Te Kowhai Landing - Essence of New Zealand

On the shore of Lake Taupo, Te Kowhai Landing is a purpose designed, contemporary waterfront haven. Facing westward from this award winning property, each room offers an intimate view lake view through wooden shutters making for wonderfully relaxed sunset evenings. The lake edge is only 10 steps away you can almost dip your toes into the lake as you step from bed.

Fully self-contained, Te Kowhai Landing sleeps up to six people, suitable for intimate and romantic getaways or for families and friends travelling together. The two upstairs bedrooms each have ensuites and tea and coffee making facilities.

New Zealanders are fond of indoor-outdoor living and Te Kowhai Landing is no exception to this rule, with a high quality barbeque and alfresco dining, a gas flame heater maintains the comfort through cooler nights. Refresh in the lake, soak in the heated pool or revive in the private outdoor shower. The enclosed garden area can be opened up to expose views of the lake or kept private and secure.

Te Kowhai's modern amenities extend well beyond the expected in this high tech holiday home. Mood lighting, keyless entry and sensor beam security ensure guests are at ease in these luxurious surroundings. The kitchen and laundry are equipped with innovative systems to make light work of self catering. Secure off street parking for several cars means inviting guests to share the property is no-brainer.

As with each Essence of New Zealand property, the fully equipped gourmet kitchen ensures that Te Kowhai is a real retreat, pre-order provisions or completely relax with a private gourmet chef to cook a meal to order. Popular for health retreats, these relaxed surroundings are perfect for treating yourself with a meditative yoga session or beauty therapy.

Taupo offers the whole gamut of outdoor options, from bush or lakeside walks, golf and kayaking to jet boating, sky diving and the north Island's premier ski fields within reach. A fertile geothermal region the cultural history for Maori and European is rich in pioneering spirit.

Features

Exclusive use of luxury lake edge holiday home
Stunning, intimate lake views, the lake shore is only 10 steps away
Fully self-contained luxury, sleeping up to six in comfort
Ultra-modern amenities, high-tech touches
Private garden area, with BBQ, heated plunge pool and outdoor shower
LCD TV, broadband internet
Tailored services on offer include chef, massage and beauty, yoga instruction
Taupo attractions include:
Golf - 3 world class courses
Kayaking on river or Lake
Trout fishing
Geothermal attractions
Native fauna
World class cycling and walking tracks
Skiiing - less than 1hr to the mountain with the New Zealands largest ski fields

Location

Te Kowhai Landing is absolute lake edge, in Taupo's Two Mile Bay, just south of the main Taupo town centre. On State Highway 1 Te Kowahi Landing faces west across the lake opening up onto the shoreline reserve.

Services

Gourmet chef by arrangement
Yoga instruction
Beauty and massage by arrangement
Guided fishing by arrangement
Local property manager for concierge

Activities

Plunge pool onsite
Yoga onsite
Kayaking nearby
Golf nearby
Walks nearby
Cycling nearby
Skiing 1hr away
Geothermal landscape
Lake swimming
Sailing nearby
Charter boats for cruising nearby
Cultural experiences
Sky diving nearby
Scenic flights nearby
Jet boating nearby
Shopping and restaurants nearby

Dining

Rate includes breakfast provisions. Gourmet chef available by arrangement, menu's tailored to requirements. Pre-prepared gourmet meals. Pre-order provisions from a pantry list. Self catering option on fully equipped kitchen, outdoor barbeque.

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