Our Story

We are blessed every day to be the guardians (Kaitiaki) for this special place. Pukerati Longhouse was built in the 1920's as a wellness retreat for shellshocked soldiers returning from WW1. Here they could reconnect with the ocean, nature (Te Taiao), their inner consciousness to find rest and recuperate - our aim is for a similar restorative stay for our guests curating their bespoke wellness experience.

Our entire proposition has authenticity & wellness at its centre. Blue Mind Ocean Space and sense of place (Turangawaewae) is the backdrop against which we welcome our visitors - providing a stay that reconnects them to nature (Te Taiao); reconnects them to their inner consciousness; and slows down the pace of life for a moment as a path to wellbeing...providing a stay that inspires and nurtures the soul.

We are committed to reconnecting everyone at The Longhouse to nature - from the soil to the sea. We believe in treading lightly and embrace organic and regenerative gardening, sustainable interiors and management practices. We like to think that the way you do anything is the way you do everything.

We want you to celebrate your stay with us with a lightness of spirit - some would call it gratitude - for this pristine coastline.

The Longhouse is a seaside retreat that weaves together celebration and wellness ; reconnecting with nature & with the coming together of friends, family and like-minded people to create community.