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Two large glamping tents attracted a lot of attention as they were installed at Orewa Beach campground recently.
Auckland Council has bought four Eco Structures into its campgrounds – two for Orewa and one each for Wenderholm Regional Park and Martin’s Bay Holiday Park in Mahurangi. They are the first of their kind in Auckland.
The structures, which are rated for cyclone-strength winds to Australian standards, were designed in Western Australia around 17 years ago after Cyclone Rosita took a toll on local resorts.
Eco Structures NZ sales manager Troy Bradbury says the Deluxe models installed locally cost around $30,000 each.
They are secured by an anchor that twists into the ground, providing a small footprint and making them easy to remove and relocate.
The tents installed in Orewa feature a solid 4.2m steel frame and can accommodate up to four people. They are in addition to the Lotus Belle glamping tents introduced to Council campgrounds a year ago.
Council’s holiday parks manager Thomas Patterson says the Eco Structures were introduced as they provide a year-round glamping option, including during winter.
Bookings for the new tents were expected to open in mid-February.
