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Te Tiro Cottage Two & Glowworms
We have two beautiful “Pioneer-style” cottages nestled in amongst the stunning Waitomo landscape. Enjoy fantastic panoramic views of the central North Island and mountains in our two self-contained, pioneer-style cottages (sleep 4 persons). - Cottage set-up to sleep 4 people - 2 Adults and 2 children - 2 Couple (Cozy) The price is for a up to 4 guests. Our place is great for couples, solo adventurers, families (with kids), and furry friends (pets). We are a 15-20 minute drive past the Waitomo Village so it pays to eat before you come up or bring supplies with you. There is a two element cook top and a microwave. The cottage is one room with a queen bed down and a small loft above that has two single mattresses in it. Cosy but cute. Each cottage has its own bathroom about 8 steps from the cottage. We would love you to come and share our little piece of paradise. The accommodation is nestled within a bush setting on top of a hill where you can see out over the whole central north Island. You even have your own grotto only meters from your door where you can sit quietly surrounded by a galaxy of Glow-worms. Enjoy the starry nights and peace and quiet of the country. You are more them welcome to wander around the farmland and enjoy the fantastic views, check out the Dab Chick Pond and beautiful native bush. Amazing views/Glowworms/Native bush/Caves/Black Water Rafting. If we are not going to be home there is still family around to help out if needed. Check in is from 3pm/ check out at 10am.

Okupata Crossroads
Take a break and enjoy this peaceful slice of paradise. Soak in the spa, enjoy the rural views and breath-taking sunset over the Tasman sea beyond Kawhia. Pirongia just a short 15 minutes away for cafes, restaurant/bar, Foursquare and golf course. Approximately 30 minutes from the closest boat ramp at Kawhia. If you enjoy tramping, We are on the Te Araroa walkway & there is access into Pirongia Forest Park at the doorstep (Just a few minutes down the road) Or simply just enjoy the serenity.

The Studio at Woodfort Estate
Our studio is perfectly placed for stunning views of our mountain and rolling hill landscapes. A weekend get away or longer retreat will be rewarded with privacy and peace to relax inside or on the spacious patio that captures amazing afternoon sunshine and sun sets! The main bedroom is detached from the living and kitchen, which has a fold out couch for extra guests. Relax in the outdoor bath and enjoy the simplicity of living off grid without lacking to many home comforts. Toilet is detached.

Modern, Tranquil Tree Bach near the beach
Stay 3 and only pay for 2 nights weekdays through Winter Special discount applied on booking request This wonderfully modern house is positioned on a large, quiet & private section close to the main beach. This light and sunny home opens out to a sun-drenched deck from every room via sliding and large stacker doors. Relax reading a book in the swing chair on the deck and listening to the tui sing in the established bush. Fall asleep to the calm running of the stream outside both bedroom doors

Atarau Beach Retreat
Relax and unwind in this beautiful studio apartment. Enjoy the view of Moonlight Bay, and the tranquil surrounds of native bush and bird song. Take the private walkway to the bay for a swim, or see it from a different perspective using the kayaks provided for guests. Vibrant Raglan township is a quick five minute car trip (or enjoy the 30 minute walk), where you can find great restaurants, cafes, beaches, and other amenities. Walk along the beach to The Wharf for fish and chips at low tide.

Akatea Hill - Peaceful, secluded, rural hideaway
AirBNB Host Awards Winner 2024 - Best Nature Stay. Escape to your handcrafted cabin in the heart of a preserved remnant of native bush, with views of the rolling farmland and a peep of Mt. Karioi. You can sit in complete privacy, reconnect with nature, and enjoy a hot chocolate or a glass of wine as the Tui, Piwakawaka, and Kereru duck and dive around the trees. This is a unique style of accommodation - coming to stay here is a perfect getaway for those seeking relaxation and tranquility.

The Boatshed Luxury Waterfront
Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway or somewhere to relax and unwind, The Boatshed ensures an unforgettable stay. Situated by the Raglan Wharf, overlooking the Whaingaroa Harbour, this new apartment has all on offer. Drift away in a heavenly king-size bed and relax viewing the glistening waterfront. The Boatshed boasts modern, elegant, and sophisticated décor with all the mod cons included. Great location for fishing too, large garage for boat storage and 2mins to the boat ramp.

