Family-friendly holiday rentals in Hakaru

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.

Kapia Lodge - Luxury waterfront

Kapia Lodge is perched on the edge of the cliffs at Pouto, offering breathtaking views of Kaipara Harbour. Secluded and private, it's the perfect retreat for a romantic getaway. Unwind, relax, and immerse yourself in the peaceful serenity of Kaipara. Curl up with a book, enjoy a board game, or lounge on the deck, soaking up the sun and stunning surroundings. As night falls, recline in the hot tub with a glass of wine, stargaze, or drift off to sleep as the moonlight dances over the harbour.

Tara Valley Cabin

A boutique, sun-drenched and special hideaway set on 5 acres of permaculture tranquility. Your own three cabins are nestled near 800 year old trees and joined with lights, decks and pathways for you to wander and discover your bath. The bedroom opens out to a covered deck, and the full kitchen has a covered area with a large outdoor dining table and gas BBQ. Up the steps to the bathroom with a fresh, waterless, European electric toilet. Close to nature, beaches, markets, walks, cafes and fun.

Fishmeister Lodge

This modern guesthouse with a 5 metre stud has a large mezzanine bedroom with a super king bed and two singles, open plan living/dining/kitchen area with extensive decks and concrete floors throughout. There is an outdoor hot spa, an indoor fireplace and indoor/outdoor dining areas, set on a 1 acre property. 2 minutes drive to market, restaurants and takeaways, including the iconic Mangawhai Tavern. 10-15 minutes drive to your choice of white-sand surf beaches and world class golf courses.

Popular Waipu Cove haven with breathtaking views

Makai Lodge has spectacular sweeping views of Bream Bay, and is positioned on a small lifestyle block giving an idyllic holiday spot conveniently located within 5 minutes of Waipu and 1.5 hours from Auckland. Enjoy the quintessential kiwi holiday location but relish the modern day conveniences provided such as dishwasher, heat pumps, washing machine and SMART TV. Everything you'd want to do on holiday is on your doorstep. Makai Lodge is a modern 2 bdrm apartment with a 180deg view.

Tiny Home near Mangawhai (King Size bed & Hot Tub)

Enjoy a cozy autumn escape to our bright, open-plan tiny home, with heated spa pool for your exclusive use. Only 60 minutes from Albany, you'll be positioned in the perfect location to discover spectacular walks and beaches, with restaurants, famous Saturday markets and award winning golf courses only a few minutes drive away. Once your day of adventuring is through, enjoy tucking into your goodies and a relaxing soak in the hot tub followed by a great sleep in the king size bed.

Beach Apartment at Langs Cove

An easy-breezy-beachy-modern apartment built in 2018, with gorgeous sea views and just a 2-minute walk to the beach via a private walkway. Enjoy the stunning white sands and rolling waves of Langs Beach or walk the panoramic coastal tracks nearby. This self-contained apartment is situated at the cove end of Langs Beach and set on the first storey of a newly built holiday home but is completely private and perfect for a couple's getaway or a family or group of four.

organic farm, beautiful setting on harbour.

We are only 75mins drive north of Auckland, 10 mins off the number one highway. The cottage is built from beautiful untreated hardwoods set in a tranquil private spot, nestled on the edge of a regenerating native forest. The cottage is only a 2min walk down to the beautiful Kaipara Harbour. Our place is part of a 25 year old 300 acre organic permaculture farm, which we were instrumental in setting up as a working farm and village style subdivision.

Making Memories • Fires • Spa • Alfresco Dining

Finalist in the Airbnb 2025 Awards 🏡🎉 in the Best Family-Friendly Stay category! Make Memories in Mangawhai’s Tuscany Wake to stunning sunrises on our peaceful lifestyle property, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and walking tracks—just 7–10 minutes drive from the surf beach and village. Spend your days exploring, then return home to unwind on the sun-soaked deck, dine al-fresco by the outdoor fire, and soak under the stars in the hot spa.

The Best of Both Worlds

We bring you the best of both worlds with great sea views set on 3 acres of beautiful native bush just minutes from Waipu Cove. This Modern Bach has a full kitchen, lounge, cinema/games room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Outside enjoy a huge wrap around deck, basketball court, outdoor shower, hidden patio with bush views and the peaceful sounds of nature. Packed away for your enjoyment are surfboards, bikes and more! Please note a maximum of 4 Adults.

Langs Beach, panoramic sea views, 100m to beach.

Just a stone's throw from the glorious, white sandy, Ding Bay at the northern end of Langs Beach. Safe swimming, rock pools and endless beach activities. Unobstructed views out to the Hen and Chicken Islands and Sail Rock. Enjoy the stunningly beautiful coastal walk from Waipu Cove to Ding Bay, an absolute must. 2km from Waipu Cove, 12km from Waipu, 15km from Mangawhai township. Great local cafes, galleries, markets and golf courses. .

"The Studio" bright and airy guest house

Kick back and relax in this peaceful, stylish studio. With a rural outlook that includes views of the Brynderwyn's, ducks, hens and cows, this studio is the perfect escape for couples or friends to enjoy what Mangawhai has to offer. Explore the local beaches, take a walk through beautiful forest to see waterfalls and swimming holes, or visit the local Saturday markets and great restaurants - all within an easy 10 minute drive.