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Te Huia - A Coastal Retreat at Taiharuru

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 580 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Whangarei Heads, Whangarei
  • Place, Parauwanui Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Pataua Island
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Mcleod Bay
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the area

Taiharuru

With a stay at this vacation home in Taiharuru, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Reparapahoe Island and Motungangara Island. .This family-friendly vacation home is 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Ipurau Island and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Otarawa Island.

What's nearby

  • Parauwanui Beach - 19 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Pataua Island - 20 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Mcleod Bay - 21 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Ocean Beach - 31 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 36 min drive - 34.9 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parua Bay Tavern - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Smith & Local - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tahi Cafe Pataua North - ‬58 min drive
  • ‪McLeod Bay Fish and Chips - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Deck - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Te Huia - A Coastal Retreat at Taiharuru

Te Huia is purpose built and situated in a unique location with a stunning setting and sweeping views from it's elevated position. Set within a Kiwi reserve, you are guaranteed to hear the calls of our elusive national bird as well a spotting an array of other native birds.
Our Pacific Coastline has to be some of the most impressive in NZ. With towering topography, white sand ocean beaches and clear water pristine estuaries, it is a largely un-compromised environment with large reserves and DOC estates. Along with our national Te Ara Roa Walkway passing right through, there is also an extensive network of walks and hikes at Bream Head Scenic Reserve. The walks range from very easy to a 5 hr challenging hike over the ridge of the reserve.
Over the summer a feature of our coast are the warm clear waters, a natural aquatic mecca with a large collection of stunning beaches and waterways in the vicinity - and for the rest of the year we still remain New Zealand's warmest region, so a winter stay at Te Huia can be a warm and sunny experience.
The fit-out of Te Huia is of Scandinavian influence with simple but stylish furnishings and tasteful decor, all adding to the experience.
From family holidays to romantic retreats, Te Huia is suitable for most purposes. It makes for a perfect base from which to explore a beautiful region of New Zealand. Located 1 hours drive from The Bay of Islands and 40 minutes drive from Tutukaka which is the location from where theres access to The Poor Knights Island Marine Reserve.
Our local area is all about the landscapes, beaches, forest, walks, hikes and a natural environment to explore and enjoy.

We can provide easy catering with our “we prepare - you serve” offering or you can choose to have our private Chef prepare you a decadent dinner at the Guest House. Please enquire re catering when booking.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Te Huia - A Coastal Retreat at Taiharuru Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique

Susanne was the perfect host. FullyRecommend to anyone seeking a special oversight of the beautiful area. World class views
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway location

We spent two nights, which wasn't long enough to enjoy all that was on offer in this location. Suzanne gave great advice on nearby walks to spend our limited time there. Smugglers Bay and Kauri Beach were amazing. Wish we could have stayed there longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frana D., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous spot

Such a beautiful spot with stunning views - but wait there’s more - at night time you can hear kiwis calling in the surrounding bush. Magic!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Millie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing getaway

We had a wonderful holiday weekend with our family. The view was spectacular and the house was very clean and tidy. We’ll definitely come again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred M., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Best of Breed

Te Huia is one of the best places we have stayed in. Te Huia was a sacred and beautiful bird to the Māori and is a fitting name for this house. The view from the deck looking out over the South Pacific was breathtaking. The sunsets were spectacular. The house was very well equipped and we particularly enjoyed the surround sound speakers that we could also link our phones to listen to our music. Nearby are numerous tramping tracks and almost deserted sandy beaches so there is no shortage of things to do in area. Stay here - you won’t be disappointed!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marla M.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a spectacular location and home.

We have been to NZ many times, but had not stayed in this specific area. The house, property, and views are spectacular. There are walks from the house or from the close road as well as many hikes in the area. The coast, beach, and headlands are lovely. Parua Bay is about 15-20 minutes away with a nice little grocery store, well stocked liquor store, a nice bakery, pizza restaurant, and a very good Indian food. We hope to be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022