XSPOT Cliff Apartment, Aotea Great Barrier Island

XSPOT Cliff is in plain view, right on top of a cliff, but it’s also a hidden gem. Off-grid self-contained apartment for two in 4WD location with hosts on site. Offers solitude with spectacular 270° views of the Hauraki Gulf.

  • Words by Tourism New Zealand
  • Last updated 11 Jun 2025

Apartment and attached house built in 2010 have wide views from Coromandel to the Whangarei Heads. Situated in a very remote location only shared with your hosts, you will need a 4WD vehicle for access. Bring your own on the ferry or fly over and rent a vehicle at the airport. Louvres for summer cool and wood fire/double glazing for winter warmth. Unheated pool for summer plunges.

Walk into this apartment to become part of the view. Take a seat on the comfy couch or the sun deck, gaze at the ever-changing vistas over the water and breathe out. Keep an eye out for diving dolphins, whales, schools of fish or graciously gliding gannets. Occasionally check your book is still in your lap and your drink is still at hand. This is solitude.

Location Te wāhi
421 Schooner Bay Rd, Tryphena, Great Barrier Island
Plan your route
Getting there Te huarahi ki reira
8 kms to Tryphena, 20 minutes drive. 20 kms to Claris Airfield, 30 minutes drive. Parking: Available
Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe
Transport by airplane and boat can be restricted during rough weather.
  • Time to unwind
  • Ocean views from the queen bedroom
  • With a view this good, will you be reading?
  • Spacious kitchen with fridge freezer, gas stove/oven and a wood stove.
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