| a campground is on-site. there's also a pirate shipthemed treehouse. most have fireplaces and patios. warm cottages range from rustic options with outdoor showers and shared composting toilets to upgraded units with en suite facilities and/or living rooms. minimum-stay rules apply. tvs and wi-fi aren't available. amenities include a communal kitchen and a hot tub, plus seasonal live music, yoga classes and pizza nights. in a secluded rural area, this laid-back ecolodge built with recycled materials is 1 km from the sh16 highway, 12 km from mokoroa falls and 14 km from muriwai beach. some add wood-burning ovens and/or sleeping lofts. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Auckland Airport 51 min
Mokoroa Falls (15 min) Woodhill Mountain Bike Park (9 min)
Mountain biking, cycling, outdoor recreation, and adventure Lake Wainamu (32 min) Parakai Springs (14 min)
Big swimming complex with indoor & outdoor pools, huge water slides & an adults-only rock pool. Muriwai Beach (16 min) Anawhata Beach (1 hr 5)
Quiet, tucked-away beach with good surfing waves, accessed via a trail down a steep hillside. Kiwi Valley Farm Park and Maze (28 min) Kerr Farm Vineyard (13 min)
Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Crystal Mountain (25 min)
Crystal/mineral store & museum, plus an animal park, small roller coaster & a cafe. Muriwai Gannet Colony (15 min)
Seaside retreat featuring a coastline with black-sand beaches & a gannet breeding ground. Muriwai Gannet Colony Lookout (15 min) Mokoroa Falls Track Entrance / Goldie Bush Walkway, Horsman road (29 min) Coopers Creek Vineyard (7 min)
Winery, merlot, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Tree Adventures [BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL] (10 min) Woodhill Forest (7 min)
Mountain biking, forest, cycling, adventure, and hiking | 
