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Claremont Country Estate
At a Glance
- superb colonial homestead reminiscent of earlier days
- options include a full lodge stay, including three-course dinner, or cheaper B&B accommodations
- a winner in Andrew Harper's Hideaway report
Pros
- last part of the drive in is narrow and winding (but rather pretty)
Cons
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Claremont Country Estate Review
This spectacular deer and sheep station is up the Waipara Gorge, a 10-minute drive inland from Amberley; its luxurious homestead was built from limestone quarried on the property in the late 1860s.Watch where you walk—that white stone you see might turn out to be a marine dinosaur fossil. The one luxury suite and five homestead suites are elegantly furnished with antiques. A compelling guided four-wheel-drive tour is thrown in if you stay three or more nights. You can wander about the 2,400-acre farm, extensive gardens, and private nature reserve as well. Children over 12 are welcome, but are treated as adults.
- Address: 828 Ram Paddock Rd., Amberley, 7482 | Map It
- Phone: 03/314-7559
- Website: www.claremont-estate.com
- Location: Waipara Valley
Contact Information
- 6 suites.
- Rate includes breakfast, some meals.
- Credit cards accepted.
- Lodge closed Aug.
Hotel Details
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