Waipoua Lodge
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Property Details
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Appointed to the highest Five Star standards, you will be greeted at this historic kauri lodge, to relax in the lodge lounge, bar, library and dining room. Four spacious and uniquely detailed, luxury apartments are separate to the lodge, set privately within a beautiful native landscape where broad lawns sweep down to a forest walk and birdlife fills the trees. Conversation sparks each night by the crackling fire with other guests, before a candlelit dinner from our Chef is served and complemented by a fine local wine. The gateway to two wonders of the natural world, New Zealand’s largest Kauri Forest Sanctuary, and the crystal clear Kai Iwi Lakes. Few places in this world are so breathtaking and untouched by man, yet so accessible – less than three hours of Auckland or 1/2hr to their helipad. Waipoua is the remote, deserted and natural New Zealand, where tranquility, relaxation, romance and breathtaking forest views prevail. Comfort-lovers surrender to massages and soak in the jacuzzi, while adventurers join the lodge guides to explore the forests and breathtaking beaches. The night skies at Waipoua are like nowhere else, as you fall to sleep in huge soft beds to the sound of the forests little native owls. ‘Luxury Etched in History’ |
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Luxury suite
Rates are for 1-2 people, maximum occupancy is 2. King or twin suite, inclusive of breakfast. All rooms have own private lounge, ensuites, telephone, stereo and cd's, robes, slippers, fresh fruit basket and private balcony overlooking the forest. Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults. Available bedding configurations:
Cancellation Policy:
No Cancellations or Changes
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Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason. Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.
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Business FacilitiesSmall meetings can be held in the sunroom overlooking the forest.We have high speed wireless internet in the lodge. Small conferencing and celebrations catered. Telephones in each suite, but you will not be interrupted by cellphones at the lodge, there is no mobile coverage here. |
| Check In |
1530hrs |
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| Check In Instructions |
Check in is from 3.30pm, so if you are going to be arriving earlier, please call us so we can arrange for your earlier arrival. |
| Check Out |
1030hrs |
| Getting There |
Location Waipoua Forest, Kauri Coast, Northland, New Zealand (47kms north of Dargaville - 2 kms South of Waipoua Forest) The lodge is situated 47 kilometres north of Dargaville, right on State Highway 12 and is only two kilometers from the Southern entrance to the forest. Travelling from Auckland - Three hours Travel Highway 1 north to the Brynderwyns ( 1hr and 30mins) from there follow the "Twin Coast Discovery" signs which lead through Dargaville township (one more hour). From Dargaville take State Highway 12 north toward the Waipoua Forest (30 mins). The lodge is 47kms from Dargaville. We are on the main highway on the right hand side and have sign posts 3 kms before the lodge. There is also a kauri gift shop opposite the lodge. Please note, if you get to the forest you have just driven 2kms too far - turn around. Travelling from the Bay Of Islands - Two hours Travel through to the beautiful Hokianga Harbour to the town of Opononi/Omapere on State Highway 12. From here travel through the very beautiful and very windy forest (about 1 hour from Omapere). We are two kilometres south of the forest on State Highway 12 on the left hand side with sign posts 300m before the lodge and a kauri gift shop opposite us on the right hand side. Arriving By Air We have a helipad on site at the lodge and we can arrange Helicopter travel for you. Whangarei airport is our nearest airport and is one hour and fifteen minutes from the lodge, via Dargaville. Kerikeri airport is one and a half hours from the lodge. Petrol Please remember, when you travel through Dargaville or Opononi, to fill your petrol tank before driving through to stay with us, as there is only one small gas station which is open limited hours near the forest. It is beautiful and remote here. About New Zealand Roads New Zealand roads are not autobahns that you can travel on at great speed. Our country is diverse and our roads wind through this beautiful country, and therefore the traveling times on many of our New Zealand roads can often be slower than overseas visitors expect, when comparing similar distances to your own country. |
| Parking |
There is an onsite open car park betwen the lodge and the suites. |
| Things To Do |
The Waipoua Forest is just two kilometers to the north of the lodge with walks from 10 minutes to long tramps and holds the largest tree in NZ, Tane Mahuta 20 mins north of the lodge. Guided Footprints Waipoua Forest Tours Our skilled maori guides will immerse you in the forests two thousand year history through maori legend and ecological interpretation. Chauffeured private tours or join their general night tour. This is a must do as Footprints Waipoua is one of “82 global experiences of a lifetime” published by Lonely Planet. Trounson Kauri Park and the famous Forest Night Walk look for kiwi in the wild This is a ‘mainland islands’ protected by DOC, resultant, our rare kiwi can be seen in the natural habitat. We arrange a night walk, including searching for kiwi or walk the 40min boardwalk by day. Private tours and general tours. For specialist bird watching and environmental tours, our Biodiversity Guide will help you discover the birds and the ecology of this pristine environment. Gardens Relax in the jacuzzi, or explore own native bush walk. Trampoline for kids. Mountain Bikes There are complementary, quality mountain bikes for your use. Horse Adventures Canter up rivers and have a wild and fun day out, but it is not for the faint hearted. Kai Iwi Lakes The Kai Iwi Lakes are crystal clear fresh water lakes that shine sapphire blue in the sun. Spend the day swimming at the safe beach, kayaking or walk around the lakes for exercise. There are kids swings and play area – a great place to go with the family. Remote, deserted beaches, shipwrecks, fossilised forests and Maunganui Bluff, that marks the end of New Zealands longest driveable beach, where you will probably be one of the only people on the beach, discover seals and birds in the sand dunes, and shells on the golden sand. Join our Beach Tour Guide, who will help you explore the beach in the fun of his four wheel drive where you can stop and fish in the surf, pick mussels on the rocks or venture down the beach to the remains of old kauri forests and old sailing ships washed up on the beach. Baylys Beach - Hire a quad bike and freedom ride down the dunes. Play a game of golf on a course with amazing beach views. Lunch and dinners at the Funky Fish Café. The Hokianga Harbour. Magnificent harbour views, sand duning (riding boogey boards down the sand dunes), beach walks where a blowhole and caves can be found. Swimming, arts, crafts, waterfalls and mazes, and our deep sea fishing charter boat for marlin and scuba diving, all to be found for a day out. ‘Crossings Hokianga’, boat tour to learn the history of maori and pakeha settlement of this area. In Dargaville visit the Maritime Museum, Blah, Blah, Blah Café, Zizania Paper Company where paper is handcrafted from local river grass, kauri gift shops, and at the Woodturners Studio you can spend a day with Rick learning to turn wood yourself. One of our top attractions in Northland is the Matakohe Kauri Museum, an absolute must see destination on your way back to Auckland. Stay In for The Day of Massage and Reflexology for a real treat. |
