Claremont Country Estate

Claremont Country Estate, an alternative to a Christchurch City stay and is the ideal tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle - the perfect place to recover from or prepare for a long haul flight.   A haven for discerning travellers, just 45 minutes north of Christchurch International Airport, it is an ideal sanctuary or retreat and hub from which to explore Canterbury.  Claremont is within easy reach of Christchurch City, Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa and the Kaikoura Coast, renowned for its whale watching.

5 star Guest & Hosted

FROM NZ $675

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A stay in Claremont's luxury lodge accommodation will be truly memorable, reminiscent of an elegant 19th century English country house. You will be treated to sumptuous guest accommodation,  and will receive unobtrusive personal service and friendly hosting. As a guest at our luxury lodge, villa or family cottage you have exclusive access to our 2,400 acre estate with over 10 kilometres of direct river frontage, walk over the extensive rolling farmland and explore the amazing natural wonders of our private nature reserve. These include fascinating God's marbles-limestone spheres formed around dinosaur bones, the stunning Waipara Gorge and the amazing giant Bishops Head natural rock sculpture.  An optional Land Rover safari Tour is available.

Claremont Country Estate is one of Canterbury's truly authentic heritage country homesteads offering luxury accommodation. It was built in 1866 from hand-cut limestone blocks quarried on the farm and is listed by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.

Room Types Available

  • Queen Ensuite
  • King Ensuite

Facilities

  • Coffee/Tea Facilities
  • Internet Access
  • Bath Tub
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair Drier
  • Iron
  • Laundry
  • Stereo/CD Player
  • Mini Bar
  • Two bedroom self contained villa and three bedroom family cottage available as well as lodge rooms.

Directions

State Highway 1, 10 kms north of Amberley, turn west into Georges Road, (opposite Waipara Hills Winery and Restaurant) and Claremont is 12 kms on the right hand side.

Methods of Payment

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  • Mastercard

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Address:

Claremont Country Estate
828 Ram Paddock Road
Waipara Valley  7482
Amberley

Phone:

+64 3 314 7559

Fax:

+64 3 315 7065

Special Features

Access to 2,400 acre estate and our private nature reserve and for those staying 2 nights or more our widely acclaimed land rover safari morning adventure tour.

Transport From Airport

If you do not have transport, we can arrange a shuttle or limousine service for pick up and return from the airport or city.

Our Location

Claremont Country Estates luxury accommodation is conveniently situated on the edge of Canterbury's famous "Alpine Pacific Triangle", one of the worlds great scenic drives.

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