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Cape Kidnappers is an award winning luxury resort, located in the Hawke's Bay region on New Zealand's North Island.
Cape Kidnappers Lodge - the main building
The Farm at Cape Kidnappers is set on 6,000 acres of rolling hill top
pasture which plunges 800 feet to the surrounding ocean. The Lodge
buildings uses a combination of stone, and aged timber, recreating the
feel of a working farm.
Comprising the luxury lodge and suites,
the Owner's Cottage, a world class spa, and the amazing golf course
(ranked 41st best golf course in the world by Golf Magazine), the Farm
offers guests a perfect place to relax and unwind in a stunning setting.
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Guest Accommodation-Suites
Suites
Your comfort is assured at The Farm. Each suite has panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and golf course, which you can enjoy from the privacy of your own balcony. Your suite has features such as room-controlled air conditioning, fully stocked complimentary mini-bar, high-speed wireless internet, security safe, walk-in closet, remote control flatscreen LCD TV, DVD, CD player with iPod connection, a spacious bathroom complete with heated towel rack, separate WC and shower stalls, oversized bath tub and twin vanities.
The Owner's Cottage
The Owner's Cottage is the perfect solution for families or friends traveling together.
The cottage contains:
* 4 deluxe bedrooms with fireplaces, large bathrooms, walk-in closets, mini-bars and private balconies.
* Large living room with stone fireplace, open kitchen and dining area.
* 2 small sitting rooms with fireplaces, TVs and comfortable seating.
* Entrance foyer, powder room, stone terrace and outdoor jacuzzi.
The cottage can be rented as either a 2 bedroom or 4 bedroom house.
Dining and Cuisine
At Cape kidnappers you may choose from a variety of dining spaces. Private dining may be arranged by request.
We aim to provide the best possible quality, focusing on local produce.
Breakfast
Breakfast
is served from 7:00 am to 10:30 am and features a buffet of local and
imported fruits, home-made muesli and cereals, yoghurts and freshly
baked pastries. In addition, a hot menu featuring eggs, pancakes, crisp
bacon, ham and sausages may be ordered.
Lunch
Lunch is
served from 12:00pm to 3:00 pm at the Lodge. The Lodge lunch menu
offers a more extensive range of dishes ranging from sandwiches to three
course lunches. The Clubhouse offers a small selection of light
options. Sandwiches to eat between nines can be ordered prior to
tee-off at the Clubhouse. Lunch is not included in the tariff, but can
be charged directly to your suite account. Room Service is available on
request.
Cocktails
The complimentary cocktail hour
begins at 6:30 pm. Hot and cold hors d’oeuvres and a wide range of
wines, beer and spirits are served.
Dinner
Dinner is
served from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Our dinner menu changes nightly and
features the finest New Zealand lamb and beef as well as the best local
produce and seafood. Wine and bottled water served with dinner are not
included in the daily tariff. During cocktails and dinner, gentlemen
are required to wear a jacket (the Lodge has jackets available for guest
use at Reception).
Activities at Cape Kidnappers
Cape kidnappers offers you an amazing
variety of activities both on, and off the property. You can choose to be as active as you like, and we are sure that we can tailor things to
perfectly suit your needs.
On-Property Activities
Cape
kidnappers Property and Farm Tour - No visit to The Farm at Cape
Kidnappers is complete without a tour of this 6,000 acre working sheep
and cattle farm. Explore this magnificent property in four-wheel drive
comfort or, for the more adventurous, try a quad bike tour.
Walking
Trails - Whether your pleasure is a short stroll, an early morning jog,
or a long walk, you will find them all here at Cape Kidnappers. Walk to
the 200 year old Kahikatea tree or jog or walk along Trigg Road which
overlooks truly amazing views. For a longer walk head out to the Kanuka
Block and enjoy beautiful native bush and inspirational views of the
Pacific Ocean. Please contact Reception to order a snack pack of light
refreshments and a trail map. Guided walks of the property can also be
arranged.
Gannet Colony - Cape Kidnappers is the home of the
largest, most accessible mainland colony of gannets in the world.
