12 more gorgeous New Zealand retreats 22 Feb, 2021 05:00 PM 9 minutes to read Skyscape's stellar location in the Ben Ohau range is perfect for stargazing. Photo / Supplied NZ Herald Jessica Cameron If you, like many, are breathing a sigh of relief that the hectic summer holiday period is over, you might just be in need of a retreat. Whatever you're looking for when you're 'away from it all' - we've rounded up the best retreats across the country. SkyScape, Mackenzie Taking full advantage of the location of their family's sheep station in the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Preserve, Bridget and Bevan Newlands were inspired to build accommodation that would feel like "lying in the tussocks and gazing up at the stars". The result was SkyScape, an architecturally stunning structure constructed almost entirely of glass that allows you to stargaze from bed.