Dacre Cottage Christmas Lunch
Schedule
Sun, 30 Nov, 2025 at 02:30 am
UTC+13:00Location
Dacre Cottage, Okura | Takapuna, AU
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๐ Dacre Cottage Traditional Christmas Lunch โ Sunday 30 November 2025 ๐Kick off the festive season in style with a delicious three-course lunch in the stunning coastal gardens of historic Dacre Cottage โ Aucklandโs second-oldest building. Gather your friends and family for a special day in a truly unique setting, all while supporting the ongoing protection and care of this iconic spot. Everyone is welcome!
This event is proudly supported by Canoe & Kayak, who contribute $1,000 towards the lunch ingredients. Every dollar raised goes directly to the Dacre Cottage Committee to help maintain the cottage, outbuildings, and grounds, restore the Karepiro Beach Forest, and protect the Long Bay Okura Marine Reserve and its waterways.
Getting There
๐ถ On Foot: The easiest option โ enjoy a beautiful 15โ20 minute bush walk from the carpark at Ara Weiti Road, off East Coast Road.
๐ถ By Kayak or Boat: Anchor off the beach (high tide 3:35pm). If landing a kayak, please avoid roped-off nesting areas for our rare seabirds.
Event Details
๐ฒ Cost: $20 per person | $10 primary school children | Under-fives free
๐ Bookings close: 26 November (strictly no late bookings)
๐ Spaces are limited to 150 โ book early to secure your spot!
How to Book
1๏ธโฃ Email [email protected] to reserve your place.
2๏ธโฃ Make payment via Direct Credit to:
Dacre Management Committee โ 03-0180-0167915-00
(Use your surname as the payment reference.)
๐ Bookings are only confirmed once payment is received.
Questions or want to help?
Contact Peter Townend on 0274 529 255.
Letโs celebrate Christmas together in a truly magical setting while giving back to this treasured piece of history. ๐๐
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Where is it happening?
Dacre Cottage, Okura, Dacre Cottage Historical Reserve, Okura Wkwy, Okura Bush, Silverdale 0794, New Zealand, TakapunaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
