The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs
Matauri Bay, Northland, New Zealand
Location
On the Northland coast
Kauri Cliffs stands on a 6,000-acre oceanfront working farm at Matauri Bay in Northland, near the Bay of Islands, with 180-degree views over Cape Brett and the Cavalli Islands.
Transfer
Drive or fly from Auckland
Around four hours' scenic drive north of Auckland, or a helicopter transfer.
Villas
Suites & residences
Around twenty-two suites in private cottages, plus the multi-bedroom Owner's Cottage and four-bedroom Residences with private infinity pools.
Best For
Who it suits
Golfers, couples and families alike — all ages are welcome, with family suites and residences alongside the clifftop course and three private beaches.
Board Basis
Lodge-inclusive
A lodge-inclusive basis — breakfast, pre-dinner drinks and canapés and dinner in the lodge dining room.
About the Resort
Clifftop golf over the Pacific
Kauri Cliffs is one of the world's celebrated golf-and-spa lodges, set on 6,000 oceanfront acres in Northland with 180-degree Pacific views. The par-72 clifftop course is ranked among the world's best, three private beaches lie below, and the spa is hidden in native totara forest. Around twenty-two suites in colonial-plantation style look over farmland, golf and ocean, with family suites and infinity-pool residences. A Relais & Châteaux lodge, it now operates under Rosewood.
Accommodation
Suites & Residences
Around twenty-two suites in private cottages (two per cottage), plus the Owner's Cottage and four-bedroom Residences with private infinity pools.
Entry
Standard Suite
Sleeps two, king. Around 56 square metres with an open fireplace, an east-facing balcony, a twin-vanity bath and a private porch, with farmland, golf or ocean views.
FireplaceBalcony
Premium
Deluxe Suite
Sleeps two, king. A larger suite with a fireplace and balcony and ocean or coastal views.
Ocean view
Family
Deluxe Family Suite
Sleeps a family. A master with a sitting area, fireplace and private balcony, with ocean or garden views.
FamilyBalcony
Residence
Four-Bedroom Residence
Sleeps up to eight. Multiple bedrooms and a private infinity pool with ocean views — the newest, top-tier accommodation.
Private infinity poolFour bedrooms
Exclusive-use
Owner's Cottage
A two- to three-bedroom cottage with a private pool, hot tub and chef facility, with ocean views.
Private poolChef facility
Food & Drink
Lodge dining
Chef-led dining over the Pacific, with Northland produce and fish often caught the same day.
Main
The lodge dining room
Pacific-view decks, Northland produce and same-day fish.
Decks
Outdoor decks
Al-fresco dining over the ocean.
Wellbeing
The Spa
A spa sanctuary in native totara forest — four treatment rooms, a couples room, sauna, jacuzzi and fitness centre.
Totara-forest spa
Treatments using local mud, minerals, crystals and shells.
Infinity pool & beaches
A heated infinity pool, a lap pool and three private beaches.
On the farm
Bush and farm walks to a private waterfall.
Activities & Experiences
Signature Experiences
Golf, ocean and farm.
Play the clifftop course
World-ranked golf over the Pacific.
Ride Matauri Bay
Horse riding along the beaches.
Three private beaches
Secluded swimming below the lodge.
Walk to a waterfall
From an ancient-kauri stroll to a farm walk.
The totara-forest spa
A sanctuary hidden in native forest.
Getting There
Location & Transfers
By road
About 4 hours from Auckland
A scenic drive north from Auckland to Matauri Bay.
By helicopter
Helicopter transfer
A faster helicopter option from Auckland.
Guest Reviews
What Our Clients Say
★★★★★
“The most extraordinary place I have ever stayed. Nothing prepares you for the depth of the silence, the beauty of the reef, or the sheer generosity of the experience.”
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★★★★★
“We’ve stayed here three times now. The house reef has no equal. The stargazing was, genuinely, one of the most moving experiences of my adult life.”
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★★★★★
“I had stayed at Four Seasons, One&Only and Velaa before visiting The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs. They are all magnificent. But this is different in a way that is hard to articulate.”
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Good to Know
Good to know
Board basis
- Lodge-inclusive — breakfast, pre-dinner drinks and canapés and dinner.
Location
- Matauri Bay, Northland — near, not in, the Bay of Islands.
Families
- All ages welcome, with family suites and residences.
Getting there
- Fly to Auckland (AKL), then a scenic drive or helicopter north.
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