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Waipū Thunder Domes no.2 luxury eco glamping dome

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2301.4 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

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1 King Bed

1 bathroom

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About this property

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.

We are still working on this set-up, so it is fairly basic and not yet landscaped. There are also some finishing touches that we would like to add to the domes (e.g. more fencing & an outdoor bath!), but for now the basic glamping amenities are available at a discounted price, so please bear with us! 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.
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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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

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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

About the neighborhood

Waipu

Located in Waipu, this vacation home is by the sea. Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou and Reyburn House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Hundertwasser Art Centre and Old Library Arts Centre.
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Waipu, Northland

What's nearby

  • Waipu Museum - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Ruakaka Beach - 5 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Refining NZ Visitors Centre - 8 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Waipu Caves - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Waipu Cove Beach - 16 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waipu Pizza Barn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Unit Six Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Nonna Italian Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪little RED - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bach Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waipū Thunder Domes no.2 luxury eco glamping dome pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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

As of May 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waipū Thunder Domes no.2 luxury eco glamping dome on May 4, 2026 start from $102, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waipū Thunder Domes no.2 luxury eco glamping dome?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waipū Thunder Domes no.2 luxury eco glamping dome?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waipū Thunder Domes no.2 luxury eco glamping dome located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Waipu Museum, Ruakaka Beach, and Refining NZ Visitors Centre. Waipu Caves and Waipu Cove Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

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Wonderful

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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
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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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