Title: Waipū Thunder Domes no.2 luxury eco glamping dome Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6340783&destination=Waipu%2C+Northland%2C+New+Zealand&selected=112563579&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waipū Thunder Domes no.2 luxury eco glamping dome Holiday home in Waipu with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Waipū Thunder Domes no.2 luxury eco glamping dome ![Interior - Waipū Thunder Domes no.2 luxury eco glamping dome (Waipu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112570000/112563600/112563579/790ca11d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Waipū Thunder Domes no.2 luxury eco glamping dome (Waipu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112570000/112563600/112563579/9553052f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, bed sheets - Waipū Thunder Domes no.2 luxury eco glamping dome (Waipu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112570000/112563600/112563579/22527e0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, bed sheets - Waipū Thunder Domes no.2 luxury eco glamping dome (Waipu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112570000/112563600/112563579/b1d859fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Waipū Thunder Domes no.2 luxury eco glamping dome (Waipu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112570000/112563600/112563579/bcf8c532.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 2 Waipu Eco Off-grid Luxury Glamping Seaview Geodesic Dome provides everything that you need. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom301 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available £84 includes taxes & fees 30 Mar - 31 Mar ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Waipū Thunder Domes no.2 luxury eco glamping dome In just 1.5hrs from Auckland, you can unwind in a geodesic glamping dome that is perched on a hill with spectacular sea and countryside views. Wake to golden sunrises over the ocean, watch fiery sunsets fade to a starlit sky, and enjoy the privacy of your own cozy dome, outdoor shower, and eco-toilet. Romantic, rejuvenating, unforgettable. In just over 1.5hrs hours from Auckland, your off-grid adventure awaits. Perched halfway up a hill, our rustic geodesic glamping dome is the perfect retreat to reconnect with nature. From your private perch, gaze out across rolling farmland that tumbles down to the glittering Pacific ocean. The gorgeous white sands of Uretītī beach is just 2 minutes drive or 25 minutes walk. Soak up golden sunrises that rise over the ocean, watch the sky catch fire at sunset, and when darkness falls, lose yourself beneath thousands of stars in a crystal-clear sky. Inside, your private dome offers a cozy bedroom, hammock, and heater to keep you warm and relaxed. Step just outside to your own luxurious shower and eco-friendly composting toilet, blending comfort with sustainability. it’s the perfect romantic escape—off-grid, intimate, and unforgettable. Guests are free to take a look around the rest of the property, but please respect the other dome when guests are staying. We also live onsite :-) Happy to answer questions if we are around, otherwise available on the app for any questions. We are still working on this set-up, so it is fairly basic and not yet landscaped. There are also some finishing touches that we would like to add to the domes (e.g. more fencing & an outdoor bath!), but for now the basic glamping amenities are available at a discounted price, so please bear with us! This is a rural property and it is glamping. This means there are bugs around the place like flies, spiders, slaters & occasionally bush cockroaches. As we are an Organic property, we don\`t spray any poisons. If you don\`t want a bug inside, please pick it up & put it outside, or ask us to come & remove it for you 😊 This is a fully off-grid property so we absolutely cannot use electric heaters here, as we will run out of power. Please dress appropriately, make use of the hot water bottles, blankets & heater! If you need more blankets, please don\`t hesitate to ask. Please wash your dishes using the water at the sink to fill up the kettle and heat the water so that you can clean them properly. Wipe them & put them away again, & leave the kitchen as you found it. No shoes inside the dome please, you can leave them in the entranceways. We also run off tank water, so please keep your showers to a 5 minute maximum, otherwise we will also run out of water. We love it that you can bring your fur babies, but please keep dogs off the furniture & rugs, feel free to roll up the rug if you don\`t think that you can keep the dog off it. When they are outside they must be on a leash as we have had some chase our cat in the past. Please clean up your dog poo before you leave, we have bags for this if you need one. We have farm fencing and no stock, but there is stock next door. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 301 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66820000/66813900/66813850/w1918h1277x0y0-bf17f6fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bream Bay Sands - 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Please dress appropriately, make use ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 458925 ## About the area Located in Waipu, this holiday home is by the sea. Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou and Reyburn House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ruakaka Beach and Waipu Caves. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waipū Thunder Domes no.2 luxury eco glamping dome Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eve M. 24 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy Campers This is a great little escape. The pod was lovely and had a great view (waking up to the natural sunrise was lovely). The outdoor toilet and shower were also very clean. Kitchen is basic but had everything we needed. Loved eating our dinner outside under the Milky Way. Would recommend and perfect little escape from the city. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9e708420-e03c-44a2-8257-60b727c9b78d-1753319823414.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/00311839-6c49-4cec-b64e-a41a1e01359a-1753319828575.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/da4d9926-3fe9-40dd-a431-9603914792fe-1753319886540.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Eve M. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### JBATY10 12 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cool off grid experience We just had one night and was a wee staycation. Cheap and cheerful and delivered what it said on the tin. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/75cf302f-e3c7-4c7f-acdd-b9fe8a55daa6-1749762419032.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8f39c53f-989b-44a7-9852-c9db69c6474c-1749762418854.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### JBATY10 Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ---