Pakawau Beach House

About this property

Come and enjoy a refreshing stay in a traditional kiwi bach on uncrowded Pakawau Beach. Join the families who return year after year to one of the most treasured holiday spots in Golden Bay.

Entering The Pakawau Beach House is like stepping back in time. It is snug and clean as though it were built yesterday, yet it retains the simple fashion and appeal of its 1950's origin. Situated on a lovely corner section at the northern end of Pakawau, it enjoys one of the longest stretches of private beach frontage in Pakawau, ideal for splashing toddlers and sun-soaking adults alike.

The bach overlooks the rich and vast tidelands in the lee of Farewell Spit, the protected year-round gathering place for thousands of native shorebirds. Abundant cockle beds are just a short walk from the cottage's lush, sheltered garden.

The Pakawau Beach House is fully equipped with everything you'll need to serve dinners for six or pack lunches for day trips to nearby Whanganui Inlet or Wharariki Beach. The cottage's two bedrooms are spacious and cheerful. One features a queen bed and set of bunk beds, the other a queen bed. A fold-out futon couch in the living area provides another sleeping option. The bathroom features both a large tub and separate shower. There is no washing machine, but there is an excellent Laundromat 10 minutes away at Collingwood. Parking is just a few level steps from the front door.

The community of Pakawau is a rare gem for those who value the slow pace and small scale of a traditional New Zealand family beach resort. There is a superb cafe located in the old community school; within minutes of several of New Zealand's most celebrated and spectacular natural attractions. Collingwood Township is a short drive away where you will find a general store, petrol pumps, internet and cafes.