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Arrangements can be made for transport to or from some of New Zealand’s most exclusive luxury destinations in close proximity to the Bay of Islands. Kauri Cliffs located on 6,000 acres near Matauri Bay is a luxury destination and premier golf course, with spectacular 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean. Kauri Cliffs Lodge has 22 guest suites and a two Bedroom Owner’s Cottage. Each suite has a private porch and a bedroom with a lounge area with open fireplace, as well as a walk-in-wardrobe and ensuite. The cottages are set in native bush overlooking the golf course and the Pacific Ocean. Kauri Cliffs offers a range of facilities that accommodate all luxury holiday requirements including a full-service luxury spa.

The Eagles Nest, a multi-award winning luxury hotel and retreat is situated near Russell, on top of its own private ridgeline within a 75-acre estate with spectacular views of the Bay of Islands. With gardens and buildings designed to blend into the natural topography and foliage, the Eagles nest redefines the luxury hotel paradigm. The Eagles Nest also offers the services of its own resident personal trainer and spa therapists. The team of resident personal chefs offer a specially designed menu of your choice featuring freshly caught fish, venison, lamb, crayfish and more.

There are many activities from helicopter scenic tours, to visiting the meeting house at Waitangi where the treaty that formed our nation was signed. From cultural experiences to remote encounters with nature the Bay of Islands has it all!

Call us or enquire online today and book your Bay of Islands luxury cruise!

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Testimonials

Thank you all SO much for the wonderful trip. You’re all warm, friendly and incredible hosts. The sun you ordered was much appreciated. Elias loved the homemade pizza and French toast. Zane loved the swimming and tubing. We’ll be sure to go home and tell everyone they need to check off the Bucket List in New Zealand!
The Fipke FamilyWest Vancouver
My daughter, Camille, booked this amazing birthday weekend for my 30th!!! Birthday. We all had a marvellous time – fishing (caught 3 snapper for dinner) & Sam dived with Conrad (skipper) for scallops which we dined on that night with crayfish on the BBQ. Alan & Karen were very hospitable, taking us to gorgeous bays, beaches & fabulous walks. Many, many grateful thanks- we all had a super time – the best birthday I could ever have asked for, thanks family. Hope to be back for more than a weekend!
ChristinaHamilton, NZ
Thank you so much for a wonderful week of family fun, eating crayfish, and mussels in Karen’s Thai curry, yum. Our wonderful skipper who kept us safe and of course I must mention Trout Valley & Cecelia, and dear old Moet. I loved climbing Rawhiti hill, I want to be buried there, on top of the world with my Maori brothers. I nearly forgot your fresh bread Karen, mmm. I could fill up the pages ahead retelling the wonders of New Zealand’s green seas, rugged scenery and sitting serenely in the beautiful bays, sleek, spacious, “State of the Art” Alan & Karen’s Bucket List beauty.
Maree GaingerVictoria, Australia
What a perfect day!. It could not be faulted in any way – delicious lamb, warm sun and big fish. Thank you for giving us such a happy memory to take home! If this is what heaven is like, sign me up! Couldn’t have asked for a better day – incredible fishing accompanied by the best lamb in the world – a dream day! We were treated like kings – thank you for every moment.
The Sholto FamilyUK & Islay, Scotland
Thank you so much Alan, Karen & Rob! You’ve given us the most wonderful gift – a very special day to remember our time in New Zealand. The dolphins, the swim, delicious foods, great scary stories & best of all, delightful company & conversation.(And a picture perfect weather day on-board Bucket List!) We’ll remember you and out time with you always 🙂
Holly and Steve, Wendy and John
Wonderful hosts, fabulous food, beautiful boat and loved the dolphins!
Barbara and NenaCalifornia, USA
The best way to finish our special trip in NZ. Thank you for a wonderful day & evening on the Bay of Islands x
Tremain FamilyNew York, USA
There aren’t enough superlatives in the English language to capture the good feelings we have every time we journey with our friends Alan & Karen on Bucket List. The views, breeze, food & wine, kayaking, hikes, sight seeing, music & laughter….my one complaint is that I smile so much my cheeks hurt! Thanks perce & perce
Frank and DenisePebble Beach, California
When I did the research and read “Bucket List” I thought “This could be it!” I wasn’t wrong! An absolutely amazing day that none of us will ever forget. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality, great food and astounding fun-filled water activities on this truly beautiful vessel. With love and hugs from your newly adopted family members.
Deb, David, James & TomANZ Bank corporate outing
Thank you for the most memorable day! So much natural beauty everywhere we looked!
Karen and CharlesDallas, Texas

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