Named in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2003 "Hot List" as one of the 80 best new resorts in the world

"Take the private road that runs along the water’s edge until you can go no farther, tap in a secret code and watch the gates swing open — then follow the beautifully manicured drive until you find two villas nestled above the crystal-clear waters of Lake Taupo.

This spacious self-contained luxury holiday home looks out over Lake Taupo, commanding spectacular views of the lake and the mountains of the Central Plateau.