Nestled along two kilometres of pristine coastline in Fiji’s Pacific Harbour, Nanuku Resort is a true tropical paradise, inviting guests to immerse themselves in the heart and soul of Fiji.
Set within a 500-acre private estate, this retreat blends refined luxury with rich cultural heritage, offering an extraordinary escape for couples, families, and groups seeking an authentic Fijian experience.
views from the 500-acre private estate
From the moment you arrive, Nanuku feels different. Here, hospitality is more than service — it’s storytelling, tradition, and a heartfelt embrace into the Nanuku tribe. Greeted with the resort’s hallmark warrior welcome, you’ll step into a world where every detail is thoughtfully curated, from the private villas and residences — designed with contemporary elegance and local craftsmanship in mind — to seamless, intuitive service that makes this resort feel like home.
the resort’s hallmark warrior welcome
Days unfold in a relaxed rhythm. Mornings might begin with a guided kayak through glassy waters, a trek to hidden waterfalls, or a sunrise yoga session overlooking the Pacific. Afternoons bring snorkelling adventures amidst kaleidoscopic coral reefs and immersive cooking classes. As the sun sets, sail across the bay on a sunset cruise or gaze at the cosmos through NASA-calibre telescopes in one of the world’s most breathtaking stargazing destinations.
For the ultimate indulgence, a short sail across Beqa Lagoon transports you to Nanuku Island — a secluded paradise where you can sip Champagne on untouched sands and revel in absolute solitude.
Nanuku Private Island
Elevating its already stellar reputation, Nanuku recently unveiled a $12 million refurbishment, reimagining its suites, residences, and public spaces with an eye to contemporary comfort and authentic Fijian design. The newly enhanced accommodations exude sophisticated yet laid-back charm, with expansive ocean-facing terraces, luxurious interiors, and serene private pools. More than just aesthetics, the refresh ensures a deeply immersive experience — where every element is designed to elevate relaxation and enhance the connection to this natural paradise.
Villa at Nanuku Resort
Beyond its luxurious foundations, Nanuku is deeply committed to conservation. With an in-house marine scientist leading coral restoration and mangrove reforestation initiatives, the resort ensures that every stay contributes to the protection of Fiji’s delicate ecosystem.
Beachfront Villa’s at Nanuku Resort
Effortlessly accessible yet worlds away, Nanuku Resort is where adventure, relaxation, and authentic Fijian hospitality intertwine. Whether you seek thrilling experiences or quiet moments of bliss, you’ll find it — and more — at Nanuku.
Luxury finds a new expression at Jervois Steak House with the arrival of its elegant Caviar Service, offering diners a refined prelude to their signature cuts. Presented with the classic accompaniments of warm brioche, crisp gaufrettes, silky crème fraîche and a scatter of fresh chives, this indulgent offering is all about ceremony and sophistication.
Two exceptional options anchor the experience: the Siberian Ossetra Superior, a 30g tin of rich, nutty pearls prized for their velvety texture ($180), and the Imperial Osceitra, an elevated selection with golden hue and buttery depth ($230). Both varieties are served in their original tins, nestled in ice, inviting slow appreciation and shared reverence.
In a setting defined by its commitment to premium provenance and bold, confident flavours, the introduction of caviar adds a new layer of luxury — one that speaks to the discerning diner and the timeless appeal of well-executed classics. Whether paired with a glass of Champagne or savoured as a standalone indulgence, JSH’s caviar service offers a taste of something rare, opulent, and quietly unforgettable.
When a road trip is on the cards, its prime time to give our go-to playlists a good old shake-up, and given how difficult it can be to wade through the multitude of new content in search of the best, we’ve decided to do it for you. From Lady Gaga’s return to Bon Iver’s luminous new album, to a raft of new podcasts that run the gamut of captivating content, we have rounded up a curation of everything to listen to now.
