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Wharekawa Farm is 2 hours drive from Auckland and just 15 minutes from Whangamata on the Coromandel Peninsula.
Set beneath the shade of an ancient pohutukawa on an elevated and private spot, the campsite includes a beautiful Shepherd's Hut and covered outdoor kitchen and bathroom.
The hut is stylishly decorated, and pleasantly airy and spacious. Perfectly framed views from the windows look over the countryside to the Wharekawa estuary and ocean beyond. With every detail thought out, this is glamping at it's finest.
The property itself is stunning and includes 125 acres of mixed native bush and pasture. A 1km estuary walk goes through a gorgeous pohutukawa forest. Mao Mao Bay is a white sand private beach that can be accessed via a bush track and steps from the property. The walk up to the pa site at the tip of the property offers sensational ocean views.
Aside from exploring the property, you'll find lots of other activities! Kayaks and boogie boards are provided for your entertainment. The adventurous can even cross the river and ride the surf at Opoutere Beach.
In the evening, enjoy an outdoor bath while soaking up the view and the stars above. Then sleep with the sound of the ocean - and wake to a beautiful sunrise.
FROM $295 p/n
Adults Only
Winter Escape
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.
Whitipirorua Road, Onemana 3691
Wharekawa Farm is a 2-hour drive from Auckland and 15 minutes from Whangamata.
Follow the Google Maps directions to get to Whitipirorua Road (the road leading to Onemana off SH 25. Once you get to Whitipirorua Road, follow the instructions below to get you to Wharakawa Farm:
Check in - between 3pm - 7pm (or later by arrangement)
Check out - 11am
The hut sleeps two people in a built-in, queen-size bed. Full linen, towels and bedding are supplied. The sheets are high-quality 100% cotton. There is a warm duvet supplied with a spare blanket if needed.
There is a separate, covered kitchen area a few steps from the hut. The kitchen contains a bespoke kitchen unit incorporating sink, twin gas hob and under-unit fridge. Hot water with mains power is supplied. You'll find all the pots, pans, crockery, cutlery and utensils you'll need to cook.
A dining table and chairs is provided in the outdoor kitchen and a fold-out dining table is available in the hut. A Weber BBQ is also available.
Some pantry basics are provided - tea, coffee, cooking oil, salt and pepper and a small milk.
The bathroom is located just off the outdoor kitchen area and facilities include a basin, shower and flushing toilet.
Yes - there is mains power to the hut and there are power outlets in the hut for charging phones and devices.
There is mobile phone reception, and outlets are available for charging phones and devices.
A wood burner in the hut is provided for warmth in the cooler months.
Wharekawa Farm is open for Winter stays, but bear in mind that you're booking a small country escape - without the usual luxuries of a hotel or home. Glamping is still a form of camping!
Wharekawa Farm has lots of warm bedding, a wood burner in the hut, and lots of other elements to make your stay cosy and atmospheric. If you book a stay in winter, bring your sense of adventure, brush up on your fire-lighting skills and be prepared for the elements!
Wharekawa Farm is not suitable for children and is a strictly adults-only site. The one exception to this rule is for non-mobile babies under 6 months with BYO bedding and portacot. If you are bringing your non-mobile baby, you'll need to mention this in the comments box when you book.
If you're looking for a safe family-friendly glamping site, select the family icon in the search bar on our 'find your escape' page to easily find them.
Wharekawa Farm is a strictly 'no dog' and no horses campsite.
The Shepherd's Hut is tucked into its own very private spot on the farm. Occasionally you may notice farm activity on the track through the farm or signs of the other guests that may be staying in the shearing quarters but otherwise, you'll find that your stay is very private.
You'll be able to park just below the hut, with a short 30m walk up the steps to the hut. You're welcome to come and go from the property as often as you like.
No, due to the fire-risk, there are no campfires allowed at Wharekawa Farm.
Wharekawa Farm is a working farm, with hazards both farm-related (ie. machinery and animals) and natural (ie. Ongaonga/stinging nettle). You'll need to exercise caution, as there are specific water hazards, such as troughs and the estuary. For your own safety please do not touch any farm machinery, and do not enter any buildings on the property.
The access to Mao Mao Bay (the white sand private beach on the property) is via a steep bush track which includes a substantial number of wooden steps. It requires a moderate level of fitness and agility. Good footwear should be worn and in bad weather, access may be prohibited. Please follow all safety instructions and pay attention to signs on the property regarding access to the beach.
