Kauri Ora Farms
Farm Stay Getaway
Experience a slice of rural life and self-sufficient living at our farm stay accommodation, only 40 minutes from Auckland City and 15 minutes from Warkworth. Our farm is the perfect base for all your outdoor activities being minutes from Mahurangi Regional Park and surrounding beaches. Whether it’s summer or winter, immerse yourself in our one-of-a-kind food forest greenhouse and indulge in fresh, seasonal produce grown at Kauri Ora Farms.
Surroundings
Our cabins and tent sites are in a secluded, rural setting ideal for a family or group of friends. Located in the heart of the farm, guests can wander down to our food forest greenhouse and organic market gardens and purchase fresh, seasonal produce.
We live in a separate part of the farm (about 300 metres away) and although we’ll work around the presence of our guests, we need to carry out daily essential tasks like collecting eggs from our chickens, so there’s a chance you may spot us during the day but we’ll also respect your privacy and space.
Guests are free to walk around the paddocks, gardens and bush areas, enjoy the sea views from the hill tops, or go out and explore the nearby regional parks. The closest town centres are Warkworth and Orewa, about a 15 to 20-minute drive away.
Guests are welcome to contact us to purchase fresh eggs and any produce we have available. Throughout the year, we have a range of tropical and subtropical fruit including pineapple, papaya, banana and passionfruit.
Facilities
Guests staying in the cabins or tent sites will have access to shared facilities located in the communal building a stone’s throw from the accommodation sites. In this building, you’ll find a spacious kitchen, a dining area, a sofa, a games & entertainment corner (including table tennis), an outdoor decking area, flushing toilets, hot showers and a laundry room with a washing machine and dryer. We also have a BBQ & Grill that guests are welcome to use.
The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to cook your own meals – a gas cooktop, fridge/freezer, microwave, oven, toaster, kettle, rice cooker and dishwasher with all plates, cups, cutlery and utensils provided. The communal building is backed up by solar power, so in the event of a power cut, there will be no disruptions.
We have a natural septic system using Tiger Worms to decompose waste, so we request guests to please use the eco-friendly, biodegradable products we provide, or bring your own.
Cabin Accommodation
We have two 15sqm cabins situated directly adjacent to each other with a deck, privacy fence and lockable gate separating the two. Each cabin has Wi-Fi coverage and includes a mini fridge, a clothes rack, luggage rack, covered outdoor sitting area and a private toilet and sink with hot running water. Fresh towels and linen are provided. There is a dedicated parking space for each cabin with additional parking spaces in front of the communal building.
Starfish Cabin contains a queen bed that sleeps two adults and Seahorse Cabin contains two king single beds and a double bed in the loft that sleeps maximum three adults. The loft bed has capacity for one adult or two children only.
Please be advised that if you only book one cabin for your stay, the other cabin may be booked by separate guests who will share the kitchen and shower facilities.
A group of up to five adults can book both cabins if they wish to have exclusive use of the facilities during their stay.
Tent Sites
Our flat tent sites are located directly behind the communal building and are only open for bookings during the summer period (November to April) subject to the ground conditions at the time. Camping guests will have access to the facilities in the communal building. Towels and bedding are not provided.
Pricing
In addition to our pricing (shown in NZD), for direct bookings for either cabin, we require a fully-refundable bond of $100 per cabin in order to confirm your booking. Standard check-in time is 2:00 p.m. and check out is at 11:00 a.m. Please see our applicable Terms & Conditions when booking with us directly.
We can also accommodate longer stays with the discounted rates below for our cabin accommodation only.
Please note that we don’t accept same day bookings. All booking enquiries must be made with minimum 3 days’ notice.
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2 Nights 5% OFF
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3+ Nights 10% OFF
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5-7 Nights 15% OFF
Prices shown are GST inclusive.
CABIN ACCOMMODATION
Peak Period (Dec 20-Jan 10)
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STARFISH CABIN (1-2 Guests) $220/night
Contains one queen bed for up to two guests.
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SEAHORSE CABIN (1 Guest) $200/night
For one guest in one king single bed or loft double bed.
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SEAHORSE CABIN (2 Guests) $225/night
For two guests in two king single beds.
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SEAHORSE CABIN (3-4 Guests) $275/night
For three adults or two adults + two children in both king single beds and loft double bed.
Public Holidays & Long Weekends
Public holiday and long weekend rates apply from the night preceding the public holiday or long weekend.
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STARFISH CABIN (1-2 Guests) $195/night
Contains one queen bed for up to two guests.
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SEAHORSE CABIN (1 Guest) $180/night
For one guest in one king single bed or loft double bed.
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SEAHORSE CABIN (2 Guests) $205/night
For two guests in two king single beds.
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SEAHORSE CABIN (3-4 Guests) $255/night
For three adults or two adults + two children in both king single beds and loft double bed.
Summer Season (Nov-Apr)
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STARFISH CABIN (1-2 Guests) $185/night
Contains one queen bed for up to two guests.
