Te Muri Ridge Luxury Retreat

The Te Muri Ridge experience offers you secluded and peaceful surrounds, relax and enjoy the serenity of a beautiful rural and coastal setting on our 56 ha property. Our Barn apartment offers contemporary luxury accommodation with rural and sea views within close proximity to Auckland CBD and on the perimeter of Mahurangi Regional Park. Our preference is for a minimum two nights stay and we offer discount pricing for three or more nights. Please feel free to enquire for a quote. We have enhanced the landscape with extensive native planting to encourage bird life and regenerate flora & fauna for a unique New Zealand encounter with nature. The local environs at Te Muri Ridge are conducive for total unwinding and relaxation as well as full on adventure and outdoor activities. Enjoy strolling the many local trails, playing a game of tennis or swimming in the infinity pool. Explore one of the three pohutukawa- fringed bays – Sullivan’s (Otarawao) Bay, Mita (Otuawao) Bay and Te Muri Bay by hiking or kayak. The Barn offers private, secluded luxury apartment accommodation with breakfast provisions included. Guests have use of tennis court [balls and racquets provided] and own private outdoor entertainment courtyard with fireplace. Kayaks and snorkeling gear are available and guests also have use of the swimming pool and spa located 120 metres from The Barn accommodation in front of the main dwelling. We are available to assist guests at any time whilst respecting their privacy. Local attractions: Mahurangi West – Mahurangi Regional Park, hiking trails, fishing, swimming, kayaking Puhoi - Puhoi ethnic historic Bohemian village, iconic pub, museum & church, New Zealand’s smallest library, Farmers market (last Sunday of the month), Puhoi river canoe hire. Warkworth – Warkworth Village, restaurants, cafes, river walk, Jane Gifford steam boat ride along Mahurangi river. Warkworth Museum & Parry Kauri Park SheepWorld Farm and Nature Park Matakana - Matakana Country Park, Stables restaurant, crafts and art gallery Matakana Farmers Market, every Saturday Matakana Village, boutique shops, cinema and restaurants Morris & James Pottery & Café Sculptureum gardens and galleries Tawharanui Regional Park, Kiwi sanctuary and walking tracks Mahurangi East – Brick Bay Sculpture Trail, art and wine entwined Ferry from Sandspit to Kawau Island, historic Mansion House walks and café Scandrett Regional Park, Scott’s Landing homestead Leigh – Goat Island Marine Reserve, snorkeling and scuba diving Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre Leigh Sawmill, micro-brewery, music venue and café restaurant Pakiri Beach - swimming, surfing, horse riding Waiwera Thermal Resort & Spa. Whangaporaoa – Ferry to Tiritiri Matangi bird & wildlife sanctuary, see the rare Takahe Shakespear Regional Park Local Vineyards: Brick Bay Wines Herons Flight Mahurangi River Winery OBV Omaha Bay Vineyard The Vintry wine bar, dedicated to local region grown wines Dining: We Recommend - Lunch Café Q, Warkworth Chocolate Brown Café, Warkworth, highly recommended Dear Coasties, Orewa Ginger Café, Warkworth Puhoi Valley Café and Cheese Store, highly recommended Dinner [or Lunch] Bridge House restaurant, Warkworth MMK – Matakana Market Kitchen, highly recommended Plume, the Vineyard Restaurant, Sharp Road, Matakana Rusty Pelican Restaurant & Pizzeria, Matakana Wharf Street Bistro, Warkworth Sawmill Brewery & Smoko Room, Matakana Stables Restaurant, Matakana The Matakana Village Pub Ice Cream Charlies Gelato Garden, near Sandspit Oob Ice Cream Café, Matakana Puhoi Valley Café & Cheese Store, the best ! Guests can access all parts of the property at all times including tennis court, spa and swimming pool and have their own private courtyard and outdoor fireplace. We respect our guests privacy and give them space although are available when needed to provide recommendations and assistance with local sights, activities and general travel plans. Guests need use of a vehicle during their stay as there is no public transport available within close proximity of Te Muri Ridge.