Have discovered a great new place for short breaks away from Auckland. It's Waipu Cove Cottages and Camping. We stay in one of the two cottages on the rise that have panoramic views out over Bream Bay and a pontoon to take you over the creek to a wonderful dune wilderness and fabulous empty beach.
It's always tricky finding places that a disabled person can handle. These Cottages and Camping do have one disabled cottage but so far it has always been booked. (I think it has the most panoramic view of all). That's not a complaint. We're last minute artists.However, since the stairs are plentiful but solid and not too steep and there's a sturdy handrail, my disabled one can get in and out. Once inside, it's really easy access about the cottage (though the wider corridors etc of the disabled unit would make it easier with the walker) and it's a doddle to get out on to the covered deck to luxuriate in the view and the fresh air.
