Annandale Coastal Farm, Banks Peninsula - New Zealand Luxury Travel

Coastal Farm Escape & Luxury Villas

Annandale is rural New Zealand at its best: off the tourist trail and in one of the world’s most spectacular coastal locations, a 4000-acre sheep and cattle farm that offers exclusive use of five multi award winning luxury villas.

Your Stay

Annandale offers a luxurious escape from the everyday, enjoy exclusive use of the villa of your choice. This captivating retreat features five private and secluded villas, including a strikingly modern hideaway for couples and a beautifully restored 19th-century homestead. Surrounded by magnificent gardens, rolling hills, and the sparkling waters of the Pacific Ocean, Annandale provides outdoor adventure, relaxation, and connection with nature in a truly unforgettable setting.

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Your Experiences

Annandale offers a wealth of activities, from kayaking and nature cruises to spot seals, blue penguins, or Hector’s dolphins, to 4WD motorbike tours across the rugged landscape. Guests can hike, bike, try clay target shooting, or unwind with in-villa spa treatments. Enjoy farm-to-table cooking lessons with an award-winning chef or take a scenic helicopter flight for wine tasting, whale watching, or exploring Mt Cook—adventure and relaxation in equal measure.

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Dining

A private chef can be arranged for an on-site culinary journey tailored to your tastes and dietary needs. Or choose Annandale’s ‘We Create, You Serve’ option—a farm-to-table experience featuring a morning riser breakfast, gourmet picnic lunch, and three-course dinner crafted by the award-winning chef. Each meal is delivered to your villa with simple finishing instructions, letting you enjoy the freedom of private dining while savoring fresh, seasonal cuisine thoughtfully prepared just for you.

Arrival

Annandale is nestled on the Banks Peninsula, about a 2-hour drive east of Christchurch on New Zealand’s South Island. This secluded rural retreat is perfect for a romantic escape. Transfers from Christchurch Airport can be arranged by road (approximately 1.5 hours) or by helicopter. Upon arrival, a driver will escort you on a breathtaking 30-minute 4WD journey along scenic cliff-top farm tracks to reach this once-private shepherds’ paradise, now transformed into a luxurious, peaceful coastal haven.

Cooking Classes

You don’t even need to leave the property to enjoy a hands-on culinary experience. Annandale give you the opportunity to learn more about new Zealand cuisine and improve your kitchen skills by taking a cooking class with our on-site chef. Choose what you’d like to learn and spend the day turning fresh ingredients into delicious dishes. Prefer to venture out? Nearby Akaroa is home to its own cooking school, where themed courses led by guest chefs showcase fresh local produce and expert techniques.