Tent
The driveway is steep, and can be tricky to access from the road at times due to traffic. The main road is a rural road, but very windy, so extreme care must be taken to give a lot of notice before turning into the driveway, and if it is missed, drivers should continue past for 100m and turn around in the turning bay.
We are 7 minutes from the centre of Thames township, a rural town of 7,000 people.
The property encompasses one whole valley, and there are no neighbours visible.
It is a quiet place, with good access to the sea, and a situation right in the middle of pristine New Zealand native forest.
The land rises from sea level to 340m in elevation, and there are 5km of walking tracks which give access to the whole area.
The activities
There are 5km of walking tracks cut and marked. Much of it is labelled as a botanical walk, and a pamphlet guide can be bought for $2 to accompany it if required.
I am happy to give guided walks for NZ$20/hour, describing the vegetation and cultural history of our place, as I have worked in the bush for over 20 years doing botany work. We have kayaks and basic fishing gear, so visitors can go fishing from across the road, straight from our beach (I can accompany them if I am available).
Fish can be caught 200m from shore.
Other things
The driveway is steep, and can be tricky to access from the road at times due to traffic. The main road is a rural road, but very windy, so extreme care must be taken to give a lot of notice before turning into the driveway, and if it is missed, drivers should continue past for 100m and turn around in the turning bay.
Drinking water
BBQ
Refrigerator
WiFi
Electricity
Pets allowed
I have worked in the NZ forest for over 20 years as an ecological field worker. I have studied languages at university and ever since, so I have a good working knowledge of several. I have travelled extensively in the past, in Southeast Asia, Central America, Canada, Europe, Australia and the Pacific. I forage and hunt for a lot of my food, and I am happy to share my knowledge of NZ flora and fauna to interested people. I live on the property with partner Malinda, and my dogs Kara and Storm.
English
French
German
Spanish
Beach or seaside
Mountains
Hiking
Swimming
Sightseeing
Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.
Advance notice needs to be given for security reasons, and to ensure that someone is home (I work away a lot).
Smokers must take utmost care during summer to ensure they don't start a forest fire, by using ashtrays provided.
No loud and raucous behaviour unless expressly agreed to by the proprietors.
It is a peaceful place, and we would prefer guests keep music volumes low.
Pets allowed: yes
Check-in between:
2:00 pm–8:00 pm
Check-out between:
9:00 am–12:00 pm
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