Dunalistair House, luxurious holiday accommodation at The Kinloch Golf Club, Taupo, New Zealand.

 

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Qualmark 5 Star rated Holiday Home

A 4 bedroom highly appointed home ideal as a retreat for groups up to 8 people looking to golf at Kinloch, Wairakei and Taupo. Also a stunning location for fly fishing parties to fish the world famous rivers of the Taupo region.

Awarded the Supreme Home of the Year for 2009 by the Architectural Designers of New Zealand Inc, Dunalistair House is a masterpiece of design, and it is available to rent for golf groups on a short let basis as a holiday home and rental accommodation. Situated within the gated Kinloch Golf Club, 15 minutes from Taupo, Dunalistair House is a Qualmark 5 star property. Contemporary in design, the home is delightfully appointed and well positioned for golf at Kinloch and Wairakei International. Wairakei is a world known course being rated a Top 100 course outside the US in 2005 by Golf Digest Magazine. Kinloch Golf Club was rated a Top 10 New Course by Travel & Leisure Golf Magazine in 2007.

There are few luxury holiday homes in Taupo, identifying Dunalistair as a property of utmost quality. Kinloch, which is a quaint holiday village located just 15 minutes from Taupo is a stunning area. The area of Kinloch and Taupo are renowned for geothermal activity, golf, maori culture, volcanoes and of course fly fishing. Lake Taupo is world renowned for its trout fishing. These trout spawn up the many rivers that flow into Taupo, offering fly fisherman a sporting heaven.

Golf is also a popular pastime in the area. With the Wairakei International Golf Course and The Kinloch Golf Club, there are now two world class 5 star golf facilities in the region which offer golf enthusiasts an exceptional opportunity. Within the local area there is also the Taupo Golf Club, Rotorua Golf Club and the Taumaranui Golf Club all offering excellent club golf courses with friendly members and social clubs.

It was interesting to note the judges comments who awarded Dunalistair House the Supreme Award, 'The designer has created a warm and sophisticated holiday home in a country setting. With its careful use of natural materials, spacious and uncomplicated planning and large open spaces, it provides an attractive environment that looks easy to use."

If you are a golfer and are interested in golf packages, then the owners of Dunalistair are keen golfers and have excellent agreements with local golf courses to offer some special pricing.

Golf Package Deal

Package Deal 1: The Kinloch Club golf course has been met with international acclaim and brought a new dimension to golf in the Taupo region - it is a stunning Par 72 championship golf course with unrivalled views of Lake Taupo and surrounding New Zealand countryside. We therefore offer guests accommodation for $695 per person (at least 4 must stay) to stay 3 nights at Dunalistair House, and we will offer two complimentary rounds of golf at The Kinloch Club.

Package Deal 2: Stay at Dunalistair House for 2 nights for $495 per person (8 must stay) and we will include a round of golf at Kinloch and at Wairakei International.

Package Deal 3: Stay for $745 per person (at least 4 must stay) and we will include a round of golf at Kinloch and Wairakei International, as well as a 4 hour trout fishing trip on Lake Taupo, plus a gourmet meal prepared by executive chefs, Roger Campbell, Peter Blakeway or Prue Campbell.

Dunalistair House - About the property


Main features

Dnalistair House offers Taupo accommodation with a unique type of holiday experience. More people these days opt for privacy and a home-away-from-home location, and with Taupo being central to the North Island, Dunalistair House offers an opportunity to base oneself in a location that is luxurious, simple and well appointed. 4 ensuite bedrooms are complemented by large living areas and a media room.

The kitchen specs are of the highest standard, allowing for ease of use, whether by you or by our on call executive chef. A media room with 50" plasma screen, SWITCH Home Automation system and full wireless broadband throughout the property ensure a fully energy efficient home.

Main fetaures of Dunalistair House

Services

Take a helicopter day trip from the front lawn to Cape Kidnappers admiring the surroundings of Kinloch and Taupo, or even a scenic flight over the active volcano, Ruapehu. We also have access to some of the best trout fishing waters in the world.

To top a day off with style, our executive chefs Peter Blakeway, Roger Campbell or Prue Campbell are available to prepare a meal. They will source ingredients locally, resulting in an unforgettable dining experience.

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Accommodation Location


Kinloch - Taupo, New Zealand

Enjoying its 50th jubilee in 2009, the village of Kinloch is a quaint and peaceful location on the north shore of Lake Taupo. Only 15 minutes drive from Taupo town itself, Kinloch enjoys the quieter calm of a village with enviable character and charm.

To Holiday in the Taupo region is ideal for couples and families, and now with the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, is becoming a stay and play destination for golf enthusiasts around the world.

