Whilst covering a foodie story we had the absolute pleasure of staying with Robyn and Paul O’Leary up Piko Road, outside of Urenui, Taranaki. What was going to be a break in a bush hut turned out to be so much more!
The In The Garden B&B really is, off the beaten track. 45 minutes inland from Oamaru, 15 minutes from the rural town of Kurow, In The Garden B&B is nestled in the hillside. If you are looking for an authentic kiwi farm experience this is it. This is no farm experience put on for the sake of tourists. This sheep and beef farm is a real working farm with no bells and whistles, just a simple kiwi life that’s as genuine as the hills.
We stayed at the Rewa Hut, which is nestled in the native bush in a valley about 45 mins away from New Plymouth City, with amazing views, lovely hosts and the perfect amount of home essentials and coziness.
Last week Johnny and I were kindly gifted a night away with a company called Off the Beaten Track. Off the Beaten track was born out of the knowledge that most of New Zealand’s best kept secret places are off the beaten track in private ownership. It is their aim is to connect lovers of the great outdoors with undiscovered locations and experiences.
When Tracey confirmed our booking at Old Coach Oasis, she also included a list of local attractions and points of interest. It turns out there’s a lot to do in the Eastern Bay of Plenty! This made the trip down both longer and much more enjoyable than usual.
Having a mini getaway just an hour from home turned out to be the perfect solution when my husband and I were in need of a break, but didn’t have the time or energy to organise a big trip away.
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If you want to get unscheduled, and keep your wallet in your pocket, then we recommend you book yourself a place in nature then get out there and explore.
Carmen Purvis discovers hidden secrets in the Eastern Bay of Plenty with the help of Off the Beaten Track landowners Tracey and Graeme Reid, Old Coach Oasis Glamping Oasis.
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