Gabriel Residence, The Landing

The Location

The Landing occupies a protected and deeply significant stretch of the Purerua Peninsula, where over a thousand acres of private beaches, native bush, wildlife sanctuaries, and historic Māori archaeological sites have been carefully stewarded as both a heritage property and a working estate. The Bay of Islands itself, 144 islands scattered across a marine playground of world renown, unfolds directly below, its waters offering some of the finest fishing, diving, and sailing in the Pacific. This is the birthplace of the Treaty of Waitangi and the shared history of Māori and Pākehā New Zealand, and that sense of significance is woven into the land itself.

The Landing is a dedicated wildlife sanctuary, home to protected kiwi habitat and native planting throughout the estate grounds. Kerikeri Airport is around 30 minutes by road or boat, with a private helipad on the estate offering direct access from Auckland in just 55 minutes. The Landing’s award-winning vineyard, the largest in Northland, sits at the heart of the property, and a wine-tasting tour is included with every overnight stay.

The Gabriel Residence

The Gabriel Residence draws its architectural character from the vernacular of the traditional New Zealand farm building — raw, honest materials handled with real sophistication. Unfinished hardwood and poured concrete give the exterior a rugged, high-country quality, while inside the scale is generous and the spaces are designed for both entertaining and genuine repose. The kitchen and scullery are fully equipped and purpose-built for hosting, opening to expansive outdoor living areas that offer both sheltered and open-air options depending on the mood. An entertainment room with pool table provides a convivial gathering space, while a private den and library offers a quieter retreat for those seeking one.

Four king bedroom suites, each with its own ensuite bathroom, accommodate up to eight guests in real comfort — some offering a window directly to the elements, each with its own distinctive outlook over sea, bush, or farmland. The outdoor terraces and fire areas extend the living spaces into the landscape, and the residence’s elevated position above Wairoa Bay ensures the views are present from virtually every room. A discreet personal concierge service is available throughout your stay to arrange provisions, transport, and activities as required.

The Experience

To stay at the Gabriel Residence is to have both the seclusion of a private hillside estate and the full resources of The Landing at your disposal. The concierge team will arrange your days with precisely the level of involvement you prefer — from private chef services drawing on the estate’s own gardens, orchards, and vineyard, to guided walks through heritage sites and native bush, in-villa massages, tennis, and cookery lessons with The Landing’s chefs. The estate’s private jetty is the launching point for the full marine playground of the Bay of Islands: fishing, diving, sailing, and island-hopping across waters of extraordinary clarity and beauty.

For groups seeking bay of islands accommodation that combines architectural distinction, genuine scale, and a setting of real natural grandeur, the Gabriel Residence is a compelling answer. Poised above the bay, surrounded by a thousand acres of one of New Zealand’s most remarkable private estates, it is a place that rewards those who seek something quietly exceptional.

Season dates, rates and minimum night stay requirements may apply. Please contact one of our team for accurate availability and quotes.