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10/10 Excellent
Frana D.
10 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Frana D.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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Luxury Nature Retreat with Sea View - Tahi
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Pataua North, Pataua
- Town Basin Marina38 min drive
- Tutukaka Marina45 min drive
- Whangaumu Bay59 min drive
- Whangarei (WRE)42 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Luxury Nature Retreat with Sea View - Tahi
Hiwi, with its cool whites and neutral tones, is a beautifully furnished two-bedroom bungalow. Dine or simply relax on the terrace while enjoying expansive views over the ocean, as well as complete privacy.
Hiwi cottage is part of the 256ha Tahi ecological sanctuary, including restored wetlands, lakes and forests. You will have the choice of walking one of the many tracks, swimming from the beautiful white sand surf beach or fishing and kayaking in the estuary. Surfing lessons and standup paddleboards are available locally, along with horse trekking through the property or along the beach.
Encompassing a rich variety of habitats, Tahi is a haven for walkers, birdwatchers and the conservation minded. Dune vegetation on the surf beach gives way to diverse broadleaf forest on the hills further inland, lakes provide habitat for mullet and rare long-finned eels while mangroves and saltmarshes are home to kingfishers, rare fernbirds and banded rails. Tahi is also proud to host a number of endangered bird species including Kiwi, Brown Teal, Bittern and Dotterell.
The on-site Tahi Cafe offers a blackboard menu of delicious breakfast and lunch dishes, great coffee and Kohu Road icecreams. Open Christmas to Waitangi Weekend - 7 days a week.
Special conditions:
No pets please, Tahi is a bird and kiwi sanctuary.
Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included)
Hiwi cottage is part of the 256ha Tahi ecological sanctuary, including restored wetlands, lakes and forests. You will have the choice of walking one of the many tracks, swimming from the beautiful white sand surf beach or fishing and kayaking in the estuary. Surfing lessons and standup paddleboards are available locally, along with horse trekking through the property or along the beach.
Encompassing a rich variety of habitats, Tahi is a haven for walkers, birdwatchers and the conservation minded. Dune vegetation on the surf beach gives way to diverse broadleaf forest on the hills further inland, lakes provide habitat for mullet and rare long-finned eels while mangroves and saltmarshes are home to kingfishers, rare fernbirds and banded rails. Tahi is also proud to host a number of endangered bird species including Kiwi, Brown Teal, Bittern and Dotterell.
The on-site Tahi Cafe offers a blackboard menu of delicious breakfast and lunch dishes, great coffee and Kohu Road icecreams. Open Christmas to Waitangi Weekend - 7 days a week.
Special conditions:
No pets please, Tahi is a bird and kiwi sanctuary.
Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included)
Property manager
Tahi NZ
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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About the area
Pataua North
Located in Pataua North, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Town Basin Marina and Tutukaka Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park and Whangarei Falls. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Pataua North, Pataua
What's nearby
- Whangarei Falls - 31 min drive - 26.0 km
- Town Basin Marina - 38 min drive - 30.8 km
- Tutukaka Marina - 45 min drive - 45.2 km
- Matapouri Bay - 53 min drive - 52.4 km
- Whangaumu Bay - 59 min drive - 42.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Smith & Local Parua Bay - 46 min drive
- Parua Bay Tavern - 45 min drive
- Parua Boys Bakery - 46 min drive
- Ngunguru Sports & Recreation Society - 43 min drive
- Salt Air Cafe - 42 min drive
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10/10 Excellent
Frana D.
28 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Frana D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
David U., 850 W Bear River Rd., Petoskey, MI 49770
19 February 2019
Great place
David U.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent
Kate G.
12 September 2018
We had a wonderful stay at Hiwi_at_Tahi
Kate G.
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10/10 Excellent
Dennis H.
16 March 2018
Very charming, unique property with lots of privacy and trmoteness
Dennis H.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan D.
8 January 2018
A stunning, serene and beautifully equipped and furnished property.
Jonathan D.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
15 January 2017
We had a wonderful stay at Hiwi! Loved the privacy and location of the house.
About the host
Hosted by Tahi NZ
Why they chose this property
Accommodation costs include access to the many walks on Tahi, private beach access, as well as a direct contribution to the restoration and development of the Ecological Reserve.
What makes this property unique
Indulge in the convenience of the Tahi Cafe, offering a wide menu and great coffee.
Languages:
English
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