Bay of Islands Lodge, Bay of Islands

Bay of Islands Lodge offers elegance, style and luxury in a private, native bush reserve a few minutes’ drive from Paihia, the bay’s major township. The two-level, cedar-clad lodge overlooks the Veronica Channel and the regular ferry route between Paihia and the charming, historic town of Russell. Your luxury accommodation for two in the Sea View or Bush View Suite includes full breakfast each morning and a complimentary open bar. The owners previously operated the Casuarina Restaurant & Country Inn in New South Wales, Australia, which won the American Express award for the ‘Best Restaurant in the Hunter Valley’ for three years running. Dinner at Bay of Islands Lodge is highly recommended – using the freshest of Northland produce, locally purchased seafood and local grain fed beef and awarding winning cuts of lamb – dining with Peter and Glennis is a highlight of your New Zealand adventure.

Must see:
• Kawakawa Memorial Library Centre for local and coalmining memorabilia
• Ipipiri – a historic map of the Bay of Islands
• Pompallier House, Russell

Must do:
• Mack Attack boat trip to speed through the famed Hole in the Rock
• Salt Air to Cape Reinga, where the Tasman and South Pacific meet, seeing 90-Mile Beach
• Drive to Mangonui for the most famous fish’n’chips in New Zealand
• Explore the arts and crafts boutiques of Kerikeri
• See incomparable Maori carving at Waitangi, where modern New Zealand was born

Must buy:
• An original Northland photograph by Paihia photographer Lucy Anna Doull
• A box of handmade chocolates from Matakana
• Superb wines from Northland’s many wineries

Indicative rates: Rates start from NZ$580(high season) and NZ$450(low season) for the Sea and Bush View Suites.

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First night: Complimentary cooking apron with lodge branding
Second night: Complimentary New Zealand Kauri wood carving trivets Koru
Third night: Complimentary 'Living Nature' skin care gift pack

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