Kaitaia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bay of Islands, Cape Reinga, Kaitaia, North Island, New Zealand
Cape Reinga, the most Northwestern tip of the Aupouri Peninsula, at the northern end of the North Island of New Zealand; Kaitaia, Northland Region, North Island, New Zealand
Cape Reinga, the most Northwestern tip of the Aupouri Peninsula, at the northern end of the North Island of New Zealand; Kaitaia, Northland Region, North Island, New Zealand
Kaitaia
90 miles beach! You can drive until the tide comes up!!! Early morning and not much sun!

Where to stay in Kaitaia

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Ahipara

Travellers like the beaches in Ahipara, and Ninety Mile Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Ahipara
Loredo Motel

Loredo Motel

2.5 out of 5
25 North Road Kaitaia
The price is NZ$134 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$134
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa motel in Kaitaia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Te Ahu Centre and Okahu Estate Winery are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (219 reviews)
Really happy with how I was welcomed and farewelled by the owners Karen & Kenny. Would return again. I really enjoyed my stay

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Loredo Motel
Kaitaia Motor Lodge

Kaitaia Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
121 North Road Kaitaia
The price is NZ$141 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
NZ$141
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaitaia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (336 reviews)
Spotlessly clean room. Friendly staff. Conveniently placed for shops and restaurants.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Kaitaia Motor Lodge
Wayfarer Motel

Wayfarer Motel

3 out of 5
231 Commerce Street Kaitaia
The price is NZ$173 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$173
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Kaitaia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Te Ahu Centre and Okahu Estate Winery ...
8/10 Very Good! (198 reviews)
The room was adequate for our 2 night stay. Very dated-70s but well done cleaners for presenting it well. Had to ask for another pillow and salt, but staff very obliging. Could do with blackout curtains as outside light shone all night!!

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Wayfarer Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
90 Mile Paradise

90 Mile Paradise

3 out of 5
10 Tasman Heights Kaitaia Northland Region
Stay at this holiday home in Kaitaia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Te Angaanga Beach and Korora Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Room was great. Loved having the two bedrooms. Beautiful view. The listing says there is air conditioning but I couldn't find it. It wasn't too hot so we left the windows open even though there are no screens in NZ. Great location close to beach you can drive on! No coffee but when we asked they ...

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

90 Mile Paradise
Peacefully private. A welcome retreat away from the bustle of the beach.

Peacefully private. A welcome retreat away from the bustle of the beach.

Ahipara Northland Region
Stay at this cottage in Kaitaia. Enjoy a garden, patios and a living plant wall. Popular attractions Kaitaia Golf Club and Korora Park are located nearby.
Peacefully private. A welcome retreat away from the bustle of the beach.
Doubtless Bay Villas

Doubtless Bay Villas

4.5 out of 5
20 Dudley Cresent Cable Bay
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Cable Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room massages. Popular attractions Cable Bay Beach and Taumarumaru Recreation ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (198 reviews)
Room was very clean, comfortable, and well supplied. Staff was very friendly, accommodating, and offered many extras to make the stay wonderful. View was amazing.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Doubtless Bay Villas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Kaitaia

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 15%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 59%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 26%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Definitely the motel and location

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

great small town plenty to do in the area

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Go to a restaurant not fish and chip shop Got takeaways and was given Hopi not snapper

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Not much going on for a Monday night, one restaurant open for dinner but that was excellent, The Beachcomber is well worth a visit.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

I enjoyed going back to Kaitaia as it has been a very long time since I last visited the area. It still looks the same with a few more houses.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Plenty of eateries, must try the kebab house...Beaut food and very clean. Apart from the nutter that was running up and down the high st, all was good.We all have a village idiot! I even booked my next holiday at the flight centre, who were awesome.

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