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Real Kiwi Bach at the Heads, short drive to beach, shorter walk to estuary.

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A wooden deck with a bench, a covered area with a metal roof, and a door with a 'Gone Surfing' sign.
A living room with two blue sofas, a wooden bookshelf, and a fireplace.
A car parked in a grassy area with a building in the background.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a lifebuoy on the wall, and a house with a gabled roof.
A compact kitchen with a stove, sink, and wooden cabinets.

Reviews

9.8 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.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai
  • Place, Mangawhai Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mangawhai Heads Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mangawhai Golf Club
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master

1 King Bed

Second

1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden

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About the area

Mangawhai

Mangawhai Heads, a neighbourhood in Mangawhai, is home to this holiday home. Mangawhai Museum and Waipu Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Goat Island and Reptile Park. Action Ninja World and SheepWorld are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai

What's nearby

  • Mangawhai Museum - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 7 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mangawhai Cliff Walk - 7 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mangawhai Golf Club - 13 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Matakana Village - 55 min drive - 68.0 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bennetts Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Millars Vineyard - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mangawhai Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wood Street Freehouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cove Cafe - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Real Kiwi Bach at the Heads, short drive to beach, shorter walk to estuary. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Real Kiwi Bach at the Heads, short drive to beach, shorter walk to estuary.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Real Kiwi Bach at the Heads, short drive to beach, shorter walk to estuary.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Real Kiwi Bach at the Heads, short drive to beach, shorter walk to estuary.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Real Kiwi Bach at the Heads, short drive to beach, shorter walk to estuary. located?

Located in Mangawhai Heads, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Mangawhai Golf Club, Mangawhai Museum and Mangawhai Cliff Walk. Mangawhai Heads Beach and Mangawhai Village Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A really lovely NZ bach close to shops and the estuary.A great place to hang out and hibernate for a few days rain or shine.Also good to take our wee dog with us.Katherine,Rob and Lola
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great relaxing place to stay. Lots of board games and books to read. It was close to wood street and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely bach, clean and with everything we needed. Lovely, generous host, great communication, magical garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Good, solid bach very close to the estuary. Beautiful area and the kayak/paddleboard were awesome with kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Beach Spot

Lovely little place, was very well equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place

Great place in a good location. Loved the outdoor area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, easy walk to shops and estuary. Clean and tidy classic kiwi Bach.Great communication from owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Loved the location of this cool kiwi batch, walking distance to estuary and all the cool eateries.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan, 2024
Thanks Joel, glad you had a good break.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wee gem in a great location

A great kiwi bach in an ideal location. Easy walks to beach and shops this is a great place to stay and has everything you need for a restful holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for the family

We had a lovely stay at Mangawhai Heads. The property was very tidy and had everything we needed. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
thanks Grace and thanks also for leaving everything clean and tidy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Bach was described accurately so it was exactly what I was expecting. Clean, tidy and everything there that we needed. A short walk from the estuary beach and we really enjoyed being able to use the stand up paddle board. Hope to get back for a longer stay sometime soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable stay. Lovely to have so much space. Estuary was just a short walk. Pohutukawa flowering in the garden and great to be able to eat on the deck. Quiet neighbours. Heaps of board games. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great traditional bach. Fantaatic location, very clean. Everything provided. Host is great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

review

Very nice setting. Easy to get to and great accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Great bach. Excellent location. Great to be able to walk to the wood st shop's.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec, 2022
thank you David and family, I'm glad you had a good stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great bach in a fabulous location

Really easy to deal with. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb, 2021
:) glad you enjoyed yourselves and thanks for leaving the bach very clean and tidy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely kiwi bach. It suited us perfectly. It was comfortable and tidy and had character. Enjoyed the lawn and the lush garden. Great location: Close to shops and to the estuary for swimming. Friendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Kiwi bach

Great stay. Fabulous kiwi bach. Perfect for the weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2023
Thank you for the review Joanne, VBRO took ages to post it! Anyway, hope you enjoyed the me time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing break

We all had a wonderful break at the bach. Reading, walking and fishing. Great harbour for fishing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful break!

The bach had everything we required and was in an excellent location; very close to shops and estuary and a 3 min drive to the main beach.Communication with Lynda was effortless.Thank you, we would love to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and the best location in Mangawhai Heads!

Loved everything! Big house with big garden for our kid to explore and also lots of games for her to play. Absolutely best location in the area, close to everything and also private!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great bach

Really kiwi bach. Ideal central location for beach access and local shops. We jad a lot of fun
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome kiwi bach

Great little Kiwi Bach. Everything we needed for our family of four and a very handy location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
thank you for leaving the bach spotless Kerry, your family and Harry welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Classic kiwi bach

We had a great stay in Mangawhai, the bach is in a great location, walking distance to the shops and the estuary. The bach was actually better than we had expected, it is very spacious and has everything you need, it is the classic kiwi bach. We would definitely recommend staying here!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan, 2023
thank you Traveena
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good little bach

A clean and tidy bach that worked well, for my husband-and me and our dog Eddie—good location, close to beach and shops. A nice stay unfortunately cut short by the cyclone warnings.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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