Buffalo Lodge

Nestled on a hillside in regenerating native bush, featuring stunning views of the Hauraki Gulf, Buffalo Lodge is an architecturally designed rustic lodge that blends nature and design. It's ideal for a relaxing retreat, or as a home base for exploring the renowned beaches and hiking tracks of the Coromandel. Take in the sea views, lush surroundings, and memorable sunsets from the sundeck while enjoying modern indulgences such as Allpress coffee, Websters tea, and Real World plant-based body care products. On a rainy day, curl up in the library with a book or Piecehouse puzzles featuring NZ-based art. We aim to provide you with all the ingredients for creating your own perfect getaway. Please note room 2, 3, and 4, are in the lodge itself and the Buffalo Lodge Studio is a private self contained unit with a seperate entrance. We provide continental breakfast ingredients for you to make yourself in the Studio along with coffee and tea supplies. Please note, Buffalo Lodge has self check in, with instructions sent a day before arrival. If you are uncomfortable navigating a self check in process please do self determine if this is the right property for you. Buffalo Lodge is set on a steep hillside with multiple staircases throughout the property. The driveway and parking area are also on a slope. A good level of mobility is required to access all areas comfortably, and the property is not suitable for guests with accessibility needs. We do not recommend arriving to the property in the dark or late in the evening. Please see our reviews which reflect both the beauty of the property, and also share information on the approach to the house, the need for mobility, and the sloped nature of the parking. We like to share all of this ahead of time so you can decide if it is a fit for your personal needs. For more information on the lodge and our offerings, we invite you to visit our website.

Well known for its relaxed lifestyle, pristine beaches and diverse hiking trails, Coromandel Town is home to a rich community of artists from around the world. The Driving Creek Railway and Pottery (described below), in particular, is a must see, but you also won't want to miss the Coromandel Arts Tour or a visit to local artists' galleries. Here are some of our favourite things to do around Coromandel Town and the broader peninsula: 1.9 km away | Driving Creek Railway and Pottery | Established in 1972 as one of New Zealand's first potteries, Driving Creek has become a hub for artists worldwide. Hop on the railway tour through regenerating native forest up to the EyeFull Tower for phenomenal views of the Coromandel coastline. Afterwards, take part in a pottery workshop, or glide through the kauri canopies on a zipline tour. 6.1 km away | Long Bay Walk | Walk along the coastline from Long Bay to Tucks Bay, the ideal spot for a quiet picnic on the beach. Afterwards, continue on to the Long Bay Kauri Walk, where you're sure to be awestruck by the 1200-year-old kauri tree. 14 km away | Waiau Kauri Grove and Waterfall | Take a dip in the area's best swimming hole, and follow it up with a quick loop (20-30 minute return) through the mature kauri grove. 15 km away | Castle Rock (Motutere) | A steep, challenging track which is not easy to find, those who manage to make it to the top of Castle Rock are rewarded with stunning panoramic views of the Coromandel Range and the surrounding coastline. 22.5 km away | New Chums (Wainuiototo) Beach | One of New Zealand's most iconic and yet still untouched beaches, New Chums lives up to the hype. You will be pleasantly surprised by how secluded it can feel in spite of its renowned beauty. Depending on the day, you could easily have the entire beach to yourself.