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Lupton Lodge

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1. Deluxe King B&B Room + Executive Traveller Room2. Lupton Lodge - 1896 Category II Listed Building3. King B&B/Bus. Trvlr + Room & Deluxe Suite Bedroom4. King B&B Room & Deluxe Suite Verandah5. Queen B&B Room + Business Traveller Room6. Large outdoor swimming pool, patio & sun loungers7. Guest Lounge - pool table, DVD/CDs, library, sofas8. Breakfast - a la carte gourmet breakfast included9. Restaurant-style meals and wine/beer available10. Dry stone walls, orchard and sub-tropical gardens11. "The Perfect Day" Cruise - departs Tutukaka Marina

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  Rates are TAX inclusive, per room, and will be charged in New Zealand Dollars ($) Booking Fees

Property Details

555 Ngunguru Road
Whangarei
(10 mins drive from Whangarei on the road to Tutukaka)
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Luxurious boutique historic villa redesigned for privacy and relaxation. Nestled in dry-stone walled gardens with swimming pool, extensive guest facilities and free wireless internet access. Guest lounge with snooker table, library, guest PC and DVD collection. Private dining room with individual tables leading out onto a covered veranda. Gourmet breakfast is included and a restaurant-style dinner menu is available by arrangement.

Each superior ensuite room has individual style and character, contemporary uncomplicated décor, comfortable beds, 100% cotton linen, bathrobes, tea/coffee, TV/DVD. The rooms are intimate yet spacious with rich wall colours, high ceilings, sash windows and polished Kauri floors.

Conveniently located only 10 mins drive NE of the centre of Whangarei and 10mins from spectacular Tutukaka Coast, 5 mins from Whangarei Falls, 1 hour to Bay of Islands. Enjoy the many local activities, or just sit back and unwind in the tranquillity of Lupton Lodge. 2hrs North of Auckland - ideal for exploring Northland and as your first/last stop in NZ. Poor Knights diving or snorkelling trips, Zion Wildlife Gardens tours, Bay of Islands cruises and restaurant reservations can be arranged by your well-travelled hosts.
  • Bar / Lounge
  • Business centre
  • Conference/Meeting facilities
  • Dry cleaning / laundry service
  • Games room
  • Gay friendly
  • Luggage storage
  • Non-smoking property
  • Outdoor pool - unheated
  • Restaurant-style meals available from our chef served in the dining room. DVD collection & library available in the spacious guest lounge plus pool table & sofas. Pool
  • sun loungers & extensive gardens outside.
  • Tour desk
  • Wifi access

Deluxe Suite

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Rates are for 1-2 people. Maximum of 3. King bedroom with ensuite and spacious adjoining lounge with single bed. Includes gourmet a la carte breakfast, private veranda, heat pump/air-con, bathrobes, DVD/TV (2), plunger coffee. FREE WIRELESS BROADBAND
Rates are for 2 people. Extra adults $30.00. Extra children $20.00. The room caters for a maximum of 3 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 3 guests in total.

The following bedding is provided:


1 king and 1 single
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 48 Hours (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Bathrobes
  • DVD player
  • Free in-house movies
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi

Deluxe King B&B Room

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Rates are for 1-2 people. Spacious room with king size bed, ensuite, separate dressing room. Includes a la carte breakfast, bathrobes, DVD/TV, sofa, desk, heat pump/air-con, fridge. Access to pool, gardens, guest lounge. FREE WIRELESS BROADBAND.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 2 guests in total.

The following bedding is provided:


1 king-size bed
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 48 Hours (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Free in-house movies
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Refrigerator - bar size
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi

Executive Traveller

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Rates are for 1 person only. Spacious room with king size bed, ensuite, separate dressing room. Includes a la carte breakfast, bathrobes, DVD/TV, sofa, desk, heat pump/air-con, fridge. Full access to pool, gardens & guest lounge. FREE WIRELESS BROADBAND.
Rates are for 1 person. The room caters for a maximum of 1 adult.

The following bedding is provided:


1 king-size bed
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 48 Hours (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Free in-house movies
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Refrigerator - bar size
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi

Business Traveller Plus

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Rates are for 1 person only. King-size bed with ensuite. Includes gourmet a la carte breakfast, bathrobe, DVD/TV, heat pump/air-con, plunger coffee. Private veranda. Guest has full access to the pool, gardens & guest lounge. Free Wireless Broadband.
Rates are for 1 person. The room caters for a maximum of 1 adult.

The following bedding is provided:


1 king-size bed
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 48 Hours (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Bathrobes
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Free in-house movies
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi

King B&B Room

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Rates are for 1-2 people. Max of 2. 1 King size bed with ensuite facilities. Includes gourmet a la carte breakfast, private veranda, bathrobes, DVD/TV, heat pump/air-con plunger coffee. Full access to pool, gardens, guest lounge. FREE WIRELESS BROADBAND.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 2 guests in total.

