Mangaone Cliffs

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Mangaone Cliffs is situated just 30 minutes from Napier city in the Hawke's Bay. This amazing campsite is accessed with a 10-15 minute journey along a farm track and across a shallow river crossing which requires a 4WD vehicle (such as a Toyota Prado, Hilux or similar). Free transfers in on the day of arrival and out on the day of departure can be arranged for those that don't have a 4WD vehicle (maximum of four guests).

This river-side campsite really does put the glamorous in glamorous camping. Every little detail has been thought through - with nothing but the most luxurious facilities on offer.

The campsite is made up of two tents, with separate bathroom and kitchen buildings. A large, safari-style tent is the ultimate in luxury for couples - with an opulent king-sized bed, Natural Flame fireplace, gorgeous oversized armchairs and all the stylish touches of a 5-star hotel. The second tent (which is available from 1 September - 30 May) is a magical 'Lotus Belle' - ideal for kids, with four comfortable mattress-style, beds.

The campsite sits on a working sheep and beef farm, at the foot of magnificent 75-metre cliffs on the edge of the Mangaone River. A line of native Kanuka trees creates privacy and shade, with double outdoor baths nestled amongst the wiry trunks, overlooking the river.

This is a place for serious relaxation to be had. Sit on your spacious covered tent-deck, drink in hand, taking in the sunset views and watching the kids splashing and swimming in the river. Listen to the tranquil sound of the water running over rocks, native birdlife and marvel at the enormity of the limestone cliffs towering above.

Mangaone Cliffs Glamping is stunning accommodation in the heart of the Hawkes Bay. If you're looking for an extra-special experience - this is it.

FROM $350 p/n

Sleeps 6
Child Friendly

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

1022 Glengarry Road, Puketapu 4182

directions

Mangaone Cliffs is just 30 minutes from central Napier.

Follow the Google Maps directions to 1022 Glengarry Road and your host, Binks, will escort you to the campsite. The track access to the campsite is 4WD vehicles only, with a shallow river crossing. If you don't have a 4WD, Binks will drive you in. Please note the host is unable to drive you in or out of the property during your stay so please organise your own transport during this time.

There is a 10-15 min drive through the farm with gorgeous views of the valley.

You'll need to text Binks the day prior to your arrival with your expected arrival time, and let her know on the road if you're running late. We'll provide you with her contact details in a pre-arrival email 5 days prior to your stay.

Note: If you have booked within 5 days and haven't received a pre-arrival email shortly after booking, please email us at [email protected].

Mangaone Cliffs

What time is check-in and check-out?

Check-in is between 3pm - 6pm.

Check-out is by 11am

What are the bed and bedding arrangements?

There are two tents available to accommodate a family or group of up to 6 during the months from 1 September to 30 May.

The large safari tent has a luxurious king-sized bed and the Lotus Belle tent has 4 mattresses.

During June, July and August, the campsite only accommodates couples in the large safari tent which has heating. The Lotus Belle Tent is removed during these months.

All beds are made up with 100% cotton sheets and natural duvet inners. Towels are provided.

Please note that if you are staying with an infant, you'll need to bring your own portacot and bedding.

What are the kitchen and cooking facilities?

The camp kitchen is fully-equipped, with hot and cold water, ample storage and plenty of bench space, a full-sized fridge/freezer and gas oven and hob. A Nespresso machine is provided and there is a USB in the kitchen for charging phones.

A BBQ is supplied for outside cooking.

Pantry basics such as olive oil, salt and pepper, tea and coffee, and some nespresso pods are provided. If you are a coffee lover it may pay to bring extra pods.

What are the bathroom facilities?

A very stylish bathroom has a flushing toilet, shower with gas-powered hot water and a vanity a mirror and LED lighting.

Two outdoor baths (with hot water) overlook the river.

Body wash is provided.

Is there power?

Mangaone Cliffs is completely off-the-grid, with energy supplied via LPG and solar panels.

