Escape to a waterfront paradise at Mawhiti Beach House, a fresh and modern space to call home for your holiday. Nestled in no Bay within Matauri Bay you will have the benefit of snorkling and fishing in this quieter bay with access to the long white sandy and surf stretch of stunning Matauri Bay as well.

Mawhiti means ‘Escape’ in Maori and we are sure that after your stay here you will relaxed and reinvigorated to get back to your busy lives. Mawhiti has been created first and foremost as our family holiday house and not a holiday rental. Everything in this house we have chosen to ensure our comfort whilst staying here. With all new appliances, you will have all the mod cons and comforts of home. Summer or Winter will be at the perfect temperature with the air conditioning/heat pump and ceiling fans throughout. The indoor/outdoor flow of Mawhiti provides sun-drenched summer days, classic kiwi BBQs (BBQ provided) and the perfect spot for a glass of wine or two as the sun goes down. We want your stay with us to be completely stress free so we provide bed linens and towels for all guests as part of the rate.

Mawhiti is a quick 30 minute drive from Kerikeri and only 10 minutes from a round of golf at exclusive Kauri Cliffs. The Matauri Bay campsite is a 2 minute walk with a fantastic camp store for emergency items. Just a short drive up the hill is the Matauri Bay Top Shop as well which offers great food (amazing fish and chips!!) and a place for a quiet

An ideal base for boating, fishing (deep sea fishing charters can even be arranged to pick you up from the beach right in front of the property), kayaking, snorkelling, paddle boarding and every other water sport you can think of. Dive the nearby Rainbow Warrior wreck or head for Whangaroa game fishing, walk around the rocky headlands and swim at the two nearby beaches in crystal clear water. You will love the amazing views, idyllic setting and the beautiful beaches. Our place is great for romantic getaways, escaping with friends but even better as a family getaway with a great bunk room which can sleep 5.

The master bedroom has a King size bed with ensuite bathroom and separated by the main bathroom, the second bedroom has a queen size bed and the third bedroom is a bunk room which can sleep 5 (or 6th on mattress on the floor) - with maximum capacity of the house at 10 people (6 adults max)(which is strictly enforced). A baby/toddler travel cot and high chair are available (on request) together with a washing machine and dryer and outdoor clothes drying.

Mawhiti is available for a minimum 3 night stay for groups under 7 people. A minimum 5 night stay is required for groups of 7 to 10 people. The house is in a fairly remote part of New Zealand which adds to its charm and feeling “off the beaten path”. However, this comes with somewhat patchy mobile reception in the area - improving each year but still not consistent. In addition there is no broadband internet - only ADSL, which at times is brilliant and other times also very patchy. If you’re planning on coming and working from home from Mawhiti and need consistent internet for calls etc, best to bear this in mind.