Rosewood Cape Kidnappers
A luxury farm stay overlooking the Pacific Ocean
The wonderful Antipodean all-season escape invites guests to connect with nature through onsite stargazing tours guided by an astronomer, visits to Cape Kidnappers to discover the world’s largest mainland gannet colony and multiple walking trails leading to cliffs, gorges and other spectacular scenery. Food lovers will relish the access to one of the greatest wine regions in the world, Hawke’s Bay, too.
Our Inspector's Highlights
- With the surrounding natural beauty, outdoor activities are only limited to the imagination here. Discover the stunning Cape Kidnappers landscape on foot with well-marked walking tracks or explore the rugged 6,000-acre peninsula on a Can-Am.
- Hawke’s Bay is a treasure trove for epicureans. Sign up for foraging tours or simply enjoy a picnic with local flavors and breathtaking views. The property also organizes a “Meet the Makers” cellar experience with Hawke’s Bay’s finest wine producers.
- Art surrounds you at Rosewood Cape Kidnappers. Check out photography commissioned by the original owners of the property capturing the live farm and sheep station. The works are featured extensively in the lodge suites, adding a sense of place. The heavily local collection ranges from McFedries Farm from Toss Woollaston, one of New Zealand’s most prominent artists, to a ceramic plate from Pablo Picasso.
- The Hawke’s Bay hotel has consistently been recognized for its golf. The par-71, 18-hole course designed by Tom Doak sits atop rolling hills and rugged cliffs, offering a stunning backdrop to a round.
- The Hawke’s Bay Villa is the most indulgent stay on property and ideal for multi-generational and group travel. It is an expansive and an airy spot for living and dining with an adjoining terrace overlooking the rolling landscape of sheep pastures and forest. There are four spacious bedrooms, each with the lodge’s signature gas fireplaces, large bathrooms and walk-in closets.
Things to Know
- The Dining Room crafts contemporary dishes with both French and English accents using the finest seasonal New Zealand produce. Local ingredients include farm-raised lamb and beef, as well as freshly caught seafood.
- The main living room is a favorite gathering space adorned with plush sofas, including a notable piece once owned by actors Demi Moore and Bruce Willis. The tasteful blend of antiques and acclaimed New Zealand artwork makes for a rustic and charming stay.
- Location is everything at Rosewood Cape Kidnappers, and from the property you are well-positioned to many attractions. Napier City provides a backdrop for discovery with celebrated collections of art deco buildings and Te Mata Peak is a short distance away with rewarding climbs featuring panoramic coastal and vineyard vistas.
- Cape Kidnappers is home to the largest mainland colony of gannets, a large seabird. With up to 20,000 breeding pairs in residence over the summer, the nature preserve can be explored with preservationists during the Kiwi Discovery Walk, which is exclusive to hotel guests.
Amenities
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Golf
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Getting There
446 Clifton Road, Te Awanga, Hawke's Bay 4180, New Zealand
TEL64-6-875-1900
NEARBY AIRPORT(S)
NPE (40-50 min)
Rosewood Cape Kidnappers
