Podlifes

Compact and cosy, our Podlifes are self-contained and are perfectly suited for one or two people to enjoy an East Coast experience. Wake up with a cup of tea on the deck and watch the world’s first rays of light kiss the earth.


  • Accommodates up to 2 people
  • Self-contained with toilet, shower, and kitchenette
  • Cosy queen sized bed
  • Plush, quality linen, duvet, pillows, and towels
  • Includes fridge, kettle, toaster, cutlery, crockery, glassware, and tea facilities
  • Deck with sea views
  • Access to communal laundry nearby
  • Pet-friendly by arrangement (check out our dog policy)

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Facilities

Wi-Fi

If you need to access wi-fi, Tatapouri Bay offers free and unlimited access.

Oceanfront café

Open during the spring and summer season, enjoy a taste of Tatapouri Bay with great coffee and treats.

Currently working hours:

Saturday and Sunday: 8am to 2pm.

 

Children’s playground

Tatapouri Bay is a natural playground for all ages to enjoy but littlies can also discover swings and slides at our children’s playground.

Recycling station

We are strong believers in doing our part to protect our beautiful whenua (land). You can help us by recycling paper, plastic, glass and aluminium at our on-site recycling station.

Boat ramp

Launch ready and anchors aweigh. Boaties headed out for some offshore fun have access to an on-site boat ramp. Just remember to have your safety gear and life vests on board.

BBQ facilities

Cook up some local kiwi kai (food) over the barbie and enjoy the beach vibes to the fullest.

Toilet & Showers

You’ll be stoked to know hot showers come at no additional cost. That being said, we trust you’ll remain conservative in your precious water usage.

Communal kitchen

Situated about 100 metres away from the glamping tents is a fully equipped communal kitchen complete with gas hobs, microwave, fridge, freezers, toasters and kettles. A great place to cook up some good food in great company. Clean up is a whizz with washing liquid provided. There’s also a filtered water tap handy to help you keep hydrated and a compost bin that we use for gardening.

Laundry room

Two coin-operated commercial washing machines are available. A laundry line with pegs is available to hang washing outside –for the love of crisp, sun-kissed washing.

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The cabin was pleasant and comfortable with great ocean veiws It had a fridge and microwave and electric jug. All facilities we’re clean and tidy and the staff were pleasant and helpful.

Anonymous, October 2020. Booking.com

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Stay connected with us #TatapouriBay

Great news yoga lovers 🧘‍♀️ Our sunrises sessions will be on Saturdays as well as Sundays for the month of December. Yay! Starting at 6:45am BYO mat and $10 for your lovely instructor 🤗 #yogalove
As promised, an inside tour of an unforgettable retro caravan renovation 🙌 Twenty-five feet of pure beauty with various options for lounging in. Home is where you park this baby 😍 #caravanlife #travelnz
Our Makers Market is back and better than everrr 🤩 Save the date in your calendars and join us on the 10th December for all your craft, art and clothing needs as well as the usual café goodies. We'll have live music from Lars and the Clandestinos so bring your best dancing shoes 😉 If you would like to set up a stall please contact us at info@tatapouri.co.nz, give us a call or show up in person to confirm the logistics. See you soon friends!
Mmmmm, smoked salmon bagels with pickled, onions and capers 🙌 Come see us this weekend to get in on the action 😍
Easy, breezy, beautiful, the East Cape of New Zealand 🙌 #nzmustdo #travelnz #glampingnz
We are so pleased and so very excited to have our dear sister Nadine back for the summer café season 🤗 Her smile lights us up like that big ol' shining sun. All the way from London to Gisborne, it's a real full circle moment seeing as she worked at the café when it first opened. Now she's managing the darn thing! Here she is pictured with some Gizzy grown men Nathan and Ben 💜 See you this weekend friends.
Talk about a room with a view 😍 Another masterpiece by none other than camp manager Shanti #caravanqueen 👑 It's her passion, her side hustle and her "down time" taking these from caravans from drab to fab. Love your work girl. #caravanlife #campingnz #gorgeous
Great success! Thanks for joining us these past few weekends friends 🤗 At one point we ran outta ice cream and micro greens but everyone was still smiling and sun kept on shining. Looking forward to a long hot summer here at yours truly, Tatapouri 🌞 xx
A clear example of how well our staff support each other 🙌 Ps. Looking forward to our Pōhutukawa trees bursting with colour 😍
A note written by a guest that left us chuffed! It's reviews like these that truly warm our hearts 🥰
The wonderfully talented Tati will be guiding your through Sunrise Yoga this Sunday 🙌 Earlier this year she made it official by becoming a fully certified instructor at @asiapacificyoga in Taupō 🧘‍♀️ We are so proud and excited to support her as she continues to shine along this path ✨ Join her this Sunday at 6:45am right here on the waters edge* 🌊 *Classes are $10 and BYO mat or connect with the grass 😊
Shanti's litter helper 😍 Hard at work as usual making the campground extra beautiful. We love being able to offer dog-friendly camping to make your holidays even more memorable.
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