Northland, Family Accommodation

  • Doubtless Bay Villas

    The perfect base to explore the Far North in luxury and style. Accommodation is in villas spread over three levels, each built and furnished to five-star standards and sleeping up to six.  Choose between two and three bedroom villas with ensuites, full kitchen, eating area, lounge and dining terrace, or the single-level studio, with king bed, ensuites and kitchenette. All have private decks with spectacular uninterrupted views of the Karikari Peninsula and Pacific Ocean.

    The best beaches, within minutes walk of the villas, afford ideal swimming and waterside enjoyment. Discover what you want to eat and drink as you drive and explore, and then create gourmet heaven in your own kitchen. On the beach you'll find a variety of activities offered in the area. Look out for pods of dolphins and abundance of bird life.

     
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  • Camp Waipu Cove

    Camp Waipu Cove is nestled at the southern end of Bream Bay. Our park’s facilities, beach location and well-kept Waipu Cove accommodation create the ideal setting for a classic Kiwi getaway. Accommodation options include kitchen cabins, self-contained cabins, powered campsites and non-powered campsites. Facilities include: two great playgrounds for young and older kids, BBQ facilities, three large camp kitchens, a dairy on-site and local cafes close by.

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  • Cooks Lookout Motel

    We provide comfortable, quality accommodation with 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom and Studio Units and we have the Largest Solar-Heated, Saltwater Motel Swimming Pool in the Bay of Islands.

    Situated on a hill overlooking the Bay of Islands, Cook's Lookout Motel has unequalled panoramic views of Russell, Waitangi and the beautiful Bay of Islands. Chalet-style units, sleeping up to 6 guests, nestle in the quiet gardens and native bush. The secure surroundings and privacy ensure a restful stay. Chalet-style units nestle in the quiet gardens and native bush. The secure surroundings and privacy ensure a restful stay. Just 4 minutes drive to central Paihia with its many restaurants, shops and bars and 3 minutes drive to the beach. Tour buses pick-up at the gate. Accommodation in self-contained Studios and 1 and 2-bedroom family apartments, all recently renovated with new kitchens and bathrooms.

    All of our units have phone, TV, hair-dryer, ironing and cooking facilities, wireless broadband internet access and are strictly non-smoking, inside or outside. We have a large, solar-heated salt water swimming pool, trampoline and BBQ. Information and tour desk at office. Free pick up from motel for most tours. We can arrange your fishing trips, diving, sailing, horse riding, scenic flights and many, many more activities. Cooks Lookout is in a VERY QUIET location with Spectacular Sea Views from most units. The perfect place to relax away from the crowds and traffic noise and enjoy our million dollar views and our hospitality.

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  • Russell Top 10 Holiday Park

    Russell TOP 10 Holiday Park is a Qualmark 4 star plus rated Holiday Park with an Enviro Bronze endorsement offering great value accommodation.
    Our Holiday Park is within easy walking distance to great restaurants, heritage buildings, walks, beaches and cruise departures, along with the perfect locaton and a relaxed holiday atmosphere.
    The accommodation features modern, self-contained studios, one and two bedroom villas, as well as cabins with or without bathrooms for the budget conscious. Many of our villas and cabins are elevated to take advantage of the beautiful sea views and breezes that our amazing location provides.
    For recreational vehicles such as caravans, motor homes, campervans, camper trailers and tents, there are fully serviced, powered sites and large multi use unpowered grassy sites. All sites are conveniently located to our amenities blocks and large camp kitchen, with our premium powered sites having views over the bay.

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  • Bay of Islands Holiday Park

    Bay of Islands Holiday Park is a 4.2 hectare Holiday Park providing Paihia accommodation and is well located for exploring the Bay of Islands. Plenty of trees for shade and the Waitangi River running along one boundary for safe swimming and kayaking up to the Lilypond Falls. Listen to the peace and quite of nature as you gently paddle upstream to a tarzan swing and waterfalls and great swimming hole.
    Featuring cabins, units (sleep up to 10) plus caravan and tent sites.

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  • Ash Grove Boutique Motel - Paihia

    The Ash Grove Boutique Motel with swimming pool is located just 3 minutes drive from the  Paihia / Waitangi waterfront, and the centre of the Bay of Islands tourist attractions. We offer fully self-contained, well-equipped studio and one bedroom family units, opening onto landscaped gardens with a superb swimming pool and spa. Four studio units are furnished with a queen-size bed; one cottage studio has two single beds which can be zip-linked together to make a king size.  One-bedroom units have a separate double bedroom with queen-size bed. The lounge area has two single beds.

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  • Wagener Holiday Park - Kaitaia

    Sited right on the waterfront we have powered and non-powered campervan, caravan, motorhome and tent sites, secluded or harbour view sites and cabins with fabulous views of the Houhora harbour entrance. Facilities: outdoor swimming pool, indoor spa, boat ramp, surf-casting rods, body boards, kayaks and bikes for hire, BBQ area, pizza oven, children's playground and trampoline.