New Albums
Mayhem Lady Gaga
One of the most highly anticipated releases of 2025, Lady Gaga’s eighth studio album, Mayhem, is a genre-blending exploration of her musical influences and life experiences. Created “from a place of happiness”, the album fuses diverse styles into an electrifying, transgressive pop journey. Featuring the Grammy-winning ‘Die with a Smile’ with Bruno Mars, along with singles ‘Disease’ and ‘Abracadabra’, it showcases Gaga’s signature boldness, embodying her creative evolution.
Song to start with: Disease
Who Believes in Angels? Elton John & Brandi Carlile
Elton John and American signer-songwriter Brandi Carlile have joined forces on a deeply personal, genre-defying album, Who Believes in Angels? With lyrics by Bernie Taupin and production by Andrew Watt, the record explores new creative territory for both artists, marking a fresh chapter in Elton’s legendary, ever-evolving career.
Song to start with: Who Believes in Angels?
Jennie Ruby
Inviting listeners on a deeply personal journey, Ruby marks Blackpink’s Jennie’s foray into solo artistry. Covering her time as a student in New Zealand to K-pop superstardom, the album blends genres and is brimming with emotion. Featuring the likes of Childish Gambino and Dua Lipa, and FKJ, its 15 tracks champion self-expression, confidence, and artistic freedom.
Song to start with: Mantra
Sable, Fable Bon Iver
Marking a luminous new chapter for indie folk band Bon Iver, Sable, Fable blends radiant pop with raw introspection. Depicting a personal journey from solitude to love, the album juxtaposes past pain with newfound joy, embracing vulnerability and transformation through Justin Vernon’s most open, unguarded sound yet.
Song to start with: Awards Season
new Podcasts
The Spy Who
Taking listeners deep into the world of espionage, The Spy Who reveals the hidden stories of spies who risked everything. Hosted by Indira Varma and Raza Jaffrey, this gripping podcast blends immersive storytelling with real-life intelligence operations.
Human Intelligence
Naomi Alderman’s podcast challenges the notion that great minds think alike. This compelling series delves into the ideas of history’s most influential disruptors and teachers, offering sharp analysis and immersive storytelling that brings their brilliance to life.
Fashion Neurosis
Bella Freud invites cultural icons to explore the deep connection between fashion and identity. Through candid, intimate conversations, guests reveal how style shapes self-expression, relationships, and society — proving fashion is far more than just superficial.
Middlebrow
In this pseudo-intellectual podcast, comedians Dan Rosen and Brian Park dissect modern culture, dating norms, and the status symbols of millennial pretension. Witty and self-aware, it’s for those who find quiet joy in the mid-point of high- and low-brow culture.
Chocolate eggs are nice and all, but this Easter, why not give your loved ones the gifts they’re truly coveting? Take your Easter egg hunt to new heights this year (and earn some serious brownie points in the process) by going above and beyond on the gifting front. Here, we round up the crème de la crème of gifts sure to impress.
Rooted in nature’s quiet luxury, Tribù’s 2025 collection embraces organic forms, earthy textures, and the art of slowing down. The expanded ELIO range by Yabu Pushelberg introduces fluid, pebble-like sofas, daybeds, and poufs, redefining outdoor lounging with modular versatility, while sculptural dining tables, woven lounge chairs, and refined side tables complete the collection. Designed for effortless elegance, every piece invites connection — with nature, with design, and with the moment.
Meet Northbrook Arrowtown — a luxury later life development sitting alongside Ayrburn, inspiring residents to live the lives they love, in the place they love the most.
Northbrook Arrowtown
There’s much to be said about the trend towards elevated later life living. Accommodation that, instead of focusing on the final chapter, celebrates the beginning of an exciting new one — filled with freedom and a self-determined lifestyle. And there is perhaps no one creating later living residences better than Winton.
Chris Meehan’s innovative, design-driven property development company is making incredible strides in changing the face of retirement, creating exceptional later life residences that emphasise enjoyment, inspiring residents to continue to live the lives they love, in the places they love most, while ensuring the support they may require is there waiting for them, if and when they need it.
