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Experience a tranquil retreat in this clean and comfortable New house. Just 5 minutes from the beach, enjoy endless possibilities for fishing, walks, surf sports or exploring historic sites like Rawene’s town and museums.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 685 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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About this property

Omamari Beach / Kai iwi Lakes / Kauri Forest

  • New house. Comfortable, clean, easy-to-use kitchen.

    5 minutes walk to beach, 10 minutes to the Kai iwi Lakes
    Expansive beach can use to drive to other beach locations (Bayleys Beach) and numerous walks. Unspoilt location. Friendly community.

    Ideal for: fishing, sports, walks, motor/mountain biking, surf. fresh water lakes

    Loads of historic sites/museums and places close by, drive to the historic town of Rawene for a day trip or catch the car ferry on your way to the bay of Island or Cape Reinga.

    30 mins to Kauri forests, one hour to the Hokianga Harbour.
    Special conditions:
    $50 surcharge for per stay
    Maximum 5 people only additional $20 per person per night
    Public holidays,Easter and Labour Weekend regarded as peek season tariffs.
    Note;
    1. All adults that wish to stay must supply all contact/address details otherwise need not apply
    2. Only applicants that place a 50% deposit within 24 hours of acceptance of booking will be taken seriously or risk loosing preferable dates
    3. Please no time wasters
    4. Smoking okay outside house and utilities
    5. Bond required

    Extras: Bond (Required, NZ$250.00 per stay); Administration (Required, NZ$50.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels); Failing to comply will incur a $250 cleaning surcharge

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 915 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in Omamari, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kai Iwi Lakes and Trounson Kauri Park, while The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio and Dargaville Museum are cultural highlights. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby. Visit our Omamari travel guide
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Kai Iwi Lakes

What's nearby

  • Kai Iwi Lakes
    Kai Iwi Lakes
    12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio
    34 min drive - 44.9 km
  • Dargaville Museum
    35 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Taha Awa Riverside Gardens
    35 min drive - 46.3 km
  • Omapere Beach
    60 min drive - 86.4 km

Restaurants

  • Mamaranui Bowling Club
    15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Omamari Beach / Kai iwi Lakes / Kauri Forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Omamari Beach / Kai iwi Lakes / Kauri Forest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Omamari Beach / Kai iwi Lakes / Kauri Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Omamari Beach / Kai iwi Lakes / Kauri Forest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Omamari Beach / Kai iwi Lakes / Kauri Forest located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Kai Iwi Lakes and within 20 miles (32 km) of Trounson Kauri Park and Maunganui Bluff. The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio and Taha Awa Riverside Gardens are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Omamari Beach / Kai iwi Lakes / Kauri Forest Reviews

Reviews

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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn P.

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

Great stay

Good location nice little bach
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camila Cristina C.

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

Great stay close to Kai Iwi Lakes

The house is comfortable Close to Kai Iwi LakesWe had everything we needed We would be happy to stay there againThank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliette K.

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

Great place!

We absolutely enjoyed our stay at this little gem of NZ. Location is fantastic for beaches and a short drive to the stunning Kai Iwi lakes. Has everything you need, to me a true blue kiwi batch.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Lovely Experience

Great Batch for our family stay. Our young boys loved the games and toys, it has all you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aaron G.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Listing should be updated to ensure accurate amenities (eg no towels or linen, washing machine available). Tv didnt work. No pegs provided. Not very clean, e.g. left over razor in bathroom, mold on curtains. Kitchen well equipped. Paper towels would have been helpful. Providing instructions re need for council rubbish bags prior to check in would be helpful. Beautiful breeze with open windows but some fly screens would be welcome. Space was very generous.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason N.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Great classic NZ batch stay.

Great location to rugged NZ west coast beaches and close to family friendly Kai Iwi Lakes. We had a great trip playing board games and roaming the beach and lakes. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Trina U.

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

Real bach, comfortable

Felt right at home. Couldn't get to the beach (possibly due to tides) but Kaiiwi Lakes were a lovely surprise on a hot afternoon. Well appointed and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Walter T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

We had a good stay

We had a good time at the batch, very cozy. We brought a mattress topper for the beds. It wasn’t very clean but that was ok. We thought there was a bbq there as it was on the ad but when we got there we realised there wasn’t one but the kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans so no big deal. all and all we had a really good time. Perfect location for the beach and lakes. Definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

jasmjne m.

