The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, Hawke's Bay


Set in 6000 rolling acres of pasture land, The Farm encompasses terrain which is reminiscent of Montana but plunges 800 feet into the sea. Combining stone and weathered wood, the buildings combine rustic materials with comfortable up-to-date furniture.


Cape Kidnappers offers a wide variety of active and passive pursuits both on the property and in the surrounding region. No visit to The Farm is complete without a tour of this 6,000 acre working sheep and cattle farm in four-wheel drive comfort or, for the more adventurous, on a quad bike tour. Guided walks of the property can also be arranged.


Whether your pleasure is a short stroll, an early morning jog, or a long walk, you will find them all here at Cape Kidnappers. Walk to the 200 year old Kahikatea tree or jog or walk along Trigg Road which overlooks truly amazing views.


And then there’s the Golf course. Designed by legendary golf architect Tom Doak, the par 71 golf course measures 7,119 yards (6,510 meters) and will challenge golfers of all skill levels. Completed in 2004, Cape Kidnappers has been hailed as one of the great modern marvels in golf and is currently ranked the 41st best golf course in the world by Golf Magazine.


While you're there:

  • Visit the largest, most accessible mainland colony of gannets in the world, some 20,000 members of the Booby family with their distinctive black eye markings and a pale gold crown (from September until early May).
  • Walk to the Kanuka Block and enjoy beautiful native bush and inspirational views of the Pacific Ocean.
  • Enjoy a private tour of some of the wine cellars of Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand’s second largest wine growing region and home to over 70 wineries.

Cape Kidnapper, Hawke's Bay

2 nights from £865 per person, including breakfast and dinner