"Fantastic! Thoroughly
enjoyed the night with our 6 week old baby Zachary. Can't wait to come
back!" Tamara, Steve & Zachary, New
Zealand
Your stay at Ruru Cottage
eco farmstay can be as relaxing as you choose.
An afternoon resting in our garden, a beach walk, or a vineyard tour - The
Mahurangi area has many wonderful local attractions for visitors including:
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Horse ride on nearby Pakiri Beach, with
horses to suit everyone.
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There are 3 Golf Courses within a half hour
drive of Ruru Cottage.
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Take a 25 min drive to Goat Island Marine Reserve
and watch the fish around your feet as you paddle, swim, scuba dive, or
snorkel, or just stand on the rocks.
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Join the Wine Trail, visit the wineries, buy
a bottle of the quality local wines and enjoy it later at the nearby quality B Y O
restaurants, or maybe on our garden patio. We are proud to be able to
recommend several good restaurants and takeaway eateries.
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Visit the Potteries (Morris and James) or
many of the other local craft outlets, which have an amazing variety of work
on offer.
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Enjoy safe Kayaking / Canoeing, round all the
many little bays, or paddle to Kawau Island, or up-river to Warkworth.
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Take a cruise to Kawau Island
for the day sightseeing, with an interesting commentary en-route by the
Skipper and his wife, and enjoy the walks, swimming Historic Mansion
House and grounds, or just relax on the island's beach or gardens.
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The Craft Market at Matakana is always
popular.
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And the Reptile Park at
Leigh will also appeal to some.
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Kauri Trees,
coastal & bush walks abound,
plus our sensational 2 Regional Parks. There are also several local gardens
you can wander through.
Whatever activities you choose,
a good stay is always assured
at Ruru Cottage eco farmstay
Unique Features of the Ruru (Morepork
Owl)
The plumage varies between
individuals with shades of brown and buff tips on the feathers. There are
bars on the tail with a black and white pattern on underside of the wings.
The female is slightly larger than the male
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