Just steps away from the dunes you'll find a peaceful place to escape from the world and enjoy the laid back Waitarere lifestyle. The classic kiwi bach has everything you'll need to make your stay comfortable and relaxing. There's a woodburning stove, a big lounge with tv/vcr/dvd, stereo/cd/mp3-ready player. Washer in the bathroom. The kitchen is fully equipped and includes a microwave and an espresso maker so you can start the morning with a fresh cup of coffee. The fully fenced yard is spacious and features a bbq and a gigantic "boat" treehouse. Just across the road you'll find the dunes and beach...

Escape to the sleepy beachside village of Waitarere and experience coastal living at its best. Situated within 1 hour 15 minutes drive from Wellington and 40 mins from Palmerston North - Waitarere Beach offers you the peace and tranquility of a genuine kiwi bach getaway. "Pipi Cottage" is a turn of the century bay villa set within a leisurely walk to the cafe, restaurant and remarkable beachfront. Explore the beach and discover the shipwreck Hydrabad deliberately driven onto the beach in 1878. "Pipi Cottage" is a comfortable and clean character home. Relax outside in the courtyard and enjoy a BBQ and a game of petanque or snuggle up inside by the roaring fire.

Simply Paradise is a little slice of heaven for those who need a well deserved escape from the hustle and bustle of big city life or those who need a tranquil setting to unwind and relax. Imagine yourself in a totally private environment with a tropical resort feel. This is your Private Resort Hotel. This modern and completely sheltered sunny getaway features a fabulous outdoor pool complete with outdoor Kiwi refreshment bar combined with extensive secret gardens, ponds, water features, garden furniture and backs onto the Waitarere Forest that facilitates an abundance of cycling and walking tracks.

Tayloranne cottage is the perfect example of a gorgeous renovated kiwi bach – reminding us what the 1950/60’s kiwiana beach experience use to be like. A wonderful opportunity for the couple or a group of friends to escape the hustle and bustle and experience a true west coast beach village environment. Set within a couple of minutes walk from the remarkable beachfront and only just a few metres from the beach café – you will love the position and proximity to what the village has to offer. Sit on the deck and relax over a BBQ and a glass or two of a fine New Zealand wine and wonder why you don’t escape like this more often.

Tigh-Na-Mara (Gaelic for “House by the Sea”) is a modern 2 bedroom batch located within a few minutes walk of the shop, licensed restaurant, café and beach. Close by are lovely forest walks, excellent mountain biking and of course romantic beach walks. Waitarere Beach offers a great variety of recreation with a safe swimming beach, tennis courts, bowling green and children’s playground.

Two new fully furnished apartments 150 metres from beach. Self catering not serviced. all linen supplied. Handy to local cafe's and resturant. Fully stocked general store with off license. Great swimming and surf beach. Forest walks and mountain biking.