Exclusive Lodges

Offer the discerning traveller the ultimate in world-class luxury accommodation. Rates start at NZ $700 per person up to $1,600 per night including full breakfast and a la carte dinner. Examples of these include:

Kauri Cliffs Lodge
Set on 6,000 acres near Matauri Bay, Northland, The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs affords spectacular 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean. Cape Brett and the offshore Cavalli Islands are part of the panorama that can be viewed from the verandas, lounge and common room. The main lodge, which overlooks the golf course and the Pacific Ocean, consists of a spacious beamed living room, meeting room, card room, fitness centre and small computer room. Gourmet a la carte dining is available in the main dining room or on the verandas. Eleven outlying guest cottages, each with two guest suites, provide accommodation at Kauri Cliffs. Every suite offers its own private porch, comfortable bedroom with sitting area and open fireplace, walk-in wardrobe and bathroom. The cottages are nestled on the edge of a native forest overlooking the ocean and golf course.

Huka Lodge
Huka Lodge is a world-renowned luxury retreat situated within seven hectares of park-like grounds, 300m upstream from the famous Huka Falls. It has just twenty guest suites, tucked along the riverbank for privacy and nestled amongst the trees. The main Lodge building has an understated elegance and is a welcoming haven where guests can relax during the day in the study or library, and gather in the evening warmed by blazing fires for pre-dinner cocktails. Huka Lodge cuisine is outstanding and showcases the best of New Zealand's food and wine. The dining options at Huka Lodge are unlimited.

Conde Nast Traveler September 2004 rated Huka Lodge second in the Top Hotels Award throughout Australasia

Wharekahau Country Estate

Winner of Andrew Harper’s 2004 & 1998 Grand Award, and rated one of the top ten international hideaway resorts, Wharekauhau Country Estate provides exclusive resort accommodation at Palliser Bay, offering the chance for guests to enjoy unique New Zealand country hospitality. The estate comprises 5000 acres of stunning countryside including 16 miles of dramatic coastline offering endless opportunities for recreation.