Rosewood Kauri Cliffs.

Set on a 6,000-acre coastal estate above Matauri Bay, Rosewood Kauri Cliffs feels less like a typical resort and more like a vast, private New Zealand headland. The property is a working farm defined by dramatic clifftop views over the Pacific and the Cavalli Islands. While the world-class championship golf course is the centerpiece—featuring holes that traverse marshland, forest, and sheer cliffs—the appeal extends to the diverse landscape. Guests can explore a 700-year-old kauri tree, a private waterfall, and secluded pink shell beaches on foot or by ATV. Accommodation is housed in plantation-style cottages with gas fireplaces and verandas facing the ocean. Between the native bush spa and daily changing menus featuring local produce, the stay is a polished but grounded immersion into Northland’s rugged scenery.