A seaside escape with a Kiwiana vibe that sits in a private corner of our unique harbourside property. All the advantages of a stay in nature with the comfort of nice beds, linen & stylish bathroom.
There is a beach at the boundary only 20 meters away via our rambling path in a native bush setting. Only 180 steps down to the beach.
The bach is recently renovated and has great indoor outdoor flow and links to a charming orchard.
The space:
Inside the suite consists of three spacious rooms: a bedroom with a queen bed, a bathroom and a living room with a kitchenette for food prep ready for the outdoor BBQ. A king single bed and a roll out single is sectioned off in the living room. Step onto the covered veranda where you will find the outdoor kitchen and seating area (gas grill and electric induction hob).. The studio is newly renovated and has its own small hot water cylinder.
Guest access:
Enjoy the exclusive use of the guest studio. Take advantage of the households path to the beach and citrus orchard. However, the upper garden and main house are out of bounds. The onsite parking links to the suite with good lighting and level access. Feel free to come and go anytime but be mindful of noise at night.
Other things to note:
ALL COOKING IN THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN
^The beach is a unpatrolled public beach. Reef shoes recommended. Best swimming within 2 hrs of high tide.
^Good shore fishing.
^No daily maid service. Linen change and cleaning by negotiation.
^A starter pantry including some delicious breakfast items included with each stay.
Property manager
Janice and Derek
Premier Host
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view
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All cooking on the BBQ and electric hob on the Veranda.
The main house and garage are out of bounds.
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 geothermal energy
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Tamaterau
Located in Tamaterau, this apartment is on the beach. Claphams Clock Museum and Whangarei Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou and Reyburn House. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
Tamaterau, Northland
What's nearby
Mount Manaia - 17 min drive - 16.6 km
Whangarei Art Museum - 18 min drive - 15.2 km
Town Basin Marina - 19 min drive - 15.8 km
Whangarei Quarry Gardens - 21 min drive - 17.7 km
Ruakaka Beach - 40 min drive - 44.8 km
Getting around
Whangarei (WRE) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Two Birds Cafe, Ruakaka Cafes - 40 min drive
Smith & Local Parua Bay - 9 min drive
Land & Sea - 43 min drive
McLeod Bay Fish and Chips - 16 min drive
Parua Bay Tavern - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Seaside Kiwiana Bach Private Beach Access pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Seaside Kiwiana Bach Private Beach Access?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Seaside Kiwiana Bach Private Beach Access?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Seaside Kiwiana Bach Private Beach Access located?
Nestled on the beach, this Tamaterau apartment building is within 9 mi (15 km) of Mt Manaia, Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou and Northland Event Centre. Town Basin Marina and Mcleod Bay are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a lovely weekend up north in this seaside bach. Janice and Derek have created a beautiful place to put your feet up, look out at the beautiful view and unwind from your busy lives. The place was easy to find and communication was great leading up to our stay. Even though we experienced wet weather it still felt like an oasis and we’d highly recommend this Bach to anyone visiting northland.
Just a greatbplacebthevoutdoor cooking was great. Location brilliantThe beach is a littlle walk andvdegintkey need sandels or reef shoes. Somevcaution is needed as the current is strong so be aware also a lot of rocks. Overall a cool place we will be back
Fab location to explore the Whangārei area from. So peaceful but in close proximity to shops if needed. Very comfy beds. Clean andTidy. Appreciated the little touches like milk, tea, coffee, cooking oil, salt & pepper etc.
It was very difficult to find as the owners did not give us an address just all these complicated directions. Had we had the actual address wouldn't have been a problem.
Marie M.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gabriel
29 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed the accomodation out of the hustle and bustle of town. A well set up self contained unit under main house with a decent amount of space to spread out inside and lovely garden surrounds. The hosts were great. It's only a short walk down to the coast through the forest.
I travelled with my granddaughter and we stayed 10 days in Janice' wonderful and well-equipped apartment (1 separate bedroom. The unit sleeps for all in all). The kitchen was stuffed with almost everything necessary and it was a great experience to all cooking outside on the shaded veranda (induction cooker and gas grill).Janice and her family gave us a very warm welcome. She herself is very attentive. There is only 1 negative fact to mention: The very steep path down to the beach. For me, unfortunuately rather old and handicapped, it was undoable and I had to let the pleasure to go swimming in the bay to the younger ones Thank you Janice and Derek. Gregor and Johanna
Gregor S.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Siupolu
26 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really quiet and peaceful, loved the private access to the beach…quite a workout though on the climb back up 😁
Easy to locate and have a stunning view.
Clean and tidy house. Netflix was a bonus as we could enjoy our series. Overall enjoyed our stay ❤️
Yangchen L.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Roger
11 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful part of the country. Noisier than expected from children in the main house above. Slow to heat up. Easy access to walking tracks and beaches. Close to city with it's cafes and restaurants.
Amazing location and Janice is a great host. The beach access takes you to a secluded section of beach, the path is pretty steep in places so it wouldn't be easy to navigate with mobility issues but otherwise it's not very far and very convenient. The accommodation itself was modern and tidy and the beds are comfortable. There is also a dog named Rosie who is very cute! Thanks for the great stay!
We had a wonderful week at this little batch. Our teen son enjoyed the space in the living room to claim as his own and we enjoyed the private large master bedroom with breathtaking views. I read another comment describing it as a basement flat and this was helpful as I knew it wasn’t detached and we were prepared for main house sounds (just the occasional walking up and down stairs). It was so peaceful, loved picking the fruit, walk to the beach or a quick drive to any of the other many stunning beaches. Full sized fridge so we stocked up in town and cooked up of a night and ate out on the deck. It’s the most relaxed I’ve ever seen our son (very much a home body) on holidays. Thanks so much for a wonderful week.
Ocean Beach is a must. Perfect weekend getaway. The accomodation is 5*. The little touches are just above and beyond. Even a Nespresso coffee machine!We would love to stay again.My only suggestion for cleaning was dust, but the bathroom was spotless.