Te Hāpua Wetlands

Kāpiti Coast, Wellington-Wairarapa

Te Hāpua Glamping is set on the coastal dune zone on the Kāpiti Coast, close to Te Horo Beach, and just 1 hour from Wellington City.

Perfect for a couple's escape, the Te Hāpua Wetlands Tent, sleeping up to five, is also the ideal family or group accommodation in a very special setting. The tent sits next to a wetland lake - one of New Zealand's rarest and most precious ecosystems and recognised locally as an area of special significance. For couples looking to escape, we also recommend checking out the sister property,Te Hāpua Coastal.

Decked out with a luxurious 4-poster queen bed, a bunk room containing 3 single beds, and lots of comfortable seating - everything has been thought of for comfortable glamping. A spacious verandah to the front of the tent is a great gathering space for socialising and watching the wetland wildlife in comfort.

The property is 700 m from the beach access and 1 km from the water's edge. Head down for a swim and some beach action or enjoy a gentle walk at sunset. If you want to go further afield, check out some of the local activities - there's horse riding, bush walking at Otaki Forks, or bird-watching at the Nga Manu Nature Reserve.

In the evening, kick back, relax, and jump in the hot tub (big enough for the whole family) for some soaking and stargazing.

The minimum stay for a particular day or date can vary depending on factors such as the day of the week, the time of year and the host's preferences.

The easiest way to check what's available is to use the online calendar for this escape—it’ll show you the current options for your dates.

Please note that the minimum stay rules are set by the host and can’t be adjusted, so we’re not able to make exceptions.

If the stay length doesn’t quite match what you’re after, head to Find Your Escape, enter your check-in date and preferred length of stay, and browse other great options that might be a better fit.

To find out if single nights are available at this escape, check the online calendar and see if your preferred date is available to book.

If this escape isn’t available, head to Find Your Escape, enter your check-in date and length of stay, and browse all one-night options available for that day.

Please note that the minimum stay rules are set by the host and can’t be adjusted, so we’re not able to make exceptions.

The kitchen is set inside the tent and has hot and cold running water, a toaster, jug and a Nespresso machine. A convection hot plate and gas Weber BBQ are supplied for cooking. An electric fridge is supplied for cool food storage. There is also a large dining table in the tent, seating up to 5 people.

All the pots, pans and utensils you'll need for cooking and eating are provided.

Some pantry basics - tea, coffee, salt, pepper and cooking oil.

An outdoor patio heater is supplied for comfortable outdoor evenings year round, and an oil column heater is provided inside the tent for winter glamping. The beds all have electric blankets to keep you cosy during the winter months.

An outdoor brazier and firewood are also supplied for star-gazing at night, although it is dependent on the time of year and conditions, and at certain times of the year will be unavailable due to higher than normal fire risk.

Te Hāpua Wetlands Tent is open for winter stays, but bear in mind that glamping is still a form of camping!

Te Hāpua Wetlands Tent has cosy feather duvets, an oil heater inside the tent, electric blankets on all the beds, a hot tub and firepit outside - and lots of other elements to make your stay cosy and atmospheric. If you book a stay in winter, bring your sense of adventure, brush up on your fire-lighting skills, and be prepared for the elements!

Yes, your dog is welcome at Te Hāpua Wetlands from 1 October to 31 April (the summer season), but there are a few doggy rules, please see below:

Max two dogs (however, there's only one outdoor kennel available).
The property is not fully fenced.
Dogs must be up-to-date with vaccinations and either regularly wormed or dosed at least 48 hours prior to arrival (find out more about Ovis Management in NZ).
Please pick up all droppings (please bring doggy pick-up bags).
Any dogs that are not 100% toilet trained are to be kept outside or in a crate while inside the tent.
Please bring your own crate and/or dog bed, and do not let your dog on any furniture or soft furnishings.
If your dog hasn't been around sheep, cattle and chickens before, please keep them on the lead while walking to gauge their reaction before letting them off, to ensure the safety of the stock.

Wood-fired Hot Tub Lighting Service - $30

The wood-fired hot tub is free to use, however, some people do find it tricky to light and get going. Also, it takes around 4 hours to heat up the first time. If you're uncertain, we highly recommend selecting this service during the booking process. Your hot tub will be lit and heating up when you arrive. Note that you'll need to keep feeding the fire after you get there for it to be nice and hot for an evening soak.

