whangarei . bed and breakfast . accommodation. northland . new zealand

Top Storey Self Contained Bed Breakfast Whangarei Harbourside

About us and our home

Your hosts are Ian and Jane Kippenberger. We extend a warm welcome and invitation to visit our home and garden which we love and are happy to share with you.

Ian is a New Zealander and Jane is English. We have lived in the Whangarei area for 39 years.

Ian, a builder, built the three storey colonial style house 27 years ago. He is the fruit and vegetable man and Jane has developed the garden with a Bromeliad bank, native plants, Vireyas, and water features with landscaping help from Ian.

We have a son and daughter. Their families often visit us. Our  many grandchildren enjoy exploring the garden. The garden is fenced at the back for small children and pets. Our grandchildren really get excited feeding the eels in their ponds. There are also native fish - banded kokopu. The beach just down the road is great for children with safe swimming.

We have figs, grapes, fiejoas, guavas, oranges, lemons and bananas. A vegetable garden gives us fresh produce.

Our interests include: people, family, our home, travel, gardening, wine - making with fruit from the garden, tropical fish, walking, fishing, music and reading.
We like to help our guests with our knowledge of the area and any queries they may have. 

We have travelled in England and Europe and know what it is like to stay in a Bed Breakfast!! We hope you like ours.