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Kiwiana Bach in the Sand dunes

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A swing set under a large tree with a view of a grassy field and distant mountains.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a wicker chair, a dining table with chairs, and a television on a wooden cabinet.
A neatly made bed with a blue and white patterned bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a small picture frame on the wall.
A small house with a front porch, a window, and a small garden area.
A compact kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave, and a stove.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Ruakaka Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Ruakaka, Northland
  • Place, Ruakaka Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Town Basin Marina
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Mangawhai Heads Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1st Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Family Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ruakaka

Located in Ruakaka, this holiday home is near the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Waipu Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ruakaka Beach and Waipu Caves. Scuba diving, power boating and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Ruakaka, Northland

What's nearby

  • Ruakaka Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 23 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Waipu Cove Beach - 24 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Lang's Beach - 25 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 45 min drive - 41.0 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bach Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Cafe & Take Away - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waipu Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Land & Sea - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bream Bay Takeways - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kiwiana Bach in the Sand dunes pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Kiwiana Bach in the Sand dunes?

As of 27 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kiwiana Bach in the Sand dunes on 25 Apr, 2027 start from S$426, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Kiwiana Bach in the Sand dunes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kiwiana Bach in the Sand dunes?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kiwiana Bach in the Sand dunes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kiwiana Bach in the Sand dunes located?

This family-friendly Ruakaka holiday home is located by the sea, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Ruakaka Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Waipu Museum and Refining NZ Visitors Centre. Waipu Cove Beach and Waipu Caves are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot and Maxine was great, very good organisation and communication.Would happily use again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good holiday house

Nicely located, suit a large family for holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location, super relaxing stay. Maxine (host) is a wonderful communicator, who really makes you feel welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Very well kept and clean, with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Really good, will book again.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and relaxing

Lovely spot to relax, easy walk to the beach, nice deck to listen to the surf.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

Perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

Great place sun or shine. Close to the beach Cafe around the corner and lovely Outlook.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Holiday in ruakaka beach.

Great location, and good amenities, Maxine was very helpful. We were lucky with the weather, Ruakaka beach very close by, 5 minutes walk away , very much enjoyed our stay, thank you, Lois + Peter.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spot

Perfect place for us as the kids loved surfing and the boat ramp was only 10 minutes away. Roomy batch with a really awesome deck too.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot and stay!

An wonderful spot, clean, tidy, well equipped and great communication with Maxine! The deck is a great spot for dinner. Back from the beach, so secluded and calm. Perfect for a weekend or longer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing break in a fabulous location

Relaxing stay lazing on the fabulous deck with awesome views. Beautiful beach just down the road. Homely and comfortable bach.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab spot close to the beach

Great property with everything you need for a lovely holiday. Including books and games.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb, 2022
Excellent guest who was easy to communicate with, left the house tidy and looked after our property. Recommended to others and welcome back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible beach house!

This is a wonderful house in a fabulous location! The deck and the view was beautiful every hour of the day. We enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get Away

Really Nice Location could not be better. Easy to find communication with host very easy close to beach, cafe and very well stocked dairy no need to drive anywhere! Would come again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

We absolutely loved our stay. Fantastic location. Easy and friendly communication. Thank you so much.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous bach!! Very clean, great location. Excellent communication from the host. Bach had absolutely everything we needed. There is a shop just a short walk down the road. And access to the beach just a short easy walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

peace and quiet with a beautiful view

A great 3 day stay with a group of old friends. The Kiwiana Bach was perfect, with 2 toilets and easy access bathroom. We are older couples and enjoyed the quiet area with beautiful view of Bream Head and Manaia. Maxine communicated well and we felt very welcomed, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gals Getaway

We had a lovely stay for a couple of nights. Perfect setting, so peaceful, comfortable & plenty of space inside and out. We were happy to be able to take the dog which was one draw card of this property. We will be back again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Matariki

Beautiful outlook. Lovely home. Single bed options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely bach and kind host

Our group (6 people + pup) had a wonderful stay at Maxine's Kiwiana bach. Maxine was very communicative and generous - and the spot would be hard to beat! Thank you :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct, 2022
Great guest who has been easy to deal with, respected our property and is welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host Maxine was very welcoming, helpful and quick to respond to any queries. The location is superb, very private and with unobstructed views to Whangarei Heads, the sand dunes and beach. The deck was the most used area, we loved sitting under the pohutukawa trees and bird watching, bbqing, and watching the ever changing light on the Heads. We were very lucky with superb weather the entire stay and Ruakaka beach is magnificent for walking and swimming. The house is very comfortable and has everything you need - very comfortable bed in the Master, modern bathroom and the shower has good water pressure. Well equipped kitchen - we enjoyed the Nespresso coffee machine. Overall, a very relaxing break away in a beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Weekend away

Beautiful property and location, with easy beach access, and all amenities, close by. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Long Weekend

Fantastic Location. Lovely original Kiwi bach experience. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

Awesome host let us to check-in earlier and check out late. The amazing beach just outside of the back yard. Very quiet location, we really enjoy the wonderful book collections too. Kids had a lot of fun. We will be back. Thank you very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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