The Tree House

168 West Coast Road, Motukaraka RD1 Kohukohu 0491 Hokianga Harbour
(09) 405 5855
www.treehouse.co.nz

Full Description

Stay in your own private cabin or share accommodation with a group of family or friends in a tranquil peaceful setting beside Hokianga Harbour. Conveniently located close to the Hokianga Harbour ferry and Northland's premier touring route The Twin Coast Discovery Highway on route to Waipoua Kauri Forest from Cape Reinga and Bay of Islands.

Thirty years ago the Evans family moved from Sydney, Australia to Kohukohu, New Zealand to establish a tree and garden landscape, based on permaculture principles, on 6 hectares of farmland beside Hokianga Harbour. The wooden homestead and cabins that Phil and Pauline created are now nestled in to a lush and diverse  landscape of trees, subtropical gardens, native forest. woodland,wetlands and birds that is enjoyed by independent travellers and bicycle tourists from New Zealand and around the world. 

Relax on the deck of their own cabin or share the outdoor and indoor living spaces of the main wooden homestead.

Kitchen, shower, toilets and laundry are shared by all guests, a maximum of 15 to 20 people. All buildings and facilities and car park are connected by natural gravel paths, wooden stairs ,verandahs and decks.

We welcome enquiries from  travellers and small groups. Our hilltop cabin is ideal for a group of up to  4-6 people and the Pond and Brook Cabins for couples or singles looking for a tranquil and peaceful retreat. The dorm rooms are convenient for overnight stays.

Walk our nature trail and find out about the plants, birds and animals on our property. Visit the local heritage precincts of Kohukohu and Rawene and take day trips to kauri forests, heritage and maori and european cultural sites, art galleries, local cafes and west coast beaches.

For those requiring self-contained accommodation a harbourside holiday house is available in the village of Kohukohu, 5 kms from The Tree House. The holiday house is called "Kohukohu Cottage".

Environment Friendly Action

We conserve water
We reduce/limit oil/gas carbon emissions
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 instruct staff in green practices
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

When we swapped from producing our own alternative energy to mains energy we chose a power company that generates energy from local geothermal sources. We have been involved in land restoration and native forest restoration for the last 30 years. Our family is involved in a number of community initiatives including local arts and music events. We are committed to protecting the natural environment, heritage and culture, growing and buying food locally from organic gardens and employing local people.

Facilities

2 dorm rooms, 2 double cabins and a 2 bedroom twin/double/share cabin.
Spacious camping ground for tents.
Shared fully equipped kitchen and bathrooms. Shared living.dining area, library and verandahs. Laundry available. Bring your own sleeping bags, duvets and towels or we can supply all bedding and towels.

Total Capacity

20 (including campers)

Electronics

Phone & Broadband

Activities

Walk the nature trail that at The Tree House. Learn about our local plants and animals on The Nature Trail. Walk the local countryside and learn about local history in the heritage precincts of Kohukohu and Rawene. Visit Motuti marae and Mitimiti Beach or take a day trip to kauri forest, galleries, cafes, beaches and sand dunes.

Tariff Includes

Use of all facilities, except for use of washing machine and dryer, wireless internet and computer.. Ask about charges for these services.

Directions

5 kms south of Kohukohu, 2 kms west of Hokianga car ferry, on north side of Hokianga Harbour.