Knapdale Eco Lodge, Gisborne

Knapdale is a tranquil utopia, only 10 minutes from Gisborne airport and yet a world apart from urban living.

Gisborne is the First City in the World to greet the Sun each day. It is located on the East Coast of New Zealand. We have breathtaking beaches with excellent surf and freedom camping is allowed.

Come to Knapdale Eco Lodge to relax and enjoy superb food which is mostly grown in our own garden. Go for a leisurely stroll around the lake or through our well tracked forest. Feed the animals or pick some oranges for your freshly squeezed breakfast juice. Listen to the birds and look out over a stunning landscape while enjoying award winning Gisborne wines.

Gisborne Luxury Bed & Breakfast Accommodation

Romance Room - Very spacious room with king sized bed and an ensuite with luxurious 2 person spa bath and a private balcony at NZ$418/night/room incl taxes. Unsurpassed views over the Knapdale Farm and the wider landscape. Prices include a sumptuous breakfast, refreshments upon arrival, pre dinner New Zealand wines, email and laundry facilities. Discounts available when staying for 4 or more nights.

Deluxe Guest Room - Spacious room with kingsized bed, private bathroom, Internet facilities in the room and fantastic views of the Knapdale Forest and the lake. NZ$352/night/room inclusive of taxes.

Dining - Because of our location and the nearest restaurant 5 km away we recommend you dine at Knapdale at least for the first night after travelling to Gisborne. Gourmet dinners can be prepared following email or telephone conversations regarding your culinary preferences or dietary requirements. Gourmet dinners are NZ$85 per person. Please book dinners in advance.

ACCOMMODATION RATES: Quoted in NZ$, Subject to Change.

• Romance Room - Very spacious room with king sized bed and an ensuite with luxurious 2 person spa bath and a private balcony at NZ$418/night/room incl taxes.
• Deluxe Guest Room - Spacious room with kingsized bed, private bathroom, Internet facilities in the room and fantastic views of the Knapdale Forest and the lake. NZ$352/night/room inclusive of taxes.
• Prices include a sumptuous breakfast, refreshments upon arrival, pre dinner New Zealand wines, email and laundry facilities.
• Discounts available when staying for 4 or more nights.

Partake in the harvesting and production of our organically grown food. Taste the freshness of the exquisitely prepared food -directly from the home garden and be entertained by Kay and Kees while enjoying one of the Golden Slopes award winning Chardonnay wines.

Unique Nature Tours / Sunset Celebration

• Greeting & Feeding the animals
• Farm tours, Bees & Mud volcanoes
• Walk around the lake
• Walnuts & Blackwoods tour
• Hans's Nature Walk & Forest tour
• Maori Pa historic site visit
• Sunset celebration with Wine & Fingerood

Duration is about 3.5 to 4 hours. Price available on application. A certain level of fitness is required.

Personal interaction with the animals - Feed our chooks and deer - yes they do eat out of your hands! Help in moving our cattle to greenpastures or move our "lawn mowers" Geit Twee, Liesje and Geit Drie. Hear the birds during the dawn chorus when they are not feasting on the specially planted trees.Sit back from a safe distance- and admire the buzziness of the bees in the apiary.

Waka Toa; cultural Maori performance group - Visit the remains of an historic Maori pa (defensive earthworks), Whaitiripapa Pa, high in the hills of the Knapdale Forest. Members of the Waka Toa cultural group will welcome you on to the site and explain its history and significance.

Corporate or Private Functions - Come and experience our award winning location for your next Gisborne Corporate or Private Function. Small or large groups can be catered for with all levels of dining - outside with Pizza Oven, next to the open fireplace and large BBQ or something more formal inside with stunning views to match the sumtuous food.

Gisborne Corporate or Private Functions can also be arranged along with a Waka Toa performance or a tour of our private retreat.

Address:

114 Snowsill Road
Hexton
Gisborne 4071

Phone: +64 6 862 5444

Fax: +64 6 862 5006

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