The place Perched high upon a hill with postcard-worthy views of Catlins Lake and the wild Pacific Ocean beyond, it’s no surprise its namesake birds, and the Burgess family, chose this as their home. Built four years ago on land above their previous cottage home of 16 years, the accommodation is at the heart of the family’s sprawling 1400-acre sheep and beef farm. A 15-minute scenic drive from the town of Owaka and with incredible views in every direction, it’s hard to top this place for the feeling of calm and tranquillity it instils. The only thing likely to wake you in these remote rolling hills is the pleasing sound of bleating newborn lambs. Heaven.