About

solscape’s diverse accommodation range has been consciously designed to fit within our primary goals of minimizing our ecological footprint and inspiring visitors with working models of sustainable living.

we are excited to be stepping into our long held vision of creating an educational space hosting a myriad of courses, workshops and retreats in practical sustainability and holistic well-being.

our special features include;

• courses, workshops and retreats
• tipi retreat
• earth domes
• eco baches
• recycled railway carriages
• camping/campervans
• solsurfer surf school
• yoga classes
• massage
• earth oven and bbq
• food gardens
• beautiful location

Featured Accommodation

  • Solscape-eco-bach

    Self Contained

    solscape has been created as a place of rest and rejuvenation while offering opportunities to reconnect with nature and to explore ways of existing in our lives with lighter ecological footprints. we have an eclectic range of self contained accommodation, each unique in its own way. please explore the options and choose one to suit your [...]

  • Solscape-earth-dome

    Earth Dome

    using the freely available material of earth, each earth dome has been constructed as a separate workshop in a very hands on learning experience. many hands young and old have helped in the process of their creation. these beautifully flowing round structures have their own personality and time spent in one of our domes is a unique and [...]

  • Solscape_Caboose

    Cabooses

    solscape is home to 14 authentic NZ railway carriages, recycled and fit-out for a good nights sleep. choose from our larger, self-contained carriage and our double, twin, dorm, shared and family cabooses. communal facilities include: spacious grounds book exchange outdoor BBQ and pizza oven fire place kitchen with fridges, 2 x 4 burner hobs, small [...]

  • Solscape-Tipi

    Tipis

    a five minute bush walk takes you to the tipi retreat with four double, one twin and a  larger tipi sleeping four. each tipi is set upon poured earth or natural timber floors and are weather proofed with a rain-catcher. the tipis have traditional smoke flaps which can be left open for star gazing on clear [...]

  • Solscape-Camping

    Camping

    at solscape we offer two very different camping experiences. Te Ao Whanga consisting of 6 campervan sites and 8 tent sites,Te Ao Whanga camp rests on sacred maori land neighboring solscape. indoor outdoor kitchen and dining area with dining table, gas cooktop, fridge, toaster, jug, crockery and cutlery solar heated showers toilets bush camping tucked [...]

Education

Soscape-education

we are excited that our long held vision of developing a progressive learning centre, bringing the arts of sustainability and holistic well being to our guests is launching in the summer of 2011/2012. solscape’s outstanding natural setting coupled with the intention behind the many living models scattered around the property creates a spacious and inspiring [...]

Groups

Soscape-events

set upon ten acres with sweeping sea views, solscape provides a special environment for your school trip, gathering of family or friends, wedding, or work event. we happily work with groups of any size to design your ideal catered event package or simply provide the canvas for you to create your own special visit. if [...]

Activities

Soscape-activities

whether you are young or not so, on your own or in a group, solscape offers a range of activities from ‘full on adrenalin’ to as leisurely as you like. surf our world class breaks, try yoga, climb the sacred mt karioi, get your hands and feet dirty making earth bricks, kayak the beautiful whaingaroa [...]

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