Things to do at the villa
a. Car
Anzac Villa comes with the exclusive use of a Toyota Estima, seating 7 passengers, to use at your disposal. See here for more info.
b. Petanque pitch
We built the petanque pitch as close to regulation size as we could given the area available. We used sand to level out the area and to provide appropriate drainage, and topped the pitch with ‘regulation’ beach shell. Therefore, no excuses for not winning!
Our neighbours and other island residents love to play the game and have admitted to calling it ‘Plonc’ in honour of what they drink prior, during and following a match . . .
c. Fire pit
The fire pit can be moved around outside depending on where you wish to enjoy the warmth of the fire. Just be sure not to put it close to flammable objects! Wood for the fire can be found under the front porch near the pohutukawa tree.
d. Cocktails on the deck
- List of recommended cocktails
Sundowner
Pina Colada
Gin’n’tropic (cam special)
White wine sangria
e. Games Cupboard
For rainy days, those with a competitive spirit or for just a bit of fun, you will find several board games in the side board under the television. The list of games includes:
• The Game of Life
• Monopoly (NZ version)
• Backgammon
• Jenga
• Yahtzee
• Dominoes
• Chess
• 12 game super set
• Various decks of cards
f. DVDs
We have a small library of DVDs perfect for a movie night. Our selection of DVDs includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Action Adventure
• The Patriot
• True Romance
• The League of Gentlemen
• Mission Impossible – 2
• Spiderman 1 and 2
• Ladder 49
• Gone in 60 Seconds
• The Perfect Storm
Romance and Romantic Comedy
• Shakespeare in Love
• Moulin Rouge
Comedy
• The Complete Faulty Towers
• Billy Connolly – Erect for 30 years
• First Wives Club
• Shanghai Knights
Documentary and Fiction
• Lord of the Dance
• March of the Penguins
• Madonna Live from Italy
Drama
• Jackie Brown
• Philadelphia
• The Shawshank Redemption
• Agatha Christie's Murder Mystery Collection
• Black Hawk Down
• U-turn
• The Aviator
• Coyote Ugly
• Vanilla Sky
• Gladiator
Sports
• Fishing with Bill Hohepa
• Body of work
• Geri Yoga
Children
• Nickelodeon – Real Monsters
g. Book Exchange
In Ti Kouka room, you will find a bookshelf filled with fiction and non-fiction books. Authors range from Wilbur Smith and Bryce Courtney to Jamie Oliver. Feel free to read the books and trade any non-fiction novels you want to take home to finish and leave books you think others might find to be an interesting read.
h. Internet
Anzac Villa is connected by high speed wireless broadband internet (3MB connection). Once you have confirmation of your reservation at Anzac Villa you will be sent an access code to enable you to log on to the internet.
i. Windsurfing and other water sports
Our shed is loaded with all sorts of adventure and water sports equipment and even items useful for a venture to the beach. This includes the following:
• Planing and learning boards
• Full range of windsurfer sails
• Body board
• Snorkels, fins and masks
• Various life jackets, water sports jackets and wetsuits
• Golf trundle, full set of clubs (Taylor Made) with golf shoes (size 10.5)
• 3 x cruising bikes with helmets and pumps included
• Tennis racket
• Hiking backpack
• 40l chilly bin/Esky
• 20l tottie tank
• Sleeping bag
• 5 x beach mats
• 7 x beach chairs
• Blow up double mattress
• Mini Christmas tree with decorations
j. Fishing
Anzac Bay, and the waters surrounding the Island, is teaming with fish waiting to be caught. On a recent trip home to Waiheke, we caught snapper, trevally and even a rather large octopus! In the shed you will find 3 fishing rods and 4 fishing stools and bait can be purchased at the local convenience store at the top of the hill or at Woolworths in Ostend. We recommend using pilchards or squid.
What to bring
There isn’t much one needs to bring to Anzac Villa that can’t be found on location or in the shops nearby. We recommend that you bring beach towels, toiletries, sunblock and a camera.
