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Whangaumu Bay. Great space and sea views

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View of house early morning
Our end of Whangaumu Bay Beach
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Whangaumu Bay, Tutukaka
  • Whangaumu Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Tutukaka Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Dive Tutukaka
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 1 - Double

1 Double Bed

Upstairs 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Whangaumu Bay. Great space and sea views

Whangaumu Bay has a wide white sandy beach which is safe to swim in and boats can launch at all tides.
Our family beach home is situated across a quiet no exit road looking over a public reserve and the water from the main lounge and living area upstairs. Upstairs also has 2 double bedrooms, a bathroom with a shower over the bath, and a large deck with the BBQ and large outdoor table. Also a smaller deck is a off the main lounge and the front bedroom. Both decks are totally secure for little ones.
Downstairs has another large lounge, with a mini kitchen - jug, toaster, sink and microwave. One of the three double bedrooms here also has a single bed in it. All beds are comfortable. All rooms open to outside. The downstairs bathroom only has a shower. 2 flat screen TVs show Sky. Wireless broadband password is available on site.
The large covered downstairs deck protects an outside lounge suite beside the hammock and overlooking the back yard.
The tree shaded, fully fenced section has an outdoor toilet and shower with another hot water outside shower over an outside bath. The latter is heaps of fun to clean off sand and get warm again after coming home from the beach (or to watch for comets and satellites among the stars after dark!)
The trampoline has a new safety cage (2020)
There is one large old caravan on site if someone wants to sleep outside the house.
We have a boat mooring in the Bay. Please enquire about availability and cost.
When other attractions call, coffee and more is only 5 mins away! Tutukaka has 4 restuarants, a few tourist shops and a store which also sells petrol. From the Marina go out on the 'Perfect Day' for a day's snorkel at the world famous dive ground of The Poor Knights.
Ngunguru Village has 3 more resturants, store, and the recreation centre with 9 holes golf course, tennis and bowls. You can walk to Ngunguru via the coast. Stunning views and pretty river beaches for swimming on the way.
Walks and other beaches both flat and surf are all along the Tutukaka Coast. Matapouri Bay, Whale Bay, Sandy Bay and Woolies Bay.
We enjoy letting our home esp. to extended families. Over Christmas we prefer 5 to 10 day bookings.
Special conditions:
Bring your own sheets, towels and tea towels. Pillows, duvets and blankets are provided.
We have a few single and one double mattress for any overflow of children in the downstairs lounge.
Smoking allowed outside only.
House needs to be left tidy for the cleaner. Charge $100.
The house is large and we like to keep it immaculate.
Families preferred.
Please tell me a little about your group.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$100 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

Alan and Liz

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tutukaka

Located in Tutukaka, this holiday home is on the beach. Tutukaka Marina and Dive Tutukaka are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Whangaumu Bay and Motutara Island. Jet skiing, scuba diving and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Whangaumu Bay, Tutukaka

