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Ahurewa Eco Retreat

Coromandel


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Eating and Drinking

EATING AND DRINKING

Ahurewa Eco Retreat is self-catering. Just bring your own food and cook meals using the equipment provided in the cabin kitchen. You'll find cutlery, crockery, pots and pans, and utensils.

If you want a break from cooking and feel like a meal out, it's a 26-minute drive to Coromandel where there are a number of cafes and restaurants to choose from. Whitianga, 33-minutes away, also has plenty of eating out places to offer.

The nearest supermarket is in Whitianga and Coromandel has a 4 Square for stocking up on supplies.

Things to Do

THINGS TO DO

The cabin is completely private and surrounded by native trees and plants. Views of bush-clad peaks change constantly in the mist and light. It's a place to disconnect from the modern world and relax and unwind in nature.

There's a small bushwalk on the property, but if you're keen for more exercise, check out the Waiau Kauri Grove walk on 309 Road, a 4.2km drive away. The Waiau Falls is also on 309 Road, jut a 5km drive from the Mahakirau Gate.

The Coromandel area has a large variety of things to do including beaches to visit and many more amazing walks. Coromandel town has a scenic train journey that comes highly recommended and is renowned for arts, crafts and galleries.

The Lost Spring in Whitianga is a must-visit if you love geothermal pools.

Your Hosts

YOUR HOSTS

Your hosts at Ahurewa Eco Retreat are Rosie, her husband Steve, her daughters Jasmine, Stephanie, and stepchildren Noah, Cassidy, and Eli.

Occupational therapist Rosie bought the land in the Coromandel when she sold her house after moving in with her husband, Steve, a software developer. They wanted something special outside of Auckland that they could eventually retire to later in life.

Initially, they camped on the property in a small caravan and then went to work on building the off-grid container cabin which was finally completed in 2020.

Rosie and her family love the serenity of this incredible spot. The amazing birdlife, sitting on the deck with a morning coffee, soaking up the view, curling up with a good book in the library. They love the mindfulness involved in living off-grid.

Rosie loves the concept of glamping - relaxing amongst nature, in comfort can be such a great treat to buffer against busy lives. She's delighted to offer others the chance to enjoy Ahurewa.

Ahurewa is Maori for "sacred place" and for Rosie, this seemed to fit the feel of this special place and her kaitiakitanga (stewardship) of the land.

TESTIMONIALS

“ A house with a lot of charm, full of special details and books for everybody, in a truly magical place. ”

- 2023-11-03

20 / 20

“ Such a beautiful spot - would have loved more time to enjoy the library! ”

Kat McInnes- 2026-03-31

1 / 20

“ I love the ecological aspect of the forest and the impact of the homeowners as citizen scientists. ”

Timothy Carney- 2026-03-16

2 / 20

“ Such an amazing place! Pure serenity and privacy. Rosie is an amazing, helpful host who was always available by text or call if we needed! ”

Joseph Wild- 2026-02-10

3 / 20

“ Absolutely stunning accommodation. The views and atmosphere were truly magical. Peaceful, quiet, absolutely beautiful location. Would stay again. It was magical! ”

Ella Beattie-Christison- 2026-02-03

4 / 20

“ I really appreciated the Doctor Who, Star Wars, Star Trek, and other Sci-Fi themes throughout. ”

Peihana Ruhe- 2026-01-13

5 / 20

“ We loved our stay. The retreat is cosy and the outlook over the bush is stunning. We are planning on visiting again. ”

Rachael Babington-Knight- 2025-06-03

6 / 20

“ Beautiful tiny house that felt like home immediately, with the greatest view ever! The sunrise was one of our best memories of NZ. ”

Sandra Vornholt-Koch- 2025-04-08

7 / 20

“ We loved our stay, amazing location and great facility. ”

Dion Goodhue- 2025-03-28

8 / 20

“ We really enjoyed our stay at Ahurewa. Beautiful views from the deck and very calming. Entering the private road made us feel like we had gone back in time, surrounded by trees and birds. We really loved the addition of telescopes for stargazing. ”

Gurkirit Singh- 2025-01-14

9 / 20

“ Amazing place, high up on the ranges overlooking the valley with glimpses of the Pacific. Super stylish and all the amenities for a luxurious stay. ”

Hanspeter Frick- 2024-12-17

10 / 20

“ A piece of paradise right here in Aoteoroa, my heart was full watching the world from such a special place. From the birds in the trees, to the full moon viewing with the telescope, it was truly magical. Will definitely be back! ”

Jude Creswell- 2024-11-29

11 / 20

“ What an amazing setting and lovely home! We loved the thoughtfulness that has gone into making our stay so lovely and comfortable. ”

Graham Allison- 2024-10-07

12 / 20

“ Great setting if you want to get off the grid. ”

Rob Everitt- 2024-08-15

13 / 20

“ We wanted to reconnect with nature and disconnect with technology. The perfect setting, location and atmosphere. ”

Lachlan McHaffie- 2024-08-11

14 / 20

“ Loved our stay here. It is such a great place to relax and unwind. ”

Ryan Jackways- 2024-07-23

15 / 20

“ Beautiful, isolated location. So peaceful and relaxing. ”

Hannah Harrington- 2024-05-14

16 / 20

“ We absolutely loved our stay! Prime location and the views were insane. It was the perfect getaway spot and it had everything we needed and more. Would definitely love to go back! ”

- 2024-02-27

17 / 20

“ Ahurewa Eco Retreat was stunning; it was one of the best trips I have ever had. Everything about the place is special, clean, well-maintained, and set up! There are honestly very few places this special. There is no doubt I will book Ahurewa again in the future. Thank you, Rosie! ”

- 2024-02-27

18 / 20

“ Loved everything about this place, it's self-sufficient and feels really private. We were able to completely switch off, which was the goal of the weekend. The views are amazing, and if you like wildlife, this is the place to be. ”

- 2024-01-28

19 / 20

“ A house with a lot of charm, full of special details and books for everybody, in a truly magical place. ”

- 2023-11-03

20 / 20

“ Such a beautiful spot - would have loved more time to enjoy the library! ”

Kat McInnes- 2026-03-31

1 / 20

Scenic coastal landscape viewed through a golden tent opening, showing lush green hillside with forest line meeting turquoise ocean waters under clear blue sky

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