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The Golden Bay Slow Escape
- 4 Guests
- 3 Bedrooms
- 5 Beds
- 2 Bathrooms
3 nights/4 days Fully Inclusive Experience
The luxury of having nowhere else to be.
You don't come to Golden Bay to do more. You come to feel more.
Day 1 — Arrive & ExhaleTransport → settle in → hamper → sunset → no schedule.
Day 2 — Wild CoastWharariki / Farewell Spit → beautiful picnic → return to accommodation → long, lazy evening.
Day 3 — Water & ForestTe Waikoropupū Springs / native forest / gentle walk → local food → afternoon completely free.
Day 4 — Leave SlowlyBreakfast → final walk → transport onward.
Sometimes you don't need a holiday, you need somewhere to breathe. A private escape to the wild edge of Golden Bay; beautifully hosted, locally nourished and deliberately unhurried.
Arrive with nothing on your to-do list so you can simply soak in the view and watch the last light disappear over the Tasman Sea. An evening of conversation beside a cozy fire, glass of wine in hand and a sky full of stars.
No alarm. No decisions. No timetable. No rushing.
The Golden Bay Slow Escape is a beautiful way to experience one of Aotearoa’s most extraordinary places. Instead of rushing from one attraction to the next, you have time to settle in, breathe deeply and let the landscape set the pace. Stay in eco-luxury comfort. Wake to birdsong. Wander wild beaches and quiet tracks. Let us take care of the driving, the details and the logistics, so you can simply be here.
Why book the Slow Escape?
Because sometimes the most memorable journey is the one where you do less. Because there are places you shouldn't rush through. Because sharing a beautiful landscape with someone you love is better when you have nowhere else you need to be.
The Slow Escape gives you the rare luxury of time: time to notice the light changing across the hills, linger over a meal, walk barefoot on the beach, have an uninterrupted conversation, or simply sit quietly and listen. We make it effortless to experience Golden Bay, slowly.
Inclusions:
* Seamless private transport from arrival. Complimentary pick up and drop of from Takaka Airport.
* Welcome grazing platter and bottle of beautiful local wine
* Enjoy a thoughtful selection of seasonal, local ingredients to create your own dining experience for all meals during your stay.
* One extraordinary, carefully curated nature experience each day.
If you've been saying "We need to get away," this is the time to make it happen.
Conditions:
- Subject to availability
- Bookings Essential
- Package valid for travel between 5th September 2026 and 6th September 2027
- 2 people $3000 total booking value
Highlights
Parking
All inclusive
Wireless Broadband Internet
Pictures
Amenities
Parking & facilities
Parking, Private garden
Services
Breakfast included, Housekeeper optional, Meal plan all-inclusive
Policies
Accept credit card, Accessible 24/7, Children welcome, Smoking not allowed
Kitchen & dining
BBQ gas, Blender, Baby high chair, Coffee machine, Cooking utensils, Dishwasher, Grill, Kitchen stove, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Toaster, Vacuum cleaner
Location features
Near ocean, Ocean view, Rural
Bathroom & laundry
Bathroom and laundry room, Bed linen, Blow dryer, Clothes dryer, Essentials, Shower, Towel set, Bathtub, Washbasin, Washing machine
Heating & cooling
Fireplace
Entertainment
TV satellite
Internet & office
Wireless Broadband Internet wireless
Home Safety
Fire extinguisher, First aid kit, Smoke detector
House Rules
Pets not allowed
Smoking not allowed
Credit cards accepted
Children welcome
Housekeeper Optional
- Check-in03:00 PM
- Check-out10:00 AM
Location
1725 Collingwood-Puponga Main Road, Pākawau, New Zealand
Karu ō te Kiwi resides in some of New Zealand's grandest scenery - from rugged wilderness, to pristine trout fishing rivers and golden beaches. It’s located at the top of the South Island in an area that enjoys the most sunshine hours of anywhere in New Zealand. Located approximately 2.5 hours (138km) from Nelson Airport. 20 min (18km) from Collingwood. Fly direct from Wellington on Golden Bay Air, Takaka airport is just a 45 minute drive and they can provide rental vehicles.
Rates
Policy and notes
Payment schedule
50% of the total amount is due at time of reservation.
The remaining amount is to be paid 7 day(s) before arrival.
Cancellation Policy
100% of paid prepayments refundable when canceled 30 day(s) before arrival or earlier.
50% of paid prepayments refundable when canceled 8 day(s) before arrival or earlier.
0% refundable if canceled after.
Security deposit
No security deposit is due.
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Contact us
- Email:info@karuotekiwi.com
- Phone:+6421994442
- Website:https://www.karuotekiwi.com