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SURFPAD Pataua North place of plentyRelax and enjoy the good vibe

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Beach
The pad
Bedroom one
Bedroom2

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Pataua, Northland
  • Pataua Island
    58 min drive
  • Whangaumu Bay
    61 min drive
  • Bream Head Coast Walks
    65 min drive
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    73 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bed room 3

2 Single Beds

master suite

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

SURFPAD Pataua North place of plentyRelax and enjoy the good vibe

SURFPAD is an Oasis enriched with a true Kiwi flavour.
Offers adventures that excites and delights its customers.
Mission; To provide a affordable quality Kiwi style holiday, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.



Surfpad is about 30 paces from the surf beach, which flows into a beautiful estuary, which is great for the very young swimmers, also good to do some snorkelling if you wish.There is a foot bridge connecting North Pataua and South Pataua. A lot of holiday makers spend time on the bridge, fishing and often jumping it as well a very popular pass time at Pataua. There is a boat ramp for those who wish to bring a boat, and during the summer holidays there are fishing contests if that's what you are into.We also have surfboard hire . Nev and Di are both surf instructors and on request can do do surf lessons. We have paddle boards for hire which is a lot of fun in the estuary and would be happy to give you lessons if you need them . There is a shop that operates during the summer holidays, at the camp ground south side they have their own bakery and take aways, this is about 20 minutes walk over the bridge. There are heaps of things to do lots of coastal walks, surfing, swimming, fishing, tennis courts all close by, there is a table tennis table in the common room at the Surfpad, which is a lot of fun. If you need to go to town its a 40 minutes drive over sealed roads.

The best thing about staying at the Surfpad, is you can do all these things or just do nothing at all. If you are staying here out side of the summer holidays there are no shops open at Pataua North A new cafe called Tahi which is about 2 km on a flat road very walkable, which is open from the 27 th Dec / to late January,so you can enjoy a very nice coffee or brunch hours 7.30-3pm . Be sure you bring every thing you need for your stay. It is a 35 minute drive to Whangarei if you forget anything.

Special conditions smoking allowed out side and you must remove all cigarette butts. We are on water tanks so conserving water is important. We have under ground water for washing, rain water tank for drinking (filtered). For more personal help contact Di

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$70.00per stay); Linen (included);

Property manager

dianch195

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
We are relaxed you are one holiday so enjoy

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoke out side unit

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: We are relaxed you are one holiday so enjoy
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Pataua North

Located in Pataua North, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Parauwanui Beach and A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park, while Claphams Clock Museum and Whangarei Art Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
Map
Pataua, Northland

What's nearby

  • Town Basin Marina - 40 min drive
  • Tutukaka Marina - 48 min drive
  • Dive Tutukaka - 48 min drive
  • Matapouri Bay - 55 min drive
  • Ocean Beach - 104 min drive

