Apartment in Taurikura Bay, Whangarei

Personalised boutique beachfront accommodation.

Personalised boutique beachfront accommodation.

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Deck with view of beach and Mt Manaia
Main bedroom.
Bunk alcove.
Kichenette and laundry area.
Fun view from the kitchen.

Overview of Personalised boutique beachfront accommodation.

5 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Enjoy the area

Taurikura Bay, Whangarei
  • Popular LocationMount Manaia2 min drive
  • Popular LocationBream Head Coast Walks8 min drive
  • Popular LocationOcean Beach14 min drive
  • AirportWhangarei (WRE)24 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bunk alcove

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Futon

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
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.

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

Property manager

Lil Craig

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

About the area

Whangarei Heads

Located in Whangarei Heads, this apartment is in the mountains and near the beach. Old Library Arts Centre and Reyburn House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Refining NZ Visitors Centre and Tutukaka Headland. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

What's nearby

  • Mount Manaia - 2 min drive
  • Mcleod Bay - 3 min drive
  • Bream Head Coast Walks - 8 min drive
  • Ocean Beach - 14 min drive
  • Ruakaka Beach - 61 min drive

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Land & Sea - 56 min drive
  • Parua Bay Tavern - 12 min drive
  • Two Birds Cafe, Ruakaka Cafes - 53 min drive
  • McLeod Bay Fish and Chips - 3 min drive
  • Smith & Local Parua Bay - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Personalised boutique beachfront accommodation. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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 the mountains, this apartment building is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Taurikura Bay and within 3 miles (5 km) of Mcleod Bay and Mount Manaia. Bream Head Coast Walks and Reotahi Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Kush L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
amazing
it was a amazing stay the host is lovely very quite witch i loved great weekend away 😊 very happy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Megan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Clean organised comfortable relaxing Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in a lovely location
We thoroughly enjoyed our short visit. Smugglers Bay and Ocean Beach were the highlights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recommended well located and clean accommodation
We stayed two nights. Accommodation was very clean and had everything you need for a short stay for a reasonable price. The host Lil is very helpful and a wealth of local information. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

Meaghan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Taurikura
Great, well appointment apartment in a beautiful setting. We had a lovely stay, and Lil was very helpful, communication was excellent 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lil Craig

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