Waipoua Forest New Zealand
Bed and Breakfast accommodation
Waipoua Lodge

Description:

The kauri villa has accommodated guests since 1890 and has recently been carefully restored by it's owners Nicole and Chris, retaining it's history and character. Relax in the lounge by the open fire, in the sunroom library, or choose a wine from the bar to enjoy on the deck overlooking the three acres of gardens. Comfort-lovers can surrender to a massage, while nature's experiences will fill your day. At night the Milky Way and night skies can be seen like nowhere else, as you fall asleep in the huge soft beds to the sound of our little native owls and rare kiwi. We offer attention to detail, in relaxed gracious surroundings. Dinner is prepared by our chef, and served at a time of your choice in the dining room, from organic produce grown in our garden, premium natural meats and accompanied by notable New Zealand wines. Four luxuriously appointed and newly designed apartments, overlooking the forest, are housed in the historic farm buildings. Tile bathrooms, private lounges, en suites, king beds, robes, CDs and quality linen are yours to enjoy. The landscaped gardens, filled with birdsong, lead to a native bush walk at the bottom of the garden. Rest at Waipoua Lodge after your international flight, spend some days relaxing and visiting the forest, lakes and sea. Then follow the Twin Coast Discovery Highway on to the Hokianga and the Bay of Islands. To enable our guests to stay in absolute luxury in the stunning and remote beauty of the Kauri Coast. To 'bathe' in the peace, the culture, the history and the ecology of our ancient kauri forests, crystal clear lakes and wild golden-sand coastline.

For visitors to the Dargaville area looking for more than the typical hotel experience, Waipoua Lodge offers 5-star hosted accommodation on a beautiful property in unique New Zealand surroundings. Waipoua Lodge is nestled on a ridge overlooking the mighty Waipoua Forest, the gateway to two wonders of the natural world - New Zealand's largest kauri forest sanctuary; home to 'Tane Mahuta', New Zealand's largest kauri tree, and the crystal clear Kai Iwi Lakes. Few places in this world are so breathtaking and deserted - yet so accessible, less than three hours from Auckland. The Waipoua Forest is the remote, deserted and natural New Zealand we all imagine, no crowds of tourists and people, where you can rest in absolute tranquility and give over to relaxation, romance and breathtaking forest views.

Rooms & Facilities:

The Lodge and Apartments Waipoua Lodge consists of a 120 year old villa set on a ridge amongst 3.3 acres (1.4 hectares) of landscaped gardens and is surrounded by the Waipoua Forest. The main lodge holds the guest lounge, dining room, sunroom with library, bar and reception. The garden leads to a bush walk which has native birds and beautiful New Zealand bush. Each apartment has a television, cd selection, bath robes, toiletries, magazines, feather pillows, new towels and linen, kitchenette, teas and freshly ground coffee. The apartments are situated amongst the gardens, separate to the lodge, with private indoor and outdoor living spaces. Each apartment is unique. The Stables Apartment In super smooth beiges and cream, water hyacinth furniture fills your spacious modern apartment. The bedroom opens to a private patio and beige tiled ensuite with deep iron bath and separate open shower. Suitable for two persons in King/Twin The Woolshed Apartment Climb the stairs to your wide balcony surrounding the apartment. Sit all afternoon on the swing chair, or rocking chair to soak up the quiet sounds of the forest and countryside. Old kauri floorboards shine up to the high ceiling in your lounge. A mezzanine sits over the living area, housing two beds for kids to climb the ladder up to. The beautiful china blue bedroom opens to the balcony and ensuite, with a cool blue iron bath to soak in. Separate shower in bathroom also. Suitable for 2 Adults in King/Twin + 2 children in singles in mezzanine The Calf Pen Apartment In romantic rustic reds and set at the farthest, private part of the garden, your apartment has a step down lounge, opening through French doors in both the lounge and bedroom, to a private balcony. Ensuite with shower. Suitable for 2 persons in King/Twin The Tack Rooms Apartment Ultra modern mocha browns - with saddles on the walls and split barn door entranceway. Your slick apartment has a private tile bathroom with Italian ware and shower. The biggest super-king bed ever, opens through wooden bi-fold doors to a sleek lounge and private balcony. The second bedroom in sumptuous rich browns, also opens to the balcony and forest views. Suitable for 4 persons in two Kings or two Twins Children Children are welcome, we have a friendly dog, trampoline, toys, kids books, and tree hut. Children under 6 stay free when sharing with adults. Dinner for kids can be prepared early in the evening if required. Smoking The lodge and apartments are smoke free environments. Facilities Helipad onsite Ample onsite parking Local outdoor guide/chauffer High-spec sea kayaks and mountain bikes that you may enjoy at the lodge Extensive gardens Bushwalk at the bottom of the garden Tended vegetable garden for the freshest organic vegetables and herbs Trampoline, tree hut and toys for children Satellite-based high-speed internet access Guest lounge with open fire and private bar serving New Zealand wines Qualified chef and candlelit dining room for guests Breakfast served in the dining room or to your rooms each morning Meeting area in the sunroom for small group meetings CDs, CD players and TV in all apartments Fresh ground coffee, home baked snacks, teas and kitchenettes in each apartment Electric heating and electric blankets on beds Hairdriers, natural NZ toiletries, premium quality linens, bathrobes and slippers Baths in two apartments plus separate showers in all apartments Laundering Massage therapist Babysitting by arrangement Fresh healthy children's meals, served early to combat tired kids, or to your apartment if this works best for you.

