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The Unwind

Taranaki


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Eating and Drinking

EATING AND DRINKING

The Unwind is self-catering. Just bring your own food and drink, and cook meals using the ceramic stove top provided in your kitchen. You'll find all the cutlery, crockery, pots and pans that you'll need.

If you're looking for a bite to eat in New Plymouth Central, Social Kitchen, Shining Peak Brewery, Arborio and Snug Lounge are all highly recommended.

The nearest store for stocking up on food and supplies is in New Plymouth, 15 minutes away.

Things to Do

THINGS TO DO

Explore the river and dip your feet in the cooling waters in summer, or relax with a drink on the river deck. Soak in the outdoor bath with a good book or battle it out over one of the board games provided.

If you feel like stretching your legs, take a walk around Lake Mangamahoe, just an 8-minute drive away.

For a change of scenery, head to The Coastal Walkway, Pukekura Park, or North Egmont Visitor Centre, all within a 15- to 25-minute drive. And of course, you can't miss out on an evening walk along the sand at 'Fitzroy Beach!'

Your Hosts

YOUR HOSTS

Your hosts at The Unwind are Bill, Justine, and their son, Aiden.

The family have been living on their beautiful 2-acre property for the past 4 years. They always dreamed of building their own home, but had given up hope of finding somewhere 'magic' in their price range. Then, they found this land...with the sound of the nearby river, the views and the peacefulness - they knew they'd found their place.

Bill is an Engineer and Justine is a Data Management Specialist and Social Media Content Creator. With a passion for unique accommodation, the couple embarked on designing and building their own special cabin. Designed for guests to rest and rejuvenate, Justine felt 'The Unwind' was the perfect descriptive name for this little slice of heaven.

TESTIMONIALS

“ Wonderful position under the mountain and beside a stream. Excellent facilities, tastefully presented. The extra touches of eggs, bread, orange juice and homemade jam add to the experience. ”

Michele Larnder- 2025-11-09

20 / 20

“ The Unwind is perfection...can't wait to return! ”

Jude Wright- 2026-03-31

1 / 20

“ Our stay was so amazing, we had the most relaxing couple of days even with the rain, just settling in with the fire going, couldn’t have asked for a better experience. ”

Kalpesh Tailor- 2026-03-29

2 / 20

“ A bath under the stars was awesome. The relaxing deck by the stream was special. Inside the cabin, everything was good. The bed was so comfortable, the shower was big, and nice and warm inside. ”

Mark Superfine- 2026-03-24

3 / 20

“ We just felt a wave of serenity from the moment we opened the gate. ”

Craig Roach- 2026-03-21

4 / 20

“ The Unwind is such a beautiful and relaxing setting. So thankful to the hosts for sharing this special place with us. ”

Bridget Mooney- 2026-03-10

5 / 20

“ The Unwind is a tranquil little paradise with the sound of the running water, the calming mountain view and the cosy yet modern cabin. Didn't want to leave and will definitley be back! ”

Sarah Clinker- 2026-03-08

6 / 20

“ A beautiful retreat, which promises relaxation and delivers in spades. Gorgeously furnished with excellent WiFi too. ”

Marion Titmuss- 2026-03-06

7 / 20

“ I loved my stay at The Unwind and recommend it to anyone looking for a truly unique experience in New Plymouth, New Zealand, with a beautiful backdrop of Mount Egmont. ”

Jessica Morgan- 2026-03-01

8 / 20

“ Beautiful cabin in a magical setting with mountain views and a picturesque stream to explore. Very quiet rural location but also a short drive away to restaurants and beaches, the best of everything! ”

karen dennis- 2026-02-28

9 / 20

“ We absolutely loved our stay at The Unwind. It was so peaceful and truly the perfect place to switch off and unwind. Everything was spotless, beautifully presented, and so comfortable. We left feeling refreshed and already wishing we could come back. ”

Jennifer Greig- 2026-02-12

10 / 20

“ Had the most beautiful little trip away to start the year, very clean tidy and private! Can’t wait to go back. ”

Alexa Pilakoutas- 2026-01-31

11 / 20

“ Awesome cabin that provides the opportunity to get away from reality for a while. ”

Shane Blakiston- 2026-01-31

12 / 20

“ It was a beautiful location. There was such attention to detail, like fresh bread and eggs from their chickens. I would 100% visit again. ”

Maya de Souza- 2026-01-27

13 / 20

“ We loved our time at The Unwind. It was a lovely place to be and not too far from things to do in Taranaki. We’d highly recommend it. ”

Marissa Slaney- 2026-01-21

14 / 20

“ This was a highlight of our NZ trip. A beautifully appointed tiny home with a huge bed, with gorgeous surroundings, in view of the mountain. A short drive away from North Taranaki Visitor Centre, Inglewood Disc Golf Course, New Plymouth and many trails. We spent a rainy day cosy with the wood stove. And on a nicer day it was lovely to open the sliding doors wide to enjoy the warmth and breeze. Worth every penny. ”

Caroline Creekman- 2026-01-07

15 / 20

“ The Unwind is a great spot to do exactly that. Relax and unwind in a lovely setting, with a great little view of the mountain and super comfortable facilities. ”

Ann Harkness- 2025-12-11

16 / 20

“ So nice to listen to the stream. The outdoor bath and stargazing just add to such a great location and feeling of being able to turn off and unwind. ”

Marcus Coley- 2025-11-24

17 / 20

“ We absolutely loved our stay at The Unwind. It was the perfect place to do exactly that. The accommodation was amazing, the outdoor bath was relaxing, and the river deck was magical. Would highly recommend anyone to book here. ”

Guy Schwikkard- 2025-11-18

18 / 20

“ Our son and his wife gave us a glamping voucher, otherwise we would not have really considered glamping, and we are so glad that we did! It really is a beautiful and peaceful area of the country, and the new cabin seemed so luxurious to us. We enjoyed the outside bath and the fresh eggs, butter, jam, and delicious bread as well. We really felt pampered staying at your lovely cabin! ”

Leigh and Tony Haslam- 2025-11-17

19 / 20

“ Wonderful position under the mountain and beside a stream. Excellent facilities, tastefully presented. The extra touches of eggs, bread, orange juice and homemade jam add to the experience. ”

Michele Larnder- 2025-11-09

20 / 20

“ The Unwind is perfection...can't wait to return! ”

Jude Wright- 2026-03-31

1 / 20

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