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Puna Tiny Home

Waikato


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Eating and Drinking

EATING AND DRINKING

Puna Tiny Home is self-catering. Just bring your own food and drink, and cook meals using the BBQ and facilities provided in your kitchen. You'll find all the cutlery, crockery, pots and pans that you'll need.

If you want a break from cooking at any stage, Te Kauwhata is just a 20-minute drive away and has a couple of cafes to choose from.

Te Kauwhata also has a 4square for stocking up on supplies.

Things to Do

THINGS TO DO

Puna Tiny Home is a great place to unplug, relax and soak up the beautiful rural views. Curl up with a good book or battle it out over a board game. A petanque set is supplied for some slightly more physical competition!

A hike to the top of the farm (approx 45 minutes -1 hour walk) will give you outstanding views of Thames/Coromandel and North Waikato. Alternatively, head down to the creek and feed the eels.

At the weekends the Waipuna Valley Cricket Club may be playing which is a 5-minute walk from the tinyhouse.

If you're a keen walker, you'll be spoilt for choice with walks in the local area. Try a hike into the Hapuakohe Ranges, Pukemoremore Bush Reserve, Mt William, Hunua Falls, or Hakarimata Ranges.

Golfers, bring your clubs and bikers, bring your bikes! The Waikare and Waiterimu Golf Clubs are within 20 minutes drive and the Miranda and Karangahake cycling trails are close by too.

Your Hosts

YOUR HOSTS

Your hosts at Puna Tiny Home are Carl, Fi, their daughter Maggie and Jack Russell, Kingi.

Puna farm was purchased by Fi's Great-Grandfather in 1942 from Australia. A farm manager was employed to run the farm until Fi's mother, Julie, and father, Richard, made the journey over the ditch as newlyweds in 1984.

Carl and Fi moved on to the family farm in 2017 after they were married when the opportunity arose for Carl to learn and work on the farm. Carl is both a sheep and beef farmer and part-time intermediate teacher. He also started the Waipuna Valley Cricket Club which hosts many games over the summer. Fi is both a stay-at-home mum for daughter Maggie and an artist (she studied at Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design)

Both Fi and Carl have enjoyed nights away glamping and loved the experience. It sparked an idea to create a similar experience on Puna Farm - and thus, Puna Tiny Home was born.

The name 'Puna Tiny Home' comes from the name of the property Puna. Puna means 'water from a source/spring' in Maori. There are many freshwater springs on the farm that feed into the Waipuna Valley Stream.

TESTIMONIALS

“ We absolutely loved our stay at Puna Tiny Home! Beautiful, private and perfectly tucked away for a little getaway. Would highly recommend! ”

- 2023-07-23

20 / 20

“ We had a wonderful stay at Puna Tiny Home. We loved the peace, tranquility and the gorgeous scenery. Listening to the animals and star-gazing by the fire was a fantastic way to thoroughly relax and enjoy it all. We would 100% recommend it would very happily come back. ”

Dan Apperley- 2026-03-31

1 / 20

“ The firepit was a highlight of our stay; we spent our evenings sitting under the stars and really enjoyed it! ”

Mehdi Barati- 2026-03-24

2 / 20

“ Couldn’t recommend this wee gem enough. We had such a beautiful weekend. The tiny home and surroundings were amazing. The hosts were 10/10! ”

Kate Gardien- 2026-03-20

3 / 20

“ Enjoyed our stay. Great communication from Fi. My wife sprained her ankle when we went up the hill for a hike and Fi contacted her dad to rescue us on his quad bike. We greatly appreciated the kindness. ”

Talmage Lawrence- 2026-01-02

4 / 20

“ Thank you so much for a wonderful stay in your beautiful tiny home. We had the most refreshing stay for our anniversary. The outdoor bath was absolute bliss, and we loved listening to all the animals and enjoying the stunning scenery. We would 100% recommend it and would happily come back anytime. ”

