The Log Cabin & Packing Shed

Good afternoon. Made the difficult decision to put the cabin up for sale. Super good times here but time for another challenge further north !!

Check out the Harcourts listing and share.

https://www.harcourtsgoldstar.co.nz/property/WY1726

Something Different This unique character property will surprise and delight from the minute you enter the tree lined driveway to this native Log Cabin. Upon entering the...

Ok lockdown is over ! Gone is the BBQ and now a nice stack of firewood is here for the winter. Time to get away from the house. Winter special - come stay at the cabin. Stay one night get the the second free. From 1st June until August 31st. If ya keen PM me and we can make it happen.

2020 summer at the Cabin. You turn ya back and look what happens.

Cool weekend down at the cabin in Waihi! We had a little project transforming an old, broken and very unloved hot tub into a cute & cosy reading nook! It was so much fun! Most of what we used was recycled from the property 📚☀️❣️😊

It’s official !!

Summer is coming .....? Can’t wait to sit and sip a few cold ones at the Cabin

Hi there, just a quick introduction my name is Carl and I’m excited to be the new owner of the awesome Log Cabin and Packing Shed in Waihi.

Summer is coming and I’m looking forward to spending a bit of time here, but also keen to hear from anyone who would like to come and stay at this great spot.

Waihi, Coromandel New Zealand New Zealand's Heart of Gold, Waihi has a history of gold mining spanning 3 centuries. The Coromandel's southern town is bordered by the popular holiday spots...

How long a minute is ⏳ depends on which side of the toilet door you are.🚽

🌞We're glad to see the sun out this morning.

We're not surprised 😘🥰

Congratulations Waihi!

Waihi is a finalist for the second year in a row for the title of Most Beautiful Small Town in the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards.

Narrowly missing out last year to Raglan, Waihi now has a second chance at taking the national title.

The Hauraki District town was selected as a finalist this year as a result of the community’s ongoing effort to keep the town clean and for implementing a waste minimisation plan aimed at reducing waste sent to landfill by 13 per cent by 2020.

The Falls Retreat was also a highlight in the application, because of its Paddock To Plate Educational Visits for school children and gardening workshops.

The panel was also impressed with the Keep Waihi Beautiful Student Committee’s efforts to reduce waste in schools and Hauraki District Mayor John Tregidga’s Worm Farms in Schools initiative.

Mayor Tregidga said the Waihi community’s efforts were outstanding.

“It’s no wonder Waihi has been named finalist again, the focus on town cleanups and dedication to waste minimisation has been fantastic,” he said.

“Congratulations to all those involved, we look forward to the results and hope Waihi can take away the top award this year.”

The Beautiful Awards, run by Keep New Zealand Beautiful, aim to celebrate environmental excellence exemplified by communities, businesses, schools and individuals in New Zealand.

There are six finalists across three location-based categories: Most Beautiful Small Town, Most Beautiful Large Town and Most Beautiful City.

Each finalist needs to demonstrate sustainable and environmentally-conscious behaviours in litter prevention and waste minimisation, community beautification, recycling projects and sustainable tourism.

The other finalist for Most Beautiful Small Town this year is Hanmer Springs. Cambridge and Pukekohe are finalists for Most Beautiful Large Town and Hutt City and Whanganui are finalists for Most Beautiful City.

Keep New Zealand Beautiful CEO Heather Saunderson says the calibre of entries this year has been fantastic, and all of the finalists have worked hard to secure a spot in the top six.

“It’s great to see such amazing environmental initiatives across some of New Zealand’s beautiful towns and cities,” she said.

“We are so pleased to see the great work from these regions who are striving to create sustainable and vibrant communities.”

The last phase of judging will involve the Beautiful Awards judging panel visiting the finalist towns and cities from late August. The winners will be announced at the Beautiful Awards Gala Dinner in Dunedin on 24 October, 2019.

Warning: Going to sleep on Sunday causes Monday. 😴💤

Chilled 🥂

Found some old photos. 📸 So this is where fifteen years went. ⏳

So nice to have a break in the rain. ☔🌧

The Karangahake Gorge, a hidden wonderland with fascinating remnants of the gold rush era. With so many highlights this extraordinary one day adventure is ideal for those with just a little time to spare.
https://haurakirailtrail.co.nz/
Photo credit: .escape.reality.x on IG

Laughter is the best medicine 😂🤣 unless you have diarrhea. 😟😧

📍✂️Waihi Beach Wearable Arts & Arty Bra Show, 31 August. 👙

Waihi Beach Wearable Arts & Arty Bra Show updated their info in the about section.

🏡An extra free day at The Log Cabin and discount at the ⛏Gold Discovery Centre; sounds like a good reason for a mid-winter getaway to Waihi...

Trail Trilogy 2019 The Hauraki Rail Trail is one of the easiest trails in the country to cycle, with the 173km track made up of 5 sections.

It's definitely getting colder and the days shorter. 🍂 Lucky there's plenty of wood for the fire. 🔥

🛀 Life is like a bath... the longer you're in it, the more wrinkled you get. 🤣

Autumn bedding means faux fur throws. 💜💤

Hot Water Beach either side of low tide has hot water bubbling through the golden sand. Hire a spade, dig your own spa, and add this truly unique experience to your Hauraki Rail Trail adventure.
Photo credit: on IG
https://haurakirailtrail.co.nz/

Happy Easter. 🐇🐣 Remember that an Easter egg hunt makes them Paleo. 😘

Have a fabulous weekend and please drive safely if you are travelling away. 🚗🚙🚚🚛

I love upcycling, not because it's trendy at the moment or because it's environmentally friendly (although that's a bonus), but because I think old stuff is cool. What have you upcycled? 🛠