Tui Hilltop is made up of three small cabins - a bedroom cabin, a kitchen cabin and a bathroom cabin ... They are off grid cabins located on an extinct volcano with stunning views! To the far left (below the tall pine) is the bathroom, then bedroom and kitchen/lounge. There is a l ... Some mornings we find ourselves above the clouds. It's a rural and private location and on a clear night the stars are incredible! Bedroom cabin Lay in bed and enjoy the view. Looking towards the kitchen cabin. Large decks around the property. Kitchen cabin Enjoy your meals by the outdoor table. Bathroom with shower and vanity. Compost toilet. Large outdoor area with fire pit. Soak in the bath tub and take in the views. Or stargaze at night. Drone photo of the outdoor bath. We often have stunning sunsets. This is a tui. There are plenty of them living here as well as other native birds.

 

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Million dollar views from extinct volcano hill

Cabin • Maungakaramea New Zealand

    2 Guests   
    1 Bedroom   
    1 Bathroom   
  Secondary home

Exchange types accepted

  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal  

Statistics

Listed  April 2025
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General Overview

Our place is called Tui Hilltop and is located on an extinct volcano 20 minutes south west of Whangārei in Northland. It's very peaceful and quiet. The lush plantings and old grove of native forest on our property attract many native birds. The view is stunning and on a clear night, the stars are breathtaking.

The Space

Tui Hilltop consists of 3 off grid small cabins - a bedroom cabin, a kitchen cabin and a bathroom cabin. The cabins are interlinked with landscaped areas and decks. The bedroom cabin has a super king bed. Lay in bed and enjoy the expansive views! The kitchen cabin has everything you need for cooking. There is a gas stove with an oven and a pantry with a chilly bin. There is a small sofa and a fire place that keeps the cabin warm and cosy. Outside you can find a bbq and there is a table with barstools if you want to enjoy the view with your meals. The bathroom cabin has a shower heated by a gas califont and a vanity. There is a separate commercial compost toilet. There is a large outdoor area with sun loungers, chairs, a swing seat and a fire pit. At the end is an oval deck with an outdoor bath tub. Relax and enjoy the views or stargaze at night! Tui Hilltop is fully off-grid with a solar system providing electricity for lighting and phone charging (via a USB outlet). If it’s sunny, the system will be generating power. If it’s not sunny, you’ll be using power from the bank of batteries. While there should be plenty of power during your stay, you will need to conserve on grey days to avoid running out. There is no wi-fi but good phone reception. (If you are coming from overseas, you can buy a cheap SIM card with enough data.) Our place is a glamping accommodation so availability depends on bookings.

Guest Access

Please note that there are six paved steps from the main level down to the bathroom cabin.

Notes

Our cat Squeak lives at Tui Hilltop. She is very friendly, clean and enjoys having people around.

Features


Oven
Oven
Fridge
Fridge
Bathtub
Bathtub
First aid kit
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Fireplace
Fireplace
BBQ
BBQ
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Covered porch / verandah

Travel Styles

    Long term
    Weekend
    Budget
    Romantic
    Relaxing
    Eco
    Remote

House Rules

    Unsuitable for infants under 2
    Unsuitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets not allowed
    No smoking

Allergens

    Dog free
    Smoke free

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

If you're keen to get out and about, the Waipu caves are a 30-minute drive away (with stalagmites, stalactites and glow worms). The beautiful white-sand Ruakaka beach is a 25-minute drive away. If you want to drive a bit further, there are lots of beaches to choose from. If you are interested in art, the Hundertwasser Art Centre in Whangarei is well worth a visit. They showcase contemporary Maori art as well as an exhibition of Friedrich Hundertwasser’s fantastic work. In Whangarei, you can also find an outdoor Camera Obscura which is worth a visit.

Getting to my home

Tui Hilltop is located in Maungakaramea, 20 minutes Southwest of Whangārei. It's a 2 hours and 15 minutes drive from Central Auckland.

Nearest airport

Whangārei airport is about 30 min away,

Getting Around

If you haven't got a (rental) car, we might be able to provide one of ours.

Map of Approximate Location

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Helene

Hi! We are Helene and Greg – two creative, greenies who love to travel. Greg is a kiwi (New Zealander) and Helene is a swiwi – a kiwi originally from Sweden. We are both self employed and always keen on a short break in the close area.
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