Family-friendly holiday rentals in Whareora

Doves Lookout

This studio is set in a beautiful quiet environment, with native trees, bush, and serenity. Only a few minute's drive from central Whangarei, this offers you the best of both worlds. Drive into town or other close by attractions then come back to relax away from the busy city life. We have all afternoon sun and amazing sunsets to watch and enjoy with a glass of wine on the deck. We are two minutes walk away from one of the beautiful Parahaki walks which takes you to the lookout at the top.

Tropicana Waterfront Executive Accommodation

Beautiful modern new home right on the waterfront of the Whangarei harbour suitable for executive stay guests. Three bedrooms (King, Queen, and King Single) with quality bedding including 100% cotton sheeting. Main bathroom with bath, shower, and double vanity, main bedroom with ensuite. Open plan premium kitchen, dining, and lounge with expansive views to the water. A 5-minute drive to Onerahi township, and Whangarei domestic airport. 10-minute drive to Whangarei CBD. Unlimited fibre WiFi.

Garden Hill Cottage, Maungatapere

Away from the hustle bustle, enjoy this quiet serene spot. The property is well off the highway and the neighbouring orchards screen us from traffic noise. The cottage is nestled between small avocado and mixed fruit orchards, with a view out to the small pond and post’n’rail fenced paddocks beyond. Last minute bookings are usually no problem - we respond quickly. Relax with the family (with up to 3 children) in this organic permaculture lifestyle block with animals that love being fed.

Upmarket Central Guesthouse

This is a special property full of history. Although central to town, it is large and quiet with established gardens and mature trees; set back from the road behind two other properties. The property boasts elegance and privacy with its long driveway, electric gate entrance, surrounding brick wall and showcasing a historic 1906 Villa homestead (your host's home). The Guesthouse is a fully renovated cottage that sits privately behind your host's Villa, with views onto Parihaka Mountain.

Stunning harbour views mins to waterfront tavern

Stunning Harbour views from lounge & master bedroom. Sunny Front deck looks over bay . Landscaped gardens. Walk to parua bay tavern has great meals & play area for kids fab views of the bay only a short walk away. Secure parking for your boat . Boat ramp just over the road. Close to supermarket, 15 minutes to beautiful Ocean beach & smugglers bay world class beaches Netflix, utube etc washing machine. Fully equipped kitchen S5 to charge electric car. Pool is now warm enough to swim

The Annex - self contained unit .

The Annex is on a small farmlet, 6 km south of Whangarei, with harbour views. It was a sleepout, built in the 1980's, separate, but next to the main house. It has two bedrooms. There is a double bed and two singles plus a day bed in the living area. The living/ dining area, has a wood fire. There is a small shower room and separate toilet. It is situated about 100 mtr off SH1, so there can be road noise. There are no streetlights and it can be very dark if you arrive after sundown.

Deloraine Stone Cottage

Deloraine Stone Cottage is located next to the main house and set in a beautiful rural landscape amongst flowering gardens. Relish the peace and quiet apart from native bird song - Tui's and Kereru being the most frequent. Take a virtual tour inside and outside of the cottage on our website DeloraineCottage •com. Deloraine Cottage boasts 3 king bedrooms, fully self-contained kitchen, dining for 6, laundry facilities and flat screen TV. All the modern comforts have been catered for.

Pukeko Refuge

This is a lovely large quiet and tranquil separate unit with a new bathroom. A small stream gurgles alongside enjoyed by pukekoes and eels. We want you to enjoy the birdlife, therefore we have food for you to feed the fantails, eels and pukekoes. A Gazebo over looking the stream to watch the pukeko playing, maybe enjoying a glass of wine. The unit has a microwave, fridge and toaster sofa, table and chairs for you to enjoy "home away from it all". Very safe off street parking

Riverside Studio

Welcome to the Riverside Studio from where a short stroll takes you to the Town Basin marina with cafes, shops and restaurants and the Hundertwasser art center and park. Maybe you fancy a walk around the Town Basin loop. Beautiful native bush walks up Parihaka from where you can enjoy sweeping views over the city and Whangarei Harbour or along the Hatea River, are on your door step. For a bigger work out you can keep going, via A.H. Reed park, right up to the Whangarei falls.

Kensington Studio

Modern spacious self contained studio with its own private entrance. 5 minutes from the Town Basin; a perfect base for exploring Whangarei. Upstairs bedroom with queen & single beds. Downstairs a separate bathroom adjacent to lounge with heat pump and small kitchenette. Includes jug, toaster, fridge, microwave. Some breakfast essentials such as milk, spreads, muesli, various teas & coffee facilities as a starter only. Freeview TV and Netflixs. Off street parking for one vehicle.

Nature Lovers' Hillside Nest

Creative, clean and colorful private hillside chalet. Covered deck with hammocks. Relaxing peaceful place with palms, olives, native bush and birds and bees. Large property with walking tracks through native bush, boasting amazing views of the tidal Ngunguru River. Just minutes to Tutukaka Marina (dive trips to the Poor Knights Islands, restaurants) and some of Northland’s best beaches, but also close to Whangarei attractions. Great kayaking on the mangrove-clad tidal river.

Studio 44 - Central 1 bdrm studio in Riverside

Renovated with unique touches, our 1 bedroom Studio space is close to everything, making it easy to plan your visit. A 15-20min walk along the Hatea Loop gets you to the Town Basin, home to newly opened Hündertwasser Museum, Wairau Māori Art Gallery, waterfront dining, and centre of town shopping. Best for 1-2 guests, but can snugly accommodate up to 4. Onsite carpark next to the self check-in studio apartment, fully detached & separate from the main house dwelling.