Accommodation
There are several accommodation options available in Akitio.
Akitio Retreat
Description
- Close to the Akitio Beach AND River
- Spacious well appointed house. Quality linen. Massive dining table
- Something for all ages. Safe. Private.
The house is very close to the Akitio river and only 2kms to the
Akitio beach. A well fenced, spacious section would be perfect for busy
young families and the Akitio Retreat caters for this brilliantly.
Because the house faces north, the sun pours in all day. Off the deck is
a large lawn.
If you're unlucky enough to strike bad weather,
the house is easy to warm with the woodburner and there's an abundance
of firewood.
Sky TV. Spark and Vodofone reception.
For
those quiet times, there are plenty of games, books, a TV and stereo
with a connection for an iPod. There are some DVDs and CDs but you are
welcome to bring your own.
Adjacent the house is a large garage for storage of any "toys" for the beach and river.
The
river is great for swimming, water skiing, kayaking (flat water), drag
netting for flounder or fishing for kahawai at the river mouth.
The
beach has safe swimming and is sought after by surfers. Its easy to
launch a long line off the beach and fish seem easy to catch.
Should
you want to launch a boat, the best place is adjacent the Akitio boat
club. For a small fee you can use the Boat club tractor to launch your
boat.
On a windy day the beach is long enough to have fun with land yachts.
Forgotten
something? There is a small store that sells everything. It has a
liquor licence and also sells takeaway food. Check it out.
NOTE: There is NO fuel sold at Akitio so fuel up in Dannevirke.
There is a sealed road all the way from Dannevirke to the coast.
From
Hawkes Bay, the best way to Akitio is via Dannevirke not via Porangahau
as per Google Maps. The Rural Rapid Number for the Retreat is 2503.
Keen of golf? Cape Turnagain is a 9 hole golf course at Herbertville, north of Akitio and they welcome visitors.
If you are keen on mountain biking or tramping on the Station please enquire.
Special conditions: Mountain biking and hikes/walking on the neighbouring farm are by arrangement only. Tractor hire for boat launch is available at the Akitio Boat Club. Horse riding on the farm and keeping horses in a paddock on the farm is by arrangement only. Hunting is available at a cost of $300 plus $100 for the guide. Deer (Red & Fallow) and pigs are regularly found. Enquiries welcome. Should only one nights accommodation be required a $40 cleaning fee applies. Children under 5 FREE
Bookings: From $180 per night. Click here for bookings.
Akitio Community Hall
The Akitio Community Hall is situated across the road from the beach in Akitio.
Full facilities are available. Own bedding is required.
Bookings: $30 per night. Please contact Donna on 06 3743582 or 027 833 3313.
Akitio Camping Ground
Akitio Camping ground is siuated on the beach in Akitio.
Bookings:
Cathy & Bill Whitta
Phone: 06 3743450
After hours: 06 3766236
Caravan site: $12.00 pp; Powered site: $15.00 pp;
Children under 12 years: Half price; Children under 5 years;
Studio Room: $80 per night