The Lodge provides a true sense of seclusion, yet the city is only minutes away. Even with an abundance of outdoor activies at your fingertips the biggest challenge for any guest will be leaving the tranquil surroundings the blackhouse provides. The blackhouse offers a fully equipped industrial kitchen for your use or to bring in a chef to cater for your needs. The large open plan living area is ideal for relaxing, entertaining or just soaking up the surroundings, with its enormous central fireplace at the heart of the blackhouse creating a unique focal point in the room. There are dual BBQ areas, one on the seaside and the other with a rural view, both have outdoor sound systems. Capturing the endless sunrises and sunsets that only stunning Wainui Beach provides! Or you can fly in by helicopter!

Renowned Wainui Beach, swimming, surfing, surf casting, deep sea fishing. 1000 acre farm walks at your back door, over the hilltops of Wainui Beach to Makarori Beach. Mountain bikes are welcome with tracks available. Wineries, Restaurants, farmers market, Golf Courses, Dive Tatapouri. You name it we can provide it!!