Luxury Lodge and B&B Accommodation in Coromandel, Tauranga and Bay of Plenty
Properties within the Coromandel, Tauranga and Bay of Plenty area
Properties outside the Coromandel, Tauranga and Bay of Plenty area
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Villa Toscana
- Whitianga Guest and Hosted - 5 Star
Villa Toscana Lodge is an authentic Tuscan Villa nestled amongst native bush overlooking Mercury Bay and the islands. Fully self contained, the exclusive suite hosts up to four people in a lavishly decorated secluded environment. Single party only: a romantic secluded escape for honeymooners.
1 self contained 2 bedroom suite with ensuite.
Nearby activities: Cycling/Mountain Biking, Golf, Horse Treks, Boat Cruises, Saltwater Canoeing & Kayaking, Salt Water Fishing
Nearby popular destinations: Auckland/Waiheke Island, Coromandel, Rotorua, Tauranga
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Colonial Homestay
- Tairua Guest and Hosted - 4 Star Plus
A quiet but friendly atmosphere awaits you at our home situated near the top of Mount Paku, Tairua with views of the ocean, islands, beaches & estuary. An elevator with access to all floors has been installed for the convenience of our guests & their luggage. A twenty minute walk to the top of Mount Paku gives 360 degree panoramic views. Local activities include fishing, bush walks, kauri groves, swimming & surfing, golf, lawn bowls & croquet. Several restaurants are within walking distance at the bottom of the hill. A twenty minute drive takes you to famous Hot Water Beach where you can dig your own thermal pool and then take a walk to Cathedral Cove. Wake up to the smell of home-baked bread & muffins and enjoy a sumptuous breakfast before embarking on your day's travels.
Nearby activities: Scenic Attractions, Golf, Horse Treks, Walking/Trekking, Boat Cruises, Salt Water Fishing, Surfing, Bird Watching
Nearby popular destinations: Auckland/Waiheke Island, Coromandel, Rotorua, Tauranga
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Bushland Park Lodge
- Whangamata Guest and Hosted - 5 Star
Classy fine dining and elegant accommodation in a native 5 acres Bush-Park setting. Ideal for couples who expect high class cuisine and personal touch & service from host owners and Glass fusing Artists of this idyllic Country retreat. New feature:wine cellar dining with open fireplace.
Let the ambiance of the interior and beauty of the natural surroundings capture you. Secluded escape for romantic occassions
1 superking suite
1 king suite
Nearby activities: Arts & Crafts, Farms, Gardens, Scenic Attractions, Wineries, Golf, Boat Cruises, Bird Watching
Nearby popular destinations: Rotorua, Tauranga
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Waihi Beach Lodge
- Waihi Beach Guest and Hosted - 4 Star Plus
Waihi Beach Lodge is a guest & hosted luxury Boutique Bed and Breakfast Lodge - 2 hours from Auckland International Airport located at Waihi Beach.
Using Waihi Beach as a base provides flexibility to visit The Coromandel and Rotorua as day trips as both are within easy driving distance plus it allows time to spend time on the beach and visit the Karangahake gorge
We have 3 king bedrooms with ensuites and a modern studio apartment with a queen size bed and a sofa-sleeper. The studio apartment has its own kitchenette, bathroom and laundry should you wish to self-cater.
Waihi Beach Lodge is the perfect place to unwind with stunning sea views and the beach is just 150 metres away.
Nearby activities: Heritage Attractions, Spas/Thermal Pools/Health Resorts, Wineries, Golf, Walking/Trekking, Diving, Fresh Water Fishing, Salt Water Fishing
Nearby popular destinations: Auckland/Waiheke Island, Coromandel, Rotorua, Cambridge, Tauranga
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Cotswold Cottage
- Thames, Coromandel Guest and Hosted - 4 Star Plus
Relax and unwind at Cotswold Cottage Luxury Bed and Breakfast - a beautifully restored 1920's gentelmans residence, just 1 hour from Auckland and 3 minutes from Thames.
Set in landscaped gardens on a bend of the Kauaeranga river with breathtaking sea views of the Firth of Thames and Kauaeranga river to the Pinnacles and Coromandel national park. Cotswold Cottage ia an ideal base to discover the Coromandel and surrounding areas.
