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Situated near the beautiful Bay of Islands, this luxurious small lodge enjoys stunning views over the Pacific Ocean. It is built in the style of a South Carolina mansion and is set in a 4,800 acre estate at the edge of a native forest of Kauri trees, once used by the Maori for boat building and housing. The lodge is adjacent to a David Harman designed world class 18 hole golf course and nearby there are three secluded private swimming beaches, which are available for picnics and barbeques. Activities available from the lodge are boating, fishing for marlin or sailing in the Bay of Islands – where you can also swim with dolphins. Gourmet à la carte dining is available in the main dining room or on the terraces. Accommodation is in eleven guest cottages with two suites in each cottage. All the suites are elegantly furnished and have private porches and verandahs, bedrooms with a sitting area, open fireplaces, walk-in wardrobes and en-suite bathrooms. The cottages are nestled on the edge of a native forest overlooking the ocean and golf course.    Style Elegant country house Air/Con No Dining Dine in gourmet style on the finest New Zealand produce in the main lodge (yes, gentlemen are requested to wear a jacket and can be borrowed) or on your verandah.  Children Yes. No. of Bedrooms 16 deluxe suites 6 standard suites Activities Lodge has mountain bikes, two tennis courts and a heated infinity pool and spa. Guided sightseeing tours and Nature Walks can be arranged. 18 hole world class golf course on the estate. Horse riding, boating, fishing snorkelling, scuba diving, sea kayaking and sailing nearby.  Kauri Cliffs spa is nestled at the edge of a Totara forest and overlooks a verdant fern glen and winding stream. Each Treatment room is equipped with a shower and changing area, has floor to ceiling views and opens into a private outdoor space where guests can enjoy garden inspired treatments al fresco and fireside.  Treatments not included. Location Approximately 25 minutes by car from Kerikeri Airport (flights are daily from Auckland).   Approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes from Auckland or 292 kms by car. Price Range £351 per person per night, dinner, bed & breakfast. Find Similar Properties