Open from NZ Labour Weekend to end of April. Nestled away amongst the foliage of Fossil Bay Farm, our medium-sized Vineyard View glamp with Outdoor Kitchen sits adjacent to rows of grape vines and provides plentiful sun and privacy.
Bell Tent 1 is 13m² (15.5yd²) and suitable for two guests. Please be aware that for the comfort of all guests and the safety of local wildlife, children and pets are not permitted.
All glamping guests have access to the following communal facilities located inside our main building, the glass house, at no extra charge:
Parking
Wireless Broadband Internet
Bell Tent 1 - Vineyard View with Outdoor Kitchen
Well equipped outdoor kitchens were added in early 2025.
Well equipped outdoor kitchens were added in early 2025.
Outside Bell Tent 1 - Vineyard View with Outdoor Kitchen
Outside Bell Tent 1 - Vineyard View with Outdoor Kitchen
Queen-sized memory foam bed with bath towels, battery pack, and lantern.
Parking & facilities
Parking lot
Policies
Accept credit card, Pets not allowed, Smoking not allowed, Not suitable for seniors or individuals with limited mobility, Wheelchair inaccessible
Location features
Near ocean, Rural, Village
Bathroom & laundry
Bathroom & Laundry, Bed linen, Shower, Towel set, Washbasin, Washing machine
Internet & office
Wireless Broadband Internet
Kitchen & dining
Cooking utensils, Kitchen stove, Oven, Refrigerator, Toaster
Credit cards accepted
Pets not allowed
Smoking not allowed
Not suitable for seniors or individuals with limited mobility
Wheelchair inaccessible
Check-in: 02:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Arriving from Matiatia Ferry Terminal:
Fossil Bay Lodge is approximately a 4-minute drive or 30-minute walk from the Matiatia passenger ferry terminal in Oneroa. Private taxis are usually plentiful meeting most sailings in the summer months. Bike/eBike rentals are available inside the Matiatia terminal and car park.
Alternatively, use an ATHop card (you canpurchase one Auckland-sidefrom the Downtown Ferry Terminal or inside the Matiatia terminal on the island)to catch any bus intheWaiheke Link public bus system and disembark at the Waiheke Library stop. From there, walk down Korora Road until you reach our property. You will see 'Fossil Bay School' and 'Fossil Bay Lodge' signs outside of a large gravel car park when you've arrived. Head towards the courtyard with the olive tree to find our helpful map, tent guide, andshared facilities.
Arriving from Kennedy Point Ferry Terminal:
Fossil Bay Lodge is around a 12-minute drive from the Kennedy Point Ferry Terminal and the SeaLink vehicular ferry. Alternatively, use an ATHop card tocatch the 501 Matiatia public bus and disembark at theOcean View Road/Oneroa Village stop just outside Recycle Boutique in Oneroa. From there, travel along Ocean View Road towards the Waiheke Library and make your way down Korora Road to our property.
1 Km
Bus
2.3 Km
Port
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