Sunny romantic bedrooms each have stunning views and a private entrance leading on to the guest terrace and sun lounge. The house is full of history, graceful and elegant but has all the modern facilities today's traveller and vacationer requires including in room wifi, guest laundry service, an outside hot spa pool and private off street car parking.
Cotswold Cottage can be seen in the Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
Nearby activities: Heritage Attractions, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Walking/Trekking, Boat Cruises, Diving, Fresh Water Fishing, Salt Water Fishing, Bird Watching
Nearby popular destinations: Auckland/Waiheke Island, Coromandel, Rotorua, Cambridge, Tauranga
Coromandel Peninsula
Location
The Coromandel Peninsula lies east of Auckland, across the Hauraki Gulf.
General
Looking across the Hauraki Gulf from Auckland, the north of the Coromandel Peninsula can be seen on the horizon. Although only 90 minutes from Auckland, the Coromandel feels like it's a world away.
Main Attractions / Activities
The jagged, volcanic hills of the Coromandel Peninsula still retain much of their original rainforest, including giant kauri trees. Although there are great hiking trails in the forested hills, probably the greatest attraction is its spectacular coastline of sandy beaches, coves and harbours that provide boundless opportunities for fishing, boating and swimming. There's even a beach with warm water bubbling up through the sand that allows bathers to scoop out their own spas.
The Coromandel's history is reflected in charming colonial architecture and historic buildings found in the small towns around the region, which had their heyday in the mid-1800s following the discovery of gold.
Don't Miss
Miranda Hot Springs and Shorebird Centre - on the Seabird Coast en route to Coromandel
Kauaeranga Valley - great hiking trails, picnic areas and logging relics
Hahei Lookout
Rapaura Water Gardens, West Coast
Goldfields Steam Train, near Coromandel
Cathedral Cove, East Coast
Hot Water Beach, East Coast
Driving Creek Railway
Waihi Gold Mine
Karangahake Gorge - hiking trails, crafts
Main Centres
Thames - main town and gateway to the Coromandel Peninsula
Coromandel - charming old gold mining town with many craft shops
Whitianga - has excellent restaurants. Nearby is spectacular Cathedral Cove and fascinating Hot Water Beach
Pauanui - upmarket resort with great fish restaurants and boat charters
Whangamata - has the region's best surfing beaches, popular with recreational fishers.
Bay of Plenty
Location
Coastal Bay of Plenty lies east of the Kaimai-Mamaku Ranges and south of the Coromandel peninsula.
General
This region seems to have it all - a mild, sunny climate, some of the country's most popular beaches and an abundance of orchards, especially citrus and kiwifruit. The main centre, Tauranga, has all the amenities of a major city. Holiday accommodation ranges from high-class lodges, B&B, Retreats and farmstays to holiday parks and backpacker hostels, both in the city and across the harbour at the beach resort of Mount Maunganui.
Main Attractions / Activities
Mount Maunganui, with its prominent volcanic cone that gives it its name, is popular with surfers. It's also a very popular family holiday spot having a choice of both ocean and gentle harbour beaches.
Boat charters are available from Tauranga for big game fishing, snorkelling, dolphin watching or just cruising. Out on the horizon is White Island, an active volcano usually identified by its trailing plume of steam. Helicopter trips land on the island from Rotorua and Whakatane, along with boat trips also from Whakatane.
There are a number of challenging activities in the area, including tandem parachute jumping, sky diving, a hair-raising ride in a bungee rocket and rafting down the Wairoa River, one of the most spectacular stretches of white water in the country.
Don't Miss
Rafting the Wairoa River
Kiwifruit country, near Te Puke
Big game fishing, Tauranga
A hike to the summit of Mt Maunganui's volcanic cone
Surfing, Ocean Beach, Mt Maunganui
Bungee Rocket Ride
White Island trip
Te Puke Vintage Auto Barn
Hiking in the Kaimai-Mamaku Ranges
Main Centres
Katikati - mural town
Tauranga - a major regional centre and popular holiday spot
Te Puke - for kiwifruit orchards
Whakatane - main town of Eastern Bay of Plenty, for boat trips to White Island volcano, local beaches
Discover the Heritage & Character Inns network of New Zealand luxury accommodation as you explore the Coromandel, Tauranga and Bay of Plenty regions of the North Island.
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