The Ridge at Tairua, Coromandel Peninsula

The beautiful Coromandel Peninsula is a favourite ‘summer weekend escape’ for many New Zealanders who live in and around Auckland. Every Friday night, ‘city-siders’ make a pilgrimage to the beach to enjoy the golden sands, pleasant weather, fishing, sailing and surfing of this stunning peninsula. Yet despite its popularity, you will still find secluded hideaway coves and stunning beaches where you can relax and enjoy the Kiwi beach lifestyle!

Located on the Coromandel’s east coast, the twin harbour towns of Tairua and Pauanui both enjoy a wonderful setting beside the Pacific Ocean. Tairua’s distinguishing landmark, Paku Hill, rises high above the town – and sitting on the ridgeline of the hill is an architecturally designed four bedroom beach house, The Ridge at Tairua.

Given its elevated position, The Ridge at Tairua naturally enjoys beautiful views across the ocean from almost every aspect, from the Mercury Islands in the North, to the Andermens in the South East. This luxury home comprises of four bedrooms over two levels, with each level benefiting from its own lounge, state-of-the-art kitchen and laundry. Both upstairs king sized master bedrooms benefit from ensuite bathrooms, whilst the downstairs queen bedroom and bunk room, (which sleeps 5) share a large bathroom with shower.

The open plan living areas (which incorporate a fully equipped kitchen, lounge and dining room) boast high ceilings with expansive glass windows and doors which lead out to very generous decks, where you can enjoy a refreshing drink or dine alfresco, whilst watching the surfers at Ocean Beach below chase their last wave of the evening. A nearby walkway hugs the hillside and leads down to Ocean Beach, and walks can be enjoyed around Paku Hill, with the town of Tairua being only a 20 minute downhill walk, or a 5 minute drive.

This luxurious property provides a wonderful base to explore the surrounding areas. Alternatively, unwind and enjoy the facilities that the house offers, with daily servicing and local breakfast provisions included to make your stay as relaxing as possible.

PRICES Prices from £40 per person per night, based on 8 people sharing including breakast provisions. Fly to New Zealand (Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch)  via Los Angeles or Hong Kong on the award winning services of Air New Zealand from only £890 including taxes and fuel surcharges. Please ask your consultant about upgrading to spacious Pacific Premium from only £280 per sector.