Is there mobile phone reception?

Mobile coverage is patchy at the campsite but better reception can be found up the track towards the top of the hill - only a couple of minutes away from the campsite. There is a USB plug in the kitchen for charging phones.

What sort of heating is there?

There is an ethanol fireplace in the large tent which keeps it cosy and warm.

Note that the Lotus Belle tent is not heated but does have plenty of warm bedding and hot water bottles are supplied for the cooler months in Autumn and Spring.

What is glamping like in winter?

Mangaone Cliffs is open for winter stays, but bear in mind that you're booking an off-grid escape - without the usual luxuries of a fully powered home. Glamping is still a form of camping!

Mangaone Cliffs has lots of warm bedding, an ethanol fireplace in the tent, and lots of other elements to make your stay cosy and atmospheric. If you book a stay in winter, bring your sense of adventure, and be prepared for the elements!

Is Mangaone Cliffs Child-friendly?

Yes! Children are welcome at Mangaone Cliffs With beds for a total of 6 people across the two tents, and the extensive facilities, it's perfect for families.

Can I bring my dog?

No. Mangaone Cliffs is not dog-friendly accommodation.

How private and remote is the campsite?

Mangaone Cliffs is someway into a large farm property - so it's very private and remote when you're on the property (yet only 30 minutes drive from Napier).

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

The campsite is accessed via 4WD vehicle only (ideally a 4WD Truck like a Toyota Prado or Hilux or similar) with a 10-15 minute trip through the farm and across a shallow river crossing.

If you have your own 4WD, host, Binks, will escort you to the campsite on arrival and once settled in, you can come and go from the property as you please.

If you don't have a 4WD vehicle, Binks can drive up to four guests into the campsite on the day of arrival and collect you on the day of departure. You can park your car safely at your host's house for the duration of your stay. You won't be able to freely come and go from the property, but you will be able to contact Binks via text if you require emergency assistance.

For guests that are able to drive a 4WD into the property, an emergency exit via Puketitiri Road is available if flooding means the river is too high to cross during your stay.

Can I have a campfire?

No - there is a strict no fire rule at Mangaone Cliffs.

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 very chilly in the mornings and at night.
Shower and bath toiletries
Insect repellent and Sunscreen.

What are the safety considerations?

Mangaone Cliffs is a working sheep and beef farm, so for the safety of all concerned, it’s very important to follow the safety guidelines and terms that you’ll find in our booking terms and in your Welcome Guide. These terms and guidelines include:

Visitors to the farm stay at their own risk. This is a working farm with hazards both farm related (ie. machinery and animals) and natural (ie. Ongaonga/stinging nettle)
Leave gates as you find them
Avoid unnecessarily disturbing stock on the property
Extreme caution driving in and out of the property
Supervise young children carefully. There is a river 50 metres to the front of the campsite which is not fenced.
The river is generally safe for swimming but regardless, please use common sense and take great care swimming and jumping into the river - some areas are shallow.
For your own safety please do not touch any farm machinery, and do not enter the farm buildings on the property.

Can I book for one night only?

Sorry! Mangaone Cliffs has a standard minimum stay period of two nights, with no exceptions.

The minimum booking period for long weekends such as Labour Weekend, Anniversary Weekend etc is 3 nights. The minimum booking period for Easter, Christmas and New Years is 4 nights.

Minimum Nights

All Year Round:

Mangaone Cliffs has a standard minimum stay period of 2 nights with no exceptions.

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.

Rates

All year round:

The standard nightly rate is $350 for up to 2 people
Additional children (17 years and under) are $50 per child, per night
Additional adults are $100 per adult, per night

Note that Mangaone only accommodates couples during the months of June, July and August.

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.

Find out more about our COVID-19 Cancellation Terms and Vaccination Policy here.

