Glow Worms & Birds - Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary

We had a lovely stay with Debbie and Tim, who went out of their way to make it a great experience. We had the family room with a very comfortable and homely lounge/mini kitchen adjoining and a good bathroom. As there is no tv the kids had a great playing board games and enjoying each others' company. The glowworm walk was very exciting and we had a great walk around the fam and bush in the daytime too, with Tim sharing his extensive knowledge. I would highly recommend this experience to get Kiwi kids out into nature and off screens! Wonderful stay and very close (15/20mins?) to Tauranga for beach/city time if needed.
Feb 1st, 2021

Tim and Debbie made mine and my sisters stay for 2 nights so enjoyable, as they are so friendly and really hospitable! We were welcomed with freshly baked cupcakes. We did a morning nature tour it was really enjoyable and highly informative. The daily complimentary breakfast was fantastic! There was a delicious assortment of cereals, fruit and yogurt plus fresh eggs from their own chooks and bacon and toast. Perfect way to start the day. A huge highlight for me was the glow worm tour on New Years eve! A sight to behold! Was stunning and so interesting at the same time. Highly recommend!
Jan 7th, 2023

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Jan 29th, 2022

I went with my girl (9yrs) and we loved it, it's rustic but in the very best way (the rooms are clean, small but they have everything you need). We had a get away, a trip back to nature, and the simple life. We enjoyed exploring, the bush walk and night excursion to see glow worms which was just magic. Breakfast really set us up for the day (the kitchen is basic but it has a microwave and hotplate, there's a bbq outside) and my girl developed a passion for chess in the common room. Tim and Debbie were lovely, informative and always on hand if needed but at the same time they just left us to it. How do you say thank you for memories, the special kind that my girl will always have. That's the true gift we've been given one that will last a lifetime.
Mar 4th, 2021