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{  "@context": "https://schema.org",  "@type": "Campground",  "@id": "https://campertunity.com/listings/campgrounds/kahikatea-farm-whakatane-bay-plenty",  "name": "Kahikatea Farm",  "description": "Kahikatea Farm is a farm and bush block, just outside of Whakatane in the Bay of Plenty. It's a 3.5-hour drive from Auckland and approximately one hour from Rotorua and Tauranga.",  "url": "https://campertunity.com/listings/campgrounds/kahikatea-farm-whakatane-bay-plenty",  "image": [    "https://canopycamping.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/header_image/public/campsite/2017-08/43Kakatia%20Farm%20Website%20Edits.jpg?h=fe409166&itok=-f0ygViT"  ],  "address": {    "@type": "PostalAddress",    "addressRegion": "Kahikatea Farm Kahikatea Farm Whakatane, Bay of Plenty Kahikatea Farm is a farm and bush block, just outside of Whakatane in the Bay of Plenty. It's a 3.5-hour drive from Auckland and approximately one hour from Rotorua and Tauranga. Kahikatea Farm is set on an elevated spot amongst the pristine bush on the farm, surrounded by mature manuka trees. It consists of a lotus belle glamping tent and three small timber huts. The tent forms a luxurious master bedroom complete with a king-size bed, deluxe linen and comfortable lounging furniture. Each of the huts contains the facilities for accommodation - a kitchen and dining hut, a bathroom hut, and finally a second bedroom hut for children - or when two couples are travelling together. The entire site is only ever booked by one group at a time, so you'll have the whole place to yourself. There is a lot to do on the property and in the surrounding area. A 30-40 minute loop bushwalk on the property takes you past huge kahikatea trees and groves of nikau palms. Native birds abound. Spend time enjoying the view over the Bay of Plenty and Te Urewera Park from the deep outdoor bath at the property - big enough for two!  Kahikatea Farm is a unique and special accommodation of the deluxe glamping kind - and the perfect place to base yourself to explore the Bay of Plenty! FROM NZ$ 320 /pn Children aged 5+ only Check Availability & Book Sleeps 4 Children aged 5+ welcome Check Availability & Book Previous Next Getting There FAQS Rates and Extras Booking Terms Make sure you download or print this handy info sheet with directions and host contact details prior to your journey. You may not have mobile reception at all times. Address   639 White Pine Bush Road, Whakatane 3191 Directions   Kahikatea Farm is just under 2.5 hours from Hamilton, approximately 1 hour from Tauranga and Rotorua, and a 3.5 hour drive from Auckland. Google Maps gives accurate directions. Locate Kahikatea Farm What is the minimum stay at this escape? 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. Can I stay for one night only? 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. WHAT TIME IS CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT? WHAT ARE THE BED AND BEDDING ARRANGEMENTS? The campsite consists of a lotus belle tent as a master bedroom, with three small timber huts containing the kitchen/dining area, bathroom and second bedroom. The luxury tent has a king-sized bed and the second bedroom is a hut with a king-sized bed which can also be configured as twin beds. 100% cotton linen, wool duvets and pillows, bathrobes and towels are supplied. WHAT ARE THE KITCHEN AND COOKING FACILITIES? The kitchen has a bench and sink, a small fridge/freezer, a double-ring induction hob and microwave, and all the equipment you need for cooking and eating. An indoor and outdoor dining option is provided. A weber BBQ is supplied outside. A Nespresso machine is available. Two complimentary capsules are provided and you're welcome to bring along extra capsules. Some pantry basics are supplied - oil, vinegar, salt and pepper, coffee and tea. WHAT ARE THE BATHROOM FACILITIES? The bathroom hut features a flushing toilet, sink, and a beautiful glass shower, connecting you to the bush outside. An outdoor bath with running hot water is situated a short distance from the bathroom hut, and an additional outdoor shower is set on a deck overlooking the surrounding forest. Body wash and bubble bath are supplied. IS THERE POWER? The huts and tent have mains power. LPG bottles and a gas califont provide hot water. There is no WIFI at the site, but there is a plug to charge devices. A mini-ironing board, iron and hairdryer are supplied. IS THERE MOBILE PHONE RECEPTION? There is mobile phone reception at the campsite, but no wifi.  WHAT SORT OF HEATING IS THERE? Heaters are provided in colder weather.  What is glamping like in winter? Kahikatea Farm is open for winter stays, but bear in mind that you're booking an outdoor escape - without the usual luxuries of a hotel or home. Glamping is still a form of camping! Kahikatea Farm has lots of warm bedding, heating in the form of oil heaters, and other elements that will 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! Can children stay at Kahikatea FARM? Children aged 5 and over are welcome to stay at Kahikatea Farm, however children under 5 years of age cannot be accommodated due to water and other safety hazards on the property. The one exception to this rule is for non-mobile babies under 6 months with BYO bedding and portacot. If you are bringing your non-mobile baby, you'll need to mention this in the comments box when you book. If you have preschoolers, check out some of our other Canopy Camping Escapes campsites that are super suitable for young ones. CAN I BRING MY DOG OR HORSE? Kahikatea Farm is a strictly 'no dog' campsite (with no exceptions) and is not suitable for horses. HOW PRIVATE AND REMOTE IS kahikatea farm? Kahikatea Farm is very private. The campsite is tucked well into the property, so it's just the sounds and sights of the bush, and the odd farm animal that you'll hear. WHERE DO I PARK MY CAR? Guests can drive right up to the campsite for easy loading and unloading, and can park your car near the campsite so coming and going is easy. CAN I HAVE A CAMPFIRE? There is a designated outdoor chiminea area where campfires can be held (great for toasting marshmallows).  WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING? Food and drink - make sure you bring all the food and drink you need for your stay Walking shoes  - if you'd like to go for a walk on the property Warm clothes for star-gazing Shower and bath toiletries  Insect repellent and Sunscreen - a must have! Towels for swimming - bring some spare beach towels for swimming in the ocean. ARE THERE ANY SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS? Kahikatea Farm is a working farm, with hazards both farm related (ie. machinery and animals) and natural (ie. Ongaonga/stinging nettle). You'll need to supervise children closely, as there are specific water hazards, such as troughs and ponds. There are also some areas with steep drop offs. There are bait stations in the QEII areas as well as other parts of the bush that should be avoided. For your own safety please do not touch any farm machinery, and do not enter buildings on the property. Gift Vouchers Give the gift of glamping! Gift Vouchers can be used at any of our Canopy Camping Escapes sites including Kahikatea Farm. These are provided in electronic format, for you to print out and pop in a greeting card for the lucky recipient. Read more about our gift vouchers, including how to purchase one, here. 1. Introduction 1.1 Canopy Camping Limited (Canopy Camping Escapes, also referred to as we, our and us) has a curated collection of unique nature-based properties throughout New Zealand, independently owned and operated by individual owners of the properties (Hosts). 1.2 By making a booking through our website (here) (Website), you, as the person making the booking, agree to be bound by these terms and conditions (Booking Conditions). 1.3 Canopy Camping Escapes enters into these Booking Conditions as an agent for the Host.  That means that you are making an agreement with the Host for the use of its property. Anything Canopy Camping Escapes does (including enforcing any of the Host’s rights), it does so as agent for the Host and is not a party to your agreement with the Host.   1.4 In these terms: “Day” means a period of 24 hours; and “check-in time” means the check-in time specified [in the booking confirmation email we send you / specified on the Website for the property you have booked] 2. booking and payments 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. Guest cancellations and date changes 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 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 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. Host Cancellations 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. safety and hazards 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. 6. pets No pets are allowed unless otherwise specified on the Website listing. Most accommodation is situated on working farms and therefore are not suitable for visiting pets. 7. Activities Hunting or motorcycles are not permitted on the properties. 8. GST GST of 15% (where the accommodation is GST-registered) is included in the daily per night cost. A tax receipt will be supplied by Canopy Camping Escapes if requested. 9. conditions of occupancy and conduct 9.1 Guests have a licence to occupy the Property for the paid holiday period only. You are responsible for ensuring that you and they arrive no earlier than the check-in date, and leave no later than the check-out time, specified on the Website. 9.2 You are required to, and must ensure that all guests and any approved day visitors, observe the rules and procedures in relation to the property: Specified on the Website. Contained in the information folder provided at the property. 9.3 You must, and must ensure that all guests and any approved visitors, take all reasonable and proper care of the property and its furniture, fittings and effects and leave them in the same state of repair, condition, cleanliness and tidiness as at the commencement of the rental period. Where the property has not been left in the same state of repair, condition, cleanliness and tidiness as at the commencement of the rental period, you will be required to pay an additional cleaning cost of $100 which may be charged to the credit or debit card used at the time of booking. 9.4 You are required to inform Canopy Camping Escapes of any damage or breakage occurring during the rental period in or around the property promptly so that it can be repaired and replaced for the next booking. You must reimburse the Host for the reasonable costs of replacement or repair of any damage caused by you or any guests or visitors and such costs may be charged to the credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) used at the time of booking. 9.5 You must ensure that any access information in relation to a property (including any access codes, location of keys, etc) is kept confidential and not disclosed to any person. 9.6 Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the properties. 9.7 The Host may access the property during the rental period to the extent reasonably necessary to undertake repairs or replacement or where we or the Host have reason to believe these Booking Terms are not being complied with. 9.8 The number of guests staying at the Escape overnight must be the same as the number of guests included in the booking. Any day visitors must be approved by the Host prior to your stay. No overnight visitors are permitted.  9.9 You and all guests and any approved day visitors must behave in a proper, appropriate and legal manner with due respect to the Host, the Property, other guests and neighbouring properties and neighbours, and Canopy Camping Escapes’ staff and representatives.  