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Takatu Lodge & Vineyard
518 Whitmore Road, Matakana, Auckland 0948 New Zealand
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Situated at the entrance of the beautiful Takatu Peninsula, this award-winning 5 Star lodge & vineyard is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and magnificent beaches. Takatu Lodge's contemporary design incorporates walls of glass to capture stunning views of the vineyard, mountains & sea beyond. The luxurious suites are designed for ultimate privacy and comfort. A sumptuous breakfast with a "slow food" approach and 'A Gift for Every is included: 1st night: A bottle of Takatu’s award winning Bordeaux style Kawau Bay 2007 2nd night: Two tickets to the local Brick Bay Sculpture Trail – explore & view the best renowned NZ sculptors works, exhibited in a natural bush setting. 3rd night: Hosted by the owners, experience a complimentary wine tasting of one of their award-winning wines, accompanied by an antipasti dish for two people.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
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Canoeing
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Bar / lounge
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Special diet menus
Golf course
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Self-serve laundry
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Modern
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Languages Spoken
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518 Whitmore Road, Matakana, Auckland 0948 New Zealand
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within 10 kilometers
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From the moment we arrived we were made feel welcome and were spoilt. This is a place we will definitely return to. Sadly, in this instance, we only got to stay one night.
During this time we enjoyed a fantastic dinner accompanied by several of the vineyards high quality wines and a scrumptious cooked breakfast setting us up for our return home.
The location is close to several attractions, the view over the vineyard to the water is lovely, the rooms are comfortable and spotlessly clean and the manager, Sharon, great company, informative and willing to go out of her way to insure guests are happy and rested.
We will definitely be returning and recommend, if you are in this area, look at Takatu for your stay and most certainly explore the option of dining in.
During this time we enjoyed a fantastic dinner accompanied by several of the vineyards high quality wines and a scrumptious cooked breakfast setting us up for our return home.
The location is close to several attractions, the view over the vineyard to the water is lovely, the rooms are comfortable and spotlessly clean and the manager, Sharon, great company, informative and willing to go out of her way to insure guests are happy and rested.
We will definitely be returning and recommend, if you are in this area, look at Takatu for your stay and most certainly explore the option of dining in.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Recently we stayed at the Lodge and were pleasantly surprised by the high standard of facilities and the extremely warm reception by Sharon The Manager. Unfortunately, our stay was cut short due to the need to pass through Auckland before the February 2021 Covid lockdown was put into effect. We however plan to return and will extend our stay so we can complete our planned tour of the area. Sharon went out of her way to assist us late at night to leave and return to our home in Tauranga providing coffee and sandwiches for the trip when we left at 11 pm after receiving the Covid Lockdown alert one hour earlier. While we were in residence we received a sumptuous three-course dinner served with the appropriate wines and a great full breakfast, before Sharon took us to the Matakana Market and returned later in the day to pick us up after a visit to the superb Scupltureum. Highly recommend staying here if you would like to pamper yourself and my wife and I both had superb body massages as part of the package. Great views from our room overlooking the vineyard ( where picking of the grapes was taking place) out to sea looking at Little Barrier with Great Barrier in the distance.
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Date of stay: February 2021
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We only stayed one night our mistake this place is out of this world, great location looking over the vineyard to the sea. We were greeted on arrival by Elizabeth such a lovely welcome glass or two of wine plus cheese, then we meet Sharon and we were asked if we had any food allergies before being shown to a fabulous room with magnificent views. Dinner was a treat starting with the white wines, then canapas, then the starter of Marinated Snapper followed by Rack of Lamb and their Red wine. On our return to NZ we will stay much longer and explore the local region. Just out of this world.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip:Â Just amazing views and great food
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We stayed here for one night in March 2023 and had a wonderful experience. The Lodge has four villas I believe but we happened to be the only guests on that particular night. Sharon made us feel right at home and we really enjoyed getting to know her. She prepared a meat and cheese platter for us on our arrival and we got to sample some of the vineyard's wines. She drove us into town that evening for dinner and picked us up afterward to make the evening stress-free for us (she also has a service where she will prepare dinner for you at the Lodge but we didn't get to try this - I'm sure it would have been wonderful). Our room was very nice and a beautiful sunrise view. Sharon then made us a great breakfast in the morning and provided good recommendations for hiking later in the day. We would have enjoyed spending more than one night here. Highly recommend if you are in the Matakana area.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I stayed at the Takatu Lodge for a night with my mum last weekend.It was an incredible experience. Beautiful lodge, scenery, Sharon is the most amazing host, we were served beautiful and innovative food that matched perfectly with the wine we tasted. I would highly recommend Takatu Lodge. Thank you Sharon, you made my birthday present a memorable souvenir. Merci
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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We are home and we're still raving about Takatu Lodge and Vineyard! The hostess was fabulous. The setting divine. The room over the top. We were tried from driving and hiking and eagerly accepted wine from the vineyard after the hostess offered to pop into town and pick up dinner for us! Otherwise, we might have been too tired to drive to town for food. Having our laundry completed was a real time saver for our trip and greatly appreciated. I would love to bring my family back in the future and really relax and enjoy ourselves to the fullest. Wish we had stayed longer in such a fabulous setting. Thank you Sharron!
