Canvas Hut

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Auckland

Canvas Hut is just ten minutes from Pukekohe township and one hour from Auckland.

The hut sits on an elevated hilltop, with scenic views overlooking rural Franklin, the Waikato River to the Waikato River mouth and the Tasman Sea. The foreground features beautiful rolling hills with breathtaking views of patchwork fields. It overlooks native bush and farmland with plenty of cows in the paddocks and birdlife flying by.

Set up for couples in mind, the hut consists of a generous bedroom area with a roomy ensuite and small kitchenette to the rear of the hut. The space is beautifully decorated, with a serene and restful feel. A carefully crafted and quirky outdoor area, with a beautiful outdoor bath, provides a place to soak and take in the views and sunset in the evening.

There is an array of birdlife to enjoy while just sitting on the deck! Kererus, fantails, kingfisher, tuis, pukeko, herons, plovers, magpies, pheasants and quails are all visitors to the property. A walk through the native bush on the property is a good way to enjoy the local flora and fauna.

Canvas Hut is the ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of the city - perfect for those that don't want any of their precious downtime taken up with battling the traffic. At just an hour from Auckland city, you'll be sitting with your feet up, a glass of wine in hand, watching a peaceful sunset before you know it.

FROM $270 p/n

Sleeps 2

A $50 Single Night Surcharge applies on top of the nightly rate when booking a single night. You will need to add this charge during the booking process. The calendar below will specify where one-night bookings are allowed.

Make sure you download or print this handy info sheet with directions and host contact details prior to your journey. You may not have mobile reception at all times.

address

71 Settlement Road, Puni 2678

directions

Canvas Hut is just 10 minutes from Pukekohe township and one hour from Auckland. Follow the Google Maps directions to the address. Park in the carport with the 'Canvas Hut' sign at the main homestead and knock on the door of the main homestead. Your hosts will escort you to the Canvas Hut.

Canvas Hut

What time is check-in and check-out?

Check in - between 4pm - 7pm (or later by arrangement)
Check out - by 11am

What are the bed and bedding arrangements?

Canvas Hut is perfect for a couple, with 2 people in a queen-sized bed.

The bed is made up with 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and either a wool duvet or feather and down duvet and linen duvet cover. Extra blankets and pillows are also supplied.

What are the kitchen and cooking facilities?

There is a small kitchenette in a separate room of the hut, with a bench, sink, hot running water and shelves for kitchen crockery and utensils and for food storage. There is also a small 12-volt fridge for keeping food cold and a chilly bin with ice on the front deck for drinks.

On the front covered deck of the hut is a Weber gas BBQ as well as a small gas cooker for boiling the kettle and cooking. All crockery, cutlery, utensils and equipment needed for cooking and eating are provided.

There is an outside and indoor table and chairs for dining.

Some pantry basics are provided, including milk, tea, coffee, sugar, cooking oil, salt and pepper and sauce. There is also a small herb garden with fresh herbs for you to enjoy.

What are the bathroom facilities?

The Canvas Hut has an ensuite bathroom with a flushing toilet, shower and vanity. There is also an outdoor bath for the ultimate atmospheric soak. Hand wash, body wash and bubble bath are supplied. Hot water is provided via gas califont.

Is there power?

Canvas Hut is powered by an off-grid solar system. There is 12V lighting in the hut, under the bedhead, kitchen and bathroom, the deck and the outdoor bath area.

Energy for hot water and cooking is supplied via LPG gas bottles. There is a USB port for recharging devices such as phones or laptops. There are no power points, so it won't be possible to use appliances such as hairdryers, straighteners or toasters.

Is there mobile phone reception?

Yes. There is mobile phone reception, and a USB port for charging your devices.

What sort of heating is there?

A wood burner will keep you warm and cosy during colder nights in the Canvas Hut. There is also an outdoor fireplace in the outdoor sitting area at Canvas Hut where you can toast marshmallows while enjoying a glass of wine. If there is a fire ban in the area the fireplace cannot be lit – we will advise you of this and no wood will be available.

What is glamping like in winter?

The Canvas Hut has a wood burner in the tent and lots of warm bedding and other elements to make your stay cosy and atmospheric. It's perfect for winter stays.

