Ideal for both locals and travellers, experience Te Aratipi with one of our two epic day walks.

Select either the 'Te Aratipi' or the 'Mangatawa', walk and we'll ensure your group enjoys a remarkable journey across private farmland, through protected native bush, rocky limestone outcrops and with stunning coastal and mountain vistas.

Take your time and enjoy having your lunch prepared and packed for you.

Just 30 minutes from town, you can make it back in time for a quick shower and turnaround before heading out for dinner!

Price: $95 per person (incl gst), 2 person minimum.

The price includes:

• A generous, home-made country-style picnic lunch and refreshments.

• Toilet facilities at the beginning and middle of the walk.

• Available any day, subject to availability, between Labour weekend – end of June. Outside of this, on request.

• Safe, private parking.

• Access to the private farmland, maps and detailed track information via the Great Hikes App.

• Meet for a leisurely 10:00 a.m. start where you'll be welcomed, briefed, and provided with a map before setting off on your walk. You'll enjoy a lunch break halfway through the walk and guidance on where to stop for afternoon tea but, feel free to take your time and pause whenever you like. See more details about each walk below.

• A native tree will be planted at Matariki for each person in the group, a small but lasting contribution to the land.

• See payment details + Ts and Cs here.

*GUIDED OPTION - If you'd like Ro to assist you and accompany you on your walk (eliminating the need to follow a map or markers) please email for more details and pricing. Ro will also take care of your picnic, boil the kettle, and provide entertaining conversation or banter.

Stay and walk with us at Te Aratipi.

Indulge in both the day walks, and for the full Te Aratipi experience, stay with us in between. Shed your walking boots and step into the past as you relish the delightful Rabbiter’s Cottage. Imagine hot showers or a bath soak, fine linens on the beds (no need for sleeping bags!), delectable country-style meals, the freshness of farm air and tranquil serenity.

With just a short drive down the road to the stunning Waimarama Beach, you can incorporate an end of day swim with ease!

Price: $2,600 (incl gst) total for up to 4 people.

The price includes:

• Arrival 4pm onwards : You'll be welcomed, briefed, and provided with a details ahead of your adventure!

• 2-night stay in the quaint, historic Rabbiter's Cottage. This includes 2 x bedrooms for 4 people (bed split option available for 4 x individuals) + 1 bathroom, full kitchen, living/dining. All quality linen and towels provided. See more info here.

• If you fancy a 3rd night with us, it's an extra $600 total (including gst) and this will cover the extra meal (welcome treats, dinner and dessert).

• All catering including nourishing farm-style provisions, meals and baking are provided throughout the stay. These will be a mix of provisions and pre-prepared/cooked meals that will just require pulling together as per your liking or re-heating and popping on the table for when you are ready to eat. Easy.

• Exclusive use and stay in Cottage.

• Available any day, subject to availability, between Labour weekend – end of June. Outside of this, on request.

• Safe, private parking.

• Access to the private farmland, maps and detailed track information via the Great Hikes App.

• Both mornings aim for a leisurely 10:00 a.m. start. You'll then enjoy a lunch break halfway through the walk and guidance where to stop for afternoon tea but, feel free to take your time and pause whenever you like. See more details about each walk below.

• A native tree will be planted at Matariki for each person in the group, a small but lasting contribution to the land.

• See payment details + Ts and Cs here.

*GUIDED OPTION: If you'd like Ro to assist you and accompany you on your walk (eliminating the need to follow a map or markers) please email for more details and pricing. Ro will also take care of your picnic, boil the kettle, and provide entertaining conversation or banter.