Te Oranga is situated west of the rural village, Maungatapere which is on Highway 14 the Whangarei Dargaville main road.
Our small farm, Te Oranga, is in a quiet, private location sited up on a small volcano, Whatatiri! Te Oranga means "well-being."
The farm is a small working horticultural/ livestock farm. You'll love staying here because you'll get a real feel for kiwi life. We are Kiwis, and yes if you are bored and want to help us on the farm you can! This site is close to beautiful open spaces, like the volcano Mt Maungatapere, which we look directly at while sitting on our volcano, Mt Whatitiri. Don't worry all are dormant (aka asleep).
We are 20 mins from Whangarei, an hour from either a west coast or east coast Northland beach and about 1.5 hrs from the Kauri forests of Northland.
The Packard and Pioneer museum is in Maungatapere. Pre-booking by email is best but Guests can book on the day. However, as we are usually outside throughout the day it is best to text a message or ring in the lunch hour.
The fee of $ 35 is for 2 people. Extra people a further $10 per night. To just Park-over and be totally self contained (not plugged into power etc ) it is $20 per site per night.
About your host, Janet
Te Oranga is the home of a NZ potter who is currently too busy to pot as the farmlet grows flower, vegs and fruit as well as livestock. I am on my own at the moment as no woofers and my part time business partner and soul mate are trapped offshore because of the border being closed . It is always good to have brief visitors to break the silence !
Essential Stay Info
Park Site
Children Welcome
Rural Views
RV/Motorhome Camping
Single Safe
Solitude
Check in time: Before dark !
Check out time: Before lunchtime
Activities on or nearby this property
Birdlife
Farm Animals to Meet
Relaxation
Eating and Drinking
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Bedding Configuration
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More info about the property
Powered Park over Site
Powered Park over Site
Unique kiwi experiences for you
There is a magnificent waterfall in farmland about 5 kms away that can be explored.
It is possible to climb to the top of Mt Maungatapere.
There is a Pottery studio on site but the potter has no time to pot at the moment !
What we love about this property
Peace and quiet, farm animals,
Peace and quiet, farm animals,
Amenities
2WD caravan accessible
Caravan accessible
Drinking Water
North Island
Power Available
Property Manager on site
RV/Motorhome accessible
Shower
Toilet
Washing Machine
Drive Times
Auckland: 2.5 hrs
Questions and Answers
Question: do you accept campers in tents if they have their own cooking facilities?
We are a family of 5 and do need toilet & shower. Grandparents to grandkids in age.
Looking at the period from 28 Dec to about 2nd January asked by Denise Smith
on 15/11/2024 08:35
Answer: No sorry because we do not have toilet and shower facilities available.
answered by Janet
on 15/11/2024 21:46
