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Hurakia Lodge, Rakino Island, Auckland

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Hurakia Lodge is a modern luxury retreat perched high up on the southern peninsular of Rakino Island in the Hauraki Gulf. Only a six-minute helicopter ride or just over a half hour boat ride from downtown Auckland, which is New Zealands largest city.

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The Gulf has become a mecca for well heeled yacht and boating enthusiasts from around the world and this property boasts a private 70 meter wharf plus two exclusive deep water moorings.
The lodge affords spectacular 360 degree blue water and island views offering its guests a really unique sense of privacy and tranquility with no immediate neighbors in sight to detract from its idyllic position.
Set on two separate titles the lodge has the ability to expand its size to suit the future needs of its owners and guests.
One of Americas leading television series was recently filmed there, which will provide invaluable international exposure for the lodge to the US market and beyond during mid May 2010.
Spanning approximately nine hectares of prime waterfront land with its own private beaches and coastline. The lodge has five double guest bedrooms plus an office/media room and is rented to a discerning clientele on an exclusive use basis. Substantial decking compliments the outdoor pool and spa facilities to create a superb indoor - outdoor living environment. There is a private golf driving range with various tee positions in front of the lodge with an all weather putting green with views to die for.
Hurakia is designed as an eco-friendly lodge with all its water supply collected naturally by pure rainfall and then stored on site in large underground tanks. Electricity is also generated by solar panels and is backed up only if required by a generator to provide a totally self sufficient power source.
There is a separate boat house with accommodation near the private 70m wharf plus numerous other large storage areas and staff accommodation in addition to the five guest bedrooms situated below the main house.
A range of other activities such as walking, mountain biking, swimming and kayaking can also be indulged in by guests while staying on the property. Golf can be practiced on site and also at a number of world renowned courses just a short flight away. Deep sea fishing and helicopter accessed fishing is available on demand together with scheduled dolphin and whale watching trips that can be taken out into the Hauraki Gulf.
The owners have built a very desirable luxury lodge and created a successful business model in a very short space of time. They are now open to discuss all serious offers to purchase this rare one of a kind property as a going concern or to be enjoyed simply as an exclusive private residence.

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