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Te Tiro Cottage Two & Glowworms
We have two beautiful “Pioneer-style” cottages nestled in amongst the stunning Waitomo landscape. Enjoy fantastic panoramic views of the central North Island and mountains in our two self-contained, pioneer-style cottages (sleep 4 persons). - Cottage set-up to sleep 4 people - 2 Adults and 2 children - 2 Couple (Cozy) The price is for a up to 4 guests. Our place is great for couples, solo adventurers, families (with kids), and furry friends (pets). We are a 15-20 minute drive past the Waitomo Village so it pays to eat before you come up or bring supplies with you. There is a two element cook top and a microwave. The cottage is one room with a queen bed down and a small loft above that has two single mattresses in it. Cosy but cute. Each cottage has its own bathroom about 8 steps from the cottage. We would love you to come and share our little piece of paradise. The accommodation is nestled within a bush setting on top of a hill where you can see out over the whole central north Island. You even have your own grotto only meters from your door where you can sit quietly surrounded by a galaxy of Glow-worms. Enjoy the starry nights and peace and quiet of the country. You are more them welcome to wander around the farmland and enjoy the fantastic views, check out the Dab Chick Pond and beautiful native bush. Amazing views/Glowworms/Native bush/Caves/Black Water Rafting. If we are not going to be home there is still family around to help out if needed. Check in is from 3pm/ check out at 10am.

Raglan waterfront romantic cottage
Very private, very pretty and very tranquil waterfront cottage only a stones throw from great coffee, cafes and restaurants. Enjoy your own special piece of paradise right in town in Raglan with waterfront living and spectacular views that change as often as the tide. Warm yourselves in front of the fireplace and snuggle up in the big comfy beds. Only a short stroll to shops,or simply stay home with a nice wine soaking up the beautiful evening sunset. This is what holiday memories are made of!

Akatea Hill - Peaceful, secluded, rural hideaway
AirBNB Host Awards Winner 2024 - Best Nature Stay. Escape to your handcrafted cabin in the heart of a preserved remnant of native bush, with views of the rolling farmland and a peep of Mt. Karioi. You can sit in complete privacy, reconnect with nature, and enjoy a hot chocolate or a glass of wine as the Tui, Piwakawaka, and Kereru duck and dive around the trees. This is a unique style of accommodation - coming to stay here is a perfect getaway for those seeking relaxation and tranquility.

A Mansion on Amopo 'For your Dose of Vitamin Sea'
🏠Welcoming you & up to 8 guests, 105 year old quintessential Kiwi Bach experience in the historical west coast village of Kawhia. With a large back yard you will enjoy ❌️no cleaning fee ✔️ all linen supplied ✔️endless gas high pressure hot water showers ideal for you and ✔️families, ✔️ contractors those with ✔️ boats who require larger safe parking spaces. ✔️A bush walk to the harbour wharf and view is within a few meters of the driveway. unpack your car ... and Relax

Barrique Studio w/Sauna @ Barrelled Wines Raglan
Just search 'Barrelled Wines Raglan'—we're more than just a place to stay; discover our vineyard, wine, and coastal escapes. Travellers seeking a tranquil retreat will love this peaceful self-contained studio just 30 minutes from Raglan. Whether you’re after relaxation or surf, this cosy studio with luxurious barrel sauna is ideal for solo travellers or couples. Set within our private vineyard, overlooking Ruapuke Beach, this is a rare chance to stay remote without compromising on comfort.

The Rimu Hut: Luxury riverside and off-grid
Take a break and unwind at this peaceful oasis. Nestled on the banks of the Marokopa River near the base of the Hereranga Range west of Waitomo, this spot quiets your mind and reinvigorates your soul. At The Farm, we are all about providing the opportunity for people to find the space they need to disconnect from the busy world we live in. Come share this special place. Not your average off-grid cabin. Powered by 4Kw with more battery than you will ever need. Leave the lights on!

The Pavilion
Perched on prime Raglan real estate this upmarket, character bungalow affords seclusion in a central location. Treat yourself! Adventures await! Walk to Raglan’s retail hub in 10 mins. Make the 8km pilgrimage to Manu Bay Reserve, the Holy Grail of NZ surfing. Maybe instead, from the comfort of the great room dial it back and marvel at the light changes and tidal swings as you look across Kaitoke inlet onto Mount Karioi. Our space is designed for couples or solo travelers. 🙂

Banana Blossom Bungalow - with outdoor bath
Kick back and relax in this tranquil stylish hideaway. So close to town but hidden in a private tropical garden full of Tuis and butterfly’s. This newly finished boutique bungalow has everything you need for a relaxing stay - Spacious living area with a smart tv & basic cooking facilities, covered outdoor area with BBQ joins a separate beautiful bedroom with ensuite and washing machine. You may feel like you are in Bali here, but Raglan Main Street is just 600 m away

Monty's Self Contained Unit
Child friendly warm comfortable unit set one section back from Kawhia Harbour in a peaceful garden setting. A lovely 5 min walk to Kawhia CBD where you find the Rusty Snapper Cafe, Museum, fish and chip shop, local hotel, boating and sports clubs and petrol station. Wharf fishing, surf casting, harbour fishing and charter boats can cover fishing for all tastes. Soak in Te Puia springs on Ocean Beach two hour either side of low tide or just enjoy a sun set over the Tasman s

Kahurangi Cottage Holiday Accommodation
Escape the hustle and bustle; relax and unwind in the sleepy harbour town of Kawhia. An easy 2.5 hr drive from Auckland. Kahurangi cottage is the perfect accommodation in Kawhia from which to explore the area. You can drive to Waitomo caves in 1.5 hrs away along a scenic, winding road. Ocean beach is 5 km away, where you can soak in Te Puia hot springs at low tide. Kawhia is known for its annual Kai festival on Waitangi weekend and whaleboat racing on New Year's day.

Luxury off-grid rural retreat with harbour views
Welcome to Pīwakawaka Retreat, the ultimate off-grid luxury getaway, set amongst 24 acres of native bush on the edge of Aotea Harbour, just 30 minutes from the vibrant seaside town of Raglan. Wake to a chorus of native birds - accompanied by breathtaking sea and rural views from every room and vantage point. Relax in style at a modern, private and peaceful hideaway for couples, families, boutique workshops or those looking to focus on writing and creative pursuits.

Nikau studio Whale bay Raglan - Forest Retreat
Relax at a unique and tranquil getaway, cosy, romantic and immersed in nature. An open plan studio nestled next to a gentle stream on the native forested foothills of Whale bay, Raglan. An easy 6 min walk to the surf at Whale bay, Indicators or Outside Indicators a few mins drive to Manu bay or Ngarunui beach. Warm and cosy with a beautiful open fire, modern insulation & large double glazed sliding doors. The heat pump heats the studio within 15mins.
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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.
What are the 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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