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Eagles Nest
Russell, Northland, New Zealand · Independent · High Luxury
Five villas sit on a private 75-acre peninsula above the Bay of Islands, a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired lodge that opened in 1999 outside Russell, the old Treaty of Waitangi town. Each villa has a heated infinity lap pool or Jacuzzi; the larger houses add a helipad, a wine cellar, a sauna, and, with Rahimoana, a Porsche Cayenne at the door.
- 5 rooms
- Opened 1999
- Neighborhood: Tapeka
About Eagles Nest
- Five uniquely themed villas on 75 acres of subtropical bush, with a private beach four minutes' walk away.
- The lodge is Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired, on a ridge above the Bay of Islands outside Russell.
- MICHELIN One Key in 2025; World Travel Awards named it Oceania's Leading Villa Resort the same year.
History
Eagles Nest was built in 1999 on a private 75-acre peninsula near Russell in the Bay of Islands, a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired lodge of five themed villas. Russell is the old town tied to early Māori and European contact and the Treaty of Waitangi. Villas have heated infinity lap pools or Jacuzzis; larger houses add a helipad, wine cellar, sauna, and private chefs.
The setting
13-minute walk to Flagstaff Historic Hill Reserve. 2 km from Russell Museum.
Experiences
- Birthdays — Private villa with a personal chef preparing a banquet for friends and family; theming and special touches can be arranged.
- Family reunions — Accommodates up to 30 persons overnight or seated banquets for up to 50 persons for extended family gatherings.
Amenities
- Private heated infinity-edge lap pools and individual Jacuzzis for each villa
- Personal in-villa chefs and curated gourmet food and wine experiences
- Private beach access and 75 acres of sub-tropical native bush with hiking trails
- Dedicated personal trainer, yoga sessions, and resident spa therapists
- Complimentary Porsche Cayenne available for guest use (with Rahimoana villa)
- Home theatre systems, executive office facilities, and award-winning architecture
- Infinity pool
- Sauna
- Fitness center
- Wine cellar
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- Oceania's Leading Villa Resort 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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