10. Complaints 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] 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. 11. Liability 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.   12. Gift vouchers Gift vouchers expire if not redeemed within 3 years of purchase.  If a booking paid for using a gift voucher is cancelled, any refund will be by way of a gift voucher with the same expiry date as the original gift voucher. Gift vouchers are not refundable or redeemable for cash and cannot be transferred or on-sold. 13. Law These Booking Conditions are governed by New Zealand law and the New Zealand courts have exclusive jurisdiction. 14. Changes to booking conditions We may amend these Booking Conditions at any time. Any changes shall apply to bookings made from the date of such changes. You are responsible for familiarising yourself with these Booking Conditions each time you make a booking. 15. Authority to sign 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 The campsite at Kahikatea Farm is self-catering. Just bring your own food, and cook meals using the BBQ and facilities provided in your private camp 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, Whakatane is just a 15 minute drive away, and there are plenty of cafes and restaurants to choose from. The nearest supermarket for supplies is in Whakatane. Things To Do There's no shortage of things to do on the property or in the local area. Alan and Merle have created their own 30 - 40 minute bushwalk on the farm, featuring one of New Zealand's tallest native trees (a Kahikatea tree that is 60 metres high!). At night, you'll see glow worms on the mossy banks of the track.  There are plenty of board games provided and even an outdoor dartboard. At the end of the day, soak in the outdoor bath and enjoy the view of Te Urewera National Park - 'gateway to the valley of the mist'. The Awakeri Hot Springs is a 10-minute drive away, and another Awakeri attraction, the 'Rail Ride' is just 5 minutes down the road. A golf course, stylish shops, cafes, and restaurants can be found in the attractive township of Whakatane, just a 15 minute drive away. Beach lovers will enjoy Ohope beach and the Ohiwa Harbour area, a 20-minute drive from the property. Your Hosts Alan and Merle Brabant are the owners of Kahikatea Farm, and will be your hosts during your stay. They are two of the hardest working, perfectionists we've ever met!  Kahikatea Farm is a 20 hectare property, mainly bush, including QE II protected reserve. The property itself is stunning - and a direct result of their own hard toil over the last 20 years. A baiting programme run in conjunction with the regional council means the bird life and native flora and fauna thrives, and the bush is some of the loveliest we've ever seen. The glamping site has been a labour-of-love, opening in February 2017. An enormous amount of research, time and effort was spent by Alan and Merle, creating the perfect hilltop glamping retreat. Alan and Merle love sharing their unique and beautiful property with others - and what a privilege it is to see and enjoy. Testimonials \" Incredible setting. Has everything you need. The outdoor bath is magical and the bushwalk on the property was a real highlight. We loved it. \" Katie Freire - 06 Mar 2026 1 / 12 \" Kahikatea Farm is pure magic. Such a beautiful amazing place. \" Kelly and Missy Drabble - 26 Feb 2026 2 / 12 \" A fabulous relaxing place to stay. \" John Crossman - 19 Feb 2026 3 / 12 \" Kahikatea Farm is a hidden gem. The accommodation is beautifully set up, surrounded by stunning native bush. The bush walks were serene, and the glowworms at night were pure magic. The hosts made everything so easy and enjoyable. We loved every minute of our stay! \" Donna and family - 17 Feb 2026 4 / 12 \" We couldn’t rate this higher! We are keen Canopy Camping fans, and it just gets better every time we try somewhere. Merle was a star, the site was phenomenal, and the bush walk and orchard were wonderful additions! 10/10!! \" Nicola Spillett - 07 Feb 2026 5 / 12 \" A beautiful and unique accommodation in the heart of nature with a lovely host. \" Samaneh Onsori - 31 Jan 2026 6 / 12 \" The setting was beautiful, the hosts were so friendly, and there was such a lovely bushwalk where we could see glowworms at night. \" Kristen - 21 Jan 2026 7 / 12 \" Beautiful private setting. Great to have a Canopy Camping option suitable to families. \" Amy Brennan - 18 Jan 2026 8 / 12 \" Amazing location with a lovely native bush walk and an impressively large Kahikatea tree. Alan and Merle are very welcoming and helpful hosts. Thank you. \" Matt - 18 Jan 2026 9 / 12 \" This place is absolutely stunning. I highly recommend this place, the owners couldn't have been more helpful! Best place we have ever stayed in. We will be back. Thanks for sharing your piece of paradise with us. \" Helen Ward - 05 Jan 2026 10 / 12 \" This piece of paradise is truly a remarkable place. It's private and peaceful, and the views are amazing. Merle and Alan have thought of everything! They are incredible hosts and beautiful people. \" Natasha Dooney - 29 Apr 2025 11 / 12 \" Our family had such a wonderful stay. The accommodation was comfortable and well looked after. It has everything you need to have a good stay. The hosts are so kind, generous and open – they offered and gave us flowers from their garden without a second thought, which we could take to our nana's grave, and we were so deeply grateful for that. We would love to come back in the future. Thank you so much. \" jennice stringer - 02 May 2025 12 / 12 Browse the Collection Beautiful tents surrounded by nature, quirky cabins with packets of personality and secret hideaways that offer something completely unique... Explore the other places in our collection. 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