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WISTFUL ON WAIANGA. GOLDEN HOKIANGA SANDS. SUN DRENCHED BEACHFRONT HOLIDAYS.

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standing on the beach in front of the house
Multiple Opening doors onto deck
spacious open plan kitchen w double doors to deck
Front view September 2018
Front deck view September 2018

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Omapere, hokianga
  • Omapere Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Opononi Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Pakia Hill Lookout
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

The Mezze

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

The Sun Room

1 Queen Bed

The Whopper

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

WISTFUL ON WAIANGA. GOLDEN HOKIANGA SANDS. SUN DRENCHED BEACHFRONT HOLIDAYS.

Ideal for couples, families or groups of friends.
Wistful on Waianga is located directly over the road from the golden sandy beach of Omapere!
A very comfortable holiday home, open plan living/kitchen, 3 spacious bedrooms.
Two dining areas to choose, the covered outdoor dining area or enjoy the view from inside at the kitchen island dining area. The kitchen is generously equipped with everything you should require to whip up gourmet meals every night including, blender, air fryer, & much more….
A huge deck runs across the front of the house providing you with endless views of the sand dunes, the harbour & out to the fierce Hokianga bar & harbour mouth.
Kick start your mornings with a Latte or cappuccino from the Nespresso Lattissma touch machine.
To keep you connected there is unlimited wifi, vdsl hooks you up fast with multiple devices being able to connect simultaneously.
There is a Chromecast for the smart tv if you want to watch Netflix or anything else via the net. Alternatively bring your skybox & cables it’s all set up for sky. There is an Xbox 360 with one controller plus a few games.
Bring your boat there is plenty of parking and the boat ramp is less than 1.5 km from your accommodation. The warm clear Hokianga waters are abundant with fish just waiting to be hooked.
If you don't fancy going out on the boat stay in, meander thru the garden cross the road and you will find yourself standing in the middle of one of the beautiful Hokianga golden sandy beach's.
The Hokianga has something for everyone.
Situated just 3.5 hrs from Auckland city you will slip into Holiday mode as soon as you arrive. It's a different pace of life there.
Visit Tane Mahuta- Lord of the Forest and largest living kauri in the world. The new Manea centre in Opononi & travel back in time to Walk in Kupe’s footprints. Kupe is believed to have been on the first waka to land in the Hokianga
Head to the famous sand dunes for sand surfing, there is plenty of water taxis waiting at the Opononi jetty.
Take one of the many fishing charters available.
Visit Rawene or Waimamaku just 2 of the many historic Northland villages with cafes and art galleries to visit around every corner.
The almost famous Opononi fish n chip shop is only a 2 minute drive.
Enjoy a meal and drinks at the luxury Copthorne Hotel and Resort the kids can swim while you are enjoying the famous Northland hospitality.
Back at Waianga the sunsets from the deck are unbelievable,
Even more so with a chardy or a cold Heineken in hand....
Pillows, duvet inners and duvet covers are included, you just need to pack your own sheets, pillow cases & towels. Electric blankets are fitted on all our beds to keep you snug in winter.
Bring a couple of great books that you haven't had the time to read yet and enjoy laying back on the chaise lounge.
Either way you won't want to leave but when you do, you will feel a whole heap better then when you arrived... that's the Hokianga promise!

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
GUESTS TO TAKE ALL RUBBISH $20 PER BAG CHARGE IF LEFT AT PROPERTY

SMOKING OK OUTSIDE.
SMALL/MEDIUM DOGS ALLOWED, MAX 2 DOGS

LINEN NOTE;
DUVET INNERS, DUVET COVERS & PILLOWS ARE INCLUDED GUESTS BRING OWN LINEN (3 x QUEEN BED, 1 x SINGLE PLUS TOWELS & PILLOWCASES)
NO LINEN AT PROPERTY FOR HIRE OR USE.
TAKE OWN SKY DECODER & CABLES.


Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$75.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen: towels/pillow cases/sheets. (3 queen beds 1 single bed)
Duvet inners, clean duvet covers, feather pillows, tea towels, hand towels & bath mats are included in the rental.

Property manager

Claude
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No gates on balcony or to mezzanine floor.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets are welcome please take please their bedding
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is ok in the covered outdoor areas.

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Omapere

Located in Omapere, this holiday home is by the ocean. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Motuti Marae, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Omapere Beach and Opononi Beach. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Omapere, hokianga

What's nearby

  • Omapere Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Opononi Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Pakia Hill Lookout - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hokianga Harbour - 17 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Motuti Marae - 91 min drive - 45.0 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Landing Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Opononi Beach Takeaways - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Boar & Marlin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harbourside Cafe - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is WISTFUL ON WAIANGA. GOLDEN HOKIANGA SANDS. SUN DRENCHED BEACHFRONT HOLIDAYS. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at WISTFUL ON WAIANGA. GOLDEN HOKIANGA SANDS. SUN DRENCHED BEACHFRONT HOLIDAYS. ?

As of 18 April 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WISTFUL ON WAIANGA. GOLDEN HOKIANGA SANDS. SUN DRENCHED BEACHFRONT HOLIDAYS. on 27 April 2025 start from NZ$367.98, 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.

