Omamari Beach / Kai iwi Lakes / Kauri Forest

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 685 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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Kai Iwi Lakes

Kai Iwi Lakes
‪13 min drive‬
Tane Mahuta
‪27 min drive‬
Maunganui Bluff
‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunkroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

Lounge

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

New house. Comfortable, clean, easy-to-use kitchen.

5 minutes walk to beach, 10 minutes to the Kai iwi Lakes
Expansive beach can use to drive to other beach locations (Bayleys Beach) and numerous walks. Unspoilt location. Friendly community.

Ideal for: fishing, sports, walks, motor/mountain biking, surf. fresh water lakes

Loads of historic sites/museums and places close by, drive to the historic town of Rawene for a day trip or catch the car ferry on your way to the bay of Island or Cape Reinga.

30 mins to Kauri forests, one hour to the Hokianga Harbour.
Special conditions:
$50 surcharge for per stay
Maximum 5 people only additional $20 per person per night
Public holidays,Easter and Labour Weekend regarded as peek season tariffs.
Note;
1. All adults that wish to stay must supply all contact/address details otherwise need not apply
2. Only applicants that place a 50% deposit within 24 hours of acceptance of booking will be taken seriously or risk loosing preferable dates
3. Please no time wasters
4. Smoking okay outside house and utilities
5. Bond required

Extras: Bond (Required, NZ$250.00 per stay); Administration (Required, NZ$50.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels); Failing to comply will incur a $250 cleaning surcharge

Property manager

jimay452

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Parking available

Ocean view

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property

About the area

Omamari

Located in Omamari, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio and Dargaville Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Skydome Observatory and Zizania Hand Made Papers. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.

Kai Iwi Lakes

What's nearby

Kai Iwi Lakes - 13 min drive - 8.2 km
Tane Mahuta - 27 min drive - 24.0 km
Maunganui Bluff - 36 min drive - 30.8 km
Taha Awa Riverside Gardens - 38 min drive - 35.7 km
Dargaville Museum - 39 min drive - 35.8 km

Restaurants

‪Kaihu Tavern - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Omamari Beach / Kai iwi Lakes / Kauri Forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Omamari Beach / Kai iwi Lakes / Kauri Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Omamari Beach / Kai iwi Lakes / Kauri Forest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Omamari Beach / Kai iwi Lakes / Kauri Forest located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Kai Iwi Lakes and within 16 miles (25 km) of Tane Mahuta and Te Matua Ngahere, Four Sisters & Yakas. Skydome Observatory and Trounson Kauri Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Rebekah

2 Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Matalasi

18 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Santino

21 Oct 2021

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Was lovely place to stay .close to the beach for fishing an work for me an my team would take my family back for a weekend to get a way. The home nice an warm 👌

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Camila Cristina C.

1 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay close to Kai Iwi Lakes

The house is comfortable Close to Kai Iwi LakesWe had everything we needed We would be happy to stay there againThank you

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn P.

4 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Good location nice little bach

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliette K.

27 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We absolutely enjoyed our stay at this little gem of NZ. Location is fantastic for beaches and a short drive to the stunning Kai Iwi lakes. Has everything you need, to me a true blue kiwi batch.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

9 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful spot in a lovely kiwi bach

Great location near beautiful rugged west coach beach, and just a short drive to the lakes. Perfect!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Walter T.

6 Jan 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

We had a good stay

We had a good time at the batch, very cozy. We brought a mattress topper for the beds. It wasn’t very clean but that was ok. We thought there was a bbq there as it was on the ad but when we got there we realised there wasn’t one but the kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans so no big deal. all and all we had a really good time. Perfect location for the beach and lakes. Definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Errol H.

18 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kiwi batch

A great escape. A throw back to rural NZ on the wild west coast. The batch was simple but everything we expected. A great place to stay if you are heading to the lakes.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Trina U.

19 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Real bach, comfortable

Felt right at home. Couldn't get to the beach (possibly due to tides) but Kaiiwi Lakes were a lovely surprise on a hot afternoon. Well appointed and comfortable

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ngawaero N.

9 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Magic & Educational

So much history as we are from Taita Marae in Mamaranui. Learnt a few Whakapapa along the way. Kai iwi lakes a dream so beautiful. Tane Mahuta, Opononi. Paihia. WAITANGI DAY WAY was phenomenal.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Yubin H.

22 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Detox

It's a small town and the house is nice and cosy and simple. Kitchen was nice and simple and had all the things you needed. Bathroom and toilet was simple and tidy. Highly recommend you do groceries at Dargaville before coming here! Otherwise you'll end up eating out which isn't bad but a drive to anywhere. Omamari is a very quiet place. The way to the nearby beach is close except you will get wet to get to the beach. Unless you've got a 4WD which looks like heaps of fun. Insanely quiet beach, but not suitable for swimming. Beautiful and long, perfect for a run. If you're keen to just do nothing and relax and detox, this is a good place for it! No wifi, but there is TV. No washing machine but you could hand wash if you need. The best thing was the night sky - stars were insane! Easy check in and communication.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

jasmjne m.

17 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy little stay

Overall a nice little place to stay, good little spot to get to lakes around the area. It was very hot during our stay and only had one fan in the house so it did get a little uncomfortable at night as the heat was a bit much. Make sure you pack enough towels for your stay as the closest laundry is in Dargaville. The kids had fun exploring the area and heading to the lake everyday.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jason N.

9 Jan 2024

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Great classic NZ batch stay.

Great location to rugged NZ west coast beaches and close to family friendly Kai Iwi Lakes. We had a great trip playing board games and roaming the beach and lakes. Thanks!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

nick a.

12 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nick

Comfortable, quiet classic kiwi batch.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

access

we enjoyed our stay. access up the steps was difficult as we were aged 78 to 82 it was wet and slippery and no hand rail causing 2 falls. the fishing was excellent. thanks

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee A.

22 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little bach

Had a great stay. Everything you need. Nice new oven. Warm, clean and cozy. Really enjoyed our stay. Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Anastasia G.

28 Apr 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Anzac weekend

The house was lovely, the home was warm and we had a great time. Thank you for letting us stay 😇

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel U.

19 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great bach at a beautiful beach!

We really enjoyed our stay at Jim and Nikki's bach, it had everything we needed and was just as advertised. Perfect for a family stay and the beach was just a short walk away - the kids loved playing on the sand dunes. We couldn't get the oven to work even after following the resetting instructions but thankfully the lovely Maree let us use her oven to cook pizzas on the first night. Enjoyable stay, thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Charlotte T.

16 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun easter break at the beach

House was what we were expecting. Great location and we had fun at the beach. Oven was a fight, and the couch was rather lumpy, but otherwise a good stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen t.

5 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and close to beach. Tidy little batch

Nice and close to beach great for fishing Close enough to Dargarville centre Thank you

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jane B.

30 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall good stay

Great location near the beach

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

amandine c.

20 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice spot

Everything went well for our brief stay. Just couldn't figure out how to get the oven going. Great to be so close to the beach and the lakes. Bring sunblock!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

15 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

NY getaway

Beautiful quiet location with plenty of new (for us) places to explore. Great kiwi bach, we were sad to leave.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

tully p.

10 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Omamari bach

Nice and tidy, everything we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by jimay452

What makes this property unique

Unspoilt location, minutes to Kai Iwi Lakes

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunkroom

Lounge

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property