Just a note!
February 3, 2023
It’s a lovely summer of visitors again, and with the return of our international visitors too….
Tag: travel
Driving challenge
October 4, 2022
For the second winter running we have endured a record breaking rainfall event! Just when our road was beginning to resemble something passable the August deluge has changed all that and we’re back to road closures…. We are now awaiting geotechnical tests etc and funding to restart the repairs so it’s a bit of an … More Driving challenge
The road is open!
May 17, 2022
After last years weather bomb our road is back!…..well sort of. The road will be being repaired through to late 2023, it is open to the public however with some restrictions. There are size limitations for heavy or long vehicles, but cars and 4WDs with trailers etc will be ok. It’s open on the weekends … More The road is open!
Getting here in challenging times
December 6, 2021
Hallelujah! From the end of November locals with a Residents Pass can finally drive to town! However the road will be closed to the public until March 2022. After 4 months of no road access at all the Kenepuru Road has been sufficiently repaired to allow limited access for residents. This means we can do … More Getting here in challenging times
Update on the QCT – it’s open!
August 12, 2021
Queen Charlotte Track Update – 29 September 2021 Queen Charlotte Track is Open! All sections are now green now people! A huge thank you to the DOC teams who had to contend with lockdowns and weather events to get the Track open. As of Friday 01 October we will have all sections of the Queen Charlotte Track open … More Update on the QCT – it’s open!
Weather bomb update…
July 21, 2021
Updated….We’re back open again – but with some road access limitations for the next few weeks. Well that was quite something! We had over 300mm of rain and very strong winds up to 88kph here at the Kenepuru Heads over three days last weekend (17-19 July)! The result of all that is that our road … More Weather bomb update…
Spring Special
July 19, 2020
After the success of our Covid Winter Special we’ve decided to welcome the start of Spring with our new Spring Special! Since we came out of Lockdown we’ve more than made up for all the cancellations we had in March and April. We’ve had heaps of Kiwis (and some others) taking the opportunity to get … More Spring Special
Splendid Isolation
March 17, 2020
Now that the corona virus (COVID-19) has hit the world we’ve suddenly had a few spaces open up in our booking calendar! But all is not lost…. and in fact it’s a great opportunity for anyone in the country already. Especially if you need a bit of time in splendid isolation, we’re the perfect place … More Splendid Isolation
Tiaki Promise
March 25, 2019
We’ve signed up to the Tiaki Promise! Which is a commitment to care for New Zealand, it’s people and place for now and for future generations. Everyone who lives and travels here has a responsibility to look after it. The promise has been developed by Tourism NZ along with the Department of Conservation and others … More Tiaki Promise
Track update: Diversion is lifted!
February 26, 2019
As from this morning – Tuesday February 26th, DOC has lifted the diversion from the Queen Charlotte Track! This is good news as all walkers may now stay on the spectacular ridge line walk as they go past our place. Another fabulous sunset movie on Oscars night! It also means we’ve had enough rain to … More Track update: Diversion is lifted!