Welcome to the Haurata experience

'Gisborne's best kept secret'

• Breathe the clean mountain air
  
• Drink the pure spring water
• Discover the pleasures of living in the remote hills of Gisborne.

The 12.5 km drive up the Makaretu Rd to Haurata is a unique experience. The land formed by ancient fault lines creates distinctive features with bluffs and fascinating rock sculptures.

Situated between Gisborne and Opotiki, Haurata Retreat is approximately 65km from Gisborne city and approximately 24km east of Matawai village, and is a great way to complete an around the East Cape journey.

• Walk the three stunning day walks or opt for the shortened version.
  
• Relax in the cosy fully self contained four bedroom house, with a gas heated outdoor hot tub and a large deck.
  
• The authenic shearers quarters have been renovated and is now used as backpacker accommodation.
  
• There is an original old shearing shed in the garden which is still operational.
  
• Enjoy the large landscaped rhododendron garden with deciduous and ever green trees,organic fruit trees, two avenues of cherry trees, a spiral garden and ceremonial area.
  
• A narrow track leads from the garden into the native bush with paths going down to a beautiful rocky river. Spot the glow worms in the evening or go eeling.
  
• This is a truley magnficant experience for nature lovers. The river is a play ground for the adventurous with rockslides, swimming holes and waterfalls.
  
• Haurata is a farmstay and observe farmers at work, maybe mustering sheep with dogs or working in or around the main woolshed.
  
• Guests have the freedom to explore 1000 ha of fascinating high country.
  
• Tackle one of the three day walks which provide some of Gisbornes most stunning scenery.
  
• Bring your horse or mountain bike with you and ride the various farm tracks and hills - the small paddocks are ideal for horses
  
• Savour the delicious wholesome meals using fresh produce from our gardens and the local area, if you require the catering service.

The Retreat/Farmstay
Relax in the tranquil landscaped surroundings at Haurata. Great for a family holiday, a romantic escape, ideal for yoga retreat, painting retreat, writers retreat, or the overseas traveller wanting to experience a New Zealand high country setting.

With no traffic noise, get used to the silence of the night and awakening to the sound of bird calls.

Unwind in our wonderful outdoor hot tub. Soak up the tranquil and unique environment as you destress in the natural gas-heated water. Enhance your experience by adding relaxing herbs and exotic flowers. Nothing feels better than getting back to nature.

The retreat/farmstay is sheltered from most winds and a haven for children to roam and play. Go for leisure walks, explore the river, find safe swimming holes for younger children and more challenging ones for grownups. Hurtle down rock slides, build huts, play in the trees and follow the tracks through the native bush. There is also room to accommodate your horse while on holiday or perhaps bring your mountain bike to burn off excess energy.

When we say 'pure water' we are not kidding, the former Haurata owner, Shakahn, had the water tested - the results showed it as being some of the most pure water in the world.

Haurata High Country Retreat, Eastland Holiday Retreat Enquiry Form

Address:

1257 Makaretu Rd
Te Karaka

Phone: +64 6 867 8452

Fax:

Web: Visit website

RATES: Quoted in NZ$, Subject to Change.

1 night
$260 for 2 people
$290 for 4 people + $30 each extra adult, $20 each extra child

2-3 nights
$190 for 2 people
$240 for 4 people + $30 each extra adult, $20 each extra child

4 nights or more (SPECIAL RATE)
$200 per night for up to 4 people + $30 each extra adult, $20 each extra child

Backpacker or Extra accommodation (Old shearers' quarters)
6 beds available, but bring your own linen,towels and bedding.
$20 per person.

Meals
Breakfast, lunch and 2-course dinner: $70 per person
Breakfast only: $15 per person
Lunch ony: $15 per person
2 course dinner: $40 per person

Walks
Payment for Green walk is included in main accommodation rates.
$15 per person for Red & Blue walks as permission is needed from land owners on that day.
$25 per person for Guided Walk.
All walks $15 per person if staying at the backpacker accommodation.

Garden visits
Garden visits are available by appointment only, $10 per person

The Haurata High Country Retreat, Eastland Holiday Retreat Enquiry Form