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Organic Explorer has carved out a name for itself as a comprehensive resource for travellers seeking eco-friendly experiences in New Zealand.

Through its website and travel guides, it has provided travellers with an abundance of information about everything from organic cafe's and eco-lodges to nature tourism and Maori cultural experiences.

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Straw Stone Homestay

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341 Racecourse Road Waipukurau
06 858 6587
straw.atspace.com

Full Description

Welcome to The Straw Stone Homestay in Waipukurau, Hawkes Bay.
Your hosts, Sharleen and Grenville, would love to share the warmth of this Owner-built rustic home. Crafted from Strawbales, Stone and Wood, it has many lovely features.
Stroll around the organic garden, sit on the porch taking in the water and landscape view or simply enjoy the comfortable indoor areas.

FEATURES include –

HOUSE:

Walls of Stone and Straw, Compact Earthen floors, Timber-framed windows and doors
Quiet, comfortable farmhouse style, warm ambient temperature
All built by owner from mostly locally-sourced non-toxic materials

PROPERTY:

2.25ha (5 acres) Expanding native tree plantings (owner propagated)
Food gardens using Organic Methods
Animals: Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, Chickens, Frogs, Outdoor Dog
Sunset views over scenic but shallow Lake Hatuma
Dam on property so not safe for young children

http://straw.atspace.com

Environment Friendly Action

We conserve heat
We conserve water
We reduce/limit oil/gas carbon emissions
We employ alternative energy resources: wind/solar/water
We recycle where possible
We compost food waste
We use bio-degradable cleaning agents
We use reclaimed or low embodied energy building materials
We mention green/eco issues on our website
We conserve/care for wildlife in our area/ natural pest eradication
We participate in community environmental initiatives
We use principles of permaculture and/or biodynamic method of farming

Other Environment Friendly Initiatives

Thermal mass/strawbale insulation/solar panels

Dietary Selections: We offer

Vegetarian
Locally sourced food
Home-grown spray-free produce

Organic Meals

Use own homegrown produce,eggs or meats when possible. Homebaked breads,etc

Facilities

2 Queensize Bedrooms, bedbug/asthmatic protected beds, TVs, Guitar. Bathroom and toilet shared by guestrooms only
Additional capacity can be created

Total Capacity

4-6

Electronics

VCR
Phone & Broadband

Activities

Share information about Strawbale Building and Organic Gardening, Birdwatching, often clear skies for Stargazing, Playing Music. Endeavour to link with other activities e.g. fishing, hunting, tramping, wineries, art

Tariff Includes

$100 per night per room, includes delicious homecooked breakfast Other meals optional – using mostly own produce, fresh from our fields

Directions

Waipukurau is on SH2 1hr South of Napier and 3.5hrs North of
Wellington. We’re 3.41k off the main Rd .on Google Map