Cape Kidnappers
Experience · Wellington & Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
A 6km arc of white chalk cliffs ending in the world's largest mainland gannet colony — and the home of The Farm at Cape Kidnappers (Robertson Lodges), one of the great luxury lodges of the world, with a Tom Doak golf course on the cliffs.
What to do
Gannet colony walk (8km return on the beach at low tide — book the tractor-trailer if you'd rather not). Play the cliff-top Doak course (consistently top-50 in the world). Helicopter to Te Mata Peak for the long view.
Where to stay
The Farm at Cape Kidnappers — 22 suites and a 6,000-acre working sheep station, with full-board luxury and the golf course at the door.
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