Take an entire private island for rent to spend your dream holiday. With area of 2,100 acres, Forsyth Island is one of the largest entirely privately-owned islands in the South Pacific. Located in Marlborough Sound, a helicopter ride from New Zealand's capital, Wellington.

It is one of the highest-elevated privately owned-islands with peaks that reach 1,100 feet. Forsyth Island offers breathtaking views of Marlborough Sound, the outskirts of Wellington and of numerous other islands.
This superb area has one of the best records for sunshine in New Zealand and the water in summer is warm and clear. The island has 20 miles of ocean frontage and 30 miles of walking and hiking trails. There are two telephone lines, electricity lines, a major wharf, a farmhouse and sheep shearing quarters. You will relish the magnificence and remarkable beauty of this unique private island.

Location
Between the North and South Islands of New Zealand, in Marlborough Sound, just 15 minutes by helicopter from Wellington, the capital city.

Accommodation
The house is newly built with 232 sqm living space, 3 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, modern kitchen, dining room, generous living area with cathedral ceiling. A terrace encircles the house and offers panoramic views.

Dining
Visitors are offered traditional menus based on fish and seafood and the produce of the island garden, served with the finest New Zealand wines from the well-known Blenheim vineyards. You may decide what you prefer most - full board (the caretakers prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner) or self catering, in which case the caretakers provide the requested provisions.

Activities
Forsyth Island offers plenty of activities: boat tours, fishing trips, whale and dolphin watching, various water sports including swimming, kayaking and surfing – the waters surrounding the island are warm and clear in summer, and hiking through the numerous island paths alongside spectacular flora and fauna.

Best time to travel
It is a year round travel destination with the busiest period in summer. Book ahead, if you are traveling during peak periods (especially the Christmas season), as the island itself and flights are often already booked out well in advance.

Getting there
On arriving in the international airport of Wellington, you may take a helicopter to Forsyth Island or fly over the Cook Strait to Blenheim, to Havelock over land, then by boat to Forsyth Island.

Rates
EUR 500 day for renting the entire island, including accommodation in the Paruparu Lodge for 6 to 8 guests on a self-catering basis. If you choose the full board, add EUR 40/person/day; special price for children. The price for Christmas and New Year is EUR 1000.