Perfect for a romantic weekend away or a group stay, we returned to Struggler’s Ridge Vineyard and Lodge for a second visit. Kim and Maureen are wonderful and provide a great combination of privacy and excellent service. The rooms overlook the vineyard and Islands, the rooms are to a high standard and we were given bath robes and encouraged to... More

I have just returned from a wonderful trip to New Zealand. I made Strugglers ridge my base when I was in Bay of islands. The hospitality was fantastic, Maureen and Kim had all the information to hand that I needed to enjoy my holiday and take advantage of all the wonderful things to do in this area. The house itself... More

It's hard to express how wonderful the owners of this amazing house are. We called the day before New Year's thinking we had a reservation when in fact we had done something incorrectly on line. They went way out of there way to make room for us and even came to pick us up when we were having difficulties finding... More

High on a ridge about 15 minutes drive from the ever increasing tourist bustle of Keri Keri. The house stands in a very large acreage including a vineyard with a large pond garden below the terrace. From your room you enjoy what must be one of the finest views in North Island with hawks regularly flying along the valley below... More

It was such a relaxing experience staying in this stunning location with breathtaking views. Strugglers Ridge offer a privately chartered 40ft motor launch, which gave us access to great walks on the islands, sandy beaches and crystal clear water to swim - lunch included. Dolphins leapt from the water on our return home, we savored Strugglers Ridge wine produced on... More