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

Cosy little stay

Overall a nice little place to stay, good little spot to get to lakes around the area. It was very hot during our stay and only had one fan in the house so it did get a little uncomfortable at night as the heat was a bit much. Make sure you pack enough towels for your stay as the closest laundry is in Dargaville. The kids had fun exploring the area and heading to the lake everyday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nick a.

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

Nick

Comfortable, quiet classic kiwi batch.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Natasha

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location If you are visiting to see the Kai Iwi Lakes as it is close by. Bach nice and warm during the night, spacious lounge/ dining area and comfortable futon that could be used as an extra bed. Good oven with fully equiped kitchen. Downside would be the misleading listing. There is no bbq, no ocean view ,tv doesn’t work and we contacted the host however this was not resolved during our stay. Poor cleanliness, mold on curtains, dirty shower basin, crack on shower slider etc. Not sure if this place is cleaned between stays. lawn/outdoor area was not maintained but this may have been due to the wet weather. Seperate shower and toilet near front door entrance however the shower has no door just a curtain. We had to let everyone know not to use the toilet or front door during showers for privacy to change. Low water pressure and water would go cold. Did not know we needed to get council bags for rubbish during stay, would be nice if these were provided given we bring all our own linen - towels, blankets, sheets. Highly recommend to take photos/ videos at check in and check out and test everything works to let the host know. You should take a fan if you are going during a warm season and beach only accessible with 4WD unless you walk through stream however it’s contaminated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Yubin H.

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

Detox

It's a small town and the house is nice and cosy and simple. Kitchen was nice and simple and had all the things you needed. Bathroom and toilet was simple and tidy. Highly recommend you do groceries at Dargaville before coming here! Otherwise you'll end up eating out which isn't bad but a drive to anywhere. Omamari is a very quiet place. The way to the nearby beach is close except you will get wet to get to the beach. Unless you've got a 4WD which looks like heaps of fun. Insanely quiet beach, but not suitable for swimming. Beautiful and long, perfect for a run. If you're keen to just do nothing and relax and detox, this is a good place for it! No wifi, but there is TV. No washing machine but you could hand wash if you need. The best thing was the night sky - stars were insane! Easy check in and communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family really enjoyed our stay here. Great location as the beach was within walking distance and the lakes were only a 10 minute drive. The place was tidy and comfortable with enough room to relax with a few different tables to do activities like games, puzzles or eating. We would definitely be keen to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane B.

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

Overall good stay

Great location near the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

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

A wonderful spot in a lovely kiwi bach

Great location near beautiful rugged west coach beach, and just a short drive to the lakes. Perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen t.

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

Nice and close to beach. Tidy little batch

Nice and close to beach great for fishing Close enough to Dargarville centre Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

NY getaway

Beautiful quiet location with plenty of new (for us) places to explore. Great kiwi bach, we were sad to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anastasia G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Anzac weekend

The house was lovely, the home was warm and we had a great time. Thank you for letting us stay 😇
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn P.

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

Lovely and relaxed

We had a wonderful time at this property, enjoying the small village and beach. Lots to do in the area. Struggled with the oven but the rest was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Errol H.

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

Kiwi batch

A great escape. A throw back to rural NZ on the wild west coast. The batch was simple but everything we expected. A great place to stay if you are heading to the lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee A.

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

Great little bach

Had a great stay. Everything you need. Nice new oven. Warm, clean and cozy. Really enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlotte T.

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

Fun easter break at the beach

House was what we were expecting. Great location and we had fun at the beach. Oven was a fight, and the couch was rather lumpy, but otherwise a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tully p.

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

Omamari bach

Nice and tidy, everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rasika M.

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

it was quiet small where you can you have own privacy

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

amandine c.

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

Nice spot

Everything went well for our brief stay. Just couldn't figure out how to get the oven going. Great to be so close to the beach and the lakes. Bring sunblock!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023