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Norrie’s Lodge
Absolutely loved our stay, it’s a very big warm house with an amazing view of the ocean from the deck. We had plenty of space and felt right at home. Would definitely book again.

Cambridge Chalet
Lovely private stand alone unit. I needed coat hangers which Katie promptly provided, otherwise was well equipped. Great location for our activities. Thank you Cameron and Katie

Stylish Villa 4 bdrs W/ Spa Pool+ Swiming Pool
We really enjoyed our stay. Located at a peaceful area. Baby friendly. There are plates for babies, a highchair and a cot. Loved the low sofa in the living room. Comfortable for adults but also made it a safe and comfortable space for our little ones to play. There was a swimming pool perfect for kids, and a spa. We couldn't use them unfortunately as the weather turned colder during our stay.

Sea Soul Stunning spacious Manu Bay Home
This is a great place. There is so much room I think 3 families could stay comfortably without getting under each others feet. Some things that I liked... That view! Breathtaking. It was like you were on the water. The WIFI was fast. The water was hot. There was great water pressure = a lovely shower. The loo with a view. 50 steps from bottom of the house to the top! The twisty roads in. Getting there felt like an adventure right from the start. The hot water beach at Kawhia - hire spades from the Museum/Info place. No need to go all the way to Coromandel. The coast road to Bridal Veil Falls (although the sealed road is faster and easy). We had a 4WD but there were plenty of regular cars there too. It had been raining but the road was good and so scenic. A great base to go to adventuring on day trips to Rotorua, Hobbits, Waitomo, Hamilton Gardens (stunning!) and probably many other wonderful places in this gorgeous country. Enjoy!

Quiet west coast getaway
Absolutely amazing location amongst rolling farmland. Beautiful, private beach within walking distance, no light pollution equaling breathtaking stars and for the nerds out there - Weathertop from Lord of the Rings is nearby! The house has everything you’d need, including one super soft bed and one super firm bed, satisfying both kinds of picky sleepers. The hosts were very friendly and responsive while also allowing us privacy - if you’re looking for peace and solitude, this property is it! There is zero cell phone coverage in this area but the WiFi worked perfect. We will definitely be back!

Lifestyle house experience.
Our big family had a great stay at Nathan’s place over the Easter weekend. There was lots to do including a hot tub, pool, dartboard, tennis court and games. Best yet, it is also home to lots of sheep and some chickens! During our stay we were able to enter the chicken coop and pick fresh eggs in the morning! Very lovely home and 100% would go back again.

Bay and Karioi view in town
Lovely clean house with spacious living areas and a large deck. Great views of estuary. Walking trails close by, and walkable to town. Very enjoyable stay.

Warm Earth Cottages Romantic Retreats.
We had an amazing stay! The host went above and beyond to make us feel welcome — incredibly kind, caring, amazing baker! and accommodating, especially when my partner unexpectedly got sick and had to leave early. Communication was super easy from start to finish. The location itself is absolutely stunning, peaceful, and totally private — perfect for a romantic getaway. We’re already looking forward to coming back! this is a must stay in our books and recommend it to anyone wanting a break from life.
Quick stats about vacation rentals in Kawhia
Total rentals
20 properties
Nightly prices starting at
ﺩ.ﺇ184 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
1.4K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
10 properties are a good fit for families
Popular amenities
Gym, BBQ grill, and Laptop-friendly workspace
Local attractions
Kawhia Hot Water Beach, Oparau Roadhouse, and The Rusty Snapper
Your guide to Kawhia
All About Kawhia
Peppered with groves of crimson pohutukawa trees, the small town of Kawhia sits on the northern shore of Kawhia Harbour, around midway down the rugged west coast of New Zealand’s North Island. As the final landing site of the Tainui people, Kawhia has huge significance in Maori culture. Two stones mark the spot where the 14th-century waka — canoe — was buried, making it a sacred place for locals. The beach is renowned for its natural hot tubs — all you have to do is dig a hole in the black sand at low tide and wait for the region’s famed geothermal water to rise up and bubble. Fishing is a big draw in Kawhia. Anglers stake out their favorite spots around the harbor for reeling in snapper, kingfish, and tarakihi. The region is also home to a network of picturesque seaside and inland hiking trails, many of which can be accessed on horseback.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Kawhia
Remember that New Zealand is in the Southern Hemisphere, so weather patterns and seasons are opposite of those in North America. Summer months are from December through February, and winter goes from June to the end of August. Peak season for Kawhia accommodations is between January and June. July and August are often the rainiest months, although average temperatures rarely dip below chilly; humidity, however, tends to hover around 80 percent. On the nearest weekend to Waitangi Day — New Zealand’s national day on February 6 — people from far and wide come to Kawhia to join in the Kawhia Traditional Māori Kai Festival, a celebration of traditional dishes from land and sea, including hāngī, where fish and other ingredients are wrapped up and slow-cooked in a pit dug into the ground.
Expect at least a few wet days if you visit from September to December, but there will still be plenty to do. October is a good time to explore the limestone caves of the famous Piripiri Cave Walk, about an hour’s drive south of Kawhia.
Top things to do in Kawhia
Kawhia Hot Water Beach
Follow Te Puia Road out of town for 10 minutes to the sweeping sands of Kawhia Hot Water Beach, where geothermally warmed waters rise up at low tide. Beachgoers in the know dig their own hot tubs in the sand and enjoy hot-tubbing the way the people of Kawhia have done for centuries.
Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre
Around an hour’s drive east from Kawhia, Waitomo Caves brim with bioluminescent constellations created by the local glow-worm population. First explored in the 1880s, this magical underground network of rivers and caves can be experienced in several ways, from ziplining to swimming and taking a boat tour — there’s even a trail run that combines adventure above and below ground.
Marokopa Falls
Just outside of Ta Anga, around an hour from town, the 115-foot Marokopa Falls is one of New Zealand’s lesser-known waterfalls. An accessible 20-minute hiking trail leads through lush forest to a viewing platform providing a commanding view of the thundering Marokopa River as it drops and joins with the Tawarau River, a large fishing river where anglers cast for kahawai.
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