Unusual Accommodation Bay Of Plenty / Rotorua / Taupo

Katikati
Warm Earth Romantic Retreat
202 Thompsons Track, RD 2
Phone: 07 549 0962

If Tranquility and Serenity are what you are looking for book in to one of the two cabins at Warm Earth Romantic Retreat. There's no electricity but candle light and lanterns light the way to the bush bath. Breakfast is included and you can order a platter for the evening or cook your own dinner on the BBQ. From $220 per couple.

Aongatete

Tui Ridge Accommodation

176 Work Road
www.tuiridge.nz Phone: 07 552 0061

Located up a long treelined driveway is the gardens of Tui Ridge. With views out to the Kamai’s we have various different cabin accomodation - including The Tui Treehouse and the unique Ark cabin, hand built by us. Most cabins are off-grid enabling you to disconnect, take in the views and relax. Prices range from $25 to $150. Read and see more...

Tauranga
Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary
1190 Ohauiti Road, RD 3 (18kms from Tauranga i-SITE)
Phone: 07 5443 481

Stay in a bush whare, feed unique sheep and see native birds at Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary.(Note that bookings must be prearranged by email or phone, the sanctuary and glow worm tours are exclusively for guests).

Ohope
Moanarua Beach Cottage
2 Hoterini Street
Phone: 07 312 5924

Experience a Maori cultural home stay at Moanarua Beach Cottage from $150 per night including continental breakfast. Relax in the spa or take a short walk to Ohope beach. Fishing trips can be arranged, there are also bikes and kayaks for hire.

Opotiki

Bushaven

Te Waiti Stream Road, Urutawa Reserve, Opotiki
www.bushaven.co.nz Phone: 07 929 7564

Bushaven is set alongside Te Waiti stream, the modest accommodation options include the self contained Love Shack, and a small camp ground. Te Waiti track is on the door step and is suitable for walkers and mountain bikers, Bushaven run a shuttle to other tracks including Motu Trails Cycleway. Read and see more...

Mountain bikers about to depart on their Pakihi Track adventures from Bushaven

Rotorua

Robertson House

70 Pererika Street
www.robertsonhouse.co.nz/ Phone: 07 343 7559

Robertson House is a Victorian Bay Villa and was built in the early 1900’s. The historic villa has been renovated but retains its colonial charm and many of its original features. Four spacious rooms, each with ensuite are available and the room rate includes a delicious continental breakfast and free internet access. Read and see more...

Rotorua

Princes Gate Boutique Hotel

1057 Arawa Street
www.princesgate.co.nz Phone: 07 348 1179

Offering style & sophistication that depicts a bygone era & a time honoured commitment to service, the Princes Gate Boutique Hotel is not just a hotel but also a Rotorua attraction in its own right. Built in 1897 and masterfully restored through passionate attention to detail, the 4.5 star property is situated in the heart of the city and on the doorstep of the picturesque Government Gardens. Read and see more...

Galatea

The Old Shearers Quarters

3848 Galatea Road
www.theoldshearersquarters.co.nz Phone: 021 131 7867

Built in the 1960s, the shearers quarters was designed to house the shearing gangs that would come to shear sheep on the part dairy, part dry stock farm in Galatea. The Old Shearers Quarters has since been renovated to provide guests with all the modern comforts whilst maintaining its original character. The bright and airy living space encompasses a kitchen, dining and living area and has picturesque views of the mountains and dairy farm. Read and see more...

Taupo
Tiki Lodge
104 Tuwharetoa Street
www.tikilodge.co.nz Phone: 07 377 4545

The local Maori hosts at Tiki Lodge provide smiles for free and lake and mountain views for cheap. Book a bed in this modern, Maori flavoured lodge from $22-24 per night. Female only dorms available as well as rooms with shared bathroom, kitchenette and TV, from $70.

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