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  • Bay of Islands Cottages

    Located in Russell in the Northland region and Russell Museum reachable within 7 km, Bay of Islands Cottages provides accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a garden and free private parking.
    Units sleep up to four guests.

    Each unit is equipped with a terrace, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. A fridge, an oven and stovetop are also provided, as well as a kettle.  Hiking and fishing can be enjoyed nearby, while a private beach area and water sports facilities are also available on site.

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  • The Waterfront Suites - Paihia

    Welcome to The Waterfront Suites, Bay of Islands - an oasis of tranquillity for your Paihia holiday. These all-suite luxury Paihia apartments are located only steps away from Paihia's restaurants and wharf, ideally situated to take advantage of all that the glorious Bay of Islands and Northland region has to offer. Many of the suites offer ocean views, the two bedroom premium suites & penthouses offer sweeping views from their spacious private balconies. All suites feature a relaxed contemporary design for indoor and outdoor entertainment and relaxation, perfect Paihia accommodation for both couples and families. The Waterfront Suites are now managing Paihia Sails. Paihia Sails is located next door to the Waterfront Suites and offer 3 Bedroom Premium Suites. All check-ins for these Suites must check in at The Waterfront Suites Reception. Please click on Suites for more information. PARKING: Underground free carparking is available to our guests.

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Our favourite destinations…

Auckland

New Zealand’s economic heart and biggest city is also an exciting family visitor destination, situated on a sunny harbour with city beaches just minutes away from the CBD. Orientate yourself by heading down to Viaduct Harbour, wandering the waterfront, checking out the super yachts or enjoying the waterfront restaurants. Nearby is the must-visit Sky Tower along with excellent and kid-friendly museums and tons of exciting activities!

Wellington

Wellington is New Zealand’s capital. Here you will find New Zealand's parliament buildings, including the 'Executive Wing', more well-known as 'The Beehive' due to its distinctive shape. Another icon to look out for is the Wellington Tram, which was the main means of public transport between 1878 and 1964.

Christchurch

With a population of around 400,000 Christchurch, in Canterbury, is the South Island ’s largest city, yet much of it has the feel of a small town. Perhaps that’s why it’s known as the Garden City but with the expansive Hagley Park, Botanic Gardens, Port Hills, River Avon and numerous beaches the city certainly has an open, relaxed feel that’s hard to beat.

Queenstown

With its well-deserved reputation as New Zealand’s activity adventure capital you’ll never run out of activities and things to do in Queenstown, but you may run out of time! With breathtaking scenery, activities and festivals, cafes and restaurants, skiing and snowboarding, shopping and wineries, this lakeside alpine resort rates as one of the world’s top vacation destinations for all ages and seasons.

Rotorua

Rotorua sits on the shore of Lake Rotorua, one of sixteen lakes in the area formed by hundreds of thousands of years of eruptions from the Taupo Volcanic Zone. The area is renowned for its geothermal activity and top of any activity list is to see the bubbling mud pools that are around the region for yourself. The Waimangu Volcanic Valley offers a first hand insight into the devastation caused by the 1886 eruption of Mount Tarawera and is a great place to discover steaming volcanic craters and bubbling, spitting  pools of mud!

Nelson and Golden Bay

The Nelson and Golden Bay regions, at the top of the South Island, boast enviable sunshine hours, glorious sandy beaches, safe swimming spots, lots of wildlife to look out for, and Abel Tasman National Park - an absolute must to explore, on foot, by kayak, your own craft or watertaxi.  Nelson is home to a vibrant arts and crafts community with a fabulous Saturday market, and is close to award-winning wineries and family-friendly bike tracks to take you around the coast.

Hawkes Bay

Napier was rebuilt after the 1931 earthquake and is now known as NZ's Art Deco City.  The Art Deco influence has created a unique city – nowhere else can you see such a varied concentration of art deco style. With over 2,200 sunshine hours a year, Napier is a year-round holiday destination with countless activities to entertain the kids – there's days of entertainment on Marine Parade alone, plus numerous other family-friendly trips and activities.  Add to that the beaches, walks and flat cycle paths, outdoor cafes and entertainment, and you have a perfect holiday destination!

Northland

Beautiful, unspoiled beaches, fishing, historic gum fields, kauri forests – the Far North has it all. With subtropical temperatures, it's often known as ‘the Winterless north', with warm, humid summers and mild winters.
Gateway to the Bay of Islands, Paihia is a pretty, lively beachside town and a perfect base for your family holiday. It’s your start point for Bay of Island adventures including day cruises, sailing, kayaking, swimming with dolphins and reef or wreck diving.