Maria Dorssers- 2025-10-22

5 / 20

“ Puna Tiny Home was the perfect place to unwind and relax for the weekend. The setting is perfect, un-interrupted views of the beautiful countryside! ”

Isla McKnight- 2025-09-09

6 / 20

“ Very peaceful and serene! Makes it so hard to leave and it's a great way to wind down! ”

Marianne Regala- 2025-08-19

7 / 20

“ Puna Tiny Home is in a great location to be away from the city hustles and chaos. We loved our stay at Puna. The wood-fired outdoor bath while watching the sunset was the highlight of our trip. Fi and Carl are the kindest hosts. Highly recommend this place to relax and rejuvenate, surrounded by pure nature. ”

Mitali Mhetre- 2025-08-11

8 / 20

“ We had a fantastic stay at Puna Tiny Home for our honeymoon. The scenery in the Waipuna Valley is beautiful and unlike anything I’ve ever seen, and the tiny home facilities are cosy and welcoming. ”

Belle and Izzy Sutherland- 2025-07-28

9 / 20

“ Amazing location. The perfect retreat to switch off, relax, and reflect. The tiny home is furnished with lovely touches, adding to the calm atmosphere. The walk up to the top of the farm is a must, with wonderful views. Would definitely recommend. ”

- 2024-03-18

10 / 20

“ We loved our country stay, especially Fi’s design aesthetic - beautiful place, beautifully curated. ”

- 2024-02-27

11 / 20

“ My husband and I had our honeymoon at Puna Tiny Home. It was amazing with a great view! Our stay was comfortable and affordable for five days. We had the private area all to ourselves! Will definitely be booking again!! ”

- 2024-02-01

12 / 20

“ Fi was super welcoming and made sure to explain how to use everything in the tiny home. The atmosphere was lovely, and it was so nice to feel disconnected from the city and instead be surrounded by nature. Will definitely be back. ”

- 2023-10-22

13 / 20

“ Loved the stay. ”

- 2023-09-20

14 / 20

“ Our stay at the Puna Tiny Home was an absolute delight! The surroundings were not only stunning and secluded, but our host's warm welcome added an extra layer of charm. The tiny home itself was a treasure trove of amenities, including a jaw-dropping outdoor bath that offered views beyond words. Cosiness enveloped us inside, providing a snug retreat, and our mornings were graced with the exquisite flavour of Raglan coffee. It truly was a home away from home, and we can't express our gratitude enough for this unforgettable experience. Thank you for hosting us, and we eagerly anticipate our next visit! ”

- 2023-09-06

15 / 20

“ The place and view is very stunning and the accommodation is very lovely and cosy, perfect for couple date nights! My wife and I really enjoyed our stay! We’ll recommend this to our friends and families! Thank you! ”

- 2023-09-06

16 / 20

“ I loved my stay at Puna Tiny Home. The hosts were lovely and easy to communicate with. The tiny home was clean and soo beautiful to stay in! The tub was epic! Will definitely visit again! ”

- 2023-08-15

17 / 20

“ If you want somewhere to relax and recharge in nature…this tiny home is for you! We loved our stay and will be recommending to all our friends and family. Thank you Fi and Carl for creating such a special place for people to enjoy. ”

- 2023-07-30

18 / 20

“ Thanks Fi for such a relaxing, peaceful retreat. We were blessed with three nights of star watching from the wonderful comfort of the fire bath. We felt well taken care of as well as enjoying complete privacy. You've created a very special place! ”

- 2023-07-27

19 / 20

“ We absolutely loved our stay at Puna Tiny Home! Beautiful, private and perfectly tucked away for a little getaway. Would highly recommend! ”

- 2023-07-23

20 / 20

“ We had a wonderful stay at Puna Tiny Home. We loved the peace, tranquility and the gorgeous scenery. Listening to the animals and star-gazing by the fire was a fantastic way to thoroughly relax and enjoy it all. We would 100% recommend it would very happily come back. ”

Dan Apperley- 2026-03-31

1 / 20

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