1. booking and payments

1.1 If you book within 28 days of your stay, full payment via credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) is required at the time of booking. If you book more than 28 days prior to your stay a deposit of 10% is required to confirm your booking and secure the property. This will be charged to your credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) at the time of booking. A 2.5% credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) payment surcharge will be applied to all credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) payments.

1.2 Once you have made the online booking and payment, you will receive an email confirming both the payment and your booking details.

1.3 If you book more than 28 days prior to your stay, the remaining balance of your stay will be due 28 days prior to your arrival date. An email reminder will be sent to you at this time requesting payment for the outstanding balance. The reminder email gives you the option to pay the remaining balance by A2A (Internet Banking) or credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard). If your internet banking payment has not been received within 24 - 48 hours, the remaining balance will automatically be charged to the credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) used at the time of booking. Please note: a 2.5% credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) payment surcharge is applied to all payments made by credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard). Credit/Debit Card data is held in a secure and encrypted environment.

1.4 If you are unable to pay the balance before the stated due date, you will forfeit your deposit and your booking will be cancelled.

1.5 Bookings made online within 48 hours of arrival will not be confirmed immediately. Once the campsite has agreed that the booking can be honoured, the guest will be informed by Canopy Camping Escapes and the credit card used for the online booking will be charged the full balance of the stay. Note that there is a 2.5% credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) fee.

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

Mangaone Cliffs is self-catering. Just bring your own food and cook meals using the BBQ and facilities provided in your private camp kitchen. You'll find all the cutlery, crockery, pots and pans that you'll need.

The Puketapu Pub (well known in Hawkes Bay) is only 20 mins from the campsite and is fantastic for lunches and dinners and very family-friendly! It’s great food and great prices, plus if you want to work off your meal afterwards - you can walk or bike the Puketapu Track, a 17km loop from the Pub to Taradale and back along the river.

If you're keen to explore the wider local foodie scene, Napier is just 30 minutes away. The Church Road Winery comes recommended for lunch and The Mission Estate Vineyard is great for lunch or dinner.

The nearest supermarket for supplies is 30 minutes away in Napier at Tamatea Pak n Save or Greemeadows New World.
Things to do

Glamping at Mangaone Cliffs is all about the nature! Kick back and relax on the generous tent deck and enjoy the sight of the river meandering past, just 50 metres away. The river is great for safe swimming and blissful, cool relief for those scorching hot Hawke's Bay summer days.

In cooler weather, double outdoor baths with a vista of the river provide the perfect place for a hot soak - or simply snuggle up in the oversized armchairs in front of the fire with a good book.

Board games are provided for family fun - the ideal off-grid entertainment!
Your Hosts

Your hosts at Mangaone Cliffs are Binks and Dave McCurdy, and their three children Oscar, Finn and Maddie.

Dave and Binks moved to the Hawke's Bay six years ago from the South Island to farm the 2500 Sheep and Beef property - complete with magnificent limestone cliffs. They thought it was the perfect place to position a luxury campsite - and thus, Mangaone Cliffs was born.

The McCurdy family love the outdoors and are extremely proud of the beautiful, luxurious glamping site they have created. They look forward to sharing it with you and meeting new people in the process!