Northbrook Arrowtown Residence
Where, historically, aged-care has been associated with slow, sedentary, and quiet lives lived in quarters that reflect the same ethos, Northbrook is centred on the opposite: full lives, well lived, in stunning, design-led spaces. And nowhere is this more evident than in the new Northbrook Arrowtown — an environment of unparalleled beauty and charm, perfect for living a busy and engaged, yet deeply peaceful life.
“Ayrburn — Winton’s lauded hospitality precinct, sits on the very same parcel of land, a gentle walk through manicured gardens from your Northbrook home.”
A premium development that offers sleek, sophisticated residences to those who appreciate good design and want to enjoy the best years of their lives in the lap of luxury, where every whim is catered to, and at the level one might expect from a five-star hotel, Northbrook Arrowtown is redefining not just later living, but what’s possible within a community-centric masterplanned development.
The pool at Northbrook Arrowtown
Yoga Studio at Northbrook Arrowtown
Here, residents won’t just find architecturally-designed residences of the highest quality, sweeping outdoor spaces, expert care for when it’s needed, and endless amenities, but will also have access to the world-class hospitality and entertainment on offer at Ayrburn — Winton’s lauded hospitality precinct that sits on the very same parcel of land, a gentle walk through manicured gardens from your Northbrook home.
The Woolshed at Ayrburn
In fact, at Northbrook Arrowtown, Ayrburn becomes part of the rhythm of daily life. From supply runs at R.M Prime Produce, which boasts deli delights, an in-house butcher, fine wines, fresh-cut flowers, and all of the essentials (including pre-made meals to go), to enjoying morning coffee and freshly-baked pastries from The Bakehouse while taking a refreshing stroll through the precinct’s sprawling grounds, to lunch, dinner, drinks and beyond at the many exceptional bars and eateries — each catering to a different occasion or mood, the options truly are endless. And, beyond the impressive food and drink scene, Ayrburn plays host to a jam-packed rota of vibrant events and activities, from immersive garden and art tours to laid-back weekly jazz nights, live opera on The Dell, and the likes of the Ayrburn Classic — one of the Southern Hemisphere’s most prestigious motoring events.
Ayrburn
Come mid-year, the grounds transform into a whimsical winter wonderland, channelling the conviviality of European metropolises, while during the summer months, the precinct hums with life as live music, open-air films, market days and more fill the calendar.
And, venturing slightly further afield, keen golfers will find three of New Zealand’s top 15 courses in the surrounding area, while skiers will be spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting a field (Northbook Arrowtown is, after all, set between the dramatic backdrops of The Remarkables and Coronet Peak, with Cardrona just a short drive over the Crown Range), and those partial to cycling or hiking will find themselves surrounded by an expansive local network of trails.
“Northbrook Arrowtown is an environment of unparalleled beauty and charm, perfect for living a busy and engaged, yet deeply peaceful life.”
The quaint, picturesque township of Arrowtown is five minutes away by car, and offers luxury retail, galleries, markets, a cinema, and stores for anything and everything you may desire, while Queenstown itself is just over 20 minutes away in the opposite direction, and is the perfect location for entertaining family and friends.
Located a short 15 minutes from Queenstown’s international airport, from Northbrook Arrowtown, overseas travel is accessible and stress-free, and with everything you need right on your doorstep at Ayrburn, returning home comes without the usual rush to the shops to restock the pantry and reset the home. The security of the development also means you can travel free of worry, knowing your home is being well taken care of.
Residence interior at Northbrook Arrowtown
And, within the homes themselves, the top tier design Winton has become famed for shines through in every detail, from the finishes and textiles within the residences to the styling of the communal zones — all of which is centred on a luxurious palette of warm neutrality, with an emphasis on comfort and low-maintenance durability.
