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Personalised, boutique, beachfront accommodation.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Personalised, boutique, beachfront accommodation.

We welcome you to Shores, situated in gentle Taurikura Bay. Our apartments cater for every need are well equipped and fully self contained.

Enjoy meeting the easy going locals who love it here and are happy to share their enthusiasm and knowledge of the place. Whether it’s diving, kayaking, surfing, sailing, or bush walking, it’s all here waiting to be enjoyed. Tennis rackets are provided - tennis courts are a short walk away and the Pines Golf Club is just a short drive.

One popular traditional name for Whangarei Harbour is Whangarei-te-rerenga-paraoa, the gathering place of whales. Large whales are now a rare and celebrated sight, but dolphins are regular, playful visitors in the natural deep water harbour and Orca occasionally arrive to feed on sting ray.

Yachts sail past the majestic sentinel of Bream Head into the haven of Whangarei Harbour. Mt Manaia rises to 420m and provides breathtaking views of the harbour and bays.

Mount Manaia, Mount Aubrey and the Bream Head range are visual reminders of ancient volcanic activity and provide a spectacular gateway to the Hen and Chickens Islands and Whangarei Heads Eastern Coastline.

The Whangarei Heads Marine Reserve established in 2006, has created a safe underwater home for a diverse range of New Zealand marine life and provides great snorkelling and diving experiences for all ages.

Whangarei Heads has a growing kiwi bird population of around 800. With many locals working hard with the Backyard Kiwi project to create a haven for these unique birds.

Bream Head Scenic Reserve is one of New Zealand’s premier coastal forest reserves. It provides a refuge for a broad range of species including the kiwi, kukupa (wood pigeon) several bird species from offshore islands like kaka, kakariki (red-crowned parakeet) and bellbird. It also has a wealth of native plants.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only.

Discounted rates for 5 nights or more; special rates apply for weekly or long-term stays. Please contact us for details

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Whangarei Heads

Whangarei Heads is home to this apartment. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Waipu Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Taurikura Bay and Mount Manaia. Scuba diving, surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Taurikura Bay, Whangarei

What's nearby

  • Taurikura Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 31 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Ruakaka Beach - 46 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Waipu Caves - 61 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Waipu Cove Beach - 64 min drive - 40.3 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parua Bay Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Smith & Local - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪McLeod Bay Fish and Chips - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ruakaka Tavern - ‬52 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Personalised, boutique, beachfront accommodation. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Personalised, boutique, beachfront accommodation.?

As of 29 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Personalised, boutique, beachfront accommodation. on 25 May 2026 start from NZ$148, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Personalised, boutique, beachfront accommodation.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Personalised, boutique, beachfront accommodation.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Personalised, boutique, beachfront accommodation.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Personalised, boutique, beachfront accommodation. located?

Situated in Whangarei Heads, this apartment building is steps from Taurikura Bay and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mcleod Bay and Mount Manaia. Bream Head Coast Walks and Reotahi Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to stay. Comfortable, spacious apartment with wonderful views of Mt Manaia and surrounding countryside. Lil was also a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Accurate listing ... really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Excellent facility very warm and welcoming host. Would recommend for couples or families. Lil is an amazing host who gives you great ideas visiting the area and goes above and beyond to ensure you have memorable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed a comfortable, quiet weekend in this stylish and roomy apartment. The views are phenomenal. We enjoyed listening for the kiwi. A central location in Whangarei heads giving us the opportunity to explore this beautiful part of the country.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paola D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A special sanctuary

We loved this visit...what a beautiful and peaceful part of the country. Stay was lovely, couldn't fault it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Recommended

Great place, with fantastic amenities. Close to some great walks and beaches. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GREAT STAY

Lil welcomed us on arrival. Very pleasant surroundings. Ideal spot to visit surrounding areas. Good restaurants close by. Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alberto R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at the heads

Very comfortable apartment. Well equipped. Good location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect lication

