Sirens Call from Russell

Luxury 70-acre retreat Eagles Nest, located on the Tapeka tip of the Russell peninsula, is one of Paradizo’s “emerging hotspots”, which writes that “the team behind Eagles Nest works around the clock making sure that every detail — every meal, every wine, every yacht, every massage — of every day is exactly as you want it.” “Stay in one of six extravagant private villas abundant with modern amenities and comforts that flood with sunshine splashing through expansive windows and glass walls. And the view, what a view. Each private villa has incredible views of New Zealand’s Bay of Islands: secluded beaches, white sailboats cruising in the gentle breeze, dolphins dancing over the surf and a crisp horizon of baby blue.” Tatler includes Eagles Nest as one of its 101 Best Hotels and writes of the award-winning resort: “When the Royal Shakespeare Company stayed here, they spontaneously broke into song; a celebrated architect cried; a travel agent from Dubai was worried that some of his clients might never leave. This is back-to-nature fantasy with rock ‘n’ roll on its mind.”