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Aniwaniwa Yurt Stay

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820 West Bank Road Motueka 7196
Tel: 03-5268557
www.aniwaniwa.co.nz

Full Description

Enjoy the unique experience of staying in a Yurt at Te Manawa eco village
Drift to sleep to the Ruru(Morepork) under a starry sky
Soak up the breath taking sea and river views from the
yurt deck.
An ideal place to retreat, take time out, reflect,
rejuvenate, reconnect.
- Unwind on the yurt deck and soak op the
bush and sea views while listening to the birds..
- Bush walking on and around the property.
- Great mountain biking in the immediate vicinity.
- If you would like to visit our hydro power scheme or other
community projects please ask us, one of the members of the
community could show you.
- Experience living in an Eco village.

The Motueka river is a 3 min drive down the hill, beautiful swimming
holes with sandy beaches.

Small swimming hole, 5 min walk from the Yurt

Central location with easy driving distance to Motueka, Kaiteriteri and
other beautiful beaches, Kahurangi and Abel Tasman National parks.

To unwind after a day out or to make the most of your retreat we also
offer chigong classes and massage/healing/counseling services.

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 sustainable toilet/grey water waste disposal
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

We regenerate the bushland on the property, by pine and pest removal.

Dietary Selections: We offer

Vegetarian
Organic Food
Locally sourced food
Home-grown spray-free produce

Facilities

Double bed
Fold out double sofa bed
Massage table
2 bean bags
6 large cushions
coffee table
bookshelf with small library
stereo
wood fire with wood supplied for cold evenings

Outside compost toilet

Bush bath with shower, hot water from gas califont .
(under construction)
Shared inside bathroom facilities in cold or wet weather.

Total Capacity

1 bedroom/2 double beds. Additional matrasses available.

Electronics

Hi-Fi with CD & DVD player

Activities

- Unwind on the yurt deck and soak op the
bush and sea views while listening to the birds..
- Bush walking on and around the property.
- Great mountain biking in the immediate vicinity.
- If you would like to visit our hydro power scheme or other
community projects please ask us, one of the members of the
community could show you.
- Experience living in an Eco village.

The Motueka river is a 3 min drive down the hill, beautiful swimming
holes with sandy beaches.

Small swimming hole, 5 min walk from the Yurt

Tariff Includes

linen and towels

Directions

From motueka go towards tapawera on the Motueka Valley highway. After about 8km, turn right over the "Alexander bluff" bridge and turn immediate right on west bank rd.
After about 700m you will see a artistic mailbox on your left numbered 820. Take the driveway up the hill for about 1km. You will come across a sign saying "Aniwaniwa". Just park there and walk up to the house and we will welcome you.