Whitianga, New Zealand, self-catering holiday home with family-style accommodation, 15 seconds from beach & ocean

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  • Sea facing sun deck
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  • Lonely Bay
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  • Hot Water Beach
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Above: Ben emerges from paddle-surfing in stormy conditions. Kayaking is a popular activity at Front Beach, Whitianga. Enjoy the challenge of larger waves or cruise the shoreline on calm days.

Recreation: Kayaking, kayak-surfing, paddle-surfing at the Whitianga self-catering holiday home by the sea.

Several kayaks and paddles are provided for your enjoyment at the holiday home. Please bring your own lifejackets.

Known variously as kayak-surfing or paddle-surfing, kayaking is a lot of fun and Front Beach, Whitianga is a great place to explore it. Bring your own kayaks or use the ones at the holiday home. Remember to bring and use your own lifejackets.

Polish your paddling, directional and safety skills in the surf at Front Beach or travel to other locations such as Buffalo Beach, Cooks Beach, Hot Water Beach, Tairua and Pauanui for different kayaking experiences.


The Whitianga, Coromandel area is full of quietly flowing rivers and mangrove tidal estuaries such as Purangi at the southern end of Cooks Beach. Many nooks and crannies, bird life. Ideal for family kayaking expeditions.

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