 

Recommended minimum 3 day stay... Day 1 Waipoua Forest - walk the big kauri trees and visit Matakohe Museum. Day 2 Kai Iwi Lakes for swimming, mountain biking, trout fishing, kayaking; or a round of golf at Bayly's Beach. Day 3 Deserted white sand beaches where seals rest, surfcasting, quad biking, horseriding, woodturning, visit art and craft galleries.   Or make a longer date to actually have some time to rest and relax and totally explore this beautiful district including the Hokianga Harbour, more forest activities, day trips and beaches here at the lodge.   Cuisine Our cuisine is focused on New Zealand produce and traditional New Zealand fare. We offer a fine selection of simple, but carefully prepared, local produce. Our salads and vegetables are often picked fresh from our garden, or our local organic growers, before they are served fresh and crisp to your plate. We care about what chemicals are used to produce foods, and where possible we order the best extra virgin olive oils, tamaris, and products without GE ingredients to keep our bodies healthy. Our meats are selected from the best export quality producers. We only buy the best meats available, to ensure it melts deliciously in your mouth. Choose a golden Chardonnay or one of our International award- winning Sauvignon Blancs to match your meal. We have a small but exquisite selection of only the best tasting wines available, from some of our notable winemakers in New Zealand. Follow with mouth watering desserts prepared in our kitchen daily. and relax with our freshly ground coffees in front of the fire. or on the verandah to watch the puriri moths and owls that fly in each night. Morning commences with breakfast served in the dining room when you wake... ...and as the day closes, dinner is served to your table at a time of your choice Activities & Exploring Forest   The Waipoua Forest is just two kilometers from the lodge with walks from 10 minutes through to long tramps. Find a magic spot in the forest to share with some of the birdlife, native plants, tiny orchids and ferns that surround this land. The largest rainforest tree in NZ, Tane Mahuta (God of the forest) and Te Matua Ngahere are majestic trees where you can soak in the beauty of nature. Near the Forest Headquarters is a swimming hole in the clean clear river running through the forest, a great way to cool off over summer. Recommended is the Guided Night Walk in which you can see the forest and rare Kiwi in the wild. Trounson Kauri Park is a smaller pocket of mature native forest with a good walking track. This is one of only two 'mainland islands' in New Zealand where predators can be controlled. Resultant, there is a proliferation of bird life and vegetation including 'Te Kiwi', our national icon. Lakes The Kai Iwi Lakes are gin-clear fresh water lakes near Waipoua Lodge that shine sapphire blue in the sun. Spend the day swimming at the safe beach, kayaking or walking around the lakes. The lakes are stocked annually with 'fingerling' trout and they grow BIG. We can arrange a boating guide and necessary licenses. Sea Remote, deserted, golden-sand beaches The Maunganui Bluff - a 1500 foot high sentinel that marks the end of New Zealands longest driveable beach, where you will be one of the only people on the beach. At Baylys Beach hire a quad bike and freedom ride down the golden sand beach and dunes. From the clubhouse at Baylys Beach the view down the fairways to the sea is breathtaking - hire your clubs and play a game of golf to remember. The Hokianga Harbour - one of the jewels of the north is 40 mins from the lodge. You can boogie-board down vast sand dunes, walk the coastal tracks - with breathtaking views over the harbour - or swim in waterfalls and at sheltered beaches. Exploring by Four Wheel Drive If you are able to bring a four wheel drive to the lodge, we can send you on roads and forest tracks that are inaccessible by car and will lead you to unspoilt wilderness locations. At the lodge, we have two kayaks you can throw on your roof rack for leisurely paddling around the Kai Iwi Lakes. Alternatively, book our fabulous guided four wheel drive tours of the surrounding area. The beauty of our tour guides is their knowledge of the area. Tours range from a few hours through to a full day. We design the tour to suit you - the guides can take you surfcasting, or they may drive you down to any of the beaches and dunes, over normally inaccessible private farmland and the through the beautiful forests. Relaxation - For the more sedate... In Dargaville you can enjoy the quiet beauty of our Maritime Museum, Cafes and a fantastic Art Gallery full of works by Northland's best artists. Also of interest is the Zizania Paper Company, where you can try your hand at making paper, or learn to turn your own Kauri wooden bowl from a local craftsman. Massage Our massage therapist will soothe the weariest bones and rejuvenate your body with our natural Living Nature oils and lotions - made naturally here in Northland.

Nearest Town/Location:
Dargaville & Bay of Islands