Enjoy some space and tranquility. Nikau is a lovely large room with cosy Super-king bed, luxurious bedding and linens and comfortable sitting area positioned to make the most of the views. Decorated in warm neutral colourings in keeping with our beachfront location and using Native NZ recycled timbers and beach stones. Large ensuite bathroom with shower. Slide back the curtains, put your feet up and relax in this gorgeous setting while listening to the sound of the surf and the birds singing. Rate is for two people and includes breakfast.
Nikau is NZ's only native palm tree and the most southern member of the palm family. They are generally only found in tropical or sub-tropical climates, and we are lucky enough to have them growing in our garden and they are prolific all along the Coast Road. The Nikau sprouts large clusters of mauve flowers with bright red "fruit" which take about one year to ripen. They are a favourite with the native birds, particularly the Kereru (wood pigeon). Through the ages they have always been important to Maori life where the leaves were used to thatch houses, to wrap food before cooking, to weave into hats, mats, baskets and leggings for traveling through rough undergrowth. The hard berries were made into necklaces or eaten when green. The immature flower can also be cooked and eaten - tasting a bit like cauliflower.