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This was the most perfect stay. The bed was like floating on clouds, the entire site was so serene and was the perfect opportunity to disconnect. Thank you so much for having us to stay.
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- 30 Nov 2021
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Absolutely beautiful place to just RELAX and enjoy people's company. Everything you needed was provided and the hosts were lovely and accommodating. Will definitely be coming back
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- 08 Nov 2021
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Absolutely loved Mangaone Cliffs. The hosts went the extra mile and the venue itself is stunning. Next time we will take our stuff and stay there the whole weekend! Dave and Binks can be very proud.
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- 16 Aug 2021
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We stayed here for a much-needed break before our baby arrives, and loved every moment! The site is so peaceful and beautiful. We loved the opportunity to switch off, listen to the river and the birds and get away from town noise (especially cause we both grew up country kids). The caramel slice was also excellent!
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- 04 Aug 2021
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This place is truly magical! The place was well heated on the colder nights and the outdoor baths were perfect for soaking sore muscles after the Hawke's Bay marathon. Highly recommend this place and will definitely be back!
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- 24 May 2021
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Fantastic location with everything you could need. Really friendly hosts. Thoroughly recommend.
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Alasdair Clark - 13 May 2021
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The location is perfect, very scenic and private. The campsite has everything one may need for a glamorous stay and the bed is super cosy.
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Paul Du Plessis - 10 May 2021
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Beautiful quiet and relaxing spot with amazing hosts. We loved every minute & will definitely be returning one day soon.
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Jo Webster - 25 Feb 2021
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This is a great place to stay and relax in a superb location with everything you need. Super helpful and friendly hosts.
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Philippa Hamlyn - 03 Feb 2021
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What an amazing place. It felt like a real retreat where we could all reconnect as a family. You could tell the canopy setup and facilities had been well planned we had everything we needed. The river nearby was a bonus as we spent hours floating down the gentle rapids. I hope we can come back regularly.
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Sophie Spinks - 31 Dec 2020
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Superb amenities. Delightfully friendly and helpful hosts. Luxurious glamming at its best.
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Judy Baker - 15 Dec 2020
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A fabulous break away- so peaceful, just what we needed.
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- 13 Nov 2020
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I would call this escape extraordinary. From the luxurious tent, well-equipped kitchen, pristine shower room, outside bath, the river - we can't ask for more. I never thought that my teens wouldn't survive off grid adventures by they did ! At some point, it's good to be away from the outside world and just enjoy the beauty of nature. Worth the travel !
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Annabelle Victorio - 05 Nov 2020
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Stunning setting, amazing accommodation and lovely people. What more could you ask for!
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Jan Williams - 04 Nov 2020
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The accommodation was stunning and was fully furnished with little touches like bathrobes and hot water bottles! 10/10 - would definitely come back again!
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Shaelina Martin Patrick - 21 Oct 2020
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The location was amazing and the hosts were very accommodating. Extremely peaceful and private place. Would highly recommend.
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Tom Williams - 02 Oct 2020
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We had the best time at Mangaone Cliffs. The hosts were amazing, they left us a bottle of bubbles as Binks had noted it was our anniversary. The place was incredible. Couldn’t recommend enough!
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Stacey Mcintosh - 27 Sep 2020
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A perfect spot to relax and disconnect from reality. The baths were amazing!
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Tara Costello - 09 Sep 2020
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Our stay at the Mangaone Cliffs was amazing. The site was really well thought out and had everything that we needed and more! Binks was really accommodating and easy to deal with - she left some caramel slice for us and even popped a bottle of wine in the fridge for us so we could celebrate our wedding anniversary which was extremely thoughtful. This location is so peaceful, tranquil and private - a true place just to relax and unwind.
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Deb Fitzgerald - 12 Feb 2020
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The place is perfect for families - very safe for children. The river adds a lot of fun.
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Sam Wells - 08 Feb 2020
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Mangaone cliffs was definitely the retreat we needed after our wedding day it was spacious, comfortable and well equipped for. We enjoyed relaxing in privacy listening to the Morepork and the river at night, the double baths were a real treat. Ideal place to go as a couple/family or group :)
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Mariah Sanson - 17 Jan 2020
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Mangaone Cliffs is just the most idyllic location – completely private, blissfully tranquil. The campsite is beautifully appointed and supremely comfortable – we did not want for a thing during our stay. Binks and Dave are the loveliest hosts and had really thought of everything (the caramel slice was very much appreciated). This was the perfect spot for a family holiday – we spent hours swimming in the river, playing board games, soaking in the outdoor tubs, reading books on the deck – we just couldn’t recommend this place highly enough - we are already planning our next visit 
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Lee Knight - 16 Jan 2020
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Just perfection.
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Taania Carlsen - 16 Jan 2020

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