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smith & Local Parua Bay - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪Parua Bay Tavern - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Parua Boys Bakery - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪Ngunguru Sports & Recreation Society - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Salt Air Cafe - ‬45 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SURFPAD Pataua North place of plentyRelax and enjoy the good vibe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at SURFPAD Pataua North place of plentyRelax and enjoy the good vibe?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SURFPAD Pataua North place of plentyRelax and enjoy the good vibe?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SURFPAD Pataua North place of plentyRelax and enjoy the good vibe located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pataua North holiday home is steps from Parauwanui Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Pataua Island. A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park and Whangarei Falls are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carla P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Picture Perfect location
Top spot on the beach. Nice facilities with great Weber bbq. Beautiful location and a handy distance back to Whangarei.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
We had a wonderful time with excellent hosts. Fantastic place with a superb location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay
We really enjoyed our time at Pataua North. Nev was great to chat with (Di had to travel so we didn’t get to know her as much). The beach and the Bay Area was unlike any place we have ever been, in a good way. Unfortunately for us we had a couple days of rain and Pataua North and South don’t have anything indoors to do. Our boys played a lot of ping pong and we did a day trip to Whangārei and the Kiwi North museum, which was great. This property is at the back of the house (we thought it was facing the beach) so you don’t have views from the garden area, but with a very short walk (steps away) we could drink our coffee and take in the scenic beauty. It is a special place and we really enjoyed the surf pad and the hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lutz W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning retreat
We incredibly enjoyed the staying in Surfpad Pataua North. Calm , directly on the ocean, fresh air cosy Appartement with all what’s needed to escape everydays life thx a lot to the owners
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place brilliant hosts
Nev and Di were great and we felt at home and relaxed straight away. The place was really great and had a wonderful atmosphere
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic holiday!
I have been staying at Pataua for 30 years and will always return but this was the first time at the surf pad and totally loved it! Perfect quintessential classic kiwi home stay. Plus We were fortunate enough to enjoy world class surf.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronika S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy days
Great location to access the beach and hang out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
We loved our stay at Pataua. The surf pad was great, clean, comfy beds. Hosts were wonderful and very thoughtful. Highly recommend this accomodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very special place
Pataua is such a special place, a real beauty. We arrived in the dark, Di and Nev left lights on for us and had even offered to grab us some supplies from town as there are no shops at Pataua. (Thank you) Next morning we woke up and saw the beach which is stunning. We were there to see friends and our kids all hung out together. Between the beach and the estuary we had plenty to do. It was nice to come back to surf pad to sleep in very comfy beds with the sound of the ocean each night. We loved our stay. Do and Nev were great hosts. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
We loved our stay at Surfpad. Our host was so lovely and very friendly. It was all perfect. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Mandy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
We found the listing to be very deceptive
The listing was described as a house, in reality it was a flat underneath the owners house at the back of the property. There was no view of the ocean as the outdoor living area faced the road.The flat was quite dark but it was very clean and nicely decorated. The beach was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul F., Syracuse, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An idyllic setting next to the beach
This is a beautiful spot next to the sweeping surf beach of Pattaya North, and a few minutes walk to the estuary. The place is clean, well equipped, quiet and snug. The owners are on site and vey welcoming. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay at the beach
Surfpad was the perfect spot for a holiday. The location, next to both a surf beach and estuary, provided plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. The accommodation was clean and comfortable, with direct access to the beach. Diane, the host, was friendly and helpful. Many thanks! Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a beach holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John F., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
surfpad - accurate description
great neighbours, great location overlooking the ocean & surf, NZ bach feel much appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place
We had an awesome time - fabulous location, loved walking the beach, comfortable well appointed house, friendly hosts and great cats! We’ll be back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful find, we had a very relaxing time, beach front access, would stay again for sure.
This place is well set up, its comfortable, clean with access to the beach, i miss sitting on the beach front chairs and watching the world go by, our stay really was special. The owners are super friendly and really enjoyed their company. Im the self appointed table tennis champion, all challenges accepted.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, accomadation and hosts.
This is a very clean and well appointed holiday flat in a wonderful location metres from the beach. Very nice and friendly hosts to have a chat to or a beer around the fire. Thanks very much, hopefully see you again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaco v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing long weekend breakaway
We really enjoyed staying in this very tidy apartment right next to the perfect beach. The owners were very friendly and accommodating, the location very beautiful and peaceful and we got good value for our money. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bekki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect quiet get away
Surfpad was perfect for what we wanted. Great location, wonderful hosts. Bach was clean and well equipped. Loved being able to walk out to the surf . Thanks for the holiday!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

John T., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great way to spend a weekend
Located right on the beach with great sunrises and moonrise too. Fantastic surf beach BUT ....haha... not really ideal for charging in on a large ocean kayak. Stick to the awesome estuary nearby for that gig. We had an amazing stay and would love to come back repeat it all over again :) ;)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loula G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
We had a wonderfully restful time at Surfpad. What a beautiful location. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

sara p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pataua paradise
Di and Neville were generous and friendly hosts. Location awesome and bach well set up and very comfortable. Pataua north is truly beautiful. The stay was everything we hoped for. Will definitely go back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Moira G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent surf pad
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cherrie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent and relaxing
Staying at surfpad was just the relaxation tonic needed. House was lovely and cosy, 20 steps to the most amazing beach, host was friendly and accommodating. Thank you so much Nev, it was perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Reawyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Great and comfortable, lovely host throughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by dianch195

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What makes this property unique

Fantastic views of the Poor Knights and Pacific Ocean, great fishing. and diving,
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