What's nearby

  • Whangaumu Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tutukaka Marina - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Dive Tutukaka - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Tutukaka Headland - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Matapouri Bay - 12 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnappa Rock - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Marina Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ngunguru Sports & Recreation Society - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salt Air Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Moochas Bistro - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whangaumu Bay. Great space and sea views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whangaumu Bay. Great space and sea views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whangaumu Bay. Great space and sea views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whangaumu Bay. Great space and sea views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tutukaka holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Whangaumu Bay and Motutara Island. Rahomaunu Island and Philip Island are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely stay
As always, the best hosts and a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Title
Great spot. Lovely wild swimming beach
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beachy stay
The property had everything we needed, plus a whole lot more. We all had a fabulous time. Beach was just across the road and was safe for all the kids. Great venue for our whole family. would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beachside bach
This house is huge, upstairs and downstairs, so plenty of room for family gatherings. Everything you need is there. Air flows really well throughout the house so air conditioning is not needed. Walk straight across the road and you have the beautiful Whangaumu Bay (Wellingtons Bay). We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
What a great spot. We really enjoyed our time at your slice of paradise. We traveled with our daughter and partner and their 18month old. The house was great for the 5 of us. Really enjoyed the kayaks and paddle board and just relaxing on the back deck soaking up the sunshine. Thank you for allowing us to make some amazing memories. We'll be back we can't wait to do it all again. Tina Murray and family
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great stay as usual! Our favourite place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ngaire C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location
We had a few hiccups but the hosts provided solutions. They do need to update the website regarding spare key which wasn't available and the internet update. Otherwise all very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mari A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quality time with the family
We were 8 adults and 5 children (ages 15 months to 76years old). The bach facilities catered for everyone's needs. The kids were playing in the back yard till late and the adults lounged on the deck on the comfy couches and hammocks.Spacious rooms, good size living area and the fact that it's accross the road from the beach, meant everyone could come and go as they please. We enjoyed the water toys too. Thank you Alan and liz for trusting us with your bach. It's evident you have invested a significant amount of work to create such a family friendly haven!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dreamy whangaumu
Fabulous house, wonderful hosts, great location, great communication. Can’t wait to return
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ripley D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great location and brilliant spot for families with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Spacious, homely house which was great for our group. Awesome and quick communication. Would definitely recommend and use again
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rohan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winning the lottery
This Bach has everything for a large family or group which enables separate spaces for different age ranges - downstairs was a winner for teenage boys whilst we relished the views and facilities upstairs.We felt like we had won the lottery with a full week of sunshine and with the beach just across the road, lots of swimming and beach life where just what we needed Fishing was good for us also and the outside ablution block and sink where an extra bonus. Highly recommend. Thanks to the hosts for sharing this piece of paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Ideal for our group of 9. So close to the beautiful beach, we loved it. Very friendly hosts, thank you 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
We have been back multiple times and will continue to do so, the perfect Bach for a family holiday!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay
We had a fabulous time at Whangaumu Bay. We loved the location, just a minutes walk to a safe sandy beach, great walks, quiet and peaceful. We felt very at home in the house -upstairs and downstairs options suited our group. Loved the sliding doors to the deck, sunshine in the two bedrooms upstairs, views from the house, sunrise and sunsets. Close to Tutukaka and Ngunguru for cafes and general store. Liz and Alan were great hosts, very responsive. Book with info on local walks and booklets on the Poir Knights were also helpful. Would definitely love to visit again. A real NZ bach.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Archana D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mini holiday
Nice place, good character, great access to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clayton C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short getaway
We had a lovely time with two families. Lots of room, very close to the beach. Very safe for young children and fantastic sunsets at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend stay
Had a wonderful weekend at this holiday house. Great location , plenty of room and well kitted out. Thanks v much. R
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family stay
We love, love, love this holiday home! Location was perfect for walking and beach swim visits. The house had plenty of space for our family and the outdoor deck areas were well used by all. Thank you for opening up your holiday home and sharing with others!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

brian w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday
Great communication
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday with a difference
Really good place for big families. There were eleven of us, 7 adults and 4 kids,ranging from 9 to 12 and we had plenty of room even though we were up there for cyclone Gabrielle.Lovely spot great views
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Nice big house with amazing views, perfect for extended family. A few things were broken but house was very clean. Would recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matariki 2022
Great location across from the beach and a lovely well kept property with a great 'kiwi bach' back yard. Perfect for a family group with children.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxed classic kiwi Bach getaway
Perfect family bach setup. Great location close to the beach and we made the most of different walks around the area. Accomodation was as advertised and beds comfortable. Would come again. Thanks for making your house available.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maika L., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning
Lovely place''' me and my wife and our children enjoy every moment of our holiday. Great communication with the property manger. Great area calm and peaceful and lovely neighbourhood and great sandy beach for swimming and hill for walking. Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Alan and Liz

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We have been married 53 years and have 3 married daughters and 8 grandchildren. We all love holidaying together as much as possible at Whangaumu Bay. Boating, swimming, kayaking, spear fishing, walking, coffee out and lazing around are what we do well!
We are a retired professional couple who love travelling abroad and around NZ when we aren’t gardening on our large life style block in South Auckland.

Why they chose this property

When this property came on the market it was being run as a small camp. We’d stayed here in previous summers and loved everything about the beach and the whole Tutukaka Coast. We purchased a relocatable one story home and then realised we needed a large two story home! In giving it a make over we created a home away from home but one surrounded by peace and tranquillity looking out over the beach. Tuis are everywhere. The home especially suits extended families. On days you don’t feel like being on the beach or doing other activities you can just relax, read a book and watch those on the beach from inside.

What makes this property unique

The upstairs is a home in itself with its enclosed deck for the little ones. This deck has a large outdoor table and a BBQ. Downstairs is great for the overflow and it’s covered deck with it’s old comfortable furniture and hammock faces sunny north. From there you can watch the young ones play. You can eat on the outside dining table.
The kayaks, 2 singles and a double are available.

Languages:

English