Is the canvas hut child-friendly?

Canvas Hut is a strictly adults-only campsite (no exceptions). If you're looking for a safe and family-friendly glamping site, check out some of our other Canopy Camping Escapes campsites that are super-safe and fun for kids - you can select 'child-friendly' in the search bar to easily find them.

Can I bring my dog?

Canvas Hut is a strictly 'no dog' campsite, with no exceptions.

How private and remote is Canvas Hut?

Canvas Hut is located in Pukekohe, 1 hour from Auckland, so while it's set on a beautiful, peaceful spot, it's not as remote of some of our other locations.

Canvas Hut is about 200 metres from the main homestead and although visible from the homestead (and visa versa), you can be assured of complete peace and privacy during your stay. You can see houses and farm buildings as part of the view but they are a considerable distance away.

What is the access like and where do I park my car?

Access to the Canvas Hut is via a 200m walking track (a 3-minute easy walk). Your car will be parked in a carport at the host's house. There is a trolley for you to take your supplies and luggage to/from the hut.

There is some solar lighting on the track, but if you are coming to and fro from the hut in the dark, you may need to use a torch. Shoes suitable for walking are recommended. Umbrellas are supplied if it's wet.

You are welcome to come and go from the property as often as you like.

Can I have a campfire?

Yes. Canvas Hut has a designated campfire area which is a great place to relax with a glass of wine and a bag of marshmallows at the end of the day. It is dependent on the time of year and conditions though, and at certain times of the year will be unavailable due to higher than normal fire risk. Your hosts will let you know if there is a fire-ban in place when you are visiting.

What do I need to bring?

Food and drink - make sure you bring all the food and drink you need for your stay.
Warm clothes - it can be chilly in the mornings and at night when star-gazing.
Shower and bath toiletries.
Insect repellent and sunscreen.

Can I stay for one night only?

Weekends:

There is a minimum stay period of two nights on all weekends (Friday and Saturday night).

Please note that single nights on weekends are only allowed where there is a one night gap between bookings. One night gaps between bookings will be made available to book online with a $50 Single Night Surcharge applicable.

Weeknights:

Single nights can be booked during the week (Sunday - Thursday nights) with a Single Night Surcharge of $50 applicable.

Public Holiday Weekends:

The minimum booking period for long weekends such as Labour Weekend, Anniversary Weekend, etc is 3 nights. The minimum booking period for Easter is 4 nights. There are sometimes longer minimum stay periods across Christmas and New Year and these will be specified in the online availability calendar.

Our minimum night policies are strictly adhered to. Please note that there are no exceptions to the policies for Canvas Hut.

Minimum Nights

Our minimum night policies are strictly adhered to. Please note that there are no exceptions to the policies outlined below for Canvas Hut.

Weekends:

There is a minimum stay period of two nights on all weekends (Friday and Saturday night).

Weeknights:

Single nights can be booked during the week (Sunday - Thursday nights) with a Single Night Surcharge of $50 applicable.

Public Holiday Weekends:

Rates

All year round:

The standard nightly rate is $270 for up to 2 people

Single Night Surcharge:

Where single nights are bookable (see Minimum Stay Periods) a Single Night Surcharge of $50 applies. Please apply this during the online booking process.

The Single Night Surcharge applies to all one night stays, even when there is only one night available. By their nature, glamping sites are more remote and time-consuming to service than more standard accommodation types. Therefore, in order to cover the costs and time involved, a Single Night Surcharge is applicable to all one night stays.

Gift Vouchers

Give the gift of glamping! Gift Vouchers are available for use at any of our Canopy Camping Escapes glamping sites. These are provided in electronic format, for you to print out and pop in a greeting card for the lucky recipient. Read more about our gift vouchers, including how to purchase one, here.

2. cancellation, date changes and severe weather warnings

2.1 Canopy Camping reserves the right to cancel the booking in the event of exceptional or unforeseen circumstances. This right will only be exercised in good faith and in exceptional circumstances such as:

(a) Extreme weather conditions that mean accessing or staying may pose a safety risk for the guest;

(b) Any alteration to the host property which may pose a safety risk for the guest;

(d) A death in the host families.

