Forsyth Island is one of the largest privately owned islands spread across 21000 acres. It is situated in Marlborough Sound, a helicopter ride from New Zealand’s capital, Wellington. Plan a holiday, a wedding or a honeymoon at Forsyth Island and it will be a memory forever.
The Forsyth Island offers you a complete experience of a holiday. The strategic location allows you to enjoy the beautiful elevations of about 1100 feet as well as the golden sands of its pristine beaches.
Lifestyle of class and luxury
The moment you land on Forsyth Island you are deported to an exemplary lifestyle of class and luxury. The island has its own vitality with breathtaking views of Marlborough Sound, the outskirts of Wellington and of numerous other islands, 20 miles of ocean frontage and 30 miles of walking and hiking trails, two telephone lines, electricity lines, a major wharf, a farmhouse and sheep shearing quarters.
The island has a beautiful lodge replete with state-of-the-art amenities with 232-sqm living space, 3 bedrooms, modern kitchen, dining room, generous living area with high ceiling. A terrace surrounds the house and offers a bird’s-eye view.
Gastronomy deluxe and New Zealand wines
The lodge has its own culinary masters cooking delightful meals and serving the best choice of wines for food aficionados. Guests are offered customary menus based on fish and seafood, which is served with the premium New Zealand wines from the renowned Blenheim vineyards.
Rates include island experiences
The best time to visit and enjoy the flora and fauna of this island is between November and April and it’s always best to book in advance during the holiday season.
This splendid island is yours to rent at NZD 1,900 (EUR 1,000) / day. (All prices + 12,5% local tax) minimum stay 2 nights.
Rental over Christmas and New Year’s Eve: NZD 3,000 (EUR 1,600) / day. Minimum stay during the festive season is one week.
The rate includes guided tours and excursions by the island jeep, picnic service, and fishing and boat trips with experienced skipper, sea kayaks. Full board with excellent island cuisine; guests are invited to indicate their food and beverage preferences as well as any special requests in advance; alcoholic beverages charged according to consumption. Self-catering basis possible – groceries can be ordered by a shopping list and will be delivered fresh to the island lodge.