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Conde Nast Traveller
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“The
directions alone are delicious: 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. One family once owned the North
Island's Whakamoenga Point, and most of its 58 acres remain blissfully
undeveloped bush. By booking The Point Villas (each can accommodate up
to two couples), outsiders gain entry and, with it, access to the
erstwhile estate's tennis courts, jetty, helipad, secluded bushwalks,
and private beaches. The villas are designed to make the luxurious most
of the environment, with plunge pools, verandas, sliding glass doors,
and wood-burning fireplaces. A chef is on call for those unmoved by the
well-equipped kitchen and barbecue. When to go: The warmer months
(October-March), to take full advantage of the lake. Which room to
book: Villa One, for its breathtaking views and sweet little
brook.”
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