The20,000 gannets at the Cape are members of the Booby family, with
distinctive black eye markings and a pale gold crown. Gannets are sized
midway between a sea gull and an albatross. Visitors to the colony
will see adults and young nesting in rows carrying out their daily
routine. The birds can be seen from September until early May when they
leave New Zealand for Australia. In September they return and build
their nests to ready for the hatching of chicks during December and
January.
Spa - We invite you to relax, rejuvenate and revive your
body and spirit at our Spa. Located on the hillside above the Lodge,
the treatment rooms feature amazing views across the valley towards the
sea or over the pine forest to snow crowned Mount Ruapehu. Choose from a
variety of treatments including massage, foot reflexology, body wraps,
facials, pedicures, manicures and hair care. Relax and enjoy a
memorable experience.
Golf - Enjoy this stunning setting while
playing our golf course designed by the legendary golf architect Tom
Doak, the par 71 golf course measures 7,119 yards (6,510 meters) and
will challenge golfers of all skill levels. Completed in 2004, Cape
Kidnappers has been hailed as one of the great modern marvels in golf
and is currently ranked the 41st best golf course in the world by Golf
Magazine.
Picnics - Take one of our picnic hampers and visit some
of the secluded and picturesque picnic spots on the property. We can
drive you from the Lodge or you may prefer to walk a well marked trail.
Maps are available at reception.
Trout Fishing -
Hawke’s Bay
offers a wide range of fishing opportunities. Its major rivers, the
Mohaka, Tutkuir, Ngaruroro, Waipawa and Tukituki, are populated with
wild brown and rainbow trout. An experienced local guide with a four
wheel drive vehicle will pick you up at the Lodge and take you to one of
more than 20 different rivers or lakes. Alternatively, we can arrange a
true wilderness fishing experience utilizing a helicopter to take you
to remote rivers and streams that abound with trout. The fly fishing
trip will be tailored to your individual need and skill level, and will
give you access to the finest fishing New Zealand has to offer.
Four
Wheel Drive Experience - Our local farmer and a 4-wheel-drive specialist
can guide guests on adventure tours and provide individual 4-wheel-drive
instruction. Our specialists can accompany guests to unique locations,
ranging from private beaches to the top of the 3rd Hill - a spectacular
place to see the sunrise.
ATV Quad Biking - Take control of the
throttle and ride with your guide over the stunning 6,000 acre sheep and
cattle farm. These vehicles are an excellent way to explore off the
beaten path with the aid of an experienced guide. Drivers must be a
minimum of 16 years of age to operate a Quad Bike.
Mountain
Bikes - Explore and enjoy our 6,000 acres of The Farm at Cape Kidnappers
by bike. We have Adult and children’s mountain bikes are available for
guest use.
Kiwi Discovery Walks - Kiwi Discovery Walks are now part
of the Cape Kidnappers Guest Activity Program. Lodge guests are able to
take part in a very special activity with Kiwi expert Dr. John McLennan
and his team who will guide small groups on their radio tracking and
monitoring, activities giving guests the chance to get up-close and
learn more about one of New Zealand’s most endangered and rare birds.
Off-Property Activities
Scenic Flights - Heli
Air Hawke’s Bay offers two scenic flights over Hawke’s Bay lasting,
approximately 30 minutes each. Choose between a tour of the stunning
coastline surrounding Cape Kidnappers or fly over Hawke’s Bay’s
picturesque vineyards, orchards and farmland.
Maori Heritage
Tours - Maori are extraordinary people possessing a proud and powerful
heritage. Let them share a bit of their fascinating history and culture
with you. Visit a Marae (Maori Village), experience a Powhiri (Maori
Welcome), and drink in the words of the tribal elders and hear the
captivating legends they will share. Half and full-day tours are
available.
Hot Air Ballooning - Experience the joys of hot air
ballooning over Hawke’s Bay. Float over farmland, orchards and
vineyards and admire the backdrop of distant mountain ranges. Flights
take place during the first few hours of daylight and are dependant on
weather conditions. Flights last approximately 1 hour, but guest should
reserve 4 hours of total excursion time.
Paragliding - Soar along
the cliffs of Te Mata Peak and enjoy the panoramic views of the Tuki
Tuki river valley below. On a good day you can even see majestic snow
capped Mount Ruapehu. Flight time is approximately 15 minutes.