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip:Â Spend more time if you can! It's quite the treat to be on the property and in the beautiful...
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We were on a month long tour of NZ and this was one of our standout stop offs. This was the big extravagance for our silver wedding anniversary and it did not disappoint.
The room was excellent and truly luxurious with private deck with amazing views.
The most amazing part was the privately catered evening meal. (we happened to be the only couple that evening). An excellent private chef cooking delicious food and supplying amazing wines. Worth every penny and a memory we will keep for ever.
The room was excellent and truly luxurious with private deck with amazing views.
The most amazing part was the privately catered evening meal. (we happened to be the only couple that evening). An excellent private chef cooking delicious food and supplying amazing wines. Worth every penny and a memory we will keep for ever.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Amazing frendly hospitality and service mind.
Never experinced similar before. Food was excellent and the wine served at the dinner was perfect. The service the personell provided was excellent during the whole visit. We even got extra service after our visit. We really recomend this lodge.
Never experinced similar before. Food was excellent and the wine served at the dinner was perfect. The service the personell provided was excellent during the whole visit. We even got extra service after our visit. We really recomend this lodge.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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I was fortunate enough to be hosted at this lodge with my partner.
I was aware of the status of Takatu wine and the high quality of its reputation within the world of wine.
However, what I gained most exceptionally from this visit was being able to see and to gain an insight into the passion of John and Heather through their determination to develop wine of exceptional quality using the purest methodology amidst a lodge of exceptional quality. I gained a sense of genuine friendship from our hosts who spent time amongst their respective busy lives to take/make the time to share accounts of their journey with my partner and I as well as to enable them to host us to a very high standard.
For me this was more than a place in paradise to lay our heads, but a place where I was able to be invigorated by the passion of a couple who took the risks with a purest vision and who are continuing to strive to achieve the most highest of standards.
The area is only 45 minutes from Central Auckland and seems a world away. The beach at Buckleton's Beach is a gem too with the nearby townships of Matakana and Puhoi providing divergent impressions of current rural living. The determination of the local people to prevent and/or manage the challenges of the "big city developments" is to be admired and to be commended and to be totally encouraged as the "big city way" is not the way for everyone.
I was aware of the status of Takatu wine and the high quality of its reputation within the world of wine.
However, what I gained most exceptionally from this visit was being able to see and to gain an insight into the passion of John and Heather through their determination to develop wine of exceptional quality using the purest methodology amidst a lodge of exceptional quality. I gained a sense of genuine friendship from our hosts who spent time amongst their respective busy lives to take/make the time to share accounts of their journey with my partner and I as well as to enable them to host us to a very high standard.
For me this was more than a place in paradise to lay our heads, but a place where I was able to be invigorated by the passion of a couple who took the risks with a purest vision and who are continuing to strive to achieve the most highest of standards.
The area is only 45 minutes from Central Auckland and seems a world away. The beach at Buckleton's Beach is a gem too with the nearby townships of Matakana and Puhoi providing divergent impressions of current rural living. The determination of the local people to prevent and/or manage the challenges of the "big city developments" is to be admired and to be commended and to be totally encouraged as the "big city way" is not the way for everyone.
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Date of stay: February 2010Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This lodge is the absolute best place of more than a dozen we stayed on our 3 week trip to New Zealand. The vineyard setting was superb, as were the hosts Heather and John. The lodge is contemporary with earthy and natural accents and has been featured in many design and travel magazines.
Every detail has been considered in the design! The rooms are sublime and the sheets are the best money can buy. The bathrooms are huge and feature a great oval tub set close to the vineyards and views of the sea.
The chef comes in every morning from down the road and whips up an amazing organic breakfast using local ingredients. The wine tasting features their own wines and olive oil from their farm.
We stayed the first two days of our trip and sadly nothing after even compared. It is worth every penny!
Every detail has been considered in the design! The rooms are sublime and the sheets are the best money can buy. The bathrooms are huge and feature a great oval tub set close to the vineyards and views of the sea.
The chef comes in every morning from down the road and whips up an amazing organic breakfast using local ingredients. The wine tasting features their own wines and olive oil from their farm.
We stayed the first two days of our trip and sadly nothing after even compared. It is worth every penny!
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Date of stay: February 2009Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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New ZealandNorth IslandAucklandMatakana
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Frequently Asked Questions about Takatu Lodge & Vineyard
Which popular attractions are close to Takatu Lodge & Vineyard?
Nearby attractions include Sculptureum (2.3 km), Tawharanui Regional Park (6.8 km), and Brick Bay Sculpture Trail (5.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Takatu Lodge & Vineyard?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Takatu Lodge & Vineyard?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Takatu Lodge & Vineyard?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Takatu Lodge & Vineyard?
Conveniently located restaurants include Rothko Restaurant, Plume Restaurant, and Brick Bay Glass House Kitchen.
Does Takatu Lodge & Vineyard have airport transportation?
Yes, Takatu Lodge & Vineyard offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Takatu Lodge & Vineyard?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Are there any historical sites close to Takatu Lodge & Vineyard?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Matakana War Memorial (2.6 km).