We attended a wedding at McLeod's Bay and this was very close which was great. Lil was a lovely host and her place was spotless, peaceful and perfect for our little 4 day getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommended

Lil is a great host. The spacious 2 bdrm accommodatio was of a high quality and very peaceful. We enjoyed some amazing walks and scenery around Whangarei Heads.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Vista

We went for a refreshing weekend away and the location did not disappoint. Great accommodation, beds were so comfortable and everything you need. Lil gave us some great suggestions of what to do. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tryphena P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific in Taurikura

This Bookabach is a wonderful place to stay, where views of Mt Manaia are just the beginning. Complete with two double bedrooms and a large living/dinning area. The property is clean, tidy and well appointed. A great location, close to many hiking trails and Lil, the host, is welcoming and has great advice for local sites if needed. Fully equipped kitchen and board games for rainy days. We thoroughly enjoyed our four day stay and look forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise at the coast

This is an absolutely fabulous place to stay. The apartment is impeccably clean, the beds are extremely comfortable, the apartment has everything you need ... all this with a fantastic view and easy access to walking tracks (including Mt Manaia). Communication with Lil was wonderful. A chorus of kiwi calling at night was an added bonus!! Thanks again Lil for your superb hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Piece of Paradise

Such a beautiful apartment! Pictures don’t do it justice. Full kitchen with everything you could possibly need. You can walk across the road to the bay and paddle board. It’s a stunning, peaceful piece of paradise. Lil is a wonderful host and very knowledgeable about the local area
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kingi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you

Stunning place to stay, was a an absolute privilege, i left some stuff behind and Lil returned them to me no questions asked, i am a introvert so dont really like interacting with people, thats my issue but apart from that i loved the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Radeesha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great time

It’s a really nice place . Very peaceful surroundings. Like to stay again if I visit that area 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away from the city

Wanted a quiet, relaxing get away and it was exactly that. Well thought out and beautifully presented accommodation with lovely quality details. Terrific view of the mountain from the deck. Lil is a smashing host and made sure everything was perfect. Great communication all the way through and helpful suggestions of must sees and dos. Very impressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spoil yourself in paradise

Wow, we had the most amazing time staying at the Taurikura Bay apartment. The apartment was delightful and was located in an idyllic and peaceful countrified setting surrounded by majestic mountains, farmland and water views (depending on which way you look). Lil was such an awesome host, friendly, accommodating, and eager to provide us with some welcome recommendations of things to see and do around the beautiful Whangārei Heads. We would certainly love to return to Whangārei Heads for another holiday and would love to stay at the Taurikura Bay apartment again when we do.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

holly t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family holiday place.

Great view Lovely and clean and has all the facilities a family on vacation needs. Great communication from owner. Helpful knowledge of area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Outlook

Warm, cosy, super clean with a friendly hostess. The view in the morning while having coffee on the balcony was magical. We loved our stay, however one night was way too short.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miriama S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Beautiful location

Awesome place, no change since we last stay here. Thank you so much Lil for having us stay at your wonderful appartment. Warm and spacious, clean and tidy, fully equipped kitchen and loved the bbq on the deck, and view of Mt Manaia at sunset. We had a great time exploring your paradise, hope to be back soon. Felix and Miriama
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

taurikura bliss

lovely host .close to a swimming beach .close but not to close to main shopping area (30 ks) quiet and peaceful ,beautifully clean and well presented unit we recommend this highly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emilyjean W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous bach!

Had such an awesome stay! The views are amazing. Pictures don't do it justice! The bach is also very lovely and xomfortable and has everything you need in it. Will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay by Mt Manaia

The place is excellent. Very peaceful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Beautiful apartment with stunning views over harbour! Awesome communication from host! So clean and welcoming and has everything you need! Would highly recommend and would def stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Lil Craig

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What makes this property unique

A short drive to spectacular Ocean beach with Surf Lifesaving Club.

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English
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