This is perfect accommodation for weddings & functions at any of the many local venues. Access over our privately owned 100 acre working farm for rural and bush walks, fabulous for dogs and people alike, pond available for dog swimming - unheated! We also have facilities to look after your pet if you cannot take it with you when you go out. Farm tours & educational talks about our farm available upon request. Forest mountain bike guide available, you will need to bring your own bikes. Alternately, there are options to hire bikes from a nearby outlet. Riverhead Forest is on our doorstep (10 minute walk) super popular for hiking, biking, dog walking, paintball, etc. Local village of Waitoki is 2 minute drive and has a Swiss Bliss Chocolatier, DDs cafe serving breakfast and lunches with 100% home made foods, GAS fuel station which also offers basic groceries.

Wineries - Kumeu & Matakana areas (wines, food, wedding venues). Regional Parks (9 local ones) - all coastal on both east & west coasts, offering hiking, biking, swimming, picnics, camping, kayaking. Golf courses - 7 courses all within 30 minutes drive. Beaches - Orewa, Red Beach, Hatfields, all of Whangaparaoa Peninsula beaches, Muriwai, Piha. Boat ramps - Orewa, Hatfields, Stanmore Bay, Weiti boat club, Stillwater boat club, Muriwai. Sports Clubs - rugby, tennis, squash, badminton, surf lifesaving, hockey, soccer. Public swimming pools (heated & indoor) - Silverdale, Stanmore Bay, Albany, Takapuna. Mega centre/malls - Silverdale, Albany or Westgate for all your shopping needs, including supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, hardware, furniture, shopping of all kinds.