Weeknights:
Single nights can be booked during the week (Sunday - Thursday nights) from 1 February to 14 December with a Single Night Surcharge of $50 applicable.
Weekends and Main Summer Holidays:
There is a minimum stay period of two nights on all weekends (Friday and Saturday night) and during the main summer holiday period (15 Dec - 31 Jan).
Please note that during this period single nights 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.
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.
Our minimum night policies are strictly adhered to. There are no exceptions to the policies outlined above for Wharekawa Farm.
Our minimum night policies are strictly adhered to. Please note that there are no exceptions to the policies outlined below for Wharekawa Farm.
Weekends and Main Summer Holidays:
There is a minimum stay period of two nights on all weekends (Friday and Saturday night) and during the main summer holiday period (15 Dec - 31 Jan).
Please note that during this period single nights 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) outside the periods specifed above 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.
Peak season (1 December to 31 March):
The standard nightly peak rate is $325 for 2 people.
Off-Peak season (1 April to 31 November):
The standard nightly off-peak rate is $295 for 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.
1.1 A deposit of 10% is required to confirm your booking and secure the property. This will be charged to your credit card at the time of booking. A 2.5% credit card payment surcharge will be applied to this payment.
1.2 On receipt of the deposit, you will receive an email confirming both the payment and your booking details.
1.3 The remaining balance will be due one month in advance of your arrival date. An email reminder will be sent to you 31 days prior to your arrival date, where an outstanding balance remains. The reminder email gives you the option to pay the remaining balance by A2A (Internet Banking) or credit card. If your internet banking payment has not been received within 24 - 48 hours, the remaining balance will automatically be charged to the credit card used at the time of booking. Please note: a 2.5% credit card payment surcharge is applied to all payments made by credit card. Credit Card data is held in a secure and encrypted environment.
1.4 Bookings made within 4 weeks in advance of your arrival date will be charged the full balance at the time of booking (this may be processed in two payments).
1.5 If you are unable to pay the balance before the stated due date, you will forfeit your deposit and your booking will be cancelled.
1.6 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 card fee).
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;
(c) Unexpected damage or destruction of the site;
(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 is non-refundable, however it can be transferred to another booking made within a 12 month period, if your stay is cancelled more than 3 weeks 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.
3.1 Campsites are 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.
No pets allowed unless otherwise specified on the website listing. Most campsites are situated on working farms, and therefore are not suitable for visiting pets.
GST of 15% (where applicable) is included in the daily per night cost. A tax reciept will be supplied if requested.
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.
Wharekawa Farm is self-catering. Bring your own food, and cook meals using the facilities provided in the carefully thought-out outdoor kitchen. You'll find all the cutlery, crockery, pots and pans that you'll need.
If you need to stock up on supplies, a supermarket is a 10km drive away in Whangamata.
If you want a break from cooking at any stage, head into Whangamata where there are plenty of cafes and eateries to choose from. Nero's Restaurant comes recommended!
If you just want to take time out to relax, you'll enjoy all the property has to offer - walks around the estuary and through the pohutukawa forest, soaking up the views from the Pa site, kayaking the estuary, or swimming in the waves at the private beach on the property.
Wharekawa Farm is set on the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula - so if you want to explore a bit further - there's plenty to do! Take a tour to Whenuakura or 'Donut Island' - a secret cove with hidden wonders... Explore the gold coal mine where you can view old mining relics or hire a SUP board to explore on water. Fishing charters, dive trips and surf lessons are all activities you can enjoy in this part of the country!
Chris Parry is the owner of Wharekawa Farm and the force behind the creation of the Shepherd's Hut. Chris spends Summer in New Zealand and the cooler months in Europe and the UK. His property manager, Desiree, helps him with managing the accommodation on the property and she will be your main contact during your stay.
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Photos don’t do it justice. An incredible place to stay.
"26 June 2019
Absolutely stunning! The short walk/drive up to the lookout on the hill has the most insane sunrise/sunset views for miles. And what made it even cooler was the adrenaline-pumping “fisherman’s rock” adventure climb down to the water (not for the faint-hearted). Will be back for sure.
"19 June 2019
Wharekawa Farm is a hidden gem on the Coromandel. So close to the action in Whangamata, Onemana and Opoutere yet so private and secluded. The jersey cows are gorgeous and the view from the Pa site is something else. We will be coming back!
"12 June 2019
Tremendous location and superb scenery and surroundings. Functional and modern fittings and amenities. Would go back and definitely recommend to others!
"20 March 2019