Waipiata

Holding an Enviro-Gold award, this secluded luxury coastal lodge has a unique relationship to its environment. Stunning architecture (NZIA Award for Architecture), the ultimate destination for an unforgettable escape.

Waipiata is rated 5-star, a luxury bed and breakfast of understated design on the edge of the Mahurangi Harbour. Bordered by 400 acres of lush farmland, native forest and small coves, it is just 30 minutes drive north of Auckland and 1 hour from the Auckland International Airport.

The lodge is contemporary yet timeless, with pavilions of stone and walnut featuring glass walls, limestone floors and original New Zealand art works. The guest rooms are luxurious, beautifully appointed with the floor to ceiling glass walls highlighting the proximity of the water, native bush and birdlife.
• Super-king beds with natural quality linens, down duvets, merino blankets and throws. Kauri furniture by Rose&Heather
• Ensuite bathrooms, thick thirsty bathrobes and luxurious Living Nature natural toiletries
• Mini bar and complimentary non alcoholic beverages and other treats
• Free WIFI
• Guest lounge with log fire. Gallery library for the book readers
• A 20 metre lap and extended play pool an architectural feature of the lodge atrium.
• Firepit, bush walks, kayaks to explore the harbour
• Sumptuous poolside breakfast, featuring organically grown produce from the Waipiata garden, organic fruit juices, a wide variety of teas and locally roasted fair trade coffee. All produce is locally sourced and organic wherever possible.

Sustainability.
The lodge was designed to be sustainable maximising the use of passive solar and thermal mass.
On the property stock was removed and thousands of native trees planted to protect the foreshore and harbour
Rain water is the sole water supply, filtered and uv treated back into the lodge and onto the herb and vegetable garden.
Grey and waste water is purified and fed back to the native plantings.
Large orchard, vegetable and herb gardens are grown following organic practices
Awarded Enviro-Gold by Tourism NZ = Exceptional performance in Responsible Tourism Operations

Please get in touch with Waipiata from the Contact box on the right.