In the recent 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards survey, Condé Nast Traveler’s rated Kauri Cliffs as the number one lodge resort in all of New Zealand.  Not only is it the number one in New Zealand, it ranks in the top 100 worldwide.

The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs ranks #3(up from #6 last year) on the 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards list of Top 100 Hotels Overall with a whopping score of 99.2! A record 46,746 readers participated this year in the annual survey. It is the only New Zealand lodge to make the list.

Owned and developed by New Yorker Julian Robertson and family and managed by Julian “Jay” Robertson III, The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs is the sister property to The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, Hawke’s Bay on the North Island and Matakauri Lodge, Queenstown on the South Island. All are members of the exclusive and prestigious Relais & Châteaux collection.

This 5 star luxurious lodge is set on 6000 acres near Matauri Bay, Northland.  The main lodge allows guests to have a 180 degree view of the glistening pacific ocean.  Amenities include two Astroturf tennis courts, an infinity swimming pool with spa and a fully equipped fitness center. Kauri Cliffs has three secluded swimming beaches, which are also available for picnics and barbeques.

Kauri Cliffs was designed and built by David Harman of Golf Course Consultants, Orlando, Florida. The par 72 championship golf course measures 7,119 yards/ 6,510 meters and offers five sets of tees to challenge every skill level. Fifteen holes view the Pacific Ocean, six of which are played alongside cliffs which plunge to the sea. The beautiful inland holes wind through marsh, forest and farmland.

The golf complex includes a world-class practice range, putting and chipping greens, a well stocked golf shop, and ladies’ and mens’ locker rooms. Premium ladies’ and mens’ rental clubs are available. In 2008 and 2009 Cape Kidnappers and Kauri Cliffs hosted the Kiwi Challenge, our PGA TOUR Challenge event featuring four of the top PGA TOUR players under the age of 30.

“Kauri Cliffs has had the most outstanding year, winning some of the very best awards the travel industry can bestow. This and our many other awards really belongs to our passionate, caring and dedicated team of professionals at our trio of lodges who ensure each and every guest is treated with the utmost care, and impeccable service.” says Managing Director Jay Robertson