Luxury Accommodation, Facilities and Dining

Kaimata Retreat is the ultimate in luxury accommodation. Our eco friendly lodge is perfectly placed for majestic coastal water views of Otago Peninsula. Whether you are looking for exclusive accommodation close to Dunedin or want to experience the Otago peninsula nature and wildlife in complete luxury, this is your sanctuary.

Kaimata Retreat has been built with macrocarpa timber harvested from the property, and architecturally designed to reflect the love of organic harmony that Kyle and Rachel share. Blending in with the environment the lodge is nestled into the hillside overlooking the tidal estuary of Papanui Inlet.

The interior is divided into two buildings, one side comprising of two stylish suites and a guest laundry. The other building has one suite and a large open plan dining, lounge and kitchen area.

Situated on 5 acres of coastal land, a planting programme continues to progress and now includes a variety of native flora, a two year old orchard and a burgeoning kitchen garden.

A private path winds to a grassy knoll by the water’s edge and a peaceful sandy cove. Wander along the shore and watch the clear waters swirl by. Take out the kayak or try the dingy for a gentle row around the bay.

Three Luxury Guest Rooms

The Retreat offers three guest rooms. Each room at Kaimata has been named after a visiting bird, Korimako the Bellbird, Kotare the Kingfisher and Kahu the Australasian Harrier Hawk. All rooms are north facing with deck access and fantastic views.

The rooms are intimately sized, each with a sitting area for two people, luggage store, waffle cotton robes and fresh flowers. Ensuites feature high pressure showers, heated towel rails, mirror demisters, hairdryer, spa towels and luxury New Zealand marine based toiletries and handmade soap.  The retreat and rooms are serviced daily.

All day tea, coffee, fresh fruit and homemade treats are available from the retreat kitchen.

Make a reservation for an individual room or for complete ambience book the entire Retreat as an exclusive-use Retreat booking.

Korimako Room - Luxury Accomodation
_{The Korimako is the spirit bird of New Zealand’s indigenous Maori people. Acknowledged as the message carrier to and from the gods, the Korimako is a protected endemic bird, renowned for their absolutely beautiful bell notes and dawn song.}

The Korimako Room accommodates a king-size bed with ensuite, seating for two with French doors facing the courtyard. Your outside deck offers casual seating for two people.

An additional single bed, sized best for children, can be added to this room upon request. Maximum occupancy x2 adults, x1 child.

Make a reservation or check availability here

 _{"What a gem is this place. Fantastic attention to detail, we will be back someday ...
it was perfect happiness". Michels & Janine, Utrecht, Netherlands}

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Kotare Room - Coastal Water Views
_{The Kotare is a smaller bird with a strong beak and possessing a brilliant greenish blue colouring. A protected native bird, you will see the Kotare often perched on driftwood or feeding on small crabs by the waters banks around the retreat}.

The Kotare Room accommodates a queen size bed, seating for two and ensuite. The unrestrained view of Papanui Inlet is before you. Your deck has a swinging Pod chair and casual seating for two people.

Maximum occupancy x2 adults – bed cannot be split.

Make a reservation or check availability here

 _{"Thankyou for making our stay unforgetable"  Viktor & Eva, Switzerland}

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Kahu Room - Exclusive Accomodation and Views
_{The Kahu is a protected native bird. Often you will see the Kahu gliding over the retreat, hunting prey over the pasture lands and soaring high on the thermals}

The Kahu Room accommodates a queen size bed, seating for two and ensuite. This is a corner room and offers panoramic estuary views. Your deck has casual seating for two people.

Maximum occupancy x2 adults- bed cannot be split

Make a reservation or check availability here

_{"Thankyou for making our time at the retreat one of the highlights of our honeymoon ... from your friendliness and hospitality, to the unbelievable food and view - everything exceeded our expectations" Ben & Natasha, Perth, Australia}

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Dining 

Tantalise your taste-buds and enrich your experience of New Zealand here with us on the Otago Peninsula. Let us entertain and dine you with the best of New Zealand’s seasonal fresh produce, always sourced locally and organic where possible. 

Our rates include continental and cooked farmhouse style breakfast. Start your day with a healthy selection of cereal, yoghurt, poached seasonal fruit, fresh baked pastries and organic coffee. Top it all off with our free range eggs, organic bacon, field mushrooms and vine tomatoes with wholegrain toast. Kaiora, now you are ready to hit the day and explore this beautiful part of the world.

Summer Dining October to April

We have a wonderful location to enjoy your evening meal and want to offer guests an opportunity to sample our great southern bounty, foods sourced with the season, grown and harvested by local suppliers.  Kaimata Retreat's seasonal executive chef presents flair and passion for quintessentially New Zealand cooking with a wild and indigenous emphasis.  

• We recommend pre-booking dinner for the night of arrival and specifying any special or dietry requirements at time of booking.
• There is a 5.30pm cut-off for dinner orders for that day, please confirm ahead of arrival.
• If you book a room, self-catering is not available as our chef works the open plan kitchen facilities.  Guests either dine at the retreat or Portobello Village a 12 minute drive over gravel road.  We are happy to provide return transfers.
• If an exclusive-use reservation, guests may elect to self-cater or alternatively, pre-book your private chef.

3-course Chef prepared dinner NZ$99.00 inc GST per person.
Includes pre-dinner canape and glass of NZ wine or aperitif.

A gourmet picnic hamper is a great summer lunch option granting freedom to find a special spot on the Otago Peninsula. Complete with picnic blanket, tea and coffee thermos, fresh baking, filled rolls, fruit, cheese and crackers.

NZ$35.00 inc GST per person.
Beverages additional.

Winter Dining May to September

Our executive chef has been farewelled for the winter months.  Visitors to the Otago Peninsula decrease as the climate cools and wildlife depart to other climes.  

• The retreat is self-catering for room and exclusive-use reservations over this season. 
• All day tea, coffee, fresh fruit and homemade treats are available from the retreat kitchen.
• The kitchen offers basic food stock such as dried herbs and spices, cooking oil and implements.
• If you would like to provide a shopping list at time of booking, we will have your foods waiting on arrival.
• Please enquire as to chef availability at the time of booking as we can organise with prior notice. 

   3-course Chef prepared dinner NZ$99.00 inc GST per person.
  Includes pre-dinner canape and glass of NZ wine or aperitif.

  See our sample dinner menu (PDF).

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Wine and Beer

Kaimata Retreat is pleased to offer a small boutique selection of New Zealand wines handpicked to compliment the special dishes we offer.  A range of New Zealand beers together with a choice of splits and juices are also available.

    
_{"Kaimata is a celebration to all senses! it is nice to meet down to earth locals
who want to share their love of their land". Bobbi & Richard, Sydney, Australia}
 

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