Experienced guides are available.
Food and Wine Tours
Hawke’s Bay is New Zealand’s second largest wine growing region and
home to over 70 wineries. We can arrange a wide variety of wine
experiences from guided tours to wine appreciation classes in our own
wine cellar. Tours range from short excursions where you will get a
taste of the local styles to a full day experience which will take you
into the cellars of some of New Zealand’s top wineries with time to
enjoy lunch at one of several highly recommended winery restaurants.
Some of the most sought after wines in the region are from Te Awa winery
in the Gimblett Gravels Wine Region. As a guest of Cape Kidnappers, we
can arrange a personal tour of the cellars with a private tasting and
three course lunch. This is a fantastic way to learn about the
Winemaking process in a relaxed and friendly environment. Tours are
half or full day, and can be designed to suit your requirements.
Hawke's Bay enjoys a Mediterranean climate which provides a rich bounty
from the land, sea and rivers. Food tours will give you the
opportunity to meet the local producers of cheese, olive oils and
orchard fruit and taste their products. Hawke’s Bay is privileged to
host two of the most popular markets in the country. Be sure and visit
Black Barn Grower’s Market every Saturday morning over summer and the
Hawke’s Bay Farmer’s Market every Sunday morning.
Horse
Treks - Tramp on horseback across sand dunes, tussock country, and golden
sand beaches. Have our stable tailor a trip to your specifications and
ability, whether it be two hours or the whole day. There is simply no
better way to see the sights! Once at the beach go for a dip, cast a
line...or enjoy a picnic on miles of golden sand.
River
Kayaking - Our stretch of river is suitable for kayakers of varying skill
levels. Experience an easy drift down a scenicriver with warm water,
great swimming holes, an abundance of bird life and rural scenery.
Enjoy a picnic lunch on the riverbank.
White Water Rafting - Put on
your life vest and enjoy a day of white water rafting on the Mohaka
river. On the gentle stretchesbetween rapids, take in the breathtaking
scenery. A day designed for guests with a sense of adventure - rapids
range from relatively gentle to steep drops.
Beaches - The Hawke’s
Bay coastline offers plenty of opportunities to partake in water
activities. Ocean Beach and Waimarama provide solid scenery and
excellent swimming. Our chefs can provide a delicious picnic lunch.
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Awards
we are committed to providing our guests the very
best hospitality experience the world has to offer. We take great pride
in these achievements, so don’t just take these publications and
organizations for their word, come and experience our memorable
hospitality for yourself.
Here is a small selection of our awards...
CONDÉ NAST TRAVELLER MAGAZINE UK October 2009-The 12th Annual Readers' Travel Awards 2009
Cape Kidnappers named in the Top 20 Best Overseas Leisure Hotels.
THE 50 GREATEST COURSES September 2009-Golf Magazine, The 50 Greatest Golf Courses of the past 50 years
Ranked 4th in the world’s greatest golf courses.
WORLD’S BEST AWARDSAugust 2009-Travel + Leisure magazine
Cape Kidnappers and her sister property Kauri Cliffs topped the “World’s Best Awards" - Best Resorts.
Ranked 2nd Best Resort in the Australia, New Zealand and Pacific.
NEW ZEALAND QUALMARK-April 2009
Cape Kidnappers achieves exclusive status.
One of very few properties to be awarded in New Zealand.
GOLF DIGEST-March 2009
Golf Digest - The World's Greatest Golf-Courses 2009-2010.
Ranked 13th in the top 100 world golf courses in the world.
DESTINASIAN MAGAZINE - ASIANovember 2008
Best New Resorts in Asia Pacific 2008.
Asia’s
leading travel magazine "Destinasain" lists Cape Kidnappers as one of
the Best New Resorts in the Asia Pacific Region in their 2008 list.
TRAVEL + LEISURE - SOUTHEAST ASIA November 2008
“It List” The Editors’ Choice Awards – Top 27 Best New Hotels in the World 2008.
Cape Kidnappers named in the Top 27 New Hotels in the World 2008.
With More To Follow...
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