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WHARE KURA - Two Interconnecting Guest-Wings at the Old Aratapu School House

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A modern kitchen with a wooden table and chairs, a built-in oven, and a window with blinds.
A cozy living area with a dining table, chairs, a TV, and a kitchen with a window and curtains.
A room with two chairs facing a large window, a small table, and a view of a rural landscape.
A cozy interior with a loft bed, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A compact living space with a kitchen, dining area, and a small seating area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Aratapu, Northland
  • Place, Dargaville Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Zizania Hand Made Papers
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪91 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

New-Wing Mezzanine Loft Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Old-Wing Huge Upstairs Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 6 Single Bunk Beds

Old-Wing small Twin Bedroom off the huge Main Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

New-Wing Bathroom & Laundry

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Old Wing's Separate Toilet

Toilet

Old-Wing Bathroom & Laundry

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Aratapu

Aratapu is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Taha Awa Riverside Gardens and The Landing, while Dargaville Museum and The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio are cultural highlights.
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Aratapu, Northland

What's nearby

  • Dargaville Museum - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Zizania Hand Made Papers - 13 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Taha Awa Riverside Gardens - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Kai Iwi Lakes - 46 min drive - 54.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blah, Blah, Blah Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Good Life Stores - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sugarbean - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Moa Bakery and Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WHARE KURA - Two Interconnecting Guest-Wings at the Old Aratapu School House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at WHARE KURA - Two Interconnecting Guest-Wings at the Old Aratapu School House?

As of 10 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WHARE KURA - Two Interconnecting Guest-Wings at the Old Aratapu School House on 25 Apr, 2027 start from S$284, 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 WHARE KURA - Two Interconnecting Guest-Wings at the Old Aratapu School House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at WHARE KURA - Two Interconnecting Guest-Wings at the Old Aratapu School House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WHARE KURA - Two Interconnecting Guest-Wings at the Old Aratapu School House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WHARE KURA - Two Interconnecting Guest-Wings at the Old Aratapu School House located?

Situated in Aratapu, this apartment building is within 6 miles (10 km) of Zizania Hand Made Papers, Dargaville Museum and The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio. Taha Awa Riverside Gardens is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely down to earth place to stay and perfect for our needs. Hosts were great and brilliant to deal with thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2026
Thank you for choosing to stay in these two interconnecting self-contained guest-wings - one roomy and elegant, the other even larger. We are pleased you had a lovely time! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb, 2026
Thank you for booking five guests to stay one night in the two large self-contained interconnecting Guest-Wings apartments at WHARE KURA 150-yr-old Aratapu School House (able to accommodate up to nearly 20 guests) so likely loads of room for ya'll. 😊 We do hope your brief stay was fab.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful and convenient

We enjoyed our stay here at the Old school house. The old wing does have its own charm but it’s quite old smelling and squeaky compared to the new wing, which is very nicely renovated. The old wing could do with some renovation to eradicate the worn out carpet smell and hinge sounds when you walk upstairs. Otherwise it’s a good stay place for large groups and very close to Dargaville restaurants and supermarket. Would highly recommend staying here when around. Hosts were very easy to communicate with and everything was very well organised
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan, 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your stay at this truly unique property of NZ heritage. We politely point out we do clearly describe the Two Wings as one being "Cheap & Cheerful pre-renovation - and not ideal for anyone fussy" and the other wing as "Elegant & Opulent - renovated to a high standard" because this HUGE historic property is a current work-in-progress - so yes, your comment is correct that one of the two wings is still to be renovated. No-one has commented before that the unrenovated wing is "old smelling" - but we're grateful you could recognize the property's beauty, charm and convenience - as we thoroughly agree. Thank you again for booking to stay at the 150-yr-old WHARE KURA Aratapu School House!
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