Lupton Lodge  

Set in rural Glenbervie on the edge of the Tutukaka Coast, this boutique, family-friendly guesthouse is a short drive from Whangarei. It’s about 10 minutes to the Tutukaka coast and Whangarei city centre, 5 minutes from Whangarei Falls and roughly an hour to the Bay of Islands.

Housed in a category II listed Victorian villa with a modern converted barn, rooms are individually decorated and designed for privacy and comfort. Expect ensuite bathrooms, pillowtop beds, 32" flat-screen TVs, DVD players and iPod docks, bathrobes and climate control; some suites connect to form a two‑bedroom apartment with a kitchenette and patio. Mature dry‑stone walled gardens and terraces add quiet charm.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool, relax in the garden and terrace areas, or fire up the BBQ in the picnic zone. On‑site social spaces include a lounge with pool table and DVD library plus an arcade/game room. Concierge and tour assistance help you explore the coast; free self‑parking is provided—wake up to garden views or sea‑breeze mornings on the Tutukaka fringe.

Complimentary wireless internet is available throughout. Meeting and presentation facilities, a conference hall and luggage storage are on site, with laundry and dry‑cleaning services for longer stays.

Enjoy a cooked‑to‑order breakfast each morning (served 7–10 AM) in the guest‑only dining room. The lodge also offers restaurant‑style meals and dinner on request for a relaxed, gourmet start or finish to your day.