Kauri Hill Estate Experience…
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LUXURY IN PARADISE
Nestled in the Whangaroa Harbour, our mountainside villas offer a private and secluded retreat from everyday life.
Step away from the constant buzz of modern life and find peace and sanctuary within our walls. Experience the quiet allure of Kauri Hill Estate, a Northland retreat offering two levels of luxury accommodation. Your stay includes more than 5 star accommodation—you’ll have the freedom of our entire 60 hectare estate.
A lofty 6 metre stud and floor to ceiling windows provide spectacular sea views of Whangaroa Harbour from all the living spaces and both bedrooms (one on the mezzanine floor and the other on the ground floor). Outside is a fantastic outdoor kitchen so you can make the most of the fabulous views and magical sunsets..
Perched above Whangaroa Harbour, the villa offers sweeping water views, total privacy & a calm, natural setting surrounded by native bush & birdsong. Interiors open onto generous decks—perfect for slow mornings, long sunsets, & stargazing evenings in the hot tub.
We are positioned in the middle of the true Far North of New Zealand. We have a stunning harbour, native forests, bush walks and cycling tracks, beaches, golf courses, fishing, wineries, historic landmarks and much more
Our villas are set up for self catering with amazing kitchen facilities. But on those days you do not want to cook we offer room service and have wonderful local cafes and restaurants nearby. We are here to help as much or little.
KAURI HILL GALLERY
Our warehouse gallery that features NZ artists who have lived and create works at Kauri Hill Estate. Local artist Brad Walters has created an amazing street art mural for the drive way at the Lodge and is exhibiting in NOVEMBER 2026.
Guest REVIEWS
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GASTON ★★★★★ Sept 2026
Absolutely stunning place. The bush setting is spectacular, the villa was super warm and comfy with everything you need. The hot tub beyond compare. Wonderful host. Can't recommend highly enough.
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DAISY ★★★★★ May 2026
If there was an option for 10 stars we’d be giving 10!! Truly a magical spot with everything provided, attention to detail was ten fold.
A beautiful location with an immense amount of wildlife and nature to be surrounded by.
The house is just something else- incredible ! We can’t wait to return in the future. -
Mandy ★★★★★ APR 2026
This is our second time here. Kauri Hill Estate (Jo and Rob) has done it again! I don’t think photos or descriptions will ever do this place justice. One has to experience it themselves.
House is clean, spacious and modern. Hot tub is a great icing on the cake. It’s also well equipped with all the required amenities.
There is so much to do for kids if you like trekking and walks. The in house bush walk is quite a treat day or night. We also did the wairakau stream track right outside the estate.
No complaints at all. Amazing place and hosts. Would love to come back again. -
DAVID ★★★★★ Mar 2026
As close to perfect as it gets.
Rob and Joe are maybe the best hosts we’ve ever had - friendly, warm, funny, responsive and super-professional.
The house is incredible and the whole stay was worth every penny.United Kingdom
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STEPHEN ★★★★★ MAR 2026
The Kauri Hill Estate at Tōtara North is an amazingly beautiful and peaceful place to spend some time relaxing and soaking in the natural surrounds. Our hosts were so delightful and helpful with all our needs. The breakfasts were amazing. Thank you. We will be back and highly recommend to others travelling in this neck of the woods.
Steve
PS Check out their art gallery. The carving is out of this world spectacular. -
KARANDEEP ★★★★★ Mar 2026
The home was beautifully clean and exactly as described. Communication with the host was seamless and the location was perfect for exploring the area.
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ANTHONY ★★★★★ JAN 2026
Perfection in Totara North!
Where to begin a review of this beautiful place. Kauri Hill Estate in Totara North is magical. From the 60 Hectares to explore with manicured trails to the amazing views, our stay was perfect. Our hosts, Rob and Joe were absolute delights. Each morning a fresh and delicious breakfast was delivered with a smile. Every interaction with them was amazing! Our villa was simply divine. Perfectly decorated with the most amazing views from every room. Our four night stay was just too short. We loved exploring the property, listening to and watching the wonderful birds, walking the bush trails and relaxing in the hot tub in the evenings! Of all of our AirBnb stays, this was definitely the most lovely and enjoyable experience. Thank you to the owners of Kauri Hill Estate, the caretakers/hosts Joe, Rob and France for creating a wonderful experience we will be talking about for years to come. -
ZAC ★★★★★ JAN 2026
Beautiful accomodation and hosts, lovely place to escape, relax unwind and reconnect.
Lovely views, and delicious breakfast (added bonus).
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JENNI ★★★★★ JAN 2026
Loved our stay at Kauri Hill, a truly gorgeous estate. The property was beautifully presented & complete with everything we could want. The grounds are charming & our hosts wonderful.
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Tilly ★★★★★ Jun 2024
Special Retreat
We had a glorious weekend at Kauri Hills Estate. The luxurious estate is so special, with magnificent breathtaking views and a tastefully landscaped garden/ nature reserve. The villa was quirky, soft and comfortable, beautifully decorated with all the high-end amenities you need, plus a great sound system and a spa with no chemicals. We had such an amazing and relaxing retreat. Joe and Rob were next-level hosts - they spoilt us with an amazing star-gazing evening (a must-do if you book at Kauri Hills Estate). And they truly made our stay so special and memorable. Their service was impeccable, and Rob and Joe know how to give their guests a personal touch and make them feel welcome. There is so much more that Kauri Hills Estate offers that is not easily found in other stays - if you are looking for that special getaway - This is a great place to be- A Hidden Gem!
Auckland
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Damian ★★★★★ Aug 2024
A Perfect Weekend Getaway!
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this charming property! The location was serene and offered a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The accommodation itself was better than the photos let on, immaculately clean, and provided all the comforts we could have asked for. The hosts were incredibly welcoming and ensured that our stay was as pleasant as possible. We enjoyed the room and dinner service on occasion and the food hit the spot! We especially loved the views of the harbour, spa bath and remoteness. It truly felt like a home away from home. We would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable getaway. We can't wait to return! Thanks so much!
Auckland
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Mandy ★★★★★ Jul 2024
Definitely keen to be back !
We are a family with 2 children and we had a lovely stay at this villa. We are impressed from the moment we drove in the gate of the estate. From then on, the experience just gets better and better!
Villa is beautiful and clean with amazing view that changes daily. It’s also very well equipped.
Spa is the icing on the cake and kids enjoyed the space on the open deck. We had some rainy days, but we felt we could spend a lot of time IN the villa because it’s so comfortable and nice.
We enjoyed the walk around the villa and outside the villa.Auckland
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Sunny ★★★★★ Jul 2024
Excellent Stay. Loved it.
Auckland
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Lee ★★★★★ Jul 2024
A fantastic stay, perfect for a midwinter break. Will definitely be back.
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Julian ★★★★★ Oct 2024
Pictures really don’t do it justice. Wow.
New York, New York