TAHAPUKE
Escape the ordinary. Enter a bay of your own.
Your Escape
A hidden treasure on the Russell waterfront — your own bay awaits.
Tucked away in its own secluded cove, this iconic property offers guests a rare and unforgettable escape. Pass through the gate and step into your own slice of paradise — complete privacy, uninterrupted water views, and the gentle rhythm of the bay at your doorstep.
A truly unique experience, in one of New Zealand's most storied seaside towns. You won't be disappointed.
Centuries of Story, One Private Bay
Long before its modern chapter, Tahapuke was a 'turangawaewae' — a standing place for Māori Chief Te Keemua and his people, with two Pā sites still watching over the bay from the headland above.
Built in the early 1900s and held within the Fladgate family ever since, the property opens onto its own private island, sweeping views across to Paihia, and a stretch of shoreline reserved entirely for guests.