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Kia ORa. Hāere Mai. The Longhouse Tirimoana Whare Roa IS A HISTORIC COASTAL PROPERTY THAT sits proudly overlooking Karitane beach and the spectacular Otago coastline on the south island, NZ.

OUR ACCOMMODATIONS offer A BAREFOOT LUX VIBE- A SEASIDE COASTAL ATMOSPHERE WITH A perfect mix of new and vintage, with authenticity and history at it’s heart.

We are a sustainable coastal wellness retreat & VENUE. Just 30 Minutes out of dunedin - we are a home away from home where you can Explore, Connect & RESET.

STAY AT the LONGHOUSE

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Sometimes you just need a break in a beautiful place … enter The Longhouse. Nothing soothes the soul like a walk on the beach, getting on your “Blue Mind”, sleeping restfully at night under a star studded sky, detaching from the busyness. Our casa is your casa when you hire the Longhouse for you and your tribe for a restorative stay, retreat or event. Explore the house and the beautiful Otago Coastline with us.

Plan a stay with us today

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Plan a stay with us today 〰️

View from Longhouse
Walking on the Huriawa
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Full moon rising over coast
Estuary
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Over the Estuary & Karitane Beach
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Get Married Here

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Get Married Here 〰️

We think of The Longhouse as the kind of home a friend would open to you. To us, hospitality is about creating a meaningful & authentic personal experience - so we created spaces throughout the house and garden for our guests to enjoy.

Get Married at The Longhouse

WEDDINGS & EVENTS

We think of The Longhouse as the kind of home a friend would open to you. To us, hospitality is about creating a meaningful & authentic personal experience - so we created spaces throughout the house and garden for our guests to enjoy.

Whether you’re planning your wedding day; celebrating a golden jubilee or holding a business off-site, hosting a workshop or scheduling a photo shoot - your event will go off without a hitch.

PLAN YOUR NEXT EVENT HERE.

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PLAN YOUR NEXT EVENT HERE. 〰️

What OUR GUESTS ARE SAYING…

  • We had an incredible stay with friends celebrating a birthday. The Longhouse is beautiful and location is stunning. The bedrooms are extremely comfortable, the kitchen is well equipped for entertaining larger groups and the house and grounds kept very clean and maintained. We are grateful for our wonderful stay.

    Sarah Thom

  • We have left the Longhouse with great reluctance! It is so beautiful and peaceful and we have throughly enjoyed our stay. Hopefully we will get back someday but I believe you will be so successful that we will be lucky to get a booking!

    Robin, Peter, Margie, Andy, Max and Francoise , Australia

  • “a chance to release,let go, breathe, reset, nourish and reconnect to what matters most…Ilse…has such an incredible vision for this space and a truly wholesome approach to health & wellness. Her attention to detail and thoughtful touches…make it feel like a home away from home…connecting to the healing waters of the ocean, feeling the sand between your toes, meaningful connections by the warmth of the fire, spa & sauna…it is an experience not to be missed and a true treat for the Mind body & Soul.”

    Kassandra Lynne

  • “magical facilitators retreat. A huge thank you for hosting us…your seamless hospitality and vision. The A Team! A Weekend of magic and BLISS. Can’t wait for the next one.”

    Lili Wyant

  • “ As soon as we pulled down the driveway and saw the stunning view, it was magic . Then entering the kitchen hub, greeted by Ilse , we felt instantly relaxed. We had private rooms which were oasis’s to take rest in when needed, these were connected by a long hallway with views sweeping out to the ocean. We enjoyed cacao ceremony , ecstatic dance , yoga , meditation, oil therapy, surfing , Māori cultural walk, Saunas , Spas and shared many chats around the dinner table. Ilse has created a beautiful calm space to practice and stay in, with an eye for detail. Ilse, Maribel & Craig’s genuine generosity & hosting was unmatchable. I left feeling relaxed and wanting more. Will definitely be back to experience the longhouse again. Thank you Ilse and Team. “

    Evie Newton

  • "All Blacks vs Ireland! Exquisite! Amazing Stay here in The Longhouse, a beautiful location situated on the seafront with outstanding views. The attention to detail is brilliant and captivating. We look forward to coming again in the future."

    Catalyst Performance Agronomy Team

  • "This was one of our best stops on the month journey. First it started with getting greeted by the owner who was spectacular in hospitality. Then a great chef wh cooked lovely meals for 2 nights. Walking the beach is a right of passage. Rooms were perfect and cak yard is as good as it looks. 5 star review. Will be back..."New List Item

    Tom Hellman

  • "An amazing location and venue for our vehicle launch! Mariebelle and Ilse were incredibly helpful both during the planning and while we were onsite, nothing was too much of a hassle. Venue itself was beautiful- tastefully furnished and a stunning setting. Would highly recommend!"

    Sarah. European Motor Distributors

  • "Oh wow! What a fabulous weekend. I feel so energised and enthusiastic and happy. Thank you again Ilse, Sharon, Craig and the team who made the Summer Retreat such a wonderful memorable experience."

    Allison

  • "Just wanted to thank you for the most amazing weekend! How can I help recommend your retreats so that others can have the same wonderful experience?"

    Louise

  • My birthday weekend was lovingly booked into the gorgeous Longhouse as a surprise, and filled with the best people, who fully enjoyed the cozy rooms, stylish ensuites, infra-red sauna, hottub, fire pit, huge country kitchen and the best coastal views you could ask for! Hoping to make this an annual event (if not more often!) Luxury, comfort, love, art, and fun, at THE perfect venue on all fronts! Thank you The Longhouse!

    -Beryl, Dunedin

  • Hello Ilse - I just wanted to let you know how much we all enjoyed staying at the Longhouse for our Meditation Retreat. It is so lovely and clean and so welcoming and nurturing on all levels. We just loved it! So thank you for all that you have put in to make it so wonderful. I would love to come back again next year if the energies align.

    Sue Malliate

RETREATS

Relax, refresh and reinvigorate at The Longhouse with our bespoke retreat programmes & wellness facilities. Small numbers allow for a meaningful, bespoke and intimate retreat experience.

We are delighted to be working with some world class retreat practitioners to provide programmes that promote overall health and wellbeing and nourish your mind, body and spirit.

Upcoming Events…

  • “The CURE FOR ANYTHING is salt water- sweat, tears or the sea.”

    – Isak Dinesen

  • "Sometimes you just need a break in a beautiful place."

    Unknown

  • “Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax.”

    – Mark Black, “Live Life from the Heart”

 

The Longhouse Karitane facade

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