'Make-your-own' Pizza Box - $50

Keep it easy and order a make-your-own pizza box including an eco-friendly box filled with fresh pizza ingredients (and instructions) for 2 pizzas. All you need to do is assemble and cook your own pizzas using the Weber Pizza Stone and Weber BBQ supplied.

Ingredients include:

Pizza bases (2)

Tomato paste

Mozzarella cheese

Salami

Ham/chicken

Mushrooms

Onion

Capsicum

The minimum stay for a particular day or date can vary depending on factors such as the day of the week, the time of year and the host's preferences.

The easiest way to check what's available is to use the online calendar for this escape—it’ll show you the current options for your dates.

Please note that the minimum stay rules are set by the host and can’t be adjusted, so we’re not able to make exceptions.

To find out if single nights are available at this escape, check the online calendar and see if your preferred date is available to book.

If this escape isn’t available, head to Find Your Escape, enter your check-in date and length of stay, and browse all one-night options available for that day.

Please note that the minimum stay rules are set by the host and can’t be adjusted, so we’re not able to make exceptions.

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**2.1** If you book within 28 Days of your check-in time, full payment via credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) is required at the time of booking. If you book more than 28 Days prior to your check-in time, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm your booking and secure the property. This will be charged to your credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) at the time of booking. A credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) payment surcharge of up to 2.1% will be applied to all credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) payments. **2.2** Bookings are considered confirmed once you have made your online booking and payment and we have sent an email to the address provided to us which confirms both the payment and your booking details. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact us as soon as possible. However, we (as agent for the Host) reserve the right to cancel any booking within 12 Days of the confirmation email where we discover that you, or any of your guests, has previously breached these Booking Conditions in relation to a previous booking. In that case, you will receive an email advising you that the booking has been declined, and the full amount paid by you at the time of booking will be refunded to the credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) you provided during the booking process. **2.3** If you book more than 28 Days prior to your check-in time, the remaining balance of your stay will be due 28 Days prior to your check in time. An email reminder will be sent to you at this time requesting payment for the outstanding balance. The reminder email gives you the option to pay the remaining balance by A2A (Internet Banking) or credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard). If your payment has not been received within 24 hours, the remaining balance will automatically be charged to the credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) used at the time of booking. Please note: a 2.1% credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) payment surcharge is applied to all payments made by credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard). Credit/Debit Card data is held in a secure and encrypted environment. **2.4** If any amount is not paid when due, you will forfeit your deposit and your booking will be cancelled.

**3.1** Your 10% deposit (or 10% of the value of your stay if you have paid in full) is non-refundable, however it can be transferred to another booking made within 12 months of the date of confirmation of your original booking, if you cancel your stay more than 21 Days prior to your check-in time. **3.2** Cancellation or date changes by you that are between 3 and 21 Days prior to your check-in time will result in 50% of the total cost of your stay being charged. Cancellation or date changes made 3 Days (72 hours) or less prior to your check-in time will result in 100% of the total cost of your stay being charged. **3.3** Date changes made more than 21 Days prior to your check-in time are allowed without forfeit of any amounts paid. **3.4** Force Majeure You are entitled to a full refund if you need to cancel for the following reasons: - **Road closure**. If at 1pm on the day before your arrival, a road on your route to your accommodation is designated by [Waka Kotahi](https://www.nzta.govt.nz/) as closed or for essential travel only, and there is no detour, or the detour adds more than two hours to your travel according to the Waka Kotahi Journey Planner. - **Metservice RED Weather Warning.** If at 1pm on the day before your arrival, the [Metservice](https://www.metservice.com/) has issued a RED warning/forecast in either your home region or the region of your accommodation, for either the day of your arrival or departure. - **Natural disasters in New Zealand.** Natural disasters such as cyclones, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and other severe and abnormal natural events causing large scale disruption of essential services and/or transport, specifically impacting your travel to or from your accommodation.

**4.1** Exceptional or unforeseen circumstance Hosts reserve the right to cancel a booking at any time in the event of exceptional or unforeseen circumstances. This right will only be exercised in good faith and in exceptional circumstances such as: (a) Any alteration to the property or its surroundings which may pose a safety risk for the guest. (b) Unexpected damage or destruction at the property. (c) A death in the Host family. (d) Our relationship with the Host ends for any other reason. In the unlikely event a Host cancels under this clause, the guest may elect to receive a full refund or to credit the booking to another available date or Escape. The Host’s liability will be limited to the refund of amounts paid for any part of your stay that is cancelled. **4.2** Cancellation for breach Hosts may terminate a booking at any time if they, or we, reasonably believe that there is, or has been, a breach of these Booking Conditions by you or any guest or visitor. Where a Host cancels under this clause, all amounts paid are forfeited and, where such termination occurs during the rental period, you and all guests and visitors must immediately leave the property.

