates culinary art out of regional flavors. 7 RUTHERFORD HOTEL NELSON OOOO The Rutherford Hotel Nelson is a memorable blend of local hospitality and cosmopolitan sophistication. The Nelson region is renowned for its artistic energy and natural bounty; this hotel successfully brings both of these distinctions to life. Its central location immerses guests in the city's vibrant arts scene, while its restaurants are a showcase for the area's famed local produce. 8

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