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Harbour Fern Retreat - Matapouri Holiday Home

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and hills in the background. - Harbour Fern Retreat - Matapouri Holiday Home (Whangarei)
Property grounds - Harbour Fern Retreat - Matapouri Holiday Home (Whangarei)
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a TV, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator. - Harbour Fern Retreat - Matapouri Holiday Home (Whangarei)
A house with a covered patio, surrounded by dense greenery and hills in the background. - Harbour Fern Retreat - Matapouri Holiday Home (Whangarei)
A modern kitchen with teal cabinets, a microwave, and a dishwasher. There is a wooden dining area with a sofa and a plant. - Harbour Fern Retreat - Matapouri Holiday Home (Whangarei)
Harbour Fern Retreat - Matapouri Holiday Home provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Harbour Fern Retreat - Matapouri Holiday Home

  • This home offers warmth, comfort, and the timeless charm of a traditional kiwi bach. A cosy fireplace sets the scene for cooler evenings, while the mounted TV and comfortable couches invite you to unwind.

    It’s easy to wander through a lattice of bush walking tracks across the property, and this home offers a sense of privacy and tranquillity that will have you settling in and slowing down from the moment you arrive.

    The well-equipped kitchen includes everything you need—dishwasher, Nespresso machine—while the open-plan living flows effortlessly to a generous deck gazing out over the harbour. Bifold doors open wide to dissolve the boundary between indoors and out, creating a seamless connection to sun-soaked outdoor dining.

    Adventure awaits in every direction. Spend your days fishing, kayaking, surfing, paddleboarding, or discovering the many white-sand beaches that make this coastline famous. In under five minutes you’ll reach family-friendly Matapōuri Beach, its estuary, and the sheltered Matapōuri Inlet Reserve. In Tutukākā, the marina is your gateway to world-class experiences including fishing charters and boat tours to the Poor Knights Islands for snorkelling and diving.

    Convenience is close at hand, with a general store, takeaway options, and a seasonal wood-fired pizza spot in Matapōuri. In Tutukākā, Schnappa Rock and the marina restaurant offer relaxed dining, while Ngunguru provides cafés, takeaways, and grocery stores for everything you need during your stay.

    Harbour Fern Retreat is the perfect base for your family Matapouri escape.
    Please note that there are security cameras, placed in the outdoor areas that will be operating for added security during your stay.

    Please note that the driveway includes some steep sections, and certain vehicles may find access to the property challenging.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,399 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Matapouri is home to this holiday home. Tutukaka Marina and Dive Tutukaka are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Matapouri Bay and Sandy Bay. Visit our Matapouri travel guide
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Whangarei, Northland

What's nearby

  • A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and a green hill with trees.
    Matapouri Bay
    1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • A hammock tied to a tree on a sandy beach with clear turquoise water and lush greenery in the background.
    Sandy Bay
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • A marina at sunset with boats docked and a reflection on the water.
    Tutukaka Marina
    8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Woolleys Bay
    2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • beach near Woolleys Bay
    5 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Knights Restaurant + Cafe + Bar
    7 min drive
  • Schnappa Rock Restaurant & Bar
    7 min drive
  • Whangarei Deep Sea Anglers Club
    7 min drive
  • Manaia Espresso
    3 min drive
  • Salt Air Cafe
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Harbour Fern Retreat - Matapouri Holiday Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Harbour Fern Retreat - Matapouri Holiday Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Harbour Fern Retreat - Matapouri Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harbour Fern Retreat - Matapouri Holiday Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Harbour Fern Retreat - Matapouri Holiday Home located?

Situated in Matapouri, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Matapouri Bay, Sandy Bay and Woolleys Bay. Tutukaka Headland and Tutukaka Marina are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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