Located 22 km from Northland Event Centre, The Yurt Wai Rua is in Whangarei and features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities. This property is 20 km from Claphams Clock Museum. The accommodation 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 20 km from the accommodation, while Whangarei Art Museum is 21 km from the property. Whangarei Airport is 27 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
5.0
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  • Ruth
    Australia Australia
    Loved staying at this beautiful location in the yurt which had everything we needed. Great breakfast ingredients supplied from the farm. Comfortable, restful sleep. Would have liked another night.
  • Sylvia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The yurt is in a beautiful peaceful setting and we were made very welcome by Elaine. The bed is very comfortable and breakfast provisions were ample.
  • J
    Joanna
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Generous breakfast supplied, plenty of towels, clean linen, quiet and private, we will be back for sure :)

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Yurt Wai Rua
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Landmark view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • 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 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Heated pool
  • Salt-water pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool cover
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 19:00

Check-out

From 10:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, 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
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Yurt Wai Rua

  • The prices at The Yurt Wai Rua may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at The Yurt Wai Rua is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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

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

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Swimming Pool

  • Yes, there is 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 is 8.7 miles from the centre of Whangarei. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.