**5.1** Accommodation is often situated on working farms and there are hazards both natural and man-made. You accept that you, and any guests or visitors, enter the property at your own risk. 5.2 Participation by you and any guests or visitors in activities, such as, outdoor baths, climbing trees, walking on the property and any other activity on the property, is done so at your and their own risk. **5.3** To the extent permitted by law, neither we nor the Host accept any liability for accident, loss of property or personal injury during your stay.

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If you encounter any issues or problems during your stay, you must first contact the Host to try to resolve the issue. The Host should be given the opportunity to address and fix the problem before any further steps are taken. If you decide to leave the accommodation early due to an issue without first contacting the Host to resolve it, you will not be entitled to compensation. Essentially, if you don’t give the Host a chance to fix the problem, you cannot expect financial reimbursement for leaving early. If you have a complaint that you'd like to alert Canopy Camping Escapes about after your stay, please contact us promptly at [\[email protected\]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) with details of the complaint. As an agent, we will be the initial contact between you and the Host but may need to put you in direct contact to resolve any issues.

To the extent permitted by law, as agent for the Hosts, we have no liability, to you or any other person, in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise: - for the acts or omissions of the Hosts; or - under or in relation to these Booking Conditions or your stay, Your rights are against the Host, not Canopy Camping Escapes. If, for any reason, Canopy Camping Escapes has any liability to you under or in relation to these Booking Terms or your stay, to the extent permitted by law, our liability is limited to the 20% of the amount paid by you in relation to the relevant booking. Any liability the Host has to you under or in relation to these Booking Conditions or your stay is, to the extent permitted by law, limited to refund of amounts paid by you for the relevant booking and shall not extend to any other costs or loss incurred by you or any guest or other person.

As the person who completes the Booking Form, you certify that all information provided is true, accurate and correct and that you: are authorised to agree to the Booking Conditions on behalf of all persons included in the Booking Form, including those substituted or added at a later date; are over eighteen years of age; agree to take responsibility for the party occupying the Property and shall ensure that they (and any approved visitors) comply with these Booking Conditions; and will notify us if you are not present at the property for the rental period.

EATING AND DRINKING

Te Hapua Glamping is self-catering. Just bring your own food and cook meals using the gas Weber BBQ and equipment provided in your private camp kitchen. You'll find all the cutlery, crockery, pots and pans, and utensils that you'll need. There is a Nespresso machine so if you like a good coffee bring som Nespresso pods along with you.

If you want a break from cooking at any stage and feel like a meal out, check out The Salt and Wood Collective (great craft beer) or Hey Coastie nearby in the Waikanae area (6 minutes drive or a 20-minute cycle down the beach).

The Bus Stop Cafe at Te Horo beach is a great place to grab a coffee and a scone.

The nearest supermarket is in Waikanae, 6-minutes drive away.

THINGS TO DO

Te Hāpua Glamping offers plenty of fun to keep you entertained during your stay. From soaking in the hot tub and taking in the Kāpiti Island sunset view to toasting marshmallows on the brazier in the evening, you'll find it hard to tear yourselves away.

The beach access is just a 10-minute walk down a safe country road - great for swimming and walking the dog.

The local area has plenty to keep you busy too! Swim at the nearby beaches, check out the outlet shops in Otaki, or get into nature. Nga Manu Nature Reserve is just down the road in Waikanae, and Otaki Forks has some great short bush walks to enjoy.

YOUR HOSTS

Your Hosts at Te Hāpua, Charlie and Kelly Meyer and their three kids, George, Harvey and Rosa, have lived on their coastal property for three years, and have been on the Kāpiti Coast since 2006.

Charlie was formally in the sports retail industry and Kelly is a Registered nurse. The boys are both at secondary school and Rosa goes to the local primary school in Te Horo.

The whole family love the outdoors and all five have contributed to the ideas and concepts that have now become Te Hāpua Glamping.

They are very proud of what they have created on their land on the Kāpiti Coast and look forward to sharing their unique piece of paradise with you.

