Discover luxury and boutique hotels in Pigeon Bay, New Zealand

Cleaving inland, the sparkling emerald waters of Pigeon Bay lap rolling velveteen hills and reflect wide-open skies; amid these wild surrounds, you’ll discover working coastal farms and slick architecture – think sleek Grand Designs-style glass structures and cedar-clad cabins. There’s not a Hobbit-house in sight (for those who remember NZ as the set for much of Lord of the Rings…). Take to the water in a kayak or sailboat or stick to dry land to enjoy farm-to-fork dining, hilly hikes and bike rides past untouched scenery. The coastal location keeps things breezy during the sultry summer months, but if you want to hit the nearby slopes and take advantage of New Zealand’s exceptional heli-skiing you’ll need to visit in the winter between June and August.