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Living on the edge: New Zealand's best clifftop homes

Here are five stunning clifftop homes where the house and dramatic surroundings combine to striking effect.

Last updated: 1 February 2024 | 2 min read

1. Bowden House by Belinda George Architects

Bowden House by Belinda George Architects. Photography by Simon Devitt.

V House by Studio John Irving. Photography by Simon Wilson.

Pomare Bay Bach by RTA Studio. Photography by Patrick Reynolds.

Lantern House by Herbst Architects. Photography by Jackie Meiring.

Muriwai House by Julian Guthrie Architects. Photography by Patrick Reynolds.

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The house was built in 1890, and once served as a rest stop for travellers between the Great South Road and Coromandel.

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