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SEAHORSE CABIN (1 Guest) $170/night
For one guest in one king single bed or loft double bed.
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SEAHORSE CABIN (2 Guests) $195/night
For two guests in two king single beds.
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SEAHORSE CABIN (3-4 Guests) $245/night
For three adults or two adults + two children in both king single beds and loft double bed.
Off-peak season (May-Oct)
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STARFISH CABIN (1-2 Guests) $160/night
Contains one queen bed for up to two guests.
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SEAHORSE CABIN (1 Guest) $150/night
For one guest in one king single bed or loft double bed.
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SEAHORSE CABIN (2 Guests) $175/night
For two guests in two king single beds.
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SEAHORSE CABIN (3-4 Guests) $225/night
For three adults or two adults + two children in both king single beds and loft double bed.
TENT SITES
Child rates for children aged 4-11 are $12 per child all year round. Tent sites for children aged 0-3 are free.
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SUMMER SEASON (NOV-APR) $25 per adult
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PEAK PERIOD (DEC 20-JAN 20) $30 per adult
Book with us
All booking enquiries must be made at least 3 days prior to the desired check-in date.
Before contacting us to make a booking, please check our availability calendar and ensure you’ve read our ground rules below.
By booking with us, you agree to our Terms & Conditions which also outlines our cancellations and refunds policy.
If you’d like to book one or both of our cabins, please email us at bookings@kauriora.nz and include a little bit about yourself and your guests. We will confirm your booking as soon as we can.
We look forward to having you here!
Ground Rules
1. Leave the gate the way you found it
You are free to wander around the property, but as we have livestock, always ensure you shut all farm gates behind you if they were closed when you found them.
We acknowledge that sometimes mistakes can happen – the most important thing is to let us know as soon as possible.
2. Strictly no pets allowed
This is for the safety of your pets and our farm animals.
3. Guest names must be disclosed at the time of booking
Please let us know if there are any changes to your booking. This is to ensure we are Health & Safety compliant and that everyone is accounted for in the unlikely event of an emergency.
4. No smoking inside or under any covered areas.
Please safely dispose of any rubbish in the bin.
5. Only use eco-friendly products
–unless absolutely necessary. All grey water and wastewater is directed to a natural septic system using worms, so please stick to using the eco-friendly, biodegradable products we provide or bring your own.
6. Access to greenhouse
The greenhouse is open to explore from sunrise to sunset – feel free to have a wander during daylight hours.
Let us know if you’d like to purchase any of our fresh produce during your stay and we’ll send you a list of what’s available. Please do not harvest or handle any produce in the greenhouse or outdoor growing areas yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
We are only accessible by car as there is no public transport in our area. We are located 45 minutes north of Auckland City on Mahurangi West Road off old State Highway 1. If driving from the south on the motorway, please take the Puhoi exit and enter Old State Highway 1. Please be aware that you will pass through a motorway toll if using this route. Alternatively, there is a free route through Orewa.
If driving from the north, please pass through Warkworth town and use Old State Highway 1 as there is no exit for Puhoi on the motorway from this direction.
For overseas guests who don’t have their own transport, we may be able to offer pick-ups and drop-offs at an additional cost. Please contact us to arrange this.
Check-in is anytime between at 2:00pm and 8:00pm. Please let us know if you would like to check-in outside of these times. Check-out is at 11:00am.
The bond will be refunded in full within seven days of the check-out date if there are no additional costs incurred during your stay, such as for any damages or additional cleaning being required. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
If you need to cancel your booking, please let us know as soon as possible as “no shows” will be charged 100% of the booking price. Guests will receive a full refund for cancellations up to 14 days before the check-in date. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more details.
As much as we love animals, this rule is non-negotiable to ensure farm safety.
Availability Calendar
Guest reviews
Kauri Ora Farm is something truly special. The whole place feels almost surreal, if not magical. You can really sense the intention behind everything, from the beautiful facilities to the small, thoughtful touches they leave for guests. The vision they have for this farm is unique and full of heart, and their partnership with the council, as well as the care they show for the environment, is a big plus.
The peace and quiet on the farm is amazing. You can hear all the birds chirping, and the fresh air flowing through the rustic cabin is incredibly comforting. The kitchen is well equipped and the living space gives you plenty of things to enjoy. There are also so many lovely spots around the farm that are perfect for photos.
Nasha’s hospitality was truly top tier. She made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived until the moment we left. One of the best parts of our stay was the trip around the farm. Harjit took us around on the buggy and it ended up being one of the best birthday treats I have ever had.
We will definitely be coming back and recommending Kauri Ora Farm to everyone we know. It is an experience worth sharing.
I can’t recommend this place highly enough.
Peaceful, clean, well equipped, cozy and simple.
My family and I travelled around New Zealand for 2 weeks this was the last night before they head back to Europe… and their favorite place where we stayed!
Thanks for the hospitality and your wonderful veggies and fruit straight from the farm ✨️