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twin rooms. There are views across the farm and harbour, and you're next-door neigh-
bours with the penguins. Linen costs $5 extra.
Portobello Motel
MAP
( 03-478 0155;
www.portobellomotels.com
;
10 Harington Point Rd; d $145-160; )
These sunny modern,
self-contained units are just off the main road in Portobello. Studio units have small decks
overlooking the bay. Spacious one- and two-bedroom units are also available, but lack the
views.
MOTEL
$$
Larnach Castle Lodge
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LODGE
$$
( 03-476 1616;
www.larnachcastle.co.nz
;
145 Camp Rd; r stable/lodge/estate $155/280/420; )
Lar-
nach Castle's back-garden lodge has 12 individually, whimsically decorated rooms. Less
frivolous are the atmospheric rooms in the 140-year-old stables. A few hundred metres
from the castle, Camp Estate country house has luxury suites worthy of a romantic
splurge. Rates for each option include breakfast and castle entry, and dinner in the castle
can be arranged.
Kaimata Retreat
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LODGE
$$$
( 03-456 3443;
www.kaimatanz.com
;
297 Cape Saunders Rd; bach/r/lodge $160/525/1500; )
This
luxury ecolodge has three rooms overlooking a gloriously isolated inlet on the eastern
edge of the peninsula. Tours can be arranged, and a chef is available in summer for even-
ing meals. For a cheaper option with similar views, book Betty's Bach, a retro self-con-
tained holiday house nearby.
Eating
1908 Cafe
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RESTAURANT
$$
( 03-478 0801;
www.1908cafe.co.nz
;
7 Harington Point Rd; lunch $13-24, dinner $31-34; 11.30am-2pm Wed-
Sun, 6-10pm daily)
Salmon, venison and steak are joined by fresh fish and blackboard specials
