Sun-soaked deck with three BBQs for long lazy evenings Paddleboards, surfboards & kayaks ready to launch 200m from the estuary Family-friendly sleepout with bunks, pull-out couch & Xbox zone Outdoor shower to rinse off the salt and sand Board games, beanbags & a coffee machine with attitude Pets welcome (but paws off the beds) Classic bach quirk: bedrooms with curtain doors — it’s part of the charm

Adventure is basically at your doorstep. The estuary (200m away) is perfect for lazy floats, paddle cruises, and stingray-spotting, while the iconic Pataua Bridge is made for bombing comps and sunset strolls. Cross over to the North Side surf beach where the waves pump hard enough that even Kelly Slater once carved it up, or keep it mellow at Frog Town Beach, where little groms can boogie-board and families can sprawl out on the sand. Want to stretch your legs? Taiharuru Beach is just 13 minutes south with wild black rocks, while Ocean Beach (30 mins) brings epic dunes and surf. Keen walkers can hit the Hatea River Walkway (35 mins) or tackle the legendary Bream Head/Te Whara Track (40 mins) for views worth every thigh burn. And when supplies or cocktails call, Whangarei’s Town Basin is just 25 minutes away.