TESTIMONIALS

“ We enjoyed our stay in this lovely setting. Thank you. ”

Sally Shanahan- 2025-06-17

20 / 20

“ Great setup and awesome place to spend a long weekend as a family. Bird and animal life were a hit for our three year old. ”

Matt Tong- 2026-04-28

1 / 20

“ Peaceful place, classic decor and great facilities. Highly recommend and will definitely return. ”

Yu Ting Su- 2026-03-19

2 / 20

“ Beautiful, tranquil location and a great experience sleeping in a tent without any of the hassles of a tent! ”

Melissa Neustroski- 2026-03-08

3 / 20

“ This place is phenomenal! We had the most relaxing time listening to the birds and a bonus is it’s dog friendly. Our boy loved all the farm smells. ”

Claire Jensen- 2026-02-10

4 / 20

“ Thank you for a wonderful stay! Stunning spot, so private and peaceful but just a short drive to nearby towns and shops. Lovely hosts and the place was so immaculately clean! Amazing beach just a couple of minutes down the road. Loved our visit, thank you! ”

Erin Lambert- 2026-01-16

5 / 20

“ Great spot and wonderful hosts. ”

Matt Reid- 2026-01-05

6 / 20

“ Our family had a great stay. It was so comfortable and the setting was just lovely, we really felt like we could switch off and relax. ”

Jenny Gulliver- 2026-01-03

7 / 20

“ We loved our stay, a great spot to get away and reset in nature. ”

Rose Martin- 2026-01-01

8 / 20

“ We loved our stay at Te Hāpua Wetlands, we will definitely be back! The hosts were super friendly and welcoming. The place was beautiful with stunning views. We loved the hot tub, the walks around the wetlands and the accommodation was incredible! ”

Alex Growcott- 2025-12-17

9 / 20

“ A beautiful, relaxing spot. My husband and ten-year-old son spent a night here and it was absolutely amazing. It was clean, the facilities were great and it was a lovely, magical place. The hot tub was fantastic and we even went for a walk to collect pinecones for the fire to roast our marshmallows. The hosts were super lovely too. I would absolutely recommend this site to anybody wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. ”

Trish Fitzsimons- 2025-12-10

10 / 20

“ Absolutely loved this spot amongst the nature, sheep, cows, rabbits and wild birds. Great way to unwind and get away from the city. ”

Asia Ormsby- 2025-11-25

11 / 20

“ What an amazing spot!! We throughly enjoyed the beautiful setting and being surrounded by the sounds of nature. The tent had everything we needed for a relaxing and pleasant family break. Short walk to the beach and some great recommendations from Kelly for cafes and restaurants, highly recommend this place. ”

Julie Lampp- 2025-09-29

12 / 20

“ Amazing remote spot, feels like a world away from the city. Great hosts. ”

Lizena Gray- 2025-09-22

13 / 20

“ A wonderful setting and atmosphere that provides a true break away! An awesome spot! ”

Bridget Tully- 2025-09-10

14 / 20

“ I treated my partner and three year old to a glamping adventure and it was awesome! Although it was winter, the set up ensured we were cosy warm and had delicious pizzas and a hot tub to warm us up! Can’t wait to visit in summer! Magical! ”

Priya Bhana- 2025-09-02

15 / 20

“ Such a beautiful place, surrounded by nature and being able to disconnect from city life and reconnect as a whānau. It had everything we needed. ”

Mele Tonga-Grant- 2025-08-21

16 / 20

“ We loved our stay. The kids thought it was magical. Beautiful and clean. Comfortable and warm beds. Loved the tub and wee outdoor fire. Super relaxing. Thank you. ”

Lou Browne- 2025-07-12

17 / 20

“ From the moment we stepped out of the car, we were welcomed by birdsong. The tent is beautifully positioned in front of a peaceful wetland pond that’s alive with wildlife. A truly stunning location with a picture-perfect view. The walk to the beach was just as gorgeous, taking us along a quiet country road before opening out to a vast, unspoiled stretch of coastline. Communication with Kelly and Charlie was effortless. They were responsive, helpful, and kind. We highly recommend staying here for anyone seeking peace, beauty, and a connection with nature. ”

Jo Dewar- 2025-07-06

18 / 20

“ Great spot. Great hosts. Highly recommend to family, friends and colleagues. ”

Nick Gorrie- 2025-06-23

19 / 20

“ We enjoyed our stay in this lovely setting. Thank you. ”

Sally Shanahan- 2025-06-17

20 / 20

“ Great setup and awesome place to spend a long weekend as a family. Bird and animal life were a hit for our three year old. ”

Matt Tong- 2026-04-28

1 / 20

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