5 villas
30 max
Multi-villa property
First Light at Eagles Nest
Russell, Bay of Islands (Northland) – North Island
2
3
1
From $1,550 per night (sleeps 2)
Welcome to First Light at Eagles Nest
A honeymooners favourite, this is idyllic romantic retreat for two is perched atop a hill overlooking magnificent land and seascapes.
The elegant First Light villa is the ultimate romantic nest for 2.
Beautifully designed to accommodate the stunning landscapes, the views are never far.
The mezzanine bedroom enjoys spectacular views, including from the ensuite, with a skylight over the bed and a floor to ceiling glass shower in the ensuite.
The main floor has indoor and outdoor fireplaces with walls of glass bifold doors that allow the outside in.
First Light has a fabulous gourmet kitchen, another full bathroom, additional outdoor shower and a garden jacuzzi to soak in under the starlit sky.
Eagles Nest is a world class villa retreat set in the stunning Bay of Islands. Designed and furnished in an eclectic contemporary style, the estate’s 75-acre gardens and lodgings blend into the natural topography and foliage. The villas are supported by talented resident personal chefs, massage and beauty therapists who will ensure the most indulgent of stays.
The properties can be booked individually or together to suit your accommodation needs, with a number of configurations available and a total capacity of 30 guests. Eagles Nest’s other villas are: Rahimoana, Eyrie, Eagle Spirit and Sacred Spirit.
Multi-villa properties can be hired individually or as a full property.
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Bedroom 1
Super King - or - 2 King Single
& ensuite
Guest Experience Coordinator
Champagne & fresh fruit platter on arrivalFresh seasonal fruit platter - replenished daily
Gourmet breakfast provisions - replenished daily
Minibar
Starlink WIFI access
Daily villa servicing
Round trip transfers (Russell area)
Ocean and Garden Views
Spa
Sauna
Private Beach Access
Private Nature Trails
Each of the Eagle’s Nest villas is serviced with eco-friendly products in accordance with Eagles Nest commitment to protect Papatuānuku (Earth Mother).
In addition, departments recycle products from all areas of the property.
Guests are encouraged to participate by reducing water usage when staying.
Signature Experiences
Kiwi walks at Eagles Nest
The beloved North Island Brown Kiwi can be found across Eagles Nest’s 75-acre property. One can often hear their distinctive call not long after dusk and before dawn.
Providing a habitat for these treasured flightless birds is the goal of Eagle Nest’s ongoing work to keep their peninsular predator-free.
For the best chance to see these unique flightless birds, guests are encouraged to take a self-guided walk around their villa just after dusk where kiwi can be heard calling. Each villa contains a ‘Kiwi Kit’, with red-light torches to guide the way.
Guests can also book a private guided kiwi walk, which takes place just after dusk for approximately one hour.
Location
Russell, Bay of Islands – North Island
Getting there
60 Tapeka Road, Russell, Northland
Eagles Nest is located in Russell in the North Island’s majestic Bay of Islands.
By Air:
International arrivals: Auckland International Airport
Domestic airport: Bay of Islands Regional Airport
Transfers can be arranged by road or helicopter.
By Road:
From Auckland airport: 4 hours
From Bay of Islands airport: 45 minutes
By helicopter:
Eagles Nest has two private helipads available for private arrivals.
The property is a one-hour helicopter flight from Auckland International Airport, or a 6-minute flight from the Bay of Islands regional airport.