Kotari Point

94 Rockell Rd, Whananaki, Whangarei Northland
  • the bay
  • View from kitchen
  • Beat this!!
  • Bed 1
  • Bed 1
  • The beach
  • Bed 2
  • Bed 3
  • Bed 3
  • Lounge view
  • Kitchen
  • Photo 12
  • master bedroom ensuite
  • drone view
  • front lawn
  • View from the point
  • The bay
  • view from the point
  • Winter sunrise
  • fish off the rocks
  • crays 200m off the beach
  • caught in the bay - kayak fishing!
  • Photo 23
  • Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 5
  • The beach
  • Lounge view
16
Max Guests
5
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms

About this Holiday House

WINNER of Bronze in a NZ 'Best Bach Setting' awards this elevated absolute waterfront property enjoys spectacular sea views to the Poor Knight Islands and the Whananaki coastline from nearly every room in the house. Set on 5 acres, fringed by pohutukawas and native bush along the shoreline this unique property enjoys two private beaches and its own mooring in a sheltered, all weather sandy bay. Breakfast at the outside table with sea views to die for, recline on the deck and soak up the all day sun, play volleyball or cricket on the massive front lawn, wander along a loop track through native bush to the point - a special place to sit and contemplate above the ocean, check out on a side track what was once a small Maori pa, walk down our private track with steps to the beach to swim, fish off the point, snorkel or dive for crays, take our two kayaks for a paddle around the bay or along the coast or take your boat off the mooring and out for a day's fishing. The fish and cray in the photos were caught from the offshore reef just out from the beach. Winter fishing is best here. We are two and a half hrs from Auckland, a little over half an hr to Whangarei and only 5 minutes to a great surf beach, 2 minutes to a boat launching ramp in the Whananaki estuary or 3 minutes to the local general store (no fuel). Our dining table seats 10 to 12. Tiled ensuite plus separate upstairs and downstairs bathrooms, 2 fridges plus a stand alone chest freezer. Fish cleaning bench, bait freezer. There is heaps of parking and turning for boats, cars and trailers. We charge a bond of $500 to cover any loss/damage.

Details and amenities

Amenity: Child friendly
Child friendly
Amenity: Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Amenity: Linen: please enquire
Linen: please enquire
Amenity: No smoking
No smoking
Amenity: No disabled access
No disabled access
Heating & cooling
Amenity: Electric blankets
Electric blankets
Amenity: Electric heat
Electric heat
Amenity: Fire place
Fire place
Amenity: Fire wood supplied
Fire wood supplied
Amenity: Oil heaters
Oil heaters
Kitchen
Amenity: Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Amenity: Food processor
Food processor
Amenity: Freezer
Freezer
Amenity: Fridge
Fridge
Amenity: High Chair
High Chair
Amenity: Microwave
Microwave
Amenity: Oven
Oven
Amenity: Toaster
Toaster
Bathroom
Amenity: Ensuite Bathroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Amenity: Extra Toilet
Extra Toilet
Amenity: Shower
Shower
Laundry
Amenity: Cleaning equipment
Cleaning equipment
Amenity: Cleaning supplies
Cleaning supplies
Amenity: Clothes line
Clothes line
Amenity: Dryer
Dryer
Amenity: Ironing Facilities
Ironing Facilities
Amenity: Laundry Tub
Laundry Tub
Amenity: Washing Machine
Washing Machine
Parking
Amenity: Boat parking
Boat parking
Amenity: Garage
Garage
Amenity: Off Street Parking
Off Street Parking
Entertainment
Amenity: Stereo
Stereo
Amenity: TV
TV
Internet
Amenity: Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Amenity: WiFi - Fibre
WiFi - Fibre
Bedroom
Amenity: Extra Bedding
Extra Bedding
Outdoors
Amenity: BBQ
BBQ
Amenity: Outdoor furniture
Outdoor furniture
Amenity: Outdoor Shower
Outdoor Shower
Other
Amenity: Cellphone coverage
Cellphone coverage

Bed layout

4 Queen(s), 1 Double(s), 2 Single(s), 4 Bunk(s)

Special Amenities

2 kayaks are available for use. We started providing wifi this yr at no extra charge. Ii works well but if it stops we cannot provide compensation but your phone data will work well as it has for us for years

Special Attractions and Activities Nearby

Take one of the local walks: by the estuary to the old wharf and bar entrance, around the Whananaki sand spit, to the DOC headland reserve, stroll across the footbridge to Whananaki South beach or just walk down the road to beautiful Otamure Bay.

Reviews

Average Rating: 5
32 total reviews

Leo Thompson
We had an amazing stay at Kotari Point with a group of friends. The place is super private with beautiful views, heaps of space, and its own little beach — perfect for swims fishing and kayaking. The house was clean, comfy, and had everything we needed for a cruisy weekend away. Loved the setting and how peaceful it was. Will definitely come back!
Bhavesh Mori
Fantastic host and great communication, most stunning location right from lounge, well maintained property, would love to come back. Thank you for hosting our group.
John Mathews
What a great location. Spectacular sea views - I could sit there and enjoy the scenery all day. The house was well equipped and was perfect for our large family group.. Steve was good to deal with - great communication and we got our bond back 2 days after we finished our stay when the cleaner had checked the house over. Highly recommended
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Availability

  • 04 Dec – 19 Apr 2026 Unavailable
  • 23 Apr – 26 Apr 2026 Unavailable
  • 28 May – 01 Jun 2026 Unavailable
  • 02 Jul – 18 Jul 2026 Unavailable
  • 24 Sep – 10 Oct 2026 Unavailable
  • 21 Oct – 26 Oct 2026 Unavailable
  • 21 Dec – 30 Mar 2027 Unavailable

Rates

Date rangeRatesMinimum stay
1 May - 23 May $600 / Night for 16 guests2 Nights
1 May - 23 May (Weekends)$1000 / Night for 16 guests2 Nights
2 Jun - 22 Dec $600 / Night for 16 guests2 Nights
2 Jun - 22 Dec (Weekends)$800 / Night for 16 guests2 Nights
Rest of year$600 / Night for 16 guests2 Nights
1 May - 23 May
$600 / Night for 16 guests
Min. stay: 2 Nights
1 May - 23 May (Weekends)
$1000 / Night for 16 guests
Min. stay: 2 Nights
2 Jun - 22 Dec
$600 / Night for 16 guests
Min. stay: 2 Nights
2 Jun - 22 Dec (Weekends)
$800 / Night for 16 guests
Min. stay: 2 Nights
Rest of year
$600 / Night for 16 guests
Min. stay: 2 Nights
The smart TV has freeview with a satellite dish or bring yr own Sky decoder or play yr own Netflix

Linen (optional) at $20 per person.

Cleaning $200 per stay

Dogs by arrangement.


Blankets/duvets provided on all beds as part of the general rental. Electric blankets not on 4 bunk beds.

Rental starts at 2pm and ends at 10am to allow servicing between different parties. I don't mind groups starting earlier or finishing later in the day if the bach isn't being used by other groups that day (let me know if you want to do this).

I offer free cancellation if the weather looks bad . However, of the 12 groups I have offered this to over 15 years none have cancelled and 8/9 found the weather far better than forecast. A line of hills behind us funnels a lot of rain away so we are far drier than say Whangarei.


Cleaning fee is $200.00.

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