8 | Castaways Villas Kim Newth Clifftop villas in resort environment The freehold villas come with all the benefits of a full management contract, along with the versatility of full ownership. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Castaways Villas – a staged villa development near Waiuku – offers an enviable resort lifestyle at a stunning clifftop location that’s only 50 minutes from central Auckland. The name ‘Castaways Resort’ is already well-established in New Zealand as a top international conference and wedding destination. Owners Gavin and Raewyn Shine first began developing the gorgeous location overlooking Kariotahi Beach in 2002, after recognising its special potential. They soon transformed the property into a premium resort with an award-winning restaurant, well-appointed wedding and conference facilities, meeting rooms, and 136-bed accommodation capacity of chalets and studio units. By 2012, the Bersantai Day Spa had also opened with an adjoining Tasman conference venue. Sited at one of the highest points in the resort, the Balinese-inspired spa offers a range of relaxing therapeutic treatments and is a major drawcard for visitors. In the same year, Gavin and Raewyn trialled Glam Camping at the resort, bringing a luxury retreat experience to the line-up for the first time. As the idea grew, daughter Serena Shine took on that side of the business to develop three coastal tents nestled on the clifftops with outdoor bathtubs overlooking the Tasman Sea and one tree tent perched in mighty Totara trees complete with a suspended bathtub. The next step was a glamping village designed to cater for weddings, conferences and other events and offering 48 glam camping beds for guests, along with various adventure activities. With Glam Camping at Castaways still growing in response to high demand, youngest daughter Jasmine Shine has joined Serena in the venture. Gavin’s vision did not stop there, with an expansion of the resort on the horizon to extend its capacity to an international 550-bed facility with all necessary infrastructure. The existing part of the resort was sold to a hotel management company so all energy could be concentrated on this exciting new expansion. With resource consent approved and daughter Amber Shine – a civil engineer www.kitchendynamics.co.nz | Proud to be associated with Castaway Resor ts · Residential & Light Commercial Scaffolding · Mobile Scaffolds · Safety Nets · Shrink-wrapping 021 307 913 info@itusscaffolding.co.nz www.itusscaffolding.co.nz i i l i i l l i il l · Saf i i i i l i . . .i l i . . MOBILE 021 415 594 nils.mcgeeroofing – on board to head off the project, this family development started in 2019. Castaways Villas is a unique and exciting expansion that is taking the destination to a whole new level, adding 100 freehold villas on a 52 hectare property on the clifftops above the existing part of Castaways Resort. The proposal includes a new venue encompassing a restaurant, wedding and conference facility, along with a resort swimming pool, gym, tennis court and staff accommodation. “Stages one to four have already sold out,” says Amber Shine, who is delighted to be working alongside her father. “Stage five is selling now. Whether you are looking for a beautiful holiday home overlooking the ocean, a more permanent base, or you simply wish to spend extended periods with spectacular ocean views in a peaceful beach environment, this is the perfect no hassle, low cost solution. Our freehold villas come with all the benefits of a full management contract, along with the versatility of full ownership.” The low-cost, hassle-free ownership model works by allowing Castaways to let out the villa when not in use by the owner. “Our stunning resort and its management structure will provide you the relaxation and the easy care you need along with a potential income; the resort takes care of everything.” It is a system that Castaways has operated successfully for over 18 years. Innovative architectural designs ensure that every villa is equipped for comfortable modern living and for soaking up the sweeping ocean views, spectacular sunsets and attractive natural landscape. With no boundary fences, elevated West Coast views and extensive native planting, the setting is tailor made for relaxation. The entire resort environment is quiet and tranquil, with walking tracks and electric buggy lanes connecting villas with parking and various resort facilities. Currently available in Stage 5 are two-bedroom villa and section options, priced from $889,000 including fully furnished. Three-bedroom villa and section are priced from $1,024,000 including fully furnished. With spa treatments, impressive wedding and conference facilities and a-la-carte dining all part of the resort, these villas have it all when it comes to a truly memorable beach lifestyle location. Visitors are welcome to view the Castaways Villas show home and available villas/lots and experience the magnificent clifftop ocean views first hand. Viewings are by appointment, just get in touch with Amber, M: 027 319 3797. •To find out more about the available opportunities, email villas@castawaysdevelopments. co.nz or amber@castawaysdevelopments. co.nz “Stages one to four have already sold out. Stage five is selling now.“
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