Carrington Resort is a 3000 acre luxury estate on Northland's beautiful Karikari Peninsula. Four spectacular kilometres of secluded white sand coastline lie adjacent to a championship-standard 18 hole golf course, the acclaimed Karikari Estate Winery and vineyard, a working Black Angus beef stud farm, and 900 acres of restored wetlands. Guests may choose to stay either Lodge Rooms or in fully-appointed 3-bedroom Villas, to cater to both couples seeking a weekend away or families wanting a special holiday. The 10 Lodge Rooms offer spacious, air-conditioned rooms with a king-sized bed and satellite TV. The 14 self-contained Villas offer 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and private garage, plus a spacious ground floor lounge and dining area with verandah overlooking the golf course and Pacific Ocean. The tournament-standard golf course is sited so as to provide a variety of vistas to the golfer. The course is located between sweeping ocean views to the north and east, and hillside vineyards of Karikari Estate to the south. Located in Northlands Karikari Peninsula, Carrington Resorts world class recreational facilities include a heated infinity swimming pool and spa pool, two championship tennis courts, Olympic standard clay and skeet target shooting range and a gymnasium. A wide range of leisure activities including horse riding, fishing and scuba diving are also easily arranged for guests. Dining is of an international standard with fresh ingredients sourced from on the property, prepared by Scottish born Executive Chef, Scott Fraser. Carrington Resort is four hours drive from Auckland city. The nearest airport is Kaitaia, from which the resort is a 25-minute drive. The resort also has a heli-pad for guests arriving by helicopter transfer.
