The Yurt Wai Rua

231 Tremain Rd Ruatangata, 0141 Whangarei, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>109</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
110 reviews

Absolutely amazing and fantastic Incredible Loved every moment Wish could have stayed longer Watched the sun set in the hot tub, well worth the $25 to use it, much fun having to add the logs into the wood burner So peaceful, all you could hear was birdsong Lovely bacon and eggs left for breakfast Bed was very comfy

Higgins United Kingdom
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The Yurt Wai Rua

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Located 14 mi from Northland Event Center, The Yurt Wai Rua is in Whangarei and features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities. This property is 12 mi from Claphams Clock Museum. The accommodations is fitted with a kitchenette with a fridge and a stovetop. A terrace is available for guests at The Yurt Wai Rua to use. Town Basin Marina is 12 mi from the accommodations, while Whangarei Art Museum is 13 mi from the property. Whangarei Airport is 17 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
5.0
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  • Higgins
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Absolutely amazing and fantastic Incredible Loved every moment Wish could have stayed longer Watched the sun set in the hot tub, well worth the $25 to use it, much fun having to add the logs into the wood burner So peaceful, all you could hear...”
  • Angela
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Excellent supplies for breakfast Lovely hot tub as an extra”
  • Ruth
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Loved the hot tub - watching the stars was great. Friendly staff/owner, comfortable. Highly recommended”

Hosted by Elaine and Allan

9.8
9.8
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Elaine and Allan
The Yurt at Wai Rua, west of Whangarei, is approximately 20 minutes drive from Kamo via Pipiwai Road. It is set in a beautiful tranquil farmland area beside a small lake, which is surrounded by native trees. Watch the native birds, ducks and pukekos whilst sitting on the deck. It has amazing rural views, including massive volcanic rocks. The yurt has a separate kitchen and bathroom facilities, with a hot water shower. There is all weather access for vehicles to drive to and park by the yurt. There is access to a salt water solar heated swimming pool. There are metal roads for walking or biking throughout the 80 acres on this property. Guests will be able to wander through the lovely garden and bush areas. They will also be able to meet the friendly pigs and hens. There is also a barbecue for further cooking. It also has some electricity from a solar panel. All windows have insect screens. For a winter retreat there is a fireplace in the fully wool insulated yurt, along with an external wood burning hot tub under the trees which is only available for more than one night stays. Breakfast foods which are mostly organic and grown on the property will be provided as part of the stay.
Allan and Elaine purchased Wai Rua in 2015, having been instantly impressed with both the spirituality of the location and the unique diversity in the landscape. Allan is a true-blue kiwi, originally from the Golden Bay area of New Zealand. A practical, ‘no.8 wire’ man of the land and sea, Allan’s passion for the New Zealand natural environment began at a very young age in the North West of the South Island, with hunting, fishing, sailing and farming running in his blood. Elaine, however, has lived in Whangarei/Northland most of her life, and knows the community and the land intimately. Her connection with Wai Rua and the surrounding area is deep and profound, and her desire is simply to bring more people in to share this special place. With a sympathetic eye for preserving Wai Rua’s beauty, Elaine and Allan have built upon the existing landscaping to create one of Northland’s finest natural retreat locations.
Whangarei as a city has plenty to offer along with in its surrounding district a number of beautiful beaches and walking/hiking tracks. These are all within an hours travel. We are also located one hour from the Bay of Islands, which is an excellent day trip activity. The Poor Knights Marine Reserve is 40 minutes away and certainly well worth a visit especially if you enjoy snorkelling or diving or just a boat trip visit. Tane Mahuta the huge Kauri tree in the Waipoua Forest is approximately an hour and a half away by car and also an amazing experience. Our local are is mostly dairy farmland.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Yurt Wai Rua
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Landmark view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Heated pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool cover
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Yurt Wai Rua

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at The Yurt Wai Rua may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at The Yurt Wai Rua is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Yurt Wai Rua on this page.

  • The Yurt Wai Rua offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool

  • The Yurt Wai Rua is 8.7 miles from the center of Whangarei. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.