The Cheeky Weka Cabin
Gentle Annie
The Cheeky Weka Cabin
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Destination camping at its best
Destination camping at its best
Gentle Annie has consistently ranked amongst the top Camping Grounds in NZ for over 15 years now. It’s easy to see why.
If you value places that are outside the ordinary and celebrate the special little things, then you’re in for a treat here.
Gentle Annie is both physically and soulfully off the beaten path.
You really can’t lose wherever you stay, but here’s my take on the best camping spots.
Powered sites
The grassed sites numbers #20 to #24 would be my pick. All close to amenities but with great privacy and northerly outlook. The two equivalent gravelled sites are #8 and #9.
Numbers #1, #14 or #16 to #19 are closer to busier traffic areas. Not as good if you like more privacy.
Unpowered sites
Many nooks and crannies to choose from. It’s all so spread out. My personal fav’s are on the left, by the riverside as you first drive in. When at a normal flow, the river is the best / safest swimming option, try some fishing and there’s plenty of driftwood around to light a fire on the beach in front of your campsite. Or if you like some shelter away from the beach, look for the little hedged nooks they’ve crafted, which are also closer to the amenities.
The DIY Pizza oven a total winner. An evening social centrepoint.
Their cafe food is made with love and they could easily charge more, but to their credit they choose not too.
Toilet and shower block is like no other in the NZ Camping scene. I’ll let you discover that for yourself :)
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The “Cheeky Weka” Cabin is a beautiful bedroom located in the camping ground a few hundred metres away from the Beach.
Sleeps 1-2
The bedroom features a handmade queen bed, and a breakfast bar to enjoy your morning coffee. Please note the bedroom is unpowered. Battery-powered lanterns provide light. Cheeky Weka Cabin guests share a simple kitchen, bathroom and toilet facilities with the camping ground guests.
The Cowshed lounge building, which is open day and night, and has free WiFi inside, also has power sockets for you to charge small appliances.
Beds: 1 queen
Linen: There is a duvet and pillows on the bed. Sheets, towels and pillowcases can be hired for $20/bed/stay.
Kitchen: Shared with Campers – Please note it is a basic small kitchen, toaster, jug, microwave, fridge and freezer space and small cooker. No oven. Bringing your own chilly bin along can be helpful.
Bathroom: Shared with campers
Availability: All year round.
Additional Information:
Please note that our camping ground kitchen facilities are somewhat simple, and we have limited numbers of showers and toilets, so there may be a little longer to wait during Summer (especially during Peak Season, and over statutory holiday periods), as it can be busy.
Tariffs: Please see website for up to date pricing.