Wharehine Retreat is a ‘no news, no shoes’ adults-only getaway nestled within rolling hills adjacent to the Kaipara harbour...... a tranquil haven to relax and re-charge. We’re just over an hour’s drive from Auckland and 30 minutes west of Mangawhai.
Set within a 5-acre lifestyle block with pa...
Wharehine Retreat is a ‘no news, no shoes’ adults-only getaway nestled within rolling hills adjacent to the Kaipara harbour...... a tranquil haven to relax and re-charge. We’re just over an hour’s drive from Auckland and 30 minutes west of Mangawhai.
Set within a 5-acre lifestyle block with paddocks and orchards, our free-range chooks, ducks and guinea fowl roam freely and will keep you entertained with their antics. We also have resident native eels in the duck pond and wild turkeys.
The accommodation is a tastefully appointed self-contained detached cottage overlooking paddocks, with private garden and a complementary organic veggie bed.
There’s so much to see and do within a 5-40 min drive.... ... within easy reach of Matakana, Mangawhai, Warkworth and Pakiri, you can visit historic chapels; the Saturday farmers markets at Matakana and Mangawhai...... marine reserves at Pakiri, Goat Island and Omaha, or maybe take an oyster farm or river tour, or indulge your senses at one of three sculpture parks in the area (Gibbs Farm, Sculptureum & Brick Bay).
There’s also some great walking/mountain bike tracks with stunning views at our local Ātui Creek regional park, plus many more to choose from along the Matakana Coast headland. If you love wine, we have over 20 local vineyards and many boutique breweries, including 8-wired and the Sawmill Brewery. Boutique shopping and vintage stores aplenty..... plus world class beaches at Mangawhai, Te Arai & Pakiri.
......or you can just simply put your feet up with a good book and a glass of wine, and while the day away in the cabin next to the duck pond.
Essential Stay Info
Bed and Breakfast
Cabin
Cottage
Whole House
Breakfast Available
Dinner Available
Lunch Available
Access to lakes, rivers, streams & beaches
Digital Detox
Not Suitable for Children
Rural Views
Single Safe
Solitude
Check in time: 2pm - 7pm Check out time: 11am weekdays & Sat. Noon on Sundays
Eating and Drinking
The cottage has a full kitchen with everything you’ll need to prepare and serve meals, including fridge/freezer, gas hob and countertop convection oven/air fryer, toaster, kettle, & coffee plungers, there’s also a BBQ and outdoor table on the deck by the duck pond for al-fresco dining.
Optional breakfast provisions available - with freshly laid eggs and home-made preserves, plus guests can pre-order a delicious home-cooked dinner by ‘The Cultured Cook’, they’re restaurant quality and soooo yummy! Menus change weekly and emailed to guests one week prior to your stay.
Bedding Configuration
1 x Queen bed
1 x Queen bed
More info about the property
A comfortable, well appointed self-contained cottage with private garden & organic veggie bed, water-side cabin with daybed and covered outdoor dining/relaxing area.
The property has an open pl...
A comfortable, well appointed self-contained cottage with private garden & organic veggie bed, water-side cabin with daybed and covered outdoor dining/relaxing area.
The property has an open plan lounge/kitchen/diner, with Freeview TV, bluetooth speaker and a ceiling fan for those extra hot evenings. You’ll find the kitchen’s fully equipped for cooking and serving meals, plus there’s a bbq by the waterside deck for al-fresco dining. There’s double-filtered rainwater to the property.
The bathroom has a shower and there’s a large bedroom with Queen bed (extra pillow choices available).
Tea & coffee, sugar, milk, olive oil, herbs provided, plus shower wash, hand wash, loo roll and washing up liquid.
Two bikes and helmets are available to explore the neighbourhood, plus lawn croquet.
Unique kiwi experiences for you
In addition to the cottage, guests have use of the waterside cabin with daybed, artist easel and meditation mat
Beautiful clear night skies for stargazing
Visit Minniesdale Chapel, Albertland’s oldest chapel brought from the UK with the first settlers to the area. Stunning location!
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What we love about this property
A tranquil place to unwind and relax, with easy access to the beautiful Matakana Coast towns, beaches and vineyards, Kaipara harbour and Atui Creek regional park.
A tranquil place to unwind and relax, with easy access to the beautiful Matakana Coast towns, beaches and vineyards, Kaipara harbour and Atui Creek regional park.
There’s not many places you’re able to choose your preferred style of linen & cushions to transform your bedroom into your dream boudoir!
We have crisp white bed linen, teamed with romantic florals or contemporary plains, or prints to choose from....... the choice is yours!
If you have a preference, simply flick us an email after receiving your booking confirmation from us.
If you enjoy your breakfast preserves, we have a range of homemade preserves and chutneys available for sale to take home with you.
Reviews
Reviews
Thank you Pip and Nigel @ Wharehine Retreat for a most memorable and refreshing Valentine's holiday. You have a stunning bed and breakfast nestled in lush tropical plants with so many picturesque spots to explore around the lake. The cottage is so modern, stylish and spacious and we just melted into the hammocks on the bbq deck under the solar fairy lights and starry sky. An absolute sanctuary, not to mention the delicious breakfast! 10/10.
Raquela & Paul, Auckland
Thank you Pip and Nigel @ Wharehine Retreat for a most memorable and refreshing Valentine's holiday. You have a stunning bed and breakfast nestled in lush tropical plants with so many picturesque spots to explore around the lake. The cottage is so modern, stylish and spacious and we just melted into the hammocks on the bbq deck under the solar fairy lights and starry sky. An absolute sanctuary, not to mention the delicious breakfast! 10/10.
Raquela & Paul, Auckland
About your host, Philippa
Hi, we’re Pip and Nige; Auckland escapees, now living the rural dream on an idyllic 5-acre lifestyle block in Rodney.
Originally from the beautiful North Yorkshire Dales in the UK, it took us ten years to find a place to call home here in New Zealand. We feel so blessed to live in our little slice of heaven, and would like to share it with you.
We’re into permaculture and organic gardening, zero-waste living and enjoying everything our new lifestyle brings.
In addition to caring for the grounds and birds, Pip practices daily Qigong meditation and offers guests energy healing in the waterside cabin.
Nige can talk for hours about music and football... is a carrot cake aficionado and lifetime member of java-holics anonymous!
So if you can’t survive a weekend without your barista coffee, Nige’s available at weekends for your fix! 😀
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