Ara Roa Unique Accommodations

Storm

2011-01-31T23:09:00.000-08:00

Last week we were run over by ex Cyclone Wilma, which dumped a record amount of rain in a short period on our coast. Lots of damage, slips, roads blocked and our beautiful clear waters turnrd to mud :-(
4 days on and of course the remnants of slips are a constant reminder. But, the sun has come out, it is hot and the waters are clearing :-) Now we turn to Northern Queensland where a massive tropical storm is bearing down on them, cyclone Yasi could be packing winds of up to 300kmph if it reaches a Cat 5...crazy stuff.

The Guest House 2011'

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January 2011'

2011-01-19T23:16:00.000-08:00

Right, still working out how to best use this social media for our marketing, seems quite a minefield at times. Having a great summer so far with all our guests enjoying our amazing local beaches and a long run of fine warm weather. We have hosted people from Australia, Germany, USA, Scotland, Canada and New Zealand, so good to see the Kiwis out exploring their own country. A lot of repeat visitors this year, some of them on their 3rd and 4th visits to Ara Roa, so we must be doing something right! Anyway, I mainly wanted to post some new and updated images we have of The Guest House, it has been some time since we last took pictures, and there have been a number of subtle changes to the interior of The Guest House, mainly soft furnishings etc. Always trying to keep it "fresh". There will be a number of new images posted to the website, but for now I will place a few here. Haere Mai

duh, made a complete hash of it again, I think I uploaded the incorrct images! Guest House coming up.
ps. rock fishing and our spectacular Kauri Mt Beach......

Round 2

2010-11-09T19:07:00.000-08:00

Wow, fine weather, fine weather, fine weather......sounds just wonderful, but it is a concern for those of us on tank water supplies. Last year we went for almost 6 months without any serious rain, and this caught a lot of people by surprise. It was good time to own a water tanker! Of course, you always seem to think it has to rain, but the pattern this year is looking very much the same. There is a large high pressure parked over us right now, and not going anywhere. Maybe we have become part of Australia!? Of course, being in the tourism business, the flip side is that all our guests get to enjoy our glorious beaches in appropriate sunny weather, and the water stays warmer for much longer, we swam from November to April last year, quite a treat. And of course we did not have to apologise to any foreign visitors for bad weather, not that we have any control over it, but some people seem to think we have magical powers that can banish all clouds from the sky by just thinking about it. Well, I wish I did have magical powers, then I would get it to rain twice a week, during the night, from 12am to 2am, and of course during the weekdays, one might still be up at 12am on the weekend! But, no magic powers, we are at the mercy of the weather gods, and if they have allocated a long dry summer for us, then we will have to accept that. No more baths, no more car washing, and hand washing the laundry only....well, maybe not. As long as there is a drop of water to add to the whiskey, we will be fine :-) Bring on the sun, and bring on the visitors to our region, it looks like it will be a good one for them.....

The Guest House and Studio settings

2010-11-01T17:46:00.000-07:00

Our mountainside retreat, The Guest House for ultimate privacy, or the Studio beside the main house.

Cliffhouse from above

2010-11-01T17:29:00.000-07:00

The amazing Cliffhouse setting - on our beautiful stretch of coastline.

The wonderful Guest House available......

2010-10-21T13:28:00.000-07:00

A long term reservation at The Guest House has just finished - so this private mountainside retreat is now available from November onwards. Come and experience, absolute peace and privacy while taking in this magic setting with glorious coastal views.

Visit The Poor Knights Islands this summer

2010-09-08T17:01:00.000-07:00

Dive Tutukaka runs Perfect Day Ocean Cruises year round to The Poor Knights Islands, but the best months and warmest waters are January to end March. This world class marine reserve has to be one of the highlights of any visit to Northland. Swim, snorkal, kayak or just take in the scenery from the comfort of the boat. Perfect day departs Tutukaka 11:00am daily and returns approx 4:15pm. Stay at Ara Roa and book your seat for the Perfect Day. www.aperfectday.co.nz

Our World

2010-09-06T00:09:00.000-07:00

We do not have this image on our website, but I really like it as it sums up so much about where we are. The Blue Pacifc, the Poor Knights Islands on the horizon, our local marine sanctuary. The rolling countryside, the pohutukawa fringed coast. Even a flax flower in the foreground, we are just missing a Tui (bird) sitting in there singing away. Click on the picture to see the big view.

Winter rock fishing

2010-09-05T23:40:00.001-07:00

We did not do so well, as you can maybe tell by the faces! Bring on the marine park!

Spiderwomen

2010-09-05T23:38:00.001-07:00

Photography fun at Ara Roa

2010-09-03T01:57:00.000-07:00

A nice Kingfish for dinner, this was summer 09/10 - we will have more pictures for 10/11 summer, we hope....

just playing around

2010-09-02T15:52:00.000-07:00

so, will see if I can post some pictures....let us start with the requisitesunrise and sunset pictures at Ara Roa. eww, so pretty

Okay

2010-09-02T15:10:00.001-07:00

we have a blog, now what??