4.80 ★

Waipū Thunder Domes no.2 luxury eco glamping dome

Dome House·2 guests·1 bedroom·1 bathroom

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-toile...


Amenities

Pets allowed
Suitable for children
Fireplace
Hair Dryer
Smoke detector
Hangers

Available days

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Reviews

4.80 (19)
·Rowan·September 2026

Excellent experience Positive: Excellent communication, excellent experience
·Luka·September 2026

We had a fantastic time! Will be back :) Positive: Very comfortable! The hosts had thought of everything you may need to stay in a property like this.
·Shakiya·September 2026

Positive: A gorgeous little place, beautiful view, and very private and quiet. A lovely little getaway, we definitely would stay again. Negative: Nothing, was very happy with everything :)
·Narumi·August 2026

Negative: I hope you are doing well. I am writing to formally request a full refund for our recent stay due to a serious safety issue involving the fireplace. We carefully followed the instructions provided to light the fireplace. However, shortly after lighting it, smoke began filling the room, causing the fire alarm to sound twice. At that point, we opened the doors and used a fan to clear the smoke ourselves, and we believed the problem had been resolved. Later that evening, however, the situation became much worse. Whether due to the colder outdoor temperature or another issue, the chimney appeared to stop drawing smoke properly. Large amounts of smoke began flowing back into the room, filling the entire space with smoke. The fire alarm continued sounding for nearly two hours, and it became impossible for us to remain inside the room. Instead of enjoying the relaxing stay we had planned, we spent hours outside in the freezing cold trying to ventilate the room and safely manage the fire. Once we finally got the situation under control, we no longer felt it was safe to use the fireplace for the remainder of our stay. As the temperature dropped significantly that night and again the following morning, we were left without the warmth we had expected and spent the rest of our stay feeling extremely cold and uncomfortable. Throughout this experience, we were genuinely concerned about the possibility of carbon monoxide exposure and other serious safety risks. We could not help thinking about what might have happened if the smoke had begun filling the room while we were asleep. The thought that this situation could have become life-threatening was deeply frightening. What made the situation even more concerning was that we repeatedly called the emergency contact number provided by the property, but no one answered. During what we believed to be a potentially dangerous situation, we were unable to receive any assistance or guidance from your team. In the end, we had to contact a f
·Pereira·July 2026

Positive: Amazing cozy experience to stay in a dome and feel something different in the mountains and just 2 hours drive from Auckland Negative: Compost Toilets outside and not attached to the Dome


Good to know

House Rules
Check-in: 2 pm
Check-out: 10 am
Pets: allowed
Smoking inside: not allowed
Cancellation policy
100% refund up to 14 days before arrival
50% refund up to 7 days before arrival
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