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RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS

Paroa Bay

A private coastal estate of rolling hills, vineyards and native bush above the Bay of Islands.

WELCOME TO paroa bay

There are few places in the world where you get the sense of land emerging from the sea, where ocean and shore blur into one. Paroa Bay is one of these places, a refined expression of Northland through food, wine, landscape and considered New Zealand hospitality.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Luxury Villas

From the expansive three-bedroom Tarāpunga Villa to the two-bedroom Vineyard Cottage, perched on a north-facing inlet above subtropical waters.

Off-Grid Cabins

Private, solar-powered cabins immersed in native bush, with rainwater collection throughout.

Boutique Vineyard & Winery

An eight-block vineyard producing wines grown, made and bottled on the estate under minimal-intervention viticulture.

Sage Restaurant

One-hat-awarded dining at the heart of the estate, a refined expression of New Zealand cuisine.

Russell, Bay of Islands

A secluded coastal estate in Northland, perched on a north-facing inlet overlooking subtropical waters, with the 144 islands of the Bay of Islands to explore by land or sea.

  • 15 minutes from historic Russell

  • Approximately four hours by road from Auckland

  • Arrival by private vehicle, helicopter or boat

LOCATION

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES

Guided by the Moana, Whenua and Vines

Guided Wine Tastings

Visit the estate's tasting room to discover wines grown, made and bottled across Paroa Bay's boutique eight-block vineyard.

Estate Walks & Secluded Beaches

Native bush walks, vineyard trails and secluded coastal landscapes across the estate.

The Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Within easy reach of one of New Zealand's most culturally and historically significant places.

SUSTAINABILITY & HERITAGE

Grounded in a respect for the surrounding whenua and moana, with accommodation, food and wine designed to connect guests more closely with the landscape.

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