Wainui River Glamping

Set on a 2.6 hectare block bordering the Wainui River. The glampsite overlooks the Wainui River, saltwater marsh reserves, and neighbouring farmlands. You'll drive along a farm track to find a gorgeous outdoor kitchen, bathroom, and cosy cabin nestled into the hill.

The outdoor kitchen is fully covered and has power. It's equipped with everything you need to whip up a beautiful meal, a full fridge/freezer, camp oven and two-element stovetop, jug, lighting, cookware, serveware, as well as all the utensils you'll need. This is camping at its finest! There's just something so cool about preparing and eating your meals outdoors - I swear, for some reason, it just tastes better!

Festoon and solar lights will light your path to the bedroom cabin. In the cabin, you'll find a comfy queen bed, an armchair, a bedside lamp, and a heater and electric blanket during the colder months.

Heating outside is by open fire. Drag the bean bags over to the fire, roast marshmellows, gaze at the stars, and enjoy being back in nature.

The bathroom consists of a hot outdoor shower and bath located near the kitchen. The perfect place to wash off after exploring the river or one of the many walks in the area. The toilet is an eco-friendly composting toilet.

You'll have access to the river via a short stroll down a tree-covered track. Picnic here or utilise the double kayak or two paddle boards to explore the river. You’ll be pleasantly surprised to find that a short paddle down river, and you’ll be in Tauranga Harbour with a number of islands to explore. Here you’ll also have views of Matakana Island and Mount Maunganui (Mauao). At certain times of the year, you might even find a huge black swan colony out in the harbour. Very Notebook(ish)! Paddle upstream from the glampsite, and you’ll pass under bridges and pass wetlands and farmlands. There is lots to explore!

Being outdoors, there are mosquitos. Citronella candles and bug spray are provided for your convenience.

Being downstream from the highway, there is some road noise. But get the fire going, get some tunes going on the provided wonderboom, and you won't notice it at all.