Have you always wanted to stay out at Bethells Beach Cottages but when you last checked it was all booked out?

Well you are in luck this time.  Due to some late changes there is still accommodation available for the NZ Labour Holiday weekend which starts on Friday 24th (or earlier – if you like.)

Te Koinga cottage is available throughout this weekend. Thursday and Friday nights are available in Wairua apartment and Turehu Cottage.

A quick phone call to (09) 8109 581 is highly recommended. If you have other weekend or holiday bookings you want to check – it’s a good idea to enquire about them as well.

Bethells Beach Cottages – ‘Natural Luxury for Humans Being’
The blending of what we now offer here has given John and I the opportunity to represent Bethells Beach Cottages (4 star Qualmark rating) to the world. Our website now enhances our profile with a sense of timelessness. Drive 40 minutes directly west of Auckland city and you will be enveloped with the time to become your self and reflect on your life needs.

‘Love dances in the Beauty of Nature’ -  When you stay at Bethells Beach Cottages you become one with the elements. The sights and sounds of nature will awaken your passionate spirit and time will cease to exist. Whether walking the beach, relaxing in your cottage or sitting in the hot tub watching the sun  set you will know that love is everywhere but here it flows a little more easily.

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You may have already noticed changes to the website with new photos and updates being added more frequently. We welcome feedback and questions. You may comment below and/or phone us.

For example aove here – there is a shot of the view from Te Koinga  (the large cottage) and if you go over to that page

You may check the latest pricing over here. For more about Bethells go to About.

Bethells Beach Cottages – ‘Natural Luxury for Humans Being’

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Welcome to our relaunched website. We have been planning some changes and we hope and trust you like the results so far.  The new system also makes it more simple to add news updates and other content.

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Steve Abel & the Chrysalids with special guest Kirsten Morrell

brought to you by Bethells Beach Cottages in Association with Aotearoa Vibrations

Concert – Sunday June 22nd: 5:30pm @ Bethells Beach

To celebrate winter solstice and the launch of his new album Flax Happy, Steve Abel will play an early evening, seated gig in the pavilion at the Bethells Cottages. Kirstens set will begin at 5.30 and Steve will take the stage around 7.30pm however the venue is open from 2.30. pm for those who want to enjoy an afternoon at Bethells.

Steve’s band,described as a kiwi super group, are Geoff Maddock – song writer and lead guitarist for Golden Horse, Milan Borich -front man for Pluto on drums and Mike Hall, Milans band-mate on double bass. A cracker little line up.

His debut album Little Death attracted glowing reviews and in 2006 won Alternatui Album of the year.

Not one to do things by halves his special guest is the very talented lead singer of Golden Horse Kirsten Morrell, performing material from her forthcoming solo album.

We’ll be in the background offering a delicious range of wood fired pizzas from our pukka new pizza oven, along with a selection of tasty beverages from the bar.

This will be one of Steve’s last performances before he relocates to Switzerland.

Fortunately our tickets are just $20 but there’s only 100 of them so do not be caught with your pants down because you dilly dallied around. This gig is unique.

Tickets for sale from Trude Bethell Paice 09 810 9581 – info@bethellsbeach.com or at the venue on the night. (You’ll need to book)

Listen to Steve’s music on abelsong.com or Kirsten on goldenhorse.co.nz

“Flax Happy also features the talents of Texan luminary Jolie Holland – a longtime fan of Abel, who lends her distinctive voice to Abel’s own unique husky vocal on two songs; and acclaimed local songstress Anika Moa, who shares a hauntingly poignant bilingual duet with Abel.”

House Keeping
Grounds open at 2.30pm and car parking will be available near the venue on Ross Bethells land. Fill your pockets with dosh as we are running a cash bar and Steve and Kirsten will both have their albums for sale at the gig.

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Other Events at Bethells Cottages
Can’t make it this time? Please check our website for other events or special occasions. Health Retreats, corporate training workshops, weddings or other functions – call us on (+64 9) 810 9581 to make a booking.

©2008 Aotearoa Vibrations and Bethells Beach Cottages, in Auckland. NZ.

Below: Steve Abel video accompanied by Mardy Potter singing ‘Hospice for Destitute Lovers’ by Steve Abel. From the motion picture WOODENHEAD. Directed by Florian Habicht