Charleston

• Pyramid Farm Accommodation UTOPIA VERIFIED JAN 2013
  State Highway 6 Coast Rd, Charleston via Westport, (64-3) 789-8487, FAX 789-8487, email. Gay-owned Pyramid Farm is situated in one of New Zealands most scenic areas on the south island's west coast. They offer an opportunity to stay on a working farm that is close to surperb beaches and national parks in some of New Zealand's most pristine regions. Also on offer are sailing adventures in the Able Tasman National Park and English conversation camps for students with 4-6 hours of daily conversation with native speakers. They also organize weekly trips to vist many of the most scenic areas of the South Islands West coast. Utopia Member Discount

Kerikeri (Bay of Islands)

• Moon Gate Villa
  462 Kerikeri Rd, +64 9-929-5921, email. Gay-owned boutique accommodation set within secluded gardens, waterfalls and reflective pools. Spacious king suites with luxury linens, en suite bathrooms, heated pool and personalised service. Excellent location for touring NZ Bay of Islands and northern beaches. Utopia Member Discount

Paiha

• Swallows Nest
  14 Panorama Ave, Binnie St, Paihia, (64-9) 402-8604, FAX 402-6247, email. Gay and lesbian-friendly luxury accommodations in New Zealand' Bay of Islands. Million dollar sea views from a million dollar setting and only 400m from the beach and close to shops, restaurants and the wharf in the village of Paihia. The Swallows Nest offers warmth and comfort in the winter months and air conditioned, cool ambiance in the wonderful, long summers. And, of course, peace and quiet and privacy. The Swallows Nest has two separate sections: The Lodge, a fantastic 3-bedroom home with a magnificent living area with pool and spa; and The Nest, a luxurious 1-bedroom apartment sleeping up to 4 guests. Utopia Member Discount