The Weka Nest

08/09/2022

Whether you are a royalist or not it has to be acknowledged just what an incredible and strong woman Queen Elizabeth II really was.
There will never be another like her.
Rest in peace your Majesty.
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18/08/2022

We were lucky enough to host the crew from Hunting with Tui and TVNZ'S Sunday while they filmed for an upcoming episode of Sunday. Its gonna be a great story so keep an eye out over the coming month or so.

Hunting with Tui
Sunday TVNZ
Bracken, hunting and outdoor inspired clothing and products

06/02/2022

This was such an enjoyable weekend with the winners of the Kilwell comp. So lovely to meet you both and a big thanks to and for giving as the opportunity to be a part of the experience.
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30/01/2022

29/01/2022

Debbie and Doug, well rested and ready to head up over the old Motu road onto Whakatane today on their Kopiko journey.
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22/01/2022

Mac 'n' cheese dinners looking good for the Kopiko riders.
Good luck everyone and have a safe and adventurous ride.
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15/01/2022

So this is me for the rest of the arvo and evening.
Doing a few of my favourite things. Bit of photography, bit of artsy fartsy s**t, a stroll on the beach, a bit of reading, oh and just a wee bit of black gin.
Feeling grateful to have the opportunity to have some quiet Mama time at the beach to unwind and relax.
Feels kinda nice to be the guest for a change rather than the host.
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12/01/2022

a rock wall and nikau... got to be Pakihi!

09/01/2022

Feeling a bit spoilt.
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Our lovely guests staying in the Nest brought these stunning sunflowers back with them after their wee tiki tour around the beautiful Gizzy region today.
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09/01/2022

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05/01/2022

What a great shot of the upper Pakihi Track a couple of days ago — thank you Steven Came for the photo :)

All going well, the next track maintenance run is Friday 7 Jan so Pakihi should be mint for the weekend. There are regular shuttles running at present, with Motu Trails Ltd Motu Trails Hire and Shuttle and Cycle Gisborne. For details of the trails visit www.motutrails.co.nz

30/12/2021

Capturing some of the locals.
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25/12/2021

Thanks for choosing The Weka Nest to stay at for your special day guys!
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23/12/2021

16/12/2021

>> Pakihi Track condition (18 December)

After the deluge on 15 December, Pakihi Track had a couple of hefty tree-falls but they're now cleared.

The bottom 8km (below the swing bridge) was raked and a small slip cleared (on 18 December).

800m below the hut there's a spot where you have to lift the bike over a windfall, at a point the track is narrow.

The top half of the track is mostly in really good condition, just a few spots with rock debris, we'll clear that early in the week (Edit 21 Dec, this has now been done).

Jim

15/12/2021

UPDATE: Pakihi has been maintained after the storm, see later post.

The eastern Bay of Plenty district and up the Coast has been taking a weather hammering, 80mm to 130mm in most areas in the last 12 hours, and pretty breezy too. Pakihi has had 100mm in 12 hours to midday Tuesday, the river is well up. Fair to say, you'd be foolish going into the hills today. We will assess Pakihi Track ASAP, report, and hopefully get maintenance happening on the weekend (weather dependent). If you do decide to do Pakihi before then, be prepared for anything: slips, dropouts/washouts, windfalls. Motu Road can be expected to be sloppy for a while and Dunes Trail can also be expected to have some minor rutting.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council weather and river data: https://envdata.boprc.govt.nz/Data/Map

15/12/2021

The Cycle Gisborne shuttle van high on Motu Road. It's great to see all three shuttle companies have had trips the last few days, including Motu Trails Hire and Shuttle dropping riders for an adventure on Otipi Road.

Track conditions> Motu Road was in excellent condition on the weekend. Pakihi, we've had a report of a windfall tree down over the track, thank you Motu Trails Ltd for the update. The windfall is passable but a bit of a scramble. With a wet regional weather forecast the next couple of days, we aim to do a Pakihi maintenance run next weekend (17/18 Dec). If you are riding Pakihi before then, be aware the rain will have brought down rock/tree debris.

25/11/2021

Any of you Hunters out there needing ammo?
Get yourself in the draw to win an all expenses paid Hunting and Fishing weekend with Tui, staying at our very own Weka Nest.
Thanks to Kilwell sports
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Last chance to enter the Comp! Win a H&F weekend with Com & Me! Purchase Wi******er or Browning ammo, keep your receipt & enter the draw via the Kilwell website 🎣🎣🦌

11/11/2021

Meet our new neighbours!
Pretty exciting to have these amazing creatures quite literally on our back door step.
It was a cool day our son and his school have been lucky enough to help in getting the reserve ready for the Tuatara arrival. The Whinray Eco Trust do such an incredible job not only for the Tuatara but also for our native Kiwi.
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10/11/2021

Fresh free range eggs will now be available to our guests. 🙂
Looking forward to welcoming our first guests for the season in a weeks time after being shut for the winter.
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24/09/2021

Motu Falls yesterday.

If you're looking for a nearby place to stay, the falls are 5 flat kilometres down the road from The Weka Nest, and, Motu Community House. https://motutrails.co.nz/pages/a-z-of-services-and-packages/

12/09/2021

We are excited to have joined up with Tui Keenan (Hunting with Tui) and Kilwell Sports NZ to offer this amazing prize package.
Click the link below to find out more.
Good luck!
Purchase any Wi******er or Browning ammunition between 1st July and 31st November 2021 and go in the draw to WIN an all-expenses-paid fishing and hunting experience for you and a mate, with Tui Keenan aka Hunting with Tui on the East Coast this coming summer.
Trip to be taken in January or February 2022 on a weekend of your choice. Two nights accommodation at The Weka Nest, Motu Village, and all your meals will be included over the course of the weekend. The winner will be announced on 10th December 2021.


https://www.kilwell.co.nz/EastCoast

23/06/2021

A great shot of Motu Falls from Gisborne! The falls haven't looked like that for a while.

If you're looking at riding Motu Trails, Rere Falls Trail, and beyond, check out Cycle Gisborne's options... guided and supported rides, shuttles, etc. Makes life easy!