Beautiful luxury lodge accommodation with breathtaking views on the Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand

 

~ Waterside, wildlife & conservation,and a southern wildfoods twist ~

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Overlooking a special waterscape, Kaimata Retreat a boutique eco-lodge, offers an ideal location to explore and appreciate this wonderful New Zealand environment or as a place to simply unwind and relax.

View wetland shore and land birds from the Retreat deck before taking a quiet path to your private beach ... dig your toes into the sand ...

Experience a highly recommended wildlife-expedition to observe special Otago Peninsula residents including the rare Yellow-eyed Penguin and Hooker's sea lion. Later, self drive to the end of the Otago Peninsula and visit the world's only mainland breeding colony of the majestic Royal Albatross.


~ Take pleasure in returning to the Retreat after a day on the Otago Peninsula visiting coastal landscapes, historic sites and wildlife ~

A fantastic destination for travellers, nature enthusiaist, birder, walkers, your vacation holiday home, weekend getaway, special occasion, honeymoon, as a corporate day retreat ... more »

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Cape Saunders was also called Kaimata by Māori people many years ago. Perhaps in reference to the Capes headland- mata, or the uncooked- mata, bountiful foods-kai, harvested from the South Pacific coastline. Today our foods are New Zealand focused, produced with the seasons and often gathered from the wild ... more »

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Eco expeditions

"This was a pristine environment where humans were minor players and where the wild animals were totally in control. We were simply viewers with a great respect for the true inhabitants of this lonely and wild beach."
Bruce Elder, Sydney Morning Herald

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Eco care

New Zealand wildlife, water, eco-systems and conservation. How we live within our natural environment is important to Kaimata Retreat.

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Betty's Bach

Betty's Bach is just next door! Owned and operated by Kaimata Retreat, the bach is authentic, charming and very kiwiana. A must holiday home for couples wanting independent self-contained and self-catering accommodation.

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