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Located in beautiful Karaka Bay on Great Barrier Island, Orama's 260 hectare site offers various accommodation options: beach cottage, self-contained family, lodge (ensuite or shared facilities), cabins, camping. Step aside and be refreshed in nature’s beauty. Adventure, history, bush tracks, guided walks, surfing, fishing, diving, kayaking and more nearby.
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What a special time. There is a healing balm in coming to Orama and just relaxing, watching the sunset, and enjoying the quiet beauty. My wife and I needed to relax, and the little cottage on the shore, 20 meters from the water's edge, was special and helped us achieve our 'relax' goal. The food was exceptional, as it should be when it was prepared by a highly qualified chef—two of them, in fact. If you are looking for a getaway that is exceptional AND has a beautiful little bay to canoe and then fish, all on the same day, then Orama is your choice.
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:If you haven't been to Orama yet... give yourself a treat,
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I was thrilled with my stay at Orama. Coming to spend time with my sister Jo, and getting to know the community members was a joy. The nature of the community was kind and generous and the welcoming encounters with the residents were refreshing. The premise was clean and tidy with creative touches everywhere which reflected that people enjoy being there and have big hearts within the place. I am really grateful for everyone's contributions to the community. The food was amazing and the accommodation in Parkside 2 was all good. I was very grateful to join the worship in the mornings as this focussed my stay.
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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We had a wonderful stay in one of the Whalers Cabins for 3 nights in January. Loved the little details, like the line and pegs provided outside the cabin for our wet togs. Comfy beds were great and the showers were good. Snorkelling at Barbecue Bay was great (15 minute walk and we had the whole bay to ourselves) - saw heaps of fish and a stingray! Swimming off the jetty/boat ramp at Orama was fun too. Loved seeing the pateke just wandering around at Orama. All in all - had a great time, and our thanks to the Orama team.
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Date of stay: January 2025
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Bring your torch - as this accommodation is off-grid and the generator is switched off later at...
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The accommodation is very basic, like your grandparent's batch but that's part of the charm. Staff are just wonderful and make you feel at home. The location is very remote, the transfer service is really helpful but if you want to enjoy Great Barrier I recommend bringing your car or hiring one on the Island
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Date of stay: December 2021
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What a secret gem this place is. In a beautiful bay and with genuinely lovely people looking after the facility.
We stayed in the lodge itself which was clean and with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities but we were the only people using this accommodation area.
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Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Depending on when you are staying there may be school groups or conferences being held.
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Great facilities, stayed in family lodge room (4 x adults) good space, excellent pressure in the showers/nice and hot, adequate bedding and hot water bottle provided. Good communal kitchen and huge communal lounge with roaring fire and plenty of comfortable sofa's. Staff very helpful and friendly. Price very reasonable, everything lovely and clean. We will be staying again for sure - thanks Orama from Deb's & the girls
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Bring a torch
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I don’t think I’ve ever been somewhere so quiet and peaceful! On our first night we had the most amazing sunset, then dolphins came in to frolic in the bay!!! The perfect spot for our 7yo and 6yo kids. Easy to see them playing in the creek and on the tramp.
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Bring a torch as lights are turned off at 10 because the generator is turned off overnight.
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As a family we stayed in the two units on the waterfront, which worked perfectly. Plenty of swimming, diving off the jetty and tramps with various grades. The major disappointment was that kayaks were not available to guests, although there were many on-shore, apparently personally owned. People like ourselves, are experienced kayakers at home so in hindsight we should have checked availability before arrival. Mosquitoes were a slight challenge. We self-catered so didn't choose meals in the dining room.
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Date of stay: January 2022
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Room Tip:Seaview Units 1 & 2 waterfront, but there are others slightly higher up the hill.
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They juggled covid wisely ....food was lovely nd flexible views and location stunning ....chapel tiny and perfect ..we snorkel chatted wrote painted prayed walked relaxed laughed ..happy vibe for everyone loved thd families role models and a simplicity so easy to forget
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Anti nausea tablets if you are not a good traveler.bring snorkel gear its lovely.we got a room to...
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Last minute decision to head over from Auckland for a weekend of fishing and diving. Jo was great at communicating with us as we needed to moor up our boat and were checking in after hours. She was very accommodating with our request to tie up to the jetty for the night.
We stayed in the lodge, rooms were very clean along with linen and towels. Bathrooms and kitchen facilities were also spotless.
Will be returning for sure, thanks Jo & Orama team
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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There are more places to choose from in the Port Fitzroy area.
PRICE RANGE
$108 - $110 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandAucklandGreat Barrier IslandPort Fitzroy
NUMBER OF ROOMS
60
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