Story by Lauren
Cabins for Unplugging
Adventure in Mangawhai, Northland & Bay of Islands, NZ
Harthouse Cabins was an instant love affair for us. From the moment we arrived on the spacious property and were greeted by the amazing hosts, we knew it was going to be a relaxing weekend away.
The individual purpose-built spaces are simple but so unique. From throwing ourselves on the bed to rest or moving to the standalone kitchen and living area to cook, it was a perfect match for us, as we spend a lot of time on the go.
Magazines, tea and coffee, fresh milk, cereal and bread with spread all provided is an extra touch of care that made us feel right at home. All while being 10 minutes from 2 of NZ's stunning white-sand beaches lined by Pohutukawha trees, we finally found the perfect place to recharge.
The individual purpose-built spaces are simple but so unique. From throwing ourselves on the bed to rest or moving to the standalone kitchen and living area to cook, it was a perfect match for us, as we spend a lot of time on the go.
Magazines, tea and coffee, fresh milk, cereal and bread with spread all provided is an extra touch of care that made us feel right at home. All while being 10 minutes from 2 of NZ's stunning white-sand beaches lined by Pohutukawha trees, we finally found the perfect place to recharge.
Things We Did
- Hike
- Beach
A simply stunning mini-adventure with no shortage of Pohutukawhas trees, ocean views, white sand, and beautiful rock formations.
Perfect for beginners or experts in flip flops, and guaranteed to work up just enough of a sweat for you to want to get straight into the ocean after on a hot summer day, or great to get the body moving on a winter one.
A 2-3 hour round trip, take a picnic or some snacks and enjoy the views on Mangawhai's long white beach from up high and soak NZ in.
Perfect for beginners or experts in flip flops, and guaranteed to work up just enough of a sweat for you to want to get straight into the ocean after on a hot summer day, or great to get the body moving on a winter one.
A 2-3 hour round trip, take a picnic or some snacks and enjoy the views on Mangawhai's long white beach from up high and soak NZ in.
An easily accessible little gem at Te Arai Beach. A short walk from the car park will get you to a unique bay enclosed by two tall cliffs that make it a cool spot to get a nice view of the surf from, or swim away from the large waves.
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