Winton’s CEO, Chris Meehan, believes the location and amenities at Northbrook Arrowtown are unmatched, offering its future residents five-star hotel-like living in one of New Zealand’s most desirable locations, “Northbrook Arrowtown is surrounded by natural beauty and will be one of our most spectacular later living projects,” says Meehan, “Sited on land that has become known as Waterfall Park — a unique location within the Wakatipu Basin where Mill Creek spills into the site as a waterfall — the development naturally extends down to the historic Ayrburn Farm, now known as Ayrburn.” He continues, “Residents will enjoy immediate access to Ayrburn and its hospitality offerings, connection with the surrounding walkways, cycleways and world-class golf courses, as well as the proximity to both Arrowtown, Queenstown and its international airport.”
Terrace at Northbrook Arrowtown
Designed to cater to later life residents who are seeking to live full, vibrant lives, Northbrook Arrowtown offers an unparalleled lifestyle.
Beyond the luxurious residences themselves, which have been meticulously designed for comfort, convenience, and ease of living, the location ensures everything you could possibly need is just beyond your home’s threshold. Meaning all you have to do is sit back, relax, and embrace your next chapter.
Finding the ultimate gift for Mother’s Day that perfectly encapsulates all that your mum or mother figure means to you is no easy feat. And while of course, it’s the thought that counts, there’s something about finding a gift with meaning that reminds mum of your unwavering love and appreciation long after the champagne has been popped. Here, we share a comprehensive gift guide with something for every kind of mum, where she’s a homebody, sartorialist, or simply sentimental.
There’s an exquisite hidden haven set to redefine luxury travel in New Zealand — a place where contemporary design and nature’s beauty come together in perfect harmony, and an escape feels like coming home.
Waimarino Lodge
Nestled on the tranquil shores of Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu, within a private bay 12 minutes from the central township, Waimarino Lodge offers an unparalleled experience for discerning vacationers seeking more than just a place to rest their head. Enveloped by crystal clear waters and awe-inspiring mountains, the exclusive series of dwellings on the lake’s edge set a new standard for luxury accommodation, encompassing 20 luxury villas and a single stunning residence. At this striking retreat, every detail has been meticulously mapped out to enhance the vacation experience and promote rest and relaxation. From the design — carefully conceived by Andrew McIntosh in collaboration with Design Base Architects and The Lennon Project to blend luxury with the tranquillity of the stunning surrounds, to the culinary offering, spanning fire-lit lakeside dinners under the stars to intimate, immersive meals at KA Restaurant rooted in seasonality and provenance, to the Waimarino Day Spa — its offering tailored to accommodate for individual wellbeing goals, a stay at Waimarino Lodge is one of immersion, connection, and the kind of impact that lingers long after you depart.
Owners Residence
Premium Unit
Yoga Studio
And, by design, it likely won’t be long before your next visit. For those who desire the privileges of ownership without commitment, Waimarino Lodge offers a highly exclusive membership program, ensuring every visit feels like coming home. Highly flexible, with options to suit different lifestyles and vacation types, members are granted privileged access to premium accommodations and curated experiences across the year, with every stay tailored to individual desires.
“Waimarino Lodge offers an unparalleled experience for discerning vacationers seeking more than just a place to rest their head.”
Three tiers ensure exclusivity at every level. The Villa Membership grants 20 nights in a private villa, while the Residence Membership extends to 20 nights in a four-suite luxury residence. The Corporate Membership, designed for executive retreats and group escapes, offers 80 nights of premium accommodation, with all tiers afforded access to luxury electric vehicles and boats, private culinary events, and an annual delivery of Still Waters Gin, distilled on-site with native botanicals.
Distillery
Considering travellers’ increasing interest in ecotourism, sustainability is woven into every aspect of Waimarino Lodge. Living roofs and solar integrate seamlessly with the environment, while off-grid technology ensures a light footprint. A philosophy that extends to every meal, with seasonal, locally sourced produce forming the foundation of a deeply considered culinary offering.
View from the Restaurant
With construction now underway, and memberships available to lucky few, the lodge is preparing to open its doors in 2026. There are only 100 Founding Memberships available, and the first 20 Founding Members receive an upgrade to one night in the exquisite four suite residence, valued at over $25,000.
For those seeking their own slice of paradise, Waimarino Lodge awaits.
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