{"title":"Northland Region","description":"\u003cp\u003eNorthland Region\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cloud-9-luxury-villa-russell-new-zealand-408653","title":"Cloud 9 Luxury Villa Russell New Zealand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ultimate Private Retreat -\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/opulentoceania.com\/cloud-9-luxury-villa-russell-new-zealand-special-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e View Special Offer Itinerary\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe private villa sleeps a total of six people; four in two double bedrooms and two persons in one twin room. The downstairs master bedroom has an ensuite with double shower, the 2 bedrooms on the main level share a bath\/shower room. Both bathrooms have double basins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a large open plan living, dining and kitchen area that has been equipped and furnished to the highest standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eState of the Art Entertainment Systems, including 55 inch TVs, WIFI, SKY TV, Apple TV and  B\u0026amp;O Wireless Sound System.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloud 9’s north facing position offers full day sun and uninterrupted, panoramic views and privacy Surrounded on 3 sides by cedar decking and terracing the stunning sea and coastal views can be enjoyed from sunrise to sunset, whether from the lounging decks or from the pool, barbecue areas and master bedroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloud 9’s north facing position offers full day sun and uninterrupted, panoramic views and privacy .Surrounded on 3 sides by cedar decking and terracing the stunning sea and coastal views can be enjoyed from sunrise to sunset, whether from the lounging decks, the spa, the pool or the dining area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ultimate Private Retreat\u003cbr\u003eThe private villa sleeps a total of six people; four in two double bedrooms and two persons in one twin room. The downstairs master bedroom has an ensuite with double shower, the 2 bedrooms on the main level share a bath\/shower room. Both bathrooms have double basins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a large open plan living, dining and kitchen area that has been equipped and furnished to the highest standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eState of the Art Entertainment Systems, including 55 inch TVs, WIFI, SKY TV, Apple TV and  B\u0026amp;O Wireless Sound System.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCloud 9’s north facing position offers full day sun and uninterrupted, panoramic views and privacy Surrounded on 3 sides by cedar decking and terracing the stunning sea and coastal views can be enjoyed from sunrise to sunset, whether from the lounging decks or from the pool, barbecue areas and master bedroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCloud 9’s north facing position offers full day sun and uninterrupted, panoramic views and privacy .Surrounded on 3 sides by cedar decking and terracing the stunning sea and coastal views can be enjoyed from sunrise to sunset, whether from the lounging decks, the spa, the pool or the dining area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WETU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43761779638331,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/408653_2F1753757600382_c8.jpg?v=1783585002"},{"product_id":"arcadia-lodge-russell-the-bay-of-islands-419698","title":"Arcadia Lodge Russell - The Bay of Islands","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWelcome to Arcadia Lodge Russell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of room to relax \u0026amp; Unwind\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArcadia Is a lovely large old house. The suites \u0026amp; cottage have their own lounges and deck areas with outdoor furniture and there are some lovely separate areas to relax in. The front deck has a wonderful, electric shade awning to protect from the Northland sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour hosts live in a separate house on the property, and are more than happy to help with anything you need, in a non-fussy way, to ensure you have the best local knowledge about the wonderful things to do in the Bay of Islands. Their goal is for you to have the best stay. Arcadia is yours to enjoy and does not accomodate children under 12 years of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kitchen has a lovely selection of local fresh coffee \u0026amp; teas with home baking, along with our honesty bar, featuring a curated selection of Northland wines, offered at wholesale prices. All part and parcel of a relaxing stay and ensuring you enjoy every moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to tribal traditions, Pewhairangi (The Bay of Islands) was one of the very early sites of Māori settlement in Aotearoa (New Zealand). That ancestry traces back to Kupe, the Polynesian voyager credited with the first circumnavigation of the North Island. \u003cbr\u003e‍\u003cbr\u003eRussell was originally named Kororareka by local Māori. A dying chief reportedly asked for soup made from the Little Blue Penguin caught in the area, and his remark was ‘how sweet is the penguin’, or ‘Ka reka te korora’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bay had been heavily settled by Māori for centuries before Europeans arrived. On sailing into the bay in 1769, Captain Cook reported: “The inhabitants of this bay are far more numerous than at any place we have yet been in and seem to live in friendship with one another”.\u003cbr\u003e‍\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eAt the time of European settlement, Matauwhi Bay, where we are located, was the site of a Māori village and the pa (fortified village) of Ngati Manu chief Pomare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bay remained sparsely settled for most of the 19th century, until Reverend Boler, an Anglican pastor, built the house that is now Arcadia Lodge in 1902.\u003cbr\u003e‍\u003cbr\u003eThe floors, structural posts and beams are of local heart kauri and many of the components were salvaged from shipwreck and demolition timbers (totara, puriri and jarrah). Whale vertebrae were used to support the floor bearers, a piece of which you can find in the living room.\u003cbr\u003e‍\u003cbr\u003eArcadia Lodge became a guesthouse in 1924 and has seen many changes over the last century, adding to its unique charm and character. As owners of Arcadia we feel entrusted with it's care and carry on a legacy with commitment and pride .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlenty of room to relax \u0026amp; Unwind\u003cbr\u003eArcadia Is a lovely large old house. The suites \u0026amp; cottage have their own lounges and deck areas with outdoor furniture and there are some lovely separate areas to relax in. 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