Claremont provides wonderful country home accommodation with an unequalled geological experience that has been featured in the Andrew Harper Hideaway Report, and considered as one of the most stunning in New Zealand.
The elegant 1866 heritage homestead is set on the edge of the scenic Waipara Gorge forty five minutes drive from Christchurch Airport and close to the Waipara wineries. The 2400-acre Estate, which farms deer, sheep and cattle, boasts breathtaking scenery, amazing geology and stunning natural rock sculptures.
Guests have use of two sitting rooms, shady vine-clad verandas, stone walled terraces and beautiful gardens. Claremont’s in-house Chef prepares dishes made from the finest, home-produced ingredients, complemented by fine Waipara wines. Six guest rooms are individually themed with elegant fabrics, fine antiques and luxurious bathrooms.
Exclusive to Lodge guests, Claremont Estate offers a unique safari adventure to the private nature reserve, discovering hidden pre-historic treasures that include dinosaur fossils and proof of mass extinction. Tailored Food and Wine as well as Fishing tours are also available.