Chic & casual seaside accommodation nestled into a private peninsula. Secluded, casual and all yours. Just a short drive from the Bay of Islands & 20 minutes to the boutique village of Kerikeri. Escape to the Driftwood pace of life

Always chic, always casual and always the perfect escape. Driftwood Seaside Escapes is laid back luxury redefined and an introduction to authentic New Zealand living at its very best. Three self-contained and award-winning baches plus glamping options, nestled into native bush and overlooking a private cove are ready and waiting. With a beachic interior by Vanessa Owen, WiFi, kitchens, BBQ, beach towels and more you can sit back and relax. Enjoy blissful seclusion on our 16 acre private peninsula in the beautiful Bay of Islands or delve further into the wild Far North. Lay back and relax with wine from our onsite vineyard or take the dinghy out for a row. Better yet, bring the boat and moor in our bay or launch from the beach. After a hard day of relaxation, Wallace Cotton linen, fluffy beach towels and marshmallows for toasting on your fire pit are ready and waiting. The dog can join in the fun too, all of our accommodation is pet-friendly.

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See and Do

• Stone Store and Kemp House Kerikeri (5.4 miles) - Established in 1819, the Kerikeri Mission Station is one of New Zealand’s first places where Māor...
• Coastal Kayakers Waitangi (9.8 miles) - Guided kayak tours in and around the Bay of Islands. 3-4 hour guided Waitangi river tour towards the ...
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Shopping

• The Old Packhouse Market - Kerikeri (7.7 miles) - Kerikeri's popular indoor/outdoor market is open every Saturday rain or shine and showcases Nort...