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Highview

Waverley, Taranaki


Highview is less than an hour from Whanganui and about 1 hour 45 minutes from New Plymouth and Palmerston North.

Perched on a northwest-facing ridge with sweeping 180-degree views, Highview is your off-grid sanctuary overlooking 300 hectares of native bush, manuka plantation, and rolling farmland. On clear days, you'll catch glimpses of Mount Taranaki and the distant west coast ocean.

The self-contained cabin features a king-sized bedroom opening onto the deck, a kitchenette, a modern bathroom, and a cosy wood burner to keep you warm.

Spend your days spotting red and fallow deer roaming the bush basin below and enjoying a hot cuppa at the bar leaner with Mt Taranaki as your backdrop. Your evenings are for watching spectacular sunsets from the spacious deck, and your nights are for soaking in the wood-fired hot tub or lounging on the beanbags under a canopy of stars. Listen for moreporks calling through the native bush, and if you're lucky, you might even hear kiwis! During autumn, the stags' roar echoes across the valley – a truly wild experience.

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EATING AND DRINKING

Highview is self-catering. Just bring your own food and drink, and cook meals using the 2-burner gas hob and Weber Baby Q BBQ provided. You'll find all the cutlery, crockery, pots and pans that you'll need.

If you fancy a break from cooking, head to Waverley where you'll find Hind Quarters Cafe for a sit-down meal, or grab fish and chips from Waverley Fish Supply. The Four Square also has a great range of snacks and ready-made meals for an easy dinner.

The nearest store is a well-stocked Four Square in Waverley, just 16 minutes away. If you'd prefer to stock up before arrival, larger supermarkets are available in both Whanganui and Hawera (both around 50 minutes away).

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THINGS TO DO

Unwind in the wood-fired oval hot tub under the stars, challenge each other to board games, or lose yourself in a good book. Sometimes the best activity is simply doing nothing at all.

Explore the marked walking tracks across the farmland, including a scenic 2.5km loop with sweeping views over the landscape.

Golfers will love Waverley Golf Club, rated 10th best in New Zealand by renowned architect Tom Doak. Cyclists can tackle the challenging 35km "Kohi Loop" road track (with a 300m climb!)

The nearby black sand beaches are perfect for coastal exploration – visit Waverley's Cave or Long Beach, or Waiinu Beach at Waitotara for rock formations, coastal walks, fishing and swimming.

Your hosts at Escape

YOUR HOSTS

Your hosts at Highview Cabin are Willie, Sarah, Chloe and Blake.

Willie and Sarah are 4th-generation dairy, beef, and sheep farmers in the Kohi area. They purchased "Highview" in 2013 as a dairy support farm. In 2019, they planted over 100 hectares of Manuka Plantation for honey production and erosion control. Today, they farm beef cows on the hill country beside native bush and Manuka.

The family loves the diversity their properties bring to farm life - from milking Holstein Friesian cows to exploring steep hill country on horseback or motorbikes. Willie discovered this site during a hunting adventure and thought it would be perfect for sharing the farm and mountain views with others.

TESTIMONIALS

“ We absolutely loved our stay at Highview. The expansive views over looking the farm land were incredible. Such a beautiful spot to relax & unwind with your significant other. Thanks again for a wonderful stay. ”

Nikayla Wills- 2026-01-08

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“ Oh this place is an absolute must. We were lucky with perfect weather and the sunset and views, especially of Taranaki, were amazing. Great wood fired hot tub. We couldn't fault the facilities. Many thanks for an unforgettable stay. ”

Richard Palmer- 2026-05-03

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“ Highview really does provide a sense of tranquility and comfort. The cabin and the nature surrounding it is so refreshing and beautiful. I could stare at that view for hours! Many thanks to Sarah and Willie who are such great and hospitable hosts. ”

RV Quijano- 2026-04-18

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“ Such a lovely stay! ”

Hamish Dick- 2026-04-07

3 / 13

“ Such a beautiful place to escape from city life to relax and reconnect with your loved one. Stunning view. ”

Rayno Du Buisson- 2026-03-30

4 / 13

“ So very relaxing and peaceful. Private. Incredible views.We absolutely loved it.Would definitely recommend and we will definitely be back. ”

Pete And Shaleigh Patten- 2026-03-28

5 / 13

“ Enjoyed our stay immensely, looking forward to coming back some time. Peaceful, quiet, wonderful outlook. A great reset. ”

Kelly Sullivan- 2026-03-26

6 / 13

“ Everything's perfect, the setting is amazing. Of course the view is the main element and you can spend hours on the terrace watching it but the accommodation has all the comfort, it's super cosy. The place is very calm, you only hear the noise of cows, goats, and birds. Unbelievable sunset on a clear day. ”

Yves Dias- 2026-03-25

7 / 13

“ A wonderful getaway “retreat” with stunning views and all the comforts of home. ”

Gina Askew- 2026-03-25

8 / 13

“ Great place to stay very warm and cosy beautiful setting! The Alpine tub was very cool! ”

Bailee Jury- 2026-03-09

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“ My partner and I had a lovely stay at Highview. Cute tiny home, lovely and clean and you have to try the Alpine tub - it's a great way to take in the view of Mt Taranaki!! ”

Owen Shingleton- 2026-02-20

10 / 13

“ Loved our stay at Highview. Great spot with views of the hills and valleys full of wildlife. Friendly host and good facilities. The cabin has everything you need. Would highly recommend this destination if looking to escape the busy city life or just wanting time and space to relax for a couple of nights. ”

Logan Crowley- 2026-02-16

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“ Our stay at Highview was nothing short of incredible. The views and cabin were even more beautiful in real life. Highly recommend! It's worth every penny. ”

Louise Delaveau- 2026-02-09

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“ We absolutely loved our stay at Highview. The expansive views over looking the farm land were incredible. Such a beautiful spot to relax & unwind with your significant other. Thanks again for a wonderful stay. ”

Nikayla Wills- 2026-01-08

13 / 13

“ Oh this place is an absolute must. We were lucky with perfect weather and the sunset and views, especially of Taranaki, were amazing. Great wood fired hot tub. We couldn't fault the facilities. Many thanks for an unforgettable stay. ”

Richard Palmer- 2026-05-03

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