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Lap of Luxury

Season 1 2021

  • 2021-02-16T07:30:00Z on TVNZ
  • 22m
  • 3h 40m (10 episodes)
  • New Zealand
New series Lap Of Luxury lets viewers travel from their armchairs into the plush world of exclusive hotels and lodges around New Zealand. Some of the acclaimed establishments include Treetops Lodge in Rotorua, Wharekauhau in Palliser Bay, Split Apple Retreat in Abel Tasman, Minaret Station in Wanaka, Bay Of Many Coves in Marlborough and many more. Northland’s Kauri Cliffs is one of the best-known prestige lodges in New Zealand and also features in the 10-part series. Owned by the American billionaire Julian Robertson and his late wife Josie, Kauri Cliffs has become synonymous with luxury. Explore the luxury lodges of New Zealand and Australia - lodges so private, most don't even know they are there.

10 episodes

Series Premiere

2021-02-16T07:30:00Z

1x01 Episode 1

Series Premiere

1x01 Episode 1

  • 2021-02-16T07:30:00Z22m

We explore three of New Zealand's finest lodges. The first one is situated in Blanket Bay in Glenorchy, a small community just outside of Queenstown in South Island. The second one is Wharekauhau, which began life as a sheep station in the 1840's and remains a working sheep station to this day. The third one is Kauri Cliffs Lodge, which blends luxury with golf.

2021-02-23T07:30:00Z

1x02 Episode 2

1x02 Episode 2

  • 2021-02-23T07:30:00Z22m

We head to New Zealand's high country and visit three luxury lodges. The Lindis is an architectural triumph deep in the Ahuriri Valley that pays homage to the landscape around it. The Farm at Cape Kidnappers is a palatial retreat and award-winning golf course set among the pristine Cape Sanctuary. The Landing is a collection of four luxury residences, which also reflect the history and culture of the area.

2021-03-02T07:30:00Z

1x03 Episode 3

1x03 Episode 3

  • 2021-03-02T07:30:00Z22m

We visit Minaret Station, New Zealand's first and finest luxurious alpine lodge so remote that it's accessed exclusively by helicopter. The second lodge is Longitude 131, a luxury wilderness camp in Australia's Red Centre, in sight of the iconic Uluru. Then we travel to Paroa Bay Winery, where the land and the people come together to create the ultimate in relaxation.

2021-03-09T07:30:00Z

1x04 Episode 4

1x04 Episode 4

  • 2021-03-09T07:30:00Z22m

We visit four New Zealand luxury lodges. First, it's barefoot luxury on a historic farm on the stunning Bank's Peninsula. The second is in the heart of the Marlborough Sounds, a luxury lodge so secluded that it is inaccessible by road. The third one exudes hilltop elegance just outside of Nelson, while the last one offers wilderness adventures in the forest of Rotorua.

2021-03-16T07:30:00Z

1x05 Episode 5

1x05 Episode 5

  • 2021-03-16T07:30:00Z22m

History meets gastronomy in Oamaru, a Victorian mansion where old world elegance meets modern luxury; wilderness adventures in the back country of Taupo, an expansive back country lodge where the Taharua and Mohaka rivers are your playground; and an architectural dream in Tasmania, a majestic lodge where luxury interiors are matched by the extraordinary natural environment.

2021-03-23T07:30:00Z

1x06 Episode 6

1x06 Episode 6

  • 2021-03-23T07:30:00Z22m

Old world charm set among a floral legacy. The beauty of Otahuna lies not only its grand homestead but its century old gardens and grounds; on the shores of Lake Wakatipu is Chalet New Zermatt, an elegant villa sitting in tranquil alpine surroundings; in the sun-drenched Whitsundays, is Qualia, an ultra-luxury resort where relaxation and indulgence go hand in hand.

2021-03-30T07:30:00Z

1x07 Episode 7

1x07 Episode 7

  • 2021-03-30T07:30:00Z22m

We'll visit the tranquil Edenhouse sitting between two national parks in the Orinoco Valley near Nelson where serenity and calm will be found; Mt Isthmus, a newly built villa with unparalleled views and extreme luxury nestled in a rugged mountain range; and Mount Mulligan Lodge where adventure meets indulgence in Australia's outback.

2021-04-06T08:30:00Z

1x08 Episode 8

1x08 Episode 8

  • 2021-04-06T08:30:00Z22m

We're to visit Split Apple Retreat in New Zealand's Abel Tasman, a luxury lodge where wellness and inner peace are the guiding forces; the Hapuku Lodge and Tree Houses in South Island's Kaikoura, an eco-lodge inspired by the local landscape; Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley, a luxury lodge where rich history is matched by natural beauty.

2021-04-13T08:30:00Z

1x09 Episode 9

1x09 Episode 9

  • 2021-04-13T08:30:00Z22m

We're to visit the Marlborough Lodge, a tranquil retreat in the heart of sunny Marlborough where history and luxury unite; the iconic Cloudy Bay Vineyard, where luxury accommodation and wine are interwoven to create a perfectly tailored experience; and The Hotel Britomart, experiencing high elegance in the middle of the bustling city of Auckland.

2021-04-20T08:30:00Z

1x10 Episode 10

1x10 Episode 10

  • 2021-04-20T08:30:00Z22m

We're to visit The Boatshed, where casual luxury takes its inspiration from the classic Kiwi bach on Auckland's Waiheke Island; Sequoia, a luxury lodge where history and nature create a sanctuary in Australia's Adelaide hills; and Eichardt's a historic hotel where refinement and adventure are on offer on the shores of Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand's premier hot spot, Queenstown.

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