A Mansion on Amopo 'For your Dose of Vitamin Sea'
🏠Welcoming you & up to 8 guests, 105 year old quintessential Kiwi Bach experience in the historical west coast village of Kawhia. With a large back yard you will enjoy ❌️no cleaning fee ✔️ all linen supplied ✔️endless gas high pressure hot water showers ideal for you and ✔️families, ✔️ contractors those with ✔️ boats who require larger safe parking spaces. ✔️A bush walk to the harbour wharf and view is within a few meters of the driveway. unpack your car ... and Relax

Foudre Suite w/Hot Tub @ Barrelled Wines Raglan
Just search 'Barrelled Wines Raglan' — we're more than just a place to stay; discover our vineyard, wine, and coastal escapes. Nature, hot tub, privacy and magical sunsets — this self-contained guest house with queen bed ticks all the boxes for a memorable getaway, just 30 minutes from charming Raglan township. Overlooking Ruapuke Beach and set within our private vineyard at the foothills of Mt Karioi, this is a unique opportunity to stay at a remote location without compromising on comfort.

The Outpost - Seaview Treehouse
Reconnect with nature in a tiny house surrounded by native bush in a calm and inspiring space overlooking the Tasman sea and just above the world class surf breaks of Indicators and Whale Bay. On the property we have a number of completely unique structures spaced apart in the bush to give maximum privacy. All are designed and positioned to make the most of the surrounding bush and ocean below. There is a large lawn area for guests to enjoy and a beautiful outdoor hot water shower.

Monty's Self Contained Unit
Child friendly warm comfortable unit set one section back from Kawhia Harbour in a peaceful garden setting. A lovely 5 min walk to Kawhia CBD where you find the Rusty Snapper Cafe, Museum, fish and chip shop, local hotel, boating and sports clubs and petrol station. Wharf fishing, surf casting, harbour fishing and charter boats can cover fishing for all tastes. Soak in Te Puia springs on Ocean Beach two hour either side of low tide or just enjoy a sun set over the Tasman s

Kahurangi Cottage Holiday Accommodation
Escape the hustle and bustle; relax and unwind in the sleepy harbour town of Kawhia. An easy 2.5 hr drive from Auckland. Kahurangi cottage is the perfect accommodation in Kawhia from which to explore the area. You can drive to Waitomo caves in 1.5 hrs away along a scenic, winding road. Ocean beach is 5 km away, where you can soak in Te Puia hot springs at low tide. Kawhia is known for its annual Kai festival on Waitangi weekend and whaleboat racing on New Year's day.
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All about Kawhia
Peppered with groves of crimson pohutukawa trees, the small town of Kawhia sits on the northern shore of Kawhia Harbour, around midway down the rugged west coast of New Zealand’s North Island. As the final landing site of the Tainui people, Kawhia has huge significance in Maori culture. Two stones mark the spot where the 14th-century waka — canoe — was buried, making it a sacred place for locals. The beach is renowned for its natural hot tubs — all you have to do is dig a hole in the black sand at low tide and wait for the region’s famed geothermal water to rise up and bubble. Fishing is a big draw in Kawhia. Anglers stake out their favorite spots around the harbor for reeling in snapper, kingfish, and tarakihi. The region is also home to a network of picturesque seaside and inland hiking trails, many of which can be accessed on horseback.
What are the top things to do in Kawhia?
Kawhia Hot Water Beach
Follow Te Puia Road out of town for 10 minutes to the sweeping sands of Kawhia Hot Water Beach, where geothermally warmed waters rise up at low tide. Beachgoers in the know dig their own hot tubs in the sand and enjoy hot-tubbing the way the people of Kawhia have done for centuries.
Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre
Around an hour’s drive east from Kawhia, Waitomo Caves brim with bioluminescent constellations created by the local glow-worm population. First explored in the 1880s, this magical underground network of rivers and caves can be experienced in several ways, from ziplining to swimming and taking a boat tour — there’s even a trail run that combines adventure above and below ground.
Marokopa Falls
Just outside of Ta Anga, around an hour from town, the 115-foot Marokopa Falls is one of New Zealand’s lesser-known waterfalls. An accessible 20-minute hiking trail leads through lush forest to a viewing platform providing a commanding view of the thundering Marokopa River as it drops and joins with the Tawarau River, a large fishing river where anglers cast for kahawai.
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