THERE IS MORE
than meets the eye behind The Farm at Cape Kidnappers. Hailed as one of New Zealand’s most beautiful luxury lodges and one of the world’s top golf courses, this stunning venue is perched above rolling hills, rugged cliffs and spectacular sea views, and is also home to some of New Zealand’s most precious flora and fauna. Extensive vegetable, fruit and herb gardens on the fully functional farm give head chef James Honore the opportunity to present an elegant menu with full confidence that flavour and seasonality will shine. There could be seared locally caught tuna and pāua with slow-baked kūmara in a smoky seaweed broth, or heritage pork with a silken parsnip purée, wild blackberries and apple. With a captive audience that is used to nothing but the best, the pressure is on and the team slickly delivers across breakfast, lunch and dinner, whatever the tastes on offer. This is a sophisticated operation overseen by manager James Mcmenamin, who has an impressive eye for detail. Luxurious suites, a gymnasium, a pool and a blissful spa make it impossible to do anything but be pampered. Elegant and cosy spill-out spaces throughout the lodge provide ample opportunity to sneak a stylish cocktail or comforting snack while you curl up with a book from the substantial library or admire the breathtaking artwork, but really, you should be outdoors taking in the magnificent scenery and searching for those elusive kiwi. Be proud, New Zealand, Cape Kidnappers is truly world class. robertsonlodges.com