Rosewood Kauri Cliffs
Northland, New Zealand
It may be a 45-minute drive from Auckland airport, but Kauri Cliffs feels like a different planet. The Rosewood resort is set on a 6,000-acre working farm near Matauri Bay in the Bay of Islands, Northland, with 360-degree views of… nature. The call of the wild comes in many forms: hiking through ancient forest, picnicking by cascading waterfalls, splashing in the shallows of the three private beaches or surfing the rolling Pacific waves. The David Harman-designed par 72 championship golf course, with its backdrop of Cape Brett, takes golfers from craggy cliffs across ravines and down marshy valleys to verdant fields. Sitting amidst this carpet of green, the hotel is built in grand colonial style, all wooden shutters, timber floors and columned verandas. Doyenne of luxury lodge design Virginia Fisher brings her eye for detail to the 26 rooms and suites, the serene palette and textural furnishings working in harmony with the scenery beyond. The dining room and holistic spa are equally soothing. The staff is always on hand to help, whether imparting their depth of knowledge on the region’s indigenous Maori history or the best place to fish for snapper and kahawai.
Key Information
- Rooms: 26
- Starting Rate: $1675
- High Season: December-April
- Dining: The Dining Room
- At the Hotel: Private beaches, swimming pool, hot tub, spa, gym, championship golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, immersive cultural experiences
- 64 9 407 0010
- Visit Rosewood Kauri Cliffs's Website
Location
139 Tepene Tablelands Road, Matauri Bay, Northland, 0478