Getting Here

Kinloch is situated in the centre of The North Island of New Zealand enroute between Auckland and Wellington. The village is a 3 hour drive from Auckland and a 4 hour drive from Wellington. The village is also only 15 minutes from Taupo, and a 50 minute drive to Rotorua.

World Class Golf in the vicinity

The Kinloch Club, Wairakei International and Cape Kidnappers are all within easy reach of Dunalistair House. New Zealand's only Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, The Kinloch Club was rated top new course outside North America, by Travel & Leisure Golf Magazine, 2007.

In Taupo you will also find Wairakei International which is New Zealand's most established international golf course. A classic parkland layout and always exceptionally maintained, Wairakei offers all levels of golfer a truly enjoyable experience.

Cape Kidnappers is ranked in the Top 50 of the world by Golf Magazine, making it a truly exceptional golfing experience. A full day trip by road, or a 35 minute helicopter ride, this Tom Doak course warrants the helicopter journey just for the mind blowing aerial views! Helicopter transfers can be as little as the round of golf itself, so well worth enquiring to arrive and depart this way.

Golf Courses in the Area



Activities from Dunalistair Accommodation, Taupo New Zealand.


Golf

Of course golf is the ultimate reason why to stay at Dunalistair House. With The Kinloch Golf Club and Wairakei International only 15 minutes away, Dunalistair House is an ideal golfers retreat. Kinloch is a Jack Nicklaus Signature course and one of only 3 in Australasia, and the only one in New Zealand. Jack Nicklaus himself spent a considerable amount of time overseeing the development of Kinloch and was extremely impressed with the golf course on its completion. Wairakei International is also an outstanding golf experience, being a park-like design set amongst attractive pine trees, lakes and streams.

Walking

The Taupo region is famous for the Tongariro Crossing - known as one of the best one day walks in the world. The National Park (a World Heritage Site) that the crossing is within, is rich in cultural identity and dramatic scenery. The crossing is 18.5 Kilometres in length, offering varying terrain that is challenging in places, yet truly rewarding, giving all those who have completed the crossing an unforgettable experience.

Heli Tours

Helipro Scenic Flights

The Taupo branch of Helipro is our preferred supplier of helicopter transport. Operated by Toby Clark, a commercial pilot with over 25 years of experience, Helipro together with Dunalistair House have put together a wide range of packages to take guests on trips including Mount Ruapehu, Tarawera, White Island, and also winery tours. Helipro will even pick you up from the front lawn of the accommodation.

Adventure Seekers

Biking, Hiking, Team Building, Whitewater Rafting

Dunalistair House has an ongoing relationship with Multiday Adventures, a Rotorua based company providing Adventure Tours, Educational Tours, Team Building, whitewater rafting adventures, mountain biking excursions, hiking and rock climbing. A professionally endorsed Qualmark tour operating company, any adventure can be custom made if required.

Trout Fishing

River or Lake Trout Fishing

Dunalistair House has access to private trout fishing waters near Taupo where you will experience some of the best dry fly and nymph fishing in the world. Rainbow & Brown Trout average 5-7lb and trophy fish of 10lb+ are not uncommon.

Lake fishing charters are also available, with local launching from the Kinloch marina, only 2 minutes from Dunalistair House.

Kinloch Beach

Some 2 minutes from Dunalistair House is the beach! A pumice beach, stretching for over 1 kilometre, the Kinloch Beach is a fantastic spot to enjoy the crystal clear waters of Lake Taupo, without the worries of fine sand, dangerous rips, and saltwater making it a much safer option for children.

Wairakei Terraces

Maori Culture and Custom

15 minutes drive from Dunalistair House is the Wairakei Terraces, where an opportunity exists to experience the cornerstone of Maori custom and culture. An evening includes being formerly welcomed onto the marae, and so beginning a journey into the unique and mysterious world of the Maori people.



Rates

Dunalister House is available for up to 8 golf guests at a time.

Please read the terms & conditions of stay.

The rates are as follows:



Terms & Conditions

Our Tariff includes exclusive use of the Dunalistair House Accommodation.

CANCELLATION POLICY
A deposit of 15% of total cost of stay is required to confirm your booking. This deposit is refundable outwith 21 days of arrival. Cancellation between 21 and 7 days before arrival results in loss of deposit. Cancellations within 7 days of arrival will result in 100% of total cost of your accommodation booking. Booking requests can be made through central reservation system, Globalavailability where secure credit card payments of booking costs can be made.

Contact Us

Email owner Alistair Tod: alistair@dunalistair.com

Address: 44 The Fairways, The Kinloch Club, Lake Taupo

Phone: +64 7 578 9975

Fax: +64 7 578 9975