Canopy Camping’s liability will be limited to refund of booking cost and under no circumstances shall extend to any other incidental or other costs incurred by the client. In the unlikely event that Canopy Camping must exercise this option it will use its best endeavours to offer either a full refund, or to alter the booking to another date, or site at no additional cost or penalty.

2.2 Your 10% deposit (or 10% of the value of your stay) is non-refundable, however it can be transferred to another booking made within a 12 month period, if your stay is cancelled more than 21 days prior to your arrival.

2.3 Cancellation or date changes by you within 4-21 days of your arrival date will result in 50% of the total cost of your stay being charged. Cancellation or date changes within 3 days of your arrival date will result in 100% of the total cost of your stay being charged.

2.4 Date changes made more than 21 days prior to your original arrival date are allowed without penalty.

3. safety and hazards

3.1 Accommodation is often situated on working farms and there are hazards both natural and man-made. You accept that you enter the property at your own risk to participate in a glamping holiday.

3.2 Participation in activities such as, outdoor baths, climbing trees, walking on the property and any other activity on the property is the responsibility of the Guest and is done so at their own risk.

3.3 Canopy Camping Escapes accept no liability for accident, loss of property or personal injury whilst on your stay.

4. pets

No pets are allowed unless otherwise specified on the website listing. Most accommodation is situated on working farms and therefore are not suitable for visiting pets.

5. GST

GST of 15% (where the accommodation is GST-registered) is included in the daily per night cost. A tax receipt will be supplied by Canopy Camping Escapes if requested.

6. conditions of occupancy and conduct

6.1 Guests have the right to occupy the Property for the paid holiday period only.

6.2 Guests are required to observe the rules and familiarise themselves with the procedures contained in the information folder provided in the accommodation.

6.3 Guests shall take all reasonable and proper care of the property and its furniture, fittings and effects in or on the property and leave them in the same state of repair, condition, cleanliness and tidiness as at the commencement of the rental period.

6.4 Guests are required to inform the owner of any damage or breakage in or around the property promptly so that it can be repaired and replaced for the next guests. Guests are bound to reimburse the owners for replacement or repair.

6.5 Where the property has not been left in the same state of condition, cleanliness and tidiness as at the commencement of the rental period, the guest will be required to pay an additional cleaning cost of $100.

6.6 Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property.

6.7 Guests undertake to behave in a proper, appropriate and legal manner with due respect to the Owner, the Property and other guests and their property. If any guest behaves inappropriately or improperly (of which the Owner will be the final judge on their Property), or illegally, the Owner reserves the right to ask the guest and their party (at their discretion) to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period. Any refund for so doing will be at the entire discretion of the Owner in consultation with Canopy Camping Escapes.

7. authority to sign

The person who completes the Booking Form certifies that: he or she is authorised to agree the Booking Conditions on behalf of all persons included in the Booking Form, including those substituted or added at a later date; the signatory is over eighteen years of age; they agree to take responsibility for the party occupying the Property, and to notify Canopy Camping Escapes if they are not a member of the holiday party.

Eating and Drinking

Canvas Hut has all the facilities you need to self-cater. Just bring your own food, and prepare meals in the kitchenette. There is a gas ring and barbeque for cooking and you'll find all the cutlery, crockery, pots and pans that you'll need.

If you want a break from cooking, you'll find a range of fantastic dining options in Pukekohe - from award-winning restaurants, cafes and clubs to delicious bakeries and fast food. A couple of options that come recommended by your hosts are, Seddon 64 or for something different, try Poco Loco Restaurant which serves amazing tapas and desserts. There is a full list of all the various options in the hut.

If you need to pop out for supplies, you'll find a supermarket in Pukekohe, about a 10-minute drive away.
Things to do

Canvas Hut is all about rest and rejuvenation. If you just feel like chilling out at the campsite there is a fantastic outdoor area to enjoy while you ponder the fabulous farmland view of patchwork valleys and fields, the Waikato River and Port Waikato Heads. Soak in the outdoor bath with a good book, or battle it out over a game - you'll find a selection of indoor and outdoor games at the hut.

If you feel like some exercise take a wander through the native bush on the property, abundant with native flora, fauna and birdlife. This is easily accessed by a stroll across the paddocks.

