Beautiful luxury accommodation with breathtaking views on the Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand
~ Waterside, wildlife & conservation,and a southern wildfoods twist ~
Tena Koutou, Welcome ...
Overlooking a special waterscape, Kaimata Retreat is aboutique eco-lodge offering an ideal location to explore and appreciate this wonderful New Zealand environment or as a place to simply unwind and relax.
Watch wetland, shore and land birds from the Retreat decks before taking a quiet path to your private beach ... dig your toes into the sand ...
Experience our highly recommended eco-expedition and observe distinct Otago Peninsula wildlife including rare Yellow-Eyed Penguins and Hooker's Sea Lions. Later, self drive to the end of the Peninsula and visit the Royal Albatross colony, the only mainland breeding colony for any albatross species found in the southern hemisphere.
~ 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 enthusiaists, birders, walkers, for your vacation holiday home, weekend getaway, special occasions, honeymooners, 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 »
"... this will be one of the most talked about New Zealand South Island lodges in 2010."
James 'Wilko' Wilkinson, Time Out magazine Sydney
"Penguins, sea lions... there's even an albatross colony on the Otago Peninsula, a haven for nature-lovers."
Ben Ross, The Independent Australasia & Pacific
"... an
amazing lodge hewn from local timbers that
is perched high above the bay"
Clark Mitchell & Clara Sedlak, Travel + Leisure Magazine, Australia
"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
New Zealand wildlife, water, eco-systems and conservation. How we live within our natural environment is important to Kaimata Retreat.
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.
