benvenuti (Italian for “Welcome”) is a luxurious Italian style villa situated on the main Kaiteriteri ridge overlooking the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park and beaches of the South Island, New Zealand. It is a great place to relax and escape from it all. benvenuti is a short walk to the beach and only 15 minutes drive to the magical Abel Tasman bush and coastal walks.

Kaiteriteri (only 45 minutes drive from Nelson airport) enjoys some of the highest sunshine hours in New Zealand and is ideally suited for swimming, kayaking and many other recreational activities. It is also the gateway to the beautiful Golden Bay region.

benvenuti has been designed with flexibility, comfort and luxury in mind. The spacious, fully self-contained two-storey house comfortably caters for up to 8 people. Whether you are looking for a romantic retreat for two, or a fun-filled family holiday, benvenuti will cater for your needs and exceed your expectations.

In January 2013, Kaiteriteri beach won a nationwide poll for New Zealand's best beach. In the UK, an article in TheGuardian listed Kaiteriteri as one of the 5 best beaches in the world. Also, see what TripAdvisor has to say about Kaiteriteri. Come and visit us at Benvenuti and find out why this is such a magnificent part of the country.