Kia Ora. Welcome to Waipiata
We believe we are guardians, not owners, of the land and we are committed to leave Waipiata and its environs in a better state for future generations.

Sustainability is a long journey however step by step we are making progress and we will continue to do so.

Waipiata has been awarded Enviro-Gold for the initiatives we’ve taken to minimise our environmental footprint and promote responsible tourism.

Lodge

Surrounded by native trees on the western shores of the Mahurangi Harbour, just 40 minutes drive north of Auckland, sits Waipiata. 

This stunning 5-star luxury bed and breakfast accommodation was designed by renowned architect Noel Lane and has been awarded the 2007 New Zealand Award for Residential Architecture.  Set in 5 acres (2.2 hectares) of lawn and gardens surrounded by towering native trees and small tidal coves, Waipiata is a secluded romantic luxury retreat with a unique relationship to the beautiful coastal and rural landscape surrounding it.

The contemporary lodge is open plan and both comfortable and elegant in style with extensive use of walnut, American oak and Portuguese limestone both indoors and out.  There are magnificent views of the harbour, estuary and native trees through the floor to ceiling glass walls in all the main rooms, as well as views of an infinity lap and swimming pool which form an integral part of the atrium entry of the lodge.

Your hosts are the owners who, after years of city life in New Zealand and Australia, built here on the coast, returning to a rural lifestyle yet still close enough to foray into the city when there is need.  They purpose designed Waipiata to host guests, and the owners and their young border collie, trainee GM Zorro, open Waipiata at certain times of the year as an exclusive bed and breakfast, providing luxury accommodation for overseas visitors.

The word retreat is used too freely these days but Waipiata is a retreat starting with the country roads, the verdant farmland you cross above beautiful winding coastline and then the absolute peace and beauty of Waipiata’s strong construction and unique setting.

Waipiata hosts no more than two couples at a time, with a minimum two night stay, however three guest rooms are available for a larger single party booking.