Oakura Pond Cottage

Oakura Pond Cottage Ready for a slice of rural paradise nestled in a river valley? All are welcome - little families, bi

All are welcome - little families, big families AND their 4-legged friends. Our Oakura Pond Cottage offers a private and peaceful place to unwind. Located in the heart of Oakura Village, our beautifully furnished
holiday house offers a truly inspiring view,
a change of scenery with all the comforts of home. Oakura is located 15 minutes drive south of New Plymouth in the Taranaki region of the wes

tern North Island of New Zealand. About 1 hour from Hawera along Surf Highway 45, this small township is a must if you are visiting the region. Oakura is perhaps best known for its stunning beach where people enjoy swimming, surfing, kayaking, fishing / surfcasting, or a leisurely stroll at sunset. Apart from its well known beach, Oakura's main attraction is Butlers Reef Pub - a bar, restaurant and music venue that has showcased many well known New Zealand and international acts, including Dave Dobbyn, Gin Wigmore, Katchafire, Supergroove and Jimmy Barnes. Butlers Reef also has a lovely outdoor play area for the kids. The Oakura River flows past the town and into the North Taranaki Bight. To the south is the Kaitake Range, part of Egmont National Park, home to Mt Taranaki and an amazing labyrinth of hiking trails. Other places of interest include the township's three parks - Matekai, Corbett and the Shearer Reserve. Also, within five minutes drive south west is Lucy's Gully, a popular beauty spot in the Kaitake ranges. Koru Pā is a historic reserve situated 3 km south-east of Oakura township. Thought to be one of the first Māori settlements in Taranaki, Māori tradition recognises that it may have been built as early as 1000AD by Nga Mahanga a Tairi, a hap of the Taranaki,

We would like to give a shout out to a very special pondster, Singe who shared a most lovely comment on our wall - "You...
20/11/2013

We would like to give a shout out to a very special pondster, Singe who shared a most lovely comment on our wall - "Your taste in interior is just smashing! Well done."

Thank you so much Aingie! There is a story behind each piece I got from antique shops, TradeMe etc ... I am thinking about starting a blog to share what fun I had decorating! And to share each piece's story!

~ Shae

We're seriously contemplating installing these in our pond cottage ... but wee bit expensive and we would have to raise ...
19/11/2013

We're seriously contemplating installing these in our pond cottage ... but wee bit expensive and we would have to raise rates a tad ... but imagine kiwi Pinot Noir right from the tap. Hmmmm.

Interesting read from my sister's Give a Grape FB page ... here @ Oakura Pond Cottage, we do believe in down time as wel...
19/11/2013

Interesting read from my sister's Give a Grape FB page ... here @ Oakura Pond Cottage, we do believe in down time as well as family time. Cheers.
~ Shae

It has been non-stop the past few months. I’m in NYC today and so excited for our two sold out nights of the Daily Love Enter the Heart Tour in NYC! Later on

17/11/2013

Thank you Jenny Jones for posting in our online guest book: "Oakura Pond Cottage was the perfect place to stay for our walking (and talking) group. We enjoyed the whole cottage - and appreciated the attention to detail with the lovely linens, the ornaments, the bathrooms, the fresh flowers, the chocolate on our pillow. The cottage was clean and fresh and we all commented on how comfortable the beds were - for our tired bodies after a full day tramping. It was a joy to have drinkies and meals outside on the veranda overlooking the waterlilies and waterside plantings.The place is a credit to you Shae and family. Thanks, it was brilliant."
~ Jenny Jones (posted 11.16.13)

http://www.oakurapondcottage.co.nz/guest-book.html

25 Donnelly Street | Oakura 4314 | New Zealand | 011 64 6 752 1068 home | 027 678 9952 mobile

16/11/2013

A customer is the most important visitor on our premises.
He is not dependent on us.
We are dependent on him.
He is not an interruption of our work.
He is the purpose of it.
He is not an outsider of our business.
He is part of it.
We are not doing him a favour by serving him.
He is doing us a favour by giving us the opportunity to do so.
~ Mahatma Gandi

We are now donating part of our profits to my sister's nonprofit, Hope Xchange, for bipolars by bipolars. Their mission ...
15/11/2013

We are now donating part of our profits to my sister's nonprofit, Hope Xchange, for bipolars by bipolars. Their mission to empower the bipolar tribe to help itself and thereby restore hope is one we believe in wholeheartedly. For more on the cause we have adopted, please do see http://www.oakurapondcottage.co.nz/cause.html

My older and wiser sister, Kerry Martin, founded a international nonprofit for bipolars by bipolars, called Hope Xchange to empower the bipolar community to help itself and to restore hope. We...

Exciting news! We've updated our photo galley and guest book comments. Do check it out and talk a walk on the pond side....
15/11/2013

Exciting news! We've updated our photo galley and guest book comments. Do check it out and talk a walk on the pond side.

If you've stayed iwth us and haven't yet left a comment in our online Guest Book, we would love to hear from you:
http://www.oakurapondcottage.co.nz/guest-book.html

25 Donnelly Street | Oakura 4314 | New Zealand | 011 64 6 752 1068 home | 027 678 9952 mobile

Captain Arlo and Aiden contemplate the birds and the trees overlooking Oakura Pond Cottage property. Such a brilliant ti...
14/11/2013

Captain Arlo and Aiden contemplate the birds and the trees overlooking Oakura Pond Cottage property. Such a brilliant time of year mates.

My sister, Kerry, just launched a new nonprofit, Hope Xchange for bipolars by bipolars. If you're interested in checking...
28/10/2013

My sister, Kerry, just launched a new nonprofit, Hope Xchange for bipolars by bipolars. If you're interested in checking it out - pretty cool stuff that she's up too! - I invite you to visit her website and show her some kiwi love on her page. She's already up to 397 likes after launching page on 9/21 which ain't to shabby. Hmm, now to do something to increase Oakura Pond Cottage likes :)
~ Cheers, Shae

Hope Xchange - A Nonprofit for Bipolars by Bipolars

For all you animal lovers out there, this is a beautiful story (note stick around for happy ending!). Cheers mates.Shae
28/10/2013

For all you animal lovers out there, this is a beautiful story (note stick around for happy ending!).
Cheers mates.
Shae

"The Story of Shrek" is one that begins with cruelty and ugliness, but ends with love and beauty.

28/10/2013

Loverly comment submitted in our online guest book on our website ~ "The photos on the website blew us away but still do not do this beautiful home justice. Shae made us feel so welcome along with Arlo, Tank and Mac. We will return to this little piece of heaven. A true holiday" ~ Sue

We accept all 4 legged friends.
12/10/2013

We accept all 4 legged friends.

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25 Donnelly Street
Oakura
4314

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+16467521068

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