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Hideaway Ranch
6 sites · RVs, Tents120 acres
Hideaway Ranch is a family owned farm that raises beef cattle. It is steep to broken country with many patches of bush. The bush is filled with a variety of native birds and introduced species such as pheasants, peacock and quails. During rainier seasons, there is a creek flowing through the property which we’ve named The Oasis. This is a lovely spot for a picnic. A steep trek will give you one of the best sweeping views of the Kaipara. We are currently developing improved access for 4wd camp sites. Access by plane is available to our private airstrip.
Please Note access my be limited during wet weather, just get in contact to confirm.
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NZ$20
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Dune Lakes Retreat
1 site · Lodging37 acres · Helensville
Dune Lakes Retreat and Equine Centre is situated on the beautiful South Kaipara Head Peninsula.
The Kaipara South Head is a massive, ancient sand barrier that separates the South Kaipara Harbour from the Tasman Sea. A long line of inter-dune hollows runs up the Kaipara South Head, parallel to the coastline. These inter-dune hollows are lower than the groundwater level so they fill up with groundwater to create fresh water lakes.
Lake Ototoa is the largest of these inter-dune lakes. Lake Kereta is another smaller example, as shown in the photo below.
To the West
The wild coastline and spectacular sunsets over the Tasman Sea and 65 kilometres of Muriwai/Rangatira Beach.
To the East
The sheltered waters and sunrises over the Kaipara Harbour and Shelly Beach to the east.The Kaipara is the largest harbour in the Southern Hemisphere. It is a pristine and peaceful environment as well as a highly valued recreation area.
It is an important feeding ground for marine mammals - orca and dolphins are often seen in the harbour - as well as an internationally significant roosting and feeding area for migratory birds.
The keen bird watcher will find Bar-tailed Godwits, Knots, Turnstones, Pacific Golden Plover, Far-Eastern Curlew, Whimrel, New Zealand endemic Fairy Tern, Wrybill, Pied Oystercatcher, Variable Oystercatcher, Banded Dotterel, Pied Stilt, and Caspian Tern.
Shelly Beach is a popular recreational beach with a beautiful backdrop of huge old Pohutakawa trees - with a kids play area, and a wharf where fishermen and boating enthusiasts gain access to the Kaipara Harbour.
To the North
The calm and tranquillity of lagoon at the top of the Peninsula.
The wetland is home to mallard, grey duck, black swan, pied shag, pukeko, paradise shelduck. The sacred kingfisher nest around the wetland margins and flitting amongst the pine and native trees are North Island fantail, grey warbler and silvereye.
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Hillside Haven
1 site · Lodging5 acres · Waiuku
The House is a four bedroom, 1 bathroom, self contained house that sleeps 8.
No pets as we’re on a 5 acre Lifestyle farm.
Magnificent views, 10 minutes to West Coast beaches, 10 minutes to local forest and river, handy to town. Relaxed owners willing to share our paradise, and swap ideas for gardening, sustainable living.
Things to do close to Hillside Haven:
Go to Karioitahi Beach
The west coast black sand Karioitahi Beach is a must-see! The beach stretches as far as the eye can see making it ideal for blo-karting, horse riding, 4×4 driving and more! Local activity providers will hook you up with all the gear you’ll need. Plus, the beach is great for surfing too
Awhitu Regional Park-This small regional park on the shores of the Manukau Harbour is packed with activities from walks to mountain bike trails to great places to kayak if you have your own equipment.
Visit the Waiuku Museum and Hartman House
Check out the vast collection of Maori and European artefacts and learn all about the history of Waiuku and its surroundings at the Waiuku Museum. The museum has a small entry fee of around NZ$3 per adult. Open Wednesdays 10am-12pm and Weekends 1.30pm-4pm.
Ride a Vintage Train
Feel like you’re back in time by riding the Glenbrook Vintage Railway’s steam and diesel trains on a 15km (9-mile) scenic journey of the Manukau Harbour. [Update: the steam train is currently out of service. Only diesel train tours are running.] Trips depart on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Alternatively, take the kids on Thomas the Tank Engine during special day events.
Walk or Cycle in the Waiuku Forest
This commercial forest with a pine plantation has recreational areas for walks, mountain biking, picnicking and fishing. Popular walk and bike trails include Alders Bell Road link, the Beach Trail, Gilpin Walton link and the Cowell Bush Track.
Play a Round of Golf
A great day or afternoon outside is at the Waiuku Golf & Squash Club. Visitors are welcome to give the 18 or 9-hole course a try with reasonable green fees. Enjoy playing on tree-lined fairways with lots of hidden challenges to keep you on your toes. Alternatively, Awhitu Golf Club offers a usually quiet round on a 9-hole course beside Awhitu Regional Park. Enjoy views of the Manukau Harbour and sit down for a meal in the clubhouse on Friday evenings or Sunday afternoons.
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Hipcamp acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.