Kauri Cliffs, New Zealand
Airing Date: Aug 18th, 2007
Every driving trip should end with some luxury. With a day spa that has just received a $1.7 million dollar make over and its golf course is rated 58th best in the world, the
Kauri Cliffs resort is luxury at its best. Set on rolling green fields looking out over the cliffs to the
Cavalli Islands, each suite offers its open fireplace, walk in wardrobe and private porch. The staff are handpicked from leading restaurants around
Europe including the chef from a Michelin 2 star restaurant in
England.
Explore this glorious estate on horseback led by Olympic horse rider, Kate Hewlett, and finish it off with a gourmet picnic on
Pink Beach below the resort. There is a helicopter that can transport you 30 minutes across to the
Waipoua forest to visit the largest known Kauri tree today. Tane Mahuta may be as old as 2500 years and is 169 ft in height. Waipoua Footprints is a Maori led tour of the forest and is one which Lonely Planet voted last year as one of the '82 Experiences of a Lifetime'.
Continue the heli adventure north above miles of unspoilt coastline including the famous Ninety Mile Beach (which isn't 90 miles long!) and on up to the tip of
New Zealand. The sight of waves from two different oceans crashing against the cliffs of
Cape Reinga is a spectacle in itself.
Kawakawa makes for an interesting toilet stop in your driving journey. Located here is the most photographed loo in the world. Designed by the famous Austrian designer Frederick Hundertwasser in the 1970's, the Hundertwasser toilet was his last major project undertaken prior to his death. Hundertwasser had a liking for
New Zealand so much so that he lived most of his final years in this area and it's said that he was more involved in this structure's construction than the famous Hundertwasser House apartments in
Vienna.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Air New Zealand- Fly one way to Auckland from $320 ex Sydney; $326 ex Melbourne; $543 Perth. For more information visit
www.airnewzealand.com.au Prices correct at 5/7/07 Prices available online and include taxes, subject to fluctuation. Conditions apply.
Kauri Cliffs Lodge- King Suite from: $668 a night. Includes breakfast, dinner, golf or a massage each day you stay. Valid to 30/9/07. For more information visit
www.kauricliffs.com Prices correct at 3/7/07. Prices include taxes, subject to fluctuation. Conditions apply.
Footprints- Waipoua tours from $60 a person. For more information visit
www.footprintswaipoua.com Prices correct at 5/7/07. Price include taxes, subject to fluctuation. Conditions apply.
