Dacre Cottage Traditional Christmas Lunch 2026

�� Dacre Cottage Traditional Christmas Lunch – Sunday 15 November 2026 ��

Kick off the festive season with a delicious three-course lunch in the beautiful coastal gardens of historic Dacre Cottage.

Arrive at 11:30 am for lunch at 12 noon and enjoy a special day with friends and family in this unique coastal setting, while supporting the ongoing care and protection of this treasured piece of local history. Everyone is welcome!

This event is proudly supported by Canoe & Kayak, who contribute $1,000 towards the cost of lunch ingredients.

All funds raised go towards helping the Dacre Cottage Committee maintain the cottage, buildings and grounds, while also supporting the growth of the new Karepiro Beach Forest.

Getting There

�� On Foot: Enjoy a beautiful 15–20 minute bush walk from the carpark at Ara Weiti Road, off East Coast Road.

�� By Kayak or Boat: Arrive by water and anchor off the beach. Please be mindful of roped-off nesting areas for our rare seabirds.

�� Join a Kayak Paddle In! Fancy arriving by kayak? Canoe & Kayak is organising a guided paddle to Dacre Cottage for lunch. Get in touch with our Adventures team to find out more and join the paddle:
adventures@canoeandkayak.co.nz | 09 479 1002

Event Details

�� Date: Sunday 15 November 2026
�� Arrival: 11:30am
��️ Lunch: 12 noon
�� Cost: $25 per person | $12 primary school children | Under-fives free
��️ Spaces: Limited to 200 people
�� Booking deadline: Thursday 12 November 2026. No bookings will be accepted after this date, so book early to avoid missing out!

How to Book

1️⃣ Email dacrecottage@gmail.com to reserve your place.

2️⃣ Make payment via Direct Credit to:

Dacre Reserve Management Committee
03-0180-0167915-00

Please use your surname as the payment reference.

Bookings are only confirmed once full payment has been received. A register of all confirmed bookings will be checked on arrival, so there is no need for tickets.

Questions or Want to Help?

Contact Peter Townend on 0274 529 255 for further information or to offer a helping hand.

Come along, enjoy a lovely Christmas lunch and help support this special corner of our coastline! ����