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Waipū Thunder Domes no.2 luxury eco glamping dome

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Interior
1 bedroom, travel crib, bed sheets
Exterior
A person reading a book in a tent with a wood-burning stove.
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom301 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Waipu, Northland
  • Place, Waipu Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Refining NZ Visitors Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruakaka Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Waipu

This vacation home places you within a 5-minute drive of Waipu Museum and within a 10-minute drive of Refining NZ Visitors Centre. The vacation home includes a fireplace, a refrigerator, and a travel crib.

What's nearby

  • Waipu Museum - 5 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Refining NZ Visitors Centre - 7 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Ruakaka Beach - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Waipu Cove Beach - 19 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Waipu Caves - 19 min drive - 9.6 miles

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waipu Pizza Barn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪little RED - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Unit Six Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cafe & Take Away - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waipū Thunder Domes no.2 luxury eco glamping dome

In just 1.5hrs from Auckland, you can unwind in a geodesic glamping dome that is perched on a hill with spectacular sea and countryside views. Wake to golden sunrises over the ocean, watch fiery sunsets fade to a starlit sky, and enjoy the privacy of your own cozy dome, outdoor shower, and eco-toilet. Romantic, rejuvenating, unforgettable.

In just over 1.5hrs hours from Auckland, your off-grid adventure awaits. Perched halfway up a hill, our rustic geodesic glamping dome is the perfect retreat to reconnect with nature. From your private perch, gaze out across rolling farmland that tumbles down to the glittering Pacific ocean.
The gorgeous white sands of Uretītī beach is just 2 minutes drive or 25 minutes walk.
Soak up golden sunrises that rise over the ocean, watch the sky catch fire at sunset, and when darkness falls, lose yourself beneath thousands of stars in a crystal-clear sky.
Inside, your private dome offers a cozy bedroom, hammock, and heater to keep you warm and relaxed. Step just outside to your own luxurious shower and eco-friendly composting toilet, blending comfort with sustainability.
it’s the perfect romantic escape—off-grid, intimate, and unforgettable.

Guests are free to take a look around the rest of the property, but please respect the other dome when guests are staying. We also live onsite :-)

Happy to answer questions if we are around, otherwise available on the app for any questions.
This is a rural property and it is glamping. This means there are bugs around the place like flies, spiders, slaters & occasionally bush cockroaches. As we are an Organic property, we don`t spray any poisons. If you don`t want a bug inside, please pick it up & put it outside, or ask us to come & remove it for you 😊
This is a fully off-grid property so we absolutely cannot use electric heaters here, as we will run out of power. Please dress appropriately, make use of the hot water bottles, blankets & heater! If you need more blankets, please don`t hesitate to ask. Please wash your dishes using the water at the sink to fill up the kettle and heat the water so that you can clean them properly. Wipe them & put them away again, & leave the kitchen as you found it. No shoes inside the dome please, you can leave them in the entranceways. We also run off tank water, so please keep your showers to a 5 minute maximum, otherwise we will also run out of water. We love it that you can bring your fur babies, but please keep dogs off the furniture & rugs, feel free to roll up the rug if you don`t think that you can keep the dog off it. When they are outside they must be on a leash as we have had some chase our cat in the past. Please clean up your dog poo before you leave, we have bags for this if you need one. We have farm fencing and no stock, but there is stock next door.
The vacation home features a separate bedroom. Other standard amenities include a fireplace, a refrigerator, and a stovetop.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 301 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

This is a fully off-grid property so we absolutely cannot use electric heaters here, as we will run out of power. Please dress appropriately, make use

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

458925

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Waipu, close to Ruakaka Beach, Waipu Caves, and Waipu Cove Beach. Waipu Museum is also within a driving distance of 3.5 mi.

How much does it cost to stay at Waipū Thunder Domes no.2 luxury eco glamping dome?

As of Jul 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waipū Thunder Domes no.2 luxury eco glamping dome on Aug 11, 2026 start from $93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at Waipū Thunder Domes no.2 luxury eco glamping dome?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Waipū Thunder Domes no.2 luxury eco glamping dome?

Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a fireplace, a fireplace in some house, as well as a garden.

Does Waipū Thunder Domes no.2 luxury eco glamping dome have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does Waipū Thunder Domes no.2 luxury eco glamping dome have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Whangarei (WRE), which is 25.6 mi away (34 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Waipū Thunder Domes no.2 luxury eco glamping dome?

No, there aren't any house at Waipū Thunder Domes no.2 luxury eco glamping dome that offer a balcony.

Waipū Thunder Domes no.2 luxury eco glamping dome Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
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9.0/10

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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

JBATY10

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cool off grid experience

We just had one night and was a wee staycation. Cheap and cheerful and delivered what it said on the tin.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy Campers

This is a great little escape. The pod was lovely and had a great view (waking up to the natural sunrise was lovely). The outdoor toilet and shower were also very clean. Kitchen is basic but had everything we needed. Loved eating our dinner outside under the Milky Way. Would recommend and perfect little escape from the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025