Our property, The Takaputahi Valley

   Our valley is surrounded by bush-clad ranges with the beautiful Takaputahi River winding through the flats below.  It is rich in history, with a colourful and violent past, with the renowned Maori warrior and
‘guerilla general’ Te Kooti and his followerslaunching attacks on the coastal settlements
of the East Cape from these vast ranges in the 1860’s.

From the violence of this history to it’s tranquility today, free from the stress and distractions of
modern technology, we can provide our guests with real ‘time out’.

Our main Cabin, adjacent to the river is very comfortable and typical back-country style,
sleeping 8 in 3 bunkrooms, accommodating 4, 2 and 2.
Linen is available if required at a small charge.
There is a spacious Lounge/Dining area and adjacent Kitchen.

With no power lighting at night is by Kerosene Lamps and the open fire which provides a warm, pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.
There is a hot shower and flush toilet with all facilities kept clean and tidy.

At the end of the day you can enjoy a long hot soak in our bush bath set in a grove of ferns, sheltered from the cabin. This is the ultimate pleasure.Then later in the evening relax round the open fire, with a quiet drink a yarn or two and maybe one of Barry's own back-country poems.

Our second Cabin,   adjacent to but out of sight of the main guest accommodation,is smaller, but has a magnificent view down the river.
It sleeps 2 in comfortable bunks or a make-up double bed, has a pot-belly stove, lounge/dining/kitchen area,
hot shower, flush toilet and all the other necessities to be fully contained.
Like our other cabin it also has an outside bath, hidden away but close by,
with it's own lovely view of the river and valley.

There are two options for meals. The first is you bring in and cook all your own, or we will cater for 3 course evening meals while you supply your own breakfasts and lunches. Should you choose the second option you will find the meals substantial and varied, with any special needs met. For this we must be advised in advance.