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Whangarei Heads vacation rentals start at ﺩ.ﺇ 184 per night before taxes and fees

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4.9 Average rating
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PATAUA SOUTH "RA PUAWAI" RETREAT
BEACH FRONT BACH SPRING SPA SPECIAL 💐 $20 per night cash back on arrival to assist with fuel cost 🚗🛻🏍 Also, we DO NOT charge additional cleaning fees! Pataua South is an idyllic spot 30 km east of Whangarei via a scenic drive. WE SPECIALISE IN 1 NIGHT STAYS, PETS WELCOME Step through the gate of our fenced property, to sandy estuary. Two kayaks, 2 Naish paddle boards and 2 adult vests. Hot Springs spa. A great place for celebrations, catchups and enjoying a peaceful coastal location.
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Tropicana Waterfront Executive Accommodation
Beautiful modern new home right on the waterfront of the Whangarei harbour suitable for executive stay guests. Three bedrooms (King, Queen, and King Single) with quality bedding including 100% cotton sheeting. Main bathroom with bath, shower, and double vanity, main bedroom with ensuite. Open plan premium kitchen, dining, and lounge with expansive views to the water. A 5-minute drive to Onerahi township, and Whangarei domestic airport. 10-minute drive to Whangarei CBD. Unlimited fibre WiFi.
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Seascape
Groups of more than two people please click contact Host to enquire first. I live above the air BNB. If you wanted to be by the sea, well you cant get any closer than this. Breath taking views. WINNER 2026 BEST BEACH IN NZ WAIPU. 5 minute drive. LANGS BEACH is also a beautiful beach. Large living area This spacish 3 Large Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Lower Level home. This home has a pool table to enjoy & after a day at the beach, you can have a nice outdoor shower. Beach towels aren’t supplied.
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Studio Selah - Parua Bay
Studio Selah is set in a private peaceful setting overlooking the estuary that flows out to Parua Bay. Consisting of a combined kitchenette, dining, living area with queen sized bed and a separate bathroom. Relax on the deck area or kayak or paddle-board out to the bay. Studio Selah is in an ideal location to explore the Whangarei Heads many beautiful beaches and walks. It’s 5 mins drive to Parua Bay Village which has a 4 Square and a couple of cafe’s and is 2 minutes walk to the PB Tavern.
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Beachfront! For families & friends
BEACHFRONT GETAWAY WITH STUNNING VIEWS AND MODERN COMFORTS Read the reviews, and time and time again, our guests talk about how stunning the views and the location are. Situated spectacularly right next to the beautiful the beach, this modern house is perfect for a break from the city only 1h 35 from Auckland. Ideal for surfing, beach walks, and relaxing, it is the destination for a stress free stay away. If you are into golfing, try the near by Waipu Golf course. Close to shops, cafes.
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Taurikura Peninsula Seaview Private Cabin and Camp
Comfortable, compact (5m x 3m) self-contained cabin for 2, upon a stunning private hilltop overlooking Taurikura Bay, Whangarei Heads. Affordable peace, quiet and privacy is our aim (1 night stays available most days). Grass camping space available (campers #3-8 will need to bring own tent/bed/linen /consumable items and supplies). The parking area is not situated by the cabin so sleeping in vehicles can only be done so at separate ends of the property. Safe ample parking sites available.
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Black Rock Holiday Home - Tutukaka
Modern cedar home in Dolphin Bay, Tutukaka with all the modern benefits including a separate self contained sleep out. Absolute water front with panoramic ocean views and access to the beach below for fishing, snorkeling, kayaking, exploring, or just sitting on the sand. Enjoy all day sun from the ocean facing decks and then retire to the courtyard in the evening for a BBQ while sitting in front of an open wood fire. Tutukaka's finest restaurants and bars only a 3 minute drive away
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Harbour View Oasis
2 bed, 1 bath, condo with stunning panoramic harbour views, peaceful, private and convenient to all. 8 minute drive to Whangarei CBD, waterfront and Hunterwasser art center 5 minute drive to Whangarei airport Walking distance to shops, takeout and pharmacy 1 off street parking spot 1 King bed 1 double bed 1 pull out single mattress Loaded Kitchenette Walkout patio deck with bbq and picnic table Mini-split system for AC and heat Washer and dryer Come enjoy a relaxing stay!
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Taurikura Bay Relax and Explore
Welcome to our home, your hosts Jan & Stuart. We provide a private lockable self contained unit in the downstairs area of our 2 storey home. We are here if you require something, would like some local knowledge on things to do or a chat. Our place is located in the heart of the beautiful Taurikura Bay only a stone throw from the waters edge with views of the bay. We are surrounded by beautiful bush walking trails suitable for all levels of fitness & beautiful beaches to choose from.
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Popular Waipu Cove haven with breathtaking views
Makai Lodge has spectacular sweeping views of Bream Bay, and is positioned on a small lifestyle block giving an idyllic holiday spot conveniently located within 5 minutes of Waipu and 1.5 hours from Auckland. Enjoy the quintessential kiwi holiday location but relish the modern day conveniences provided such as dishwasher, heat pumps, washing machine and SMART TV. Everything you'd want to do on holiday is on your doorstep. Makai Lodge is a modern 2 bdrm apartment with a 180deg view.
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Beach house in unbeatable seaside location
This family house is located directly on the harbourside boasting wraparound decks offering amazing views of McLeod Bay, Mount Manaia, and Mount Albury. There are 4 bedrooms : three inside the house with a large bathroom, and a private cabin off the deck with it's own ensuite bathroom and private garden deck overlooking the bay. Living rooms are large and beautifully decorated to a relaxed resort-style atmosphere, opening out onto the massive wraparound deck.
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Harbourside Getaway. waterfront, 2 bedroom...
MODERN 2-BEDROOM WATERFRONT APARTMENT on ground floor with private entrance, deck and gardens. No cleaning fees! Air conditioned with high-end furnishings, amazing views overlooking Whangarei Harbour, private beach access off the front lawn, one and two person Kayaks available, area great for swimming, fishing, water sports. Perfect luxurious weekend escape. PLEASE NOTE: We are not accepting booking requests for guests with infants.
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Waterfront apartment rentals

The Beach Hut/Waterfront Studio at Harbour Lights
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Beachfront Apartment, Mangawhai Heads
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Seaside Holiday Apt Outdoor Summer Kitchen
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Relaxing Beachside Retreat
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Beach Lane Apartment on the Whangarei Harbour
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Rumbling Tides Studio
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Flat 1/Cedar Stone Lodge Matapouri waterfront
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Waterfront house rentals

Oceanview Coastal Escape
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Rata Karaka Bach on the Estuary
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Mangawhai -Clifftop Family Friendly Home Sleeps 16
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The Lookout
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Waterfront Haven in the Bay
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Woolleys Retreat
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Pataua - The Yellow Waterfront Bach
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Absolute Waterfront in Ngunguru
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Our traditional kiwi bach!
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Relax on the Kaipara Harbour
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The beach hut
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2 houses on waterfront, sleeps 14 & pet friendly
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organic farm, beautiful setting on harbour.
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Kelly’s Cottage by the Sea
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‘Bayhaven’
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