The Main House

Timeless Legitimacy

Main house and pool

The main house

Entry foyer

Gallery in the main house

The inspiration for the architecture came from a desire to achieve timeless legitimacy in the region.

For this reason, styling ideas were taken from early European buildings such as the Treaty House in Waitangi, Pompallier Mission House in Russell, Te Waimate Mission House in Kaikohe, and the Stone Store in Kerikeri. Modern materials were used, but the appearance is of a building that could have been built a century ago.

The building’s base is clad in Northland sedimentary schist, sourced from a nearby quarry, that formed part of the ocean floor 30 million years ago. Fragments of ancient coral, crustacean, and mollusc shells have been captured within the stone. Construction of the Lodge began in 2010 and was completed in 2016.

Pomegranate sculpture

Shell sculpture

Main entry doors

Dingos

Swarovski chandelier

Thai gong

Explore the individual rooms of the main house decorated with eclectic artwork and treasures.

Guests will enjoy exploring the individual rooms of the main house decorated with its eclectic artwork and treasures, which have been collected by the owners during their travels around the globe. These captivating and fascinating pieces complement the opulent interior design.

The Lodge’s facilities are generous and include:

  • A well-equipped gym
  • Spa World – comprising steam room, sauna and plunge pool
  • Treatment room for massage therapy and facials
  • 25-metre heated swimming pool
  • Library and board game room
  • Several lounge areas
  • Informal and formal dining areas including outdoor BBQ patio
  • Outdoor fire pit

Helena Bay Estate plan

Main House plan

“This is our 4th time in New Zealand but the first in the Bay of Islands. Now Helena Bay Lodge, in our experience, couldn't be any better. The fantastic location, the quality of the lodge in terms of our room, the dining options and quality of the food, the swimming pool, the variety of walks on the amazing estate and, by no means last of all, the quality of the staff and the service they provide were just superb. We only had to mention a visit we were contemplating and a map and directions appeared in our room. Could it have been better? I think not!”

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