ECO Adventures

How about an outdoors fun-filled coastal weekend?

• Explore in the fabulous Whangarei Heads area, and enjoy good food and accommodation as well.

• Paddle, cycle and walk with us!

• Itineraries, guides, most meals, and all gear provided.

Included in the places we visit are:

Peach Cove, Smugglers Cove, Urqhuarts Bay, Mt Manaia, Te Araroa Walkway, Reotahi, Taiharuru Estuary, McGregor’s Bay, Pataua Estuary, Matakohe/Limestone Island, and occasionally sailing and fishing are possible.

Trips can cater for all levels of ability/experience.

Eco-Adventures will be starting in late March – Contact us at Tidesong for more details

olives ripening in the sun

Pataua Olive Grove is family operated concern, the first of the trees planted in the early 70′s to form a windbreak. The grove now has 400 trees with 18 different cultivars which are spray free as they have no pests. In the early years trialling of different cultivars was carried by a local nurseryman.
Because of the heavy fruiting on the trees and the growing interest in olive oil a processing plant was imported from Italy, turning a hobby into a business. The plant has a high pressure hydraulic ram which produces cold pressed extra virgin olive oil. The process is capable of processing 100 kilos per batch taking about three hours to complete.

The high quality of the olive oil results from the fruit being harvested, washed and pressed within twenty-four hours. The oil has a fresh, green flavour with fruity character, starting smooth with a peppery finish.

After walking, relax in the bush bath

We are proud to introduce Northland’s first three-day private (unguided) walk. Situated at Whangarei Heads our boutique walk encompasses private farmland, stunning ocean and harbour beaches, rural roads, recreational reserves and existing public walkways.
Start each day from our immaculately presented lodge, which accommodates up to 12 people at a time, and walk along well-marked routes experiencing an amazing variety of landscapes. At the end of the day return by foot, or in one of our vehicles, for a hot shower and a delicious dinner prepared by us (and cooked by you!)
This truly outstanding natural experience will leave you with lasting memories.

We cater for up to 12 people at a time, however the lodge can be booked exclusively for your group by paying for 10.
The cost is $435.00 per person; this covers accommodation (three nights) in our new, well-appointed and very clean lodge, all food – we get rave reviews about our fresh, local food, and daily transfers to your start or finish points. We also have a new two-day option ($335).

Our season is 1 October – 31 May. Bookings are essential. This truly outstanding natural experience will leave you with lasting memories.