Northland Vacation Rentals: house rentals & more

Discover a selection of 1,000 vacation rentals in Northland that are perfect for your trip. Whether you’re traveling with friends, family, or even pets, Vrbo vacation homes have the best amenities for hanging out with the people that matter most, including WiFi and swimming pools. Prices start at $86 per night, and houses and condos are popular options for a stay in Northland. Either way, you'll find a rental for everyone's needs.

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Stayed May 2021

Better than a Hotel

The studio is located on the lower level of a 2-storey house. It is completely private from the main house with your own private entrance. The studio has a kitchen area, dining, bedroom, living area and private bathroom. The studio was immaculately c...

Stayed Apr 2021

Little Slice of Paradise in Tapeka Bay

Lovely bach in the most idyllic location. We stayed here for a week in April/May for my husband's 40th Birthday with my father inlaw and his wife. A very clean and tidy bach with everything you needed for a comfortable long stay and the sunsets wer...

Stayed Apr 2021

Georgeous, georgeous SPOT!!!

The georgeous shell paths to the bach and the beach are amazing, better still were the Pohutukawa trees that lined the beach right on the front of your door step. The Views from the Bach looking out to Karikari Penninsula and towards Mill Bay and Man...

Stayed Apr 2021

Great stay!

Couldn't have asked for a better stay - super easy check in, lovely house, everything you needed was there, location was perfect and the outdoor area with the fireplace was the cherry on top of the cake :) Justine was very prompt to respond too, and ...

Stayed Apr 2021

Beauty and privacy

It is unusual to find a home nestled in the midst of a small town that is also private and tranquil. We woke of a morning to sun and water lapping the piles with not a soul in sight. We dived off the deck for our first swim of the day. We could make ...

Stayed Apr 2021

Absolutely loved it!!!

Couldn’t have been better! The batch, the facilities provided. Comfortable, clean SO close to the beach. We got up each morning and took our coffee to watch the sunrise! The kids played all day in the water and straight back to the batch for outdoor ...

Stayed Mar 2021

Kaipara hospitality.

We came looking for the perfect getaway, just the dad's and kids. We found it. The location was fantastic but best of all was the generous hospitality down by Rae and Rex. We had a lovely time, one the kids will never forget. Thank you very much to R...

Stayed Mar 2021

The Iconic Kiwi Bach

It's exactly what you imagine when you say 'Bach.' It was full of character and history, fitted out with everything you need and nothing that you don't. It is well lived in and loved, and that's not to say it wasn't clean and tidy. The sunsets were b...

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Destination guide

Head in the (Land of the Long White) Cloud

Known to locals as the "winterless north" (and "The Land of the Long White Cloud," but don't ask us to explain that one) Northland boasts year-round summer, white-silica and gold-sand beaches, and strings of islands dotting the shoreline, as well as vineyards and citrus orchards. Northland vacation rentals could have you sunbathing on deserted beaches in the morning, and see some of the last standing kauri tress in the Waipoua and Trounson forests in the afternoon. Surrounded by stunning natural beauty on all sides and plenty of adventures waiting to be had, you'll find something to float your boat—or surfboard, paddle board, or whatever—in Northland.

Things to do

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Northland vacation rentals are the perfect jumping-off point to the great outdoors. From the felled magnificence of the kauri forests to the meeting of the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea at Cape Reinga, Northland doesn't exactly hide its light under a bushel. Check "swim with dolphins" off your bucket list at Bay of Islands, where you can dive into instantly instagrammable turquoise waters surrounded by your closest flippered friends. A subterranean tour of the Kawiti Caves reveal limestone caverns entirely lit by the eerie, magical glow of the glowworm. Meanwhile, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Matakohe's Kauri Museum shed light on the history of the region and the kauri forests.

Activities

Trade boardrooms for boardsports in Northland

Adrenaline junkies come from far and wide to experience the heart-pumping adventures New Zealand holds, and Northland's no exception. Whether you want to try your hand at stand-up paddle boarding, take it easy on a sail boat, dive deep into undersea life, or rise up, up, and away on a parasailing trip, Northland vacation rentals will make the perfect base from which to try any and all of these exploits. Prefer to stick to dry land? Northland's got your back—exploring kauri forests or sand boarding on Ninety Mile Beach are also popular local activities.

Weather

Whatever you do, just don't say "winter is coming"

With a nickname like the "winterless north," it's no surprise that Northland vacation rentals present a pretty proposition all year round. It's New Zealand's warmest region, and the only one with a subtropical climate. Boasting around 2,000 average hours of sunshine each year, the hottest months are in January and February when temperatures rise to the mid-70s, while winters (June through August) are mild, with highs of around 60 degrees. Visit in the summer and you'll be forgiven for thinking the rest of the country has joined you on your vacation, but come in the spring or fall, and you won't have as much competition for that paddle board.

Natural features

Old-growth forests, white-sand beaches, and turquoise waters

Northland can be found—you guessed it—at the northern tip of New Zealand, roughly a 3-hour drive from Auckland. New Zealand's northernmost car-accessible reaches can be explored at Cape Reinga, where the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean come together. This meeting of the 2 seas could account for the distinctive geographic personalities of the area's eastern and western halves: the tranquil east coast is scattered with nearby islands and scenic coves with picture-perfect turquoise waters and safe beaches, while the wilder western coast features rougher surf and more rugged shoreline.

How many vacation rentals are available around Northland?

Our 2021 property listings offer a large selection of 1,233 vacation rentals around Northland. From 1,042 house rentals to 140 condo and apartment rentals, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends.