Seaside Escape, a private couples’ glamping retreat in the Bay of Plenty.

Winter at Seaside Escape NZ

A Warm Harbour Retreat for Two Winter has a beautiful way of slowing everything down at Seaside Escape. The light sits lower over Ōhiwa Harbour. The stars feel brighter in the clear evening sky....

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A colour chart held inside Seaside Escape, a cosy glamping cottage near Ōhope Beach.

Colouring the Country Naturally

Seaside Escape Reimagined – Colouring the Country, Naturally Hidden in a valley embraced by native trees and the quiet rhythm of Ōhiwa Harbour, Seaside Escape has been re-imagined from a  canvas...

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Barnie Piano at Wainui Seaside Glamping

The Piano – A New Beginning

There’s something special about bringing life back to an old piece. This piano was once worn and forgotten, but with a bit of care, paint, and patience, it now sits proudly in Barnie, our...

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Firelight inside Seaside Escape, a private couples’ retreat designed for slow romantic evenings.

Reimagining Seaside Escape

From a Canvas Tent to a Handcrafted Harbour Haven There’s a quiet kind of magic in reimagining something you already love. Once known as Ataahua Ruru, our original glamping tent was a much-loved...

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Ohope Beach Whakatane Bay of Plenty New Zealand NZ

A Walk on Ōhope Beach

Sun, Surf, and Space to Slow Down Ōhope Beach is one of those places that invites you to take your time. With its long stretch of golden sand, open coastal views and gentle Bay of Plenty atmosphere,...

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Wainui Seaside Glamping Hosts - Tony, Aleisha and Sky near Ōhope Beach.

Welcome & Thanks for Visiting!

Escape to a peaceful coastal retreat where birdsong, nature and star-filled evenings invite you to slow down and unwind. We look forward to welcoming you.

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Amazing Weekend Away

"Amazing weekend away, beautiful spot. Great host and highly recommended."

- R. Macdonald - July 2026 -

Beautiful Tranquil Spot

"A beautiful tranquil spot to escape to. Great facilities. Amazing bird life. Thank you Aleisha.”

- J. Entwisle - January 2026 -

Peaceful Getaway

"If you want a peaceful getaway, look no further. Great spot and great hosts.”

- P. Bax - February 2026 -

Exceeded Our Expectations

“Everything about our stay exceeded our expectations... The setting was beautiful and peaceful, and the facilities were fantastic...”

- Y. Nouri — November 2025 -

Lovely Nature Escape

“Such a lovely nature escape nestled in the valley, surrounded by birds. Warm and thoughtful hosts. Very comfortable, with many activites to do nearby. Totally recommend!”

- S. Williams - November 2025 -

Bay of Plenty Glamping near Ōhope Beach

Wainui Seaside Glamping offers two private couples’ glamping retreats with outdoor baths looking across Ōhiwa Harbour, about 15-minutes from Ōhope Beach in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.

Set within a peaceful 14-acre harbourside sanctuary are two private retreats. Each designed for creating memories, reconnecting, soaking under the stars, listening to native birdsong, and enjoying the natural beauty of nature alone together.