What time is check-in at WISTFUL ON WAIANGA. GOLDEN HOKIANGA SANDS. SUN DRENCHED BEACHFRONT HOLIDAYS. ?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

Where is WISTFUL ON WAIANGA. GOLDEN HOKIANGA SANDS. SUN DRENCHED BEACHFRONT HOLIDAYS. located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Omapere Beach, Pakia Hill Lookout and Opononi Beach. Hokianga Harbour is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 171 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 171 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steffi F.

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

Very enjoyable stay

The bach had everything we needed for our stay and we enjoyed it very much. Even with rain and wind we had a good time exploring the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Otilia T.

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

Beautiful Home

Home was clean and today. Lovely location and great communication with Claude. My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tori P.

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

Family Holiday

Beautiful home- the best locations. Will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

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

Tranquil

Nice quaint little house, clean. Cool with the decks and loved that view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Wonderful

We all enjoyed our stay, wonderful view and close to all the music venues.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

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

Great stay

Comfortable and clean, had everything needed. Stunning location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

craig

Disliked: Cleanliness
The location is excellent. The home is charming. There were a number of items in need of repair such as the bathroom light and the lock box. The cleaning ladies didn't do a great job as there was a desiccated reptile on the bedroom floor!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teena W., Auckland

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

Awesome stay

Loved the view an access to beach the house was big enough for all of us an had everything we needed very comfortable thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marion B.

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

Great holiday

A beautiful location, lovely views. Very comfortable, clean and tidy, everything we needed was provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zayde B.

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

Beautiful spot

Very beautiful spot with a great view. Perfect for a beach stop over
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Tania S.

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

Lovely location

Nice bach close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Outi M.

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

A wonderful, relaxing family holiday

The bach is exactly as described, the owner had great communication throughout and we really enjoyed our stay. I would definitely recommend this for a family holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

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

Best Views!

Definitely enjoyed our stay, everything was absolutely perfect & exceeded my expectations! The view was obviously a bonus. Would be surely to book again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie T.

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

Thank you for a lovely stay

We will come back for sure and stay longer :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

Perfect get away

We had a great time in the house and in Omapere. The beach is across the road and the kids loved the sound of the waves at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Hokianga Paradise

Beautiful views to match the comfortable accomodation. Things were as stated and had an amazing weekend, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esther N.

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

Lovely accomadation

Great bach!! would definitly book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Lovely spot for family

We enjoyed the lovely stretch of beach over the road. The Bach was homely, simple but very comfortable and warm. We loved exploring the area. Would definitely come back 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessie N.

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

Review

Lovely home! We enjoyed our stay and loved the location. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayde W., Whangarei

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

Amazing

Absolutely amazing stay. Recommend to all
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah W.

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

Great house in a great spot

We had a wonderful week at Claude's, popping over to the beach whenever we felt the need. Kitchen had everything we needed and of course the views that accompanied our morning coffee couldn't be beaten!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Maree W.

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

Gorgeous spot

Great bach with plenty of room for our 5 and good kitchen. Lovely views and deck and so handy to the beach for sunset walks. Lovely base to explore this quiet area. A little too close to road meant ear plugs needed. Another heater needed for bedrooms in winter.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sunny n.

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

Bliss on the beach

beautiful property .beautiful beach.helpful owners .
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristal F.

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

Beautiful home with a stunning view

Always a lovely stay in this beautiful home never want to leave. Loving the new setup💖 We will definitely be back we love this place 💖
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Korina E.

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

Quality family time.

Very quiet & relaxing time spent with my daughter & one of my grandchildren. The area was perfect for our reasons for our time away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Claude

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My sister & I inherited this property after our father suddenly passed away in 2004. We enjoyed a few years of sharing family summer holidays in the Hoki, the house would be bursting with kids & visitors all summer long. It was an all round awesome few years of holidaying in the Hokianga.
The Hokianga really is the perfect setting & vibe for families wanting a stress free relaxed holiday. After a few years both my family & my sister & her family moved from Auckland to Tauranga. The quick week end stays were over as it's a big drive for a 2 night stay so we decided to find some nice locals for a few years but that didn’t go well so in 2014 we did a complete make over & listed it on HomeAway & here we are.....

Why they chose this property

Comfortable home away from home. Loads of home comforts at the beach house. Quiet. Peaceful. Relaxing.
Sun drenched. Extensive gardens. A modern but humble Bach. There’s a great ‘feel’ or ‘vibe’ to the property so you can slip into holiday mode with ease!
The open plan living layout is perfect for holidays having a central area to all come together. The bedrooms are big enough to escape to if you need some peace & quiet.
Plenty to do in northland.
Beautiful golden beaches.
The biggest kauri tree in the world the mighty Tane Mahuta is waiting to see you.

What makes this property unique

The sunsets from the deck are stunning! Actually they are breath taking!
A lovely peaceful property & area where it’s very easy to really relax!
Beautiful 180 degree views of the famous golden sand dunes. Plenty of beach & water views being directly over the road from the beach.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

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