After returning from an extended overseas adventure, we were excited & motivated to build our Moko Hiwi Escape in Aotearoa-New Zealand, to share with other travellers & adventurers.

Having left for 6 months in 2015 to tour around Europe, 2 years later, we sailed back into Marsden Cove Marina, having bought a yacht in the Caribbean!! How did THAT happen? Our blue-water experience prior to this had been a couple of seasons up to Fiji & discovered the sociable and friendly life style, meeting many like minded travellers on the way. So sailing back from St Maarten seemed a natural progression? The bonus of travelling like this, opened doors to land based travel, as well meeting everyone from fellow wind bludgers to land lubbers, all sharing their amazing lives & stories of magnificent places they’d been & the things they’d seen. We, in turn did a lot of land based excursions, staying at many special places, which opened our eyes to possibilities and opportunities. It was then Moko Hiwi Escape was conceived.

We had been living 1.5hrs south of where are now, in Whangaparāoa, for 25 years, however we decided we didn’t want to return to the hustle and bustle that provided. It didn’t take us long to settle on the beautiful Ruakākā, the beaches, the community and peace. We found our 3 acre slice of paradise in mid 2017, while briefly back in New Zealand, bought it the same day and just fell in love with it.

We broke ground in 2020 and, with Jevon being the builder, there was no stopping us (despite a brief Covid pause). Eventually all things worked out and since then we have added an American barn, built away from the house.

We are both avid sports supporters with Rugby Union top of our list. Jevon has a playing and coaching history, while I still attempt to run around a soccer (football) pitch. Sailing hasn’t slowed up much, as we’ve recently purchased our Privilege 48’ Catamaran in Australia. A bit of a do-up , but hey, the house is finished now!

We are both very sociable friendly kiwi’s who enjoy meeting new people and weary travellers to share more stories. We want to deliver you an experience, and not just a bed to rest, but we can do that too! We have the perfect private place to relax and enjoy our breathtaking views from Moko Hiwi Escape. “It’s the friends we meet along the way, that help us appreciate the journey”