Lupton Lodge

Bay of Islands & Northland


The rooms are spacious, luxurious and full of character in this historic homestead (1896), peacefully positioned in farmland 5km past Whangārei Falls in the direction of Tutukaka. Wander the orchard, splash around in the pool or shoot some snooker in the guest lounge. Also available is a stylish apartment in a renovated barn.


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