Ever wanted to experience a geodesic dome? Less than 2 hrs from Auckland you can escape to this rustic glamping dome in a rural setting near the coast. Situated near the top of a hill, there are amazing rural & sea views, thousands of stars in a clear sky, with outstanding sunrise and sunsets. The dome contains a gorgeous bedroom, lounging space, & adjacent entranceway. Nearby is your own outdoor composting toilet and luxurious shower. To note: We are still working on this set-up, it is fairly basic and not yet landscaped. There are also some finishing touches that we would like to add (e.g. more plants & an outdoor bath!), but for now the basic glamping amenities are available at a discounted price, so please bear with us! This is a rural property and this means there are bugs around the place like flies, spiders, slaters & occasionally bush cockroaches. As we are an Organic property, we don't spray any poisons. If you don't want a bug inside, please pick it up & put it outside, or ask us to come & remove it for you 😊 There is a working farm next door, so you may see livestock or the occasional farmer tending to his stock. Dome rules: This is a fully off-grid property so cannot use electric heaters, as we will run out of power. Please dress appropriately, make use of the hot water bottles, blankets & heater! If you need more blankets, please don't hesitate to ask. Please wash your dishes using the water at the sink to fill up the kettle and heat the water so that you can clean them properly. Wipe them & put them away again, & leave the kitchen as you found it. No shoes inside the dome please, you can leave them in the entranceways. We also run off tank water, so please keep showers to a 5 minute maximum, otherwise we will also run out of water. We love that you can bring your fur babies, but please keep dogs off the furnishings, feel free to roll up the rug if you don't think that you can keep the dog off it. Clean up poo, extra dog bags available.

We live on site & are into organic gardening, permaculture, zero-waste, surfing, family, reading, craft beer, painting and building things!

Do you like endless white sandy beaches that are often so quiet that you're the only one on the beach? Then our area is for you! Uretītī is 2mins drive or 25mins walk from the dome, with great swimming, surfing, dog walking and native bird watching. 13mins drive and you'll get to Waipu Cove, which is a long sandy beach with safe swimming, surfing and fishing. The little ones will love exploring the rock pools and secluded surrounding. The beachside cafe is an idyllic spot for breakfast, lunch, or an open-air dinner among the fairy lights. Other local attractions include a museum, art gallery and golf courses. Embark on a 1.5-hour walk around the Waipū Caves where you will find stalactites, stalagmites and glow worms. Or explore the Waipū Coastal Walkway where you can get up close and personal with our stunning limestone rock formations called Pancake Rocks. Nearby are the beautiful Pīroa Falls and Marsden Cove marina where you can take day trips by boat that include fishing, diving, and sightseeing.