The following bedding is provided:


1 king-size bed
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 48 Hours (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Bathrobes
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Free in-house movies
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi

Queen B&B Room

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Rates are for 1-2 people. Max of 2. Bedding configuration is 1 Queen with ensuite. Includes gourmet a la carte breakfast, bathrobes, DVD/TV, heat pump/air-con, plunger coffee. Guests have access to pool, gardens & guest lounge. Free Wireless Broadband.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 2 guests in total.

The following bedding is provided:


1 queen-size bed
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 48 Hours (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Free in-house movies
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi

Business Traveller

Book & Pay Securely
Rates are for 1 person only. Bedding configuration is 1 Queen with ensuite. Includes gourmet a la carte breakfast, bathrobe, DVD/TV, heat pump/air-con, plunger coffee. Guest has full access to the pool, gardens & guest lounge. Free Wireless Broadband.
Rates are for 1 person. The room caters for a maximum of 1 adult.

The following bedding is provided:


1 queen-size bed
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 48 Hours (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Free in-house movies
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi

Business Facilities

Phone, fax, guest PC and free wireless broadband internet are available.
 

 
Check In 1400hrs
Check In Instructions Early check-in may be possible by prior arrangement (depending on availability).
Check Out 1100hrs
Getting There From the south: Follow SH1 through Whangarei then take the turning to Tutukaka and the Whangarei Falls (just before Kensington Sports Centre). Continue to follow the signs to Tutukaka & Whangarei Falls. Lupton Lodge is 5.5km after Whangarei Falls & 2.5km after Huanui Orchards on the main road to Tutukaka. (we are on the left hand side and have a Blue & White sign which is luminous after dark). If you reach the 'ORANGE MARKET' on your left, you have gone 200m too far.

From the North: Follow SH1 towards Whangarei until you see signs (turning to the right) for Kamo, Tikipunga,Tutukaka and the Whangarei Falls. This turn is about 7km before you reach Whangarei centre. Take this turning & continue to follow the signs to Tutukaka. Lupton Lodge is 5.5km after the Whangarei Falls & 2.5km after Huanui Orchards on the main road to Tutukaka. (we are on the left hand side and have a Blue & White sign which is luminous after dark)If you reach the 'ORANGE MARKET' on your left, you have gone 200m too far.

Parking Ample off-street parking is available. Boat or trailer parking is also available.
Things To Do 15 Great Summer Day-trip Suggestions:
1. Relax at Lupton Lodge - Swim in the pool or laze around on a deck chair in the sun, play a game of snooker in the guest lounge, wander around the gardens or curl up with a glass of wine and a DVD in your deluxe room.
2. Visit the nearby Whangarei Falls and AH Reed Memorial Kauri Park. Take a 1 hour bush walk or just view the sights.
3. Visit Zion Wildlife Gardens (As seen on TV - The Lion Man).
4. Drive around the Tutukaka Coast and experience the amazing coastline. Walk down to idyllic Whale Bay or stroll along the golden sands of Matapouri Beach before having a meal at one of the many cafes and restaurants available at the Tutukaka Marina.
5. Go scuba diving at the Poor Knights Islands - one of the world's top 10 scuba dive locations. Or take a day cruise on "The Perfect Day" to the Poor Knights Islands, including lunch, snorkelling and kayaking. Departures from Tutukaka Marina.
6. Do an art trail including the Craft Quarry, Reyburn House and the Town Basin Galleries
7. Wine & Culinary tour of Northland - start at Longview Estate just south of Whangarei, drive north to Kerikeri to go to Marsden Estate (include lunch) and Cottle Hill wineries. Finish off at Makana Confections to satisfy that sweet tooth before returning to Lupton Lodge for a delicious meal with BYO wine from your journey.
8. Educational - Marsden Point Oil Refinery Visitor Centre and the Whangarei Museum , Heritage Park & Kiwi House.
9. Dolphin spotting and island hopping boat trip in The Bay of Islands
10. Explore the West Coast - Matakohe Kauri Museum, Quad Biking at Baylys Beach, Kai Iwi Lakes and Waipoua Forest.
11. A long one - sand boarding in the Hokianga Harbour, visit New Zealand's oldest and tallest Kauri - Tane Mahuta - twilight picnic then kiwi spotting on a guided night tour of Trounson National Park.
12. Visit nearby beaches, bush walks, waterfalls & gardens - the scenery is fantastic.
13. Golf at one of Whangarei's 5 superb golf courses.
14. Visit Whangarei's Town Basin for lunch and a spot of shopping in the selection of craft and local souvenir shops in an idyllic marina setting.
15. Pamper yourself with a massage or facial in Whangarei or at the coast.
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