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Moturua Island - Bay of Islands

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 790 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Paihia, Northland
  • Bay of Islands
    1 min walk
  • Russell Christ Church
    149 min walk
  • Flagstaff Hill
    157 min walk
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    72 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bunk room

3 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Moturua Island - Bay of Islands

This idyllic island is part of the Bay of Islands maritime park and is a short 7NM boat ride from either Russell or Paihia. The well appointed Lockwood home nestles amongst established trees right in the centre of this glorious sandy bay. With a short 20 metre walk down to the beach, this is a perfect retreat to get away from the daily grind. Explore the island on one of the many walks, check out the list of endangered bird species recently relocated on the island, listen to the Kiwi call at night, or just enjoy the peace and sunshine at this unique location. Access is by one of the commercial water taxis or else your own private boat. There is a wharf to unload your gear plus a dinghy available and a mooring to tie up on.
Please bring your own linen. We supply two rolls of toilet paper so if you think you might need more, please bring extra.
Special conditions:
Minimum booking of 3 nights required or 1 week over the peak of summer
Access is by water taxi or by own boat only.
Water restrictions may apply over summer.
Please leave property as you find it (clean before leaving and take rubbish) or you can choose the cleaning option ($120)
Contact before arriving to arrange keys and access

Extras: Cleaning (Optional, NZ$120.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets and cooking condiments );
Important Pest-Free Island Information

Help us and the Project Island Song team keep the Islands including Moturua Island pest free

Please check your bags for stowaways, such as: Mice, Rats, Argentine ants and Rainbow/Plague Skinks.
Ensure your footwear, clothing and bags are clean and free of soil and seeds.
Food must be packed in a rodent-proof/ sealed container , please ensure that all your bags are zipped closed or sealed.
There are no rubbish bins on pest-free islands. Please remember to take all your rubbish off the island with you.
For more information on the Pest-free Islands and Project Island song please go to The Project (projectislandsong.co.nz)

Property manager

Moturua

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking outside only please
Water may be limited at certain times of the year so please be mindful when showering. Thank you
Minimum 3 nights booking required for this property

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

About the area

Australia - New Zealand and the South Pacific

Map
Paihia, Northland

What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands - 1 min walk
  • Elliot Bay's Beach - 15 min drive
  • Russell Beach - 33 min drive
  • Long Beach - 36 min drive
  • Paihia Beach - 49 min drive

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hone's Garden
  • Hell Hole
  • The Duke of Marlborough Hotel
  • Butterfish Restaurant and Cafe
  • Nauti Penguin

Frequently asked questions

Is Moturua Island - Bay of Islands pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Moturua Island - Bay of Islands?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Moturua Island - Bay of Islands?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Moturua Island - Bay of Islands located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bay of Islands and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Maiki. Elliot Bay's Beach is 5 mi (8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robynne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
This was the first time we'd taken my parents and they absolutely loved it. It's such a special place for us as a family. Our magical hide away. Always love our stay and Andy is always a wonderful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get away from the crowd
Lovely simple house very close to beach - island teeming with native birds lovely walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arnela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Amazing spot. Very relaxing and private, beautiful beach and clear water. There is a very nice walk around the island, all in all we had a wonderful stay 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S., Tauranga, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfull
Always has been and always will be a magical place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alysha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
We had the most amazing time. Absolutely stunning spot and the accommodation had everything we needed. We saw dolphins in the bay, gathered crayfish from the boat and caught fish off the point. Native birds everywhere! We felt very lucky to be able to enjoy this slice of paradise.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay on an amazing island
We stayed for three nights as part of DOC work. Was a cute little bach in an amazingly peaceful bay. The hosts were very lovely. Make sure you read the description well and bring toilet paper and linen. The bird life was fantastic, kiwi calling at night. Close to all the tracks and a great way to experience Moturua island.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Such an amazing place to stay. The wood burner kept us warm in the middle of winter. Kiwis on the deck at night. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little getaway
Very nice place to stay. We had a great time sailing, swimming, snorkeling. Awesome location, perfect little getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephen w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just a small beautiful island !!!
Even with a gale blowing through for 2 of the days, it was brilliant. The sunny days were stunning & relaxing. The walks, the bays and the sea - well wow! Thank you Andy & Chris for looking after us so well
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You got to see it to believe it
What a magical experience. If you have a boat and love fishing…even better.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Island Getaway
Great property and location for families looking to literally get away from it all. Kids kayaked + tramped + we all hung out and had the best time. Andy is super helpful making sure everything runs smoothly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eduan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unforgettable every time
The perfect location and property manager Andy makes the entire experience hassle-free from start to finish. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
magical
This is a magical place. We went in the middle of winter. The weather was terrible. But this place overcomes all that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise on our doorstep
A fantastic stay once again! Thanks for the fantastic hospitality Andy.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Island Getaway
Having spent most summer holidays staying at Moturua in the late 90's it was fantastic to be back. This is a true island holiday which allows you to genuinely switch off. The lockwood has a well equipped kitchen, and three well sized bedrooms. Inside is kept extremely tidy, as is the surrounding property. We utilised the mooring for a 5m boat, and Andy kindly assisted us with our luggage to & from the wharf. We were fortunate enough to even spot a local island kiwi at night from the deck. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bay of islands family getaway
We stayed at this Bach to base ourselves and family in the bay of islands for a week of boating. House was an excellent home base and had all that we needed. Andy was incredible helping us check in and out. Recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coastal Magic
One of the most unique coastal experiences available in NZ. Magic beach, amazing setting, fantastic walks and island bird life. Incredibly relaxing. Hard to beat this!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Warren B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
love the nature blast on the island
It is humble but perfect

10/10 Excellent

Karen Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Easter break
The best place to stay , relaxing, friendly, helpful and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
special
This whole island is a special place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Moore W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical Family Holiday in Paradise
This property and location are ABSOLUTELY BREATH TAKING. The Bach is simple, but all that you need for a relaxing beach/island holiday. The property managers are excellent, knowledgeable to history of the BOI area, and always helpful should anything unforeseen go wrong!🚤 The bay is picture perfect and the kids loved swimming and exploring the incredible wildlife found on land and in the water. It is a popular bay for all kind of water vessels that anchor in the bay or just pass by. We can’t wait to go back! Highly recommend.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aleasia M., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible few days away in paradise
We absolutely loved our stay here in paradise! We will absolutely be booking again. It was an awesome batch with everything you need! The views were breath taking! What more could you want that waking up to the most gorgeous sunrise, kids playing endlessly on the beach, evening fishing trips with the kids, amazing tracks and walks to different bays which are absolutely stunning... amazing fruit trees and bird life.. honestly can’t wait to come back! The batch is the perfect getaway and really well set up! Thank you Andy for such great communication and making everything run smoothly! See you next year! 😊 kind regards Aleasia and the crew!

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kiwiana at its best
Third time visiting and cant wait to get back there! Andy is great and makes the place what it is!!

8/10 Good

Robyn I.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magic location
What a superb location. Birdlife and birdsong more than we expected. Cottage described as a Kiwi bach - it is just that - a slightly tired Kiwi bach in need of some TLC. Andy very helpful with wharf pickup etc in the pouring rain. Thank you Andy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return to paradise
Once again a beautiful and relaxing time spent back at Motorua island. Andy thanks again for your wonderful hospitality! We’ll be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

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