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 which can be viewed from the verandas, lounge, card and dining rooms.

The main lodge, which overlooks the golf course and the Pacific Ocean, consists of a spacious beamed living room, meeting room, card room, and small computer room. Gourmet a la carte dining is available in the main dining room or on the verandas.
Amenities include two Astroturf tennis courts, an infinity swimming pool with spa and a fully equipped fitness centre. Kauri Cliffs has three secluded swimming beaches, which are also available for picnics and barbeques.

Accommodation

Kauri Cliffs consists of eleven outlying guest cottages, each with two guest suites providing twenty-two accommodation units at Kauri Cliffs. Every suite offers its own private porch, comfortable bedroom with sitting area and open fireplace, walk-in his and hers
wardrobes and a bathroom with a shower, bathtub and his and hers vanities. The cottages are nestled on the edge of a native forest overlooking the ocean and golf course.

The eleven cottages comprise 16 Deluxe units (approximately 900 sq ft) and 6 standard units (approximately 765 sq ft) which are nestled on the edge of native bush looking east from private verandas across the golf course and the Pacific Ocean. They are in a staggered row to the north of the main lodge building along a meandering tree studded path.

The main bedroom features an open gas fireplace, superior mini-bar, large armoire with a TV, DVD player, CD player, super-king bed (able to be split into 2 super-singles), rattan armchairs, writing desk and ottomans.

The Owner’s Cottage
A large (4,200 square foot) two-suite house is positioned with the main lounge and two bedrooms overlooking the ocean and golf course towards the Bay of Islands.

The house has a private infinity swimming pool and hot tub and easy access to all lodge amenities. There is an outdoor barbecue and cooking facilities for the chef if private in-house dining is preferred.

There are open fireplaces in the bedrooms and the main lounge. There are two bathrooms and a powder room in the house.

The Spa & Gym

Located on the top floor of the Lodge the Spa is situated next to the fully equipped Gym. Whether it’s for the perfect wind-down after a day’s golf, to de-stress and rejuvenate after hours of travelling or for pure indulgence the Spa at Kauri Cliffs is a haven for unprecedented relaxation.

Treatments include Massage, Reflexology, Personalised Yoga Sessions, Manicures, Pedicures and Facials.

Activities

Activities offered at Kauri Cliffs Lodge include:

• Farm tour
• Golf Clinic
• Kapa Haka- Maori cultural song and dance performance
• Beach Barbeque
• Guided Nature Trails and Four Wheel Drive Farm Tour
• Land-based Fishing
• Massage and Beauty Treatment
• Yoga
• Mountain Bikes
• Nature Walks
• Picnic Hampers
• Possum Hunting
• Sea Kayaking

Golf Course

Kauri Cliffs was designed and built by David Harman of Golf Course Consultants, Orlando, Florida.

The par 72 championship golf course measures 7,119 yards/ 6,510 metres and offers five sets of tees to challenge every skill level. Fifteen holes view the Pacific Ocean, six of which are played alongside cliffs which plunge to the sea. The beautiful inland holes wind through marsh, forest and farmland.

The golf complex includes a world-class practice range, putting and chipping greens, a well stocked golf shop, and ladies’ and mens’ locker rooms. Callaway ladies’ and mens’ rental clubs are available.