If you're keen to get out and about for some activity, Puni Mountain Bike Track is just a short 5 min cycle up the road. A drive up Pukekohe Hill gives wonderful views over the area as does a walk-up Cape Hill (by the Colin Lawrie fields).

Further afield, you may like to take a drive to Waiuku, the beautiful Awhitu Peninsula and the Manukau Heads Lighthouse (approx. 50-minute drive). The Awhitu Peninsula has beautiful scenery and dramatic views. On the way back from the Peninsula you can stop off in Waiuku and have a beer at The Kentish Hotel, NZ’s oldest licensed hotel.

Another option is to take a drive to Port Waikato and the mouth of the Waikato River, a pleasant 40 min drive over the Tuakau Bridge and through Te Kohonga (which is the view that the hut surveys). Port Waikato is a black sand, wild West Coast beach. It has a great little café “Sylvia’s” open from Labour weekend till about Easter.
Your Hosts

Mary Jane and Mervyn Harvey are the owners and hosts of Canvas Hut. They are both Pukekohe locals and have three adult children, Jarrod, Thomas and Emma.

Mervyn was raised on a dairy farm in Patumahoe and Canvas Hut is situated in Puni on a property that was part of Mary Jane’s family dairy farm on which Mervyn is now farming dry stock.

Mervyn works part-time at a Pukekohe engineering workshop and Mary Jane works at New Zealand Bloodstock in Karaka.

Canvas hut was created when Mervyn, while feeding stock one day, realized what a fabulous view it was from the “back paddock” and wondered if it was possible to erect a structure to offer accommodation so others could enjoy the great spot away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. An eco structure tent was imported from Australia and Mervyn set about erecting the tent and establishing the grounds.

Their first visitors were welcomed in November 2019.

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The most perfect escape from city chaos! Highly recommend and will definitely be back.
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- 28 Jun 2022
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Canvas Hut was a beautiful place to stay, from the stunning views to the incredible attention to detail. The place had everything we needed to be cosy and comfortable, with extra little features here and there for added enjoyment. Highly recommend this place!
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- 30 May 2022
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The hut was so warm and cosy. Loved the little thoughtful touches and the outdoor bath was great!
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- 23 May 2022
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Absolutely magical stay! The hosts were great! Location is close, yet feels you are worlds away! This is the place to get that well deserved R&R!
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- 03 May 2022
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We loved our stay at Canvas Hut. Mary Jane and Merv are incredible hosts who had thought of everything we could need to make our stay truly restful and relaxing. We will definitely be back!
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- 20 Apr 2022
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My partner and I enjoyed Canvas Hut. It was a very relaxed and quiet getaway with beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere!
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- 06 Apr 2022
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It is a very comfortable and cosy house with a very beautiful view. The fireplace, the starry night sky, the bathtub, the silence, the absence of people and being within the wilderness was a pleasant treat.
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- 05 Apr 2022
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This place is amazing, the photos don't actually do it justice. And so close for Aucklanders to get to.....we can't wait to go back.
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- 22 Mar 2022
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Thank you Mary Jane and Merv. We had the best time. Everything was perfectly set up. It was clean, beautiful and supremely relaxing. Thank you for a wonderful stay. We have recommended it highly to all of our friends.
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- 15 Mar 2022
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My partner and I loved our time at Canvas Hut. It was the perfect quick getaway from Auckland city with such a gorgeous outlook over the neighbouring farms. The attention to detail and amenities made our stay so easy and fun. Thank you for having us!
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- 01 Mar 2022
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Canvas Hut is such an awesome place with a stunning view. We went to celebrate our 10year wedding anniversary and just wanted to rest at a peaceful place. This was the perfect place. The owners were such lovely people and mad you feel welcome on arrival. I loved the decor of the Hut and everything was there that was needed to prepare your own meals. We did not want to return back to our busy lifes.
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- 01 Feb 2022
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Absolutely loved our stay at the Canvas Hut - the best place to relax and switch off from technology and work. Great facilities, a couple of young bulls on the other side of the fence that would greet you in the morning, amazing views. We stayed for 2 nights, no issues with power, hot water etc.... Absolutely loved it and would recommend.
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- 01 Feb 2022

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