THE RETREAT

Whananaki is a quiet beach town that feels like an untouched secret paradise. The retreat has been designed to accommodate up to 16 guests, making it a perfect space for family holidays and small groups.

Get to know a bit more about the house, the amenities, and how you can enjoy the retreat for your next holiday.

  • Modern house with brown vertical siding on a grassy lawn, overlooking trees and a body of water under a blue sky.

    Just a skip and a jump and you are on the water.

  • Modern house with large glass sliding doors opening onto a wooden patio with two beige bean bag chairs, grassy yard, hedges, trees, hills, and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

    Coffee or Cocktails on the deck with a view?

  • Modern house with large glass windows on a wooden deck, surrounded by green grass and trees, with a hillside covered in trees in the background.

    An architectural masterpiece, nestled on a quiet culdesac in Whananaki.

  • Modern kitchen with beige cabinets, a marble island with a gold faucet, open shelving, and minimal decor.

    The kitchen is set up with all you need for cooking for the masses.

  • Two glasses of a light-colored beverage with salted rims on a white kitchen countertop, a wooden cutting board with a passion fruit and some green leaves, and a golden kitchen faucet in the background.

    Enjoy the luxury of a bar area with tap with soda, chilled and boiling water

  • Modern dining area with a wooden table, six pink chairs, large window with white curtains, textured gray brick wall, a wooden bookshelf with decorative items and books, and a white paper lantern hanging from the wooden ceiling.

    Dine around the table with a beautiful view out to the estuary.

  • Living room with a brown sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, a black chair, a red side table, a lamp with an orange shade, and sheer curtains over floor-to-ceiling windows.

    Large lounge spaces with a movie projector or beautiful endless views of the water.

  • Living room with large sectional sofa, beige curtains, wooden coffee table, and a black vase lamp, seen through an open sliding glass door on a wooden deck.

    A second lounge offers another area to spread out.

  • Modern bathroom with two white vessel sinks, brown tiled wall, mirrors, a soap dispenser, and a checkered towel.

    Enjoy the lovely 'Real World' soap products in our bathrooms

  • A girl jumps near a wooden bunk bed, another girl is lying on the bed reading a book in a cozy bedroom with beige walls and colorful landscape artwork.

    Kids enjoy bunking up in the bunk room.

  • A cozy bedroom with wooden wall panels, two modern wall sconces with round bulbs, a bed with brown and beige pillows, and a small white nightstand with a dark decorative vase and dried branches.

    Sleep in, with our beautiful luxury linens.

  • View through large glass sliding doors of a grassy outdoor area with trees, a lake, and a partly cloudy sky. Inside, there is a wicker chair, a small table with a vase and a bowl, and a patterned orange rug.

    A view of the water everywhere you go.

  • Two people stand on paddleboards on a calm body of water, with a tree-lined shoreline and distant hills under a cloudy sky.

    Enjoy the use of our 'toy shed' with kayaks, paddle boards and all sorts of water fun.

GET TO KNOW THE RETREAT

Have a read through the information about Whananaki as a location, the house, amenities and FAQ’s

  • Whananaki offers endless ways to enjoy the coast. Swim, kayak, or paddleboard on the estuary, cast a line, take the boat out, or go for the classic wharf jump. Wander across the Southern Hemisphere’s longest footbridge, tackle a scenic hike, or dive into clear blue waters.

    With beaches just minutes away, you can picnic under the pōhutukawa trees on a quiet beach or catch a wave at a surf beach or the famous Whananaki Bar. There’s even a hidden lagoon, but you’ll need a local tip to find it.

    Whether you're up for adventure or just want to kick back at the bach and watch the tide roll in, Whananaki has something for everyone.

  • Our retreat offers luxury and year-round comfort. Warm and cozy in winter, and in summer, just open the double doors to let the sea breeze flow through. Designed with high-end finishes, every detail ensures you’ll want for nothing.

    The house features two dwellings, each with three bedrooms, a bathroom, and a lounge, connected by a covered walkway. The main house brings everyone together with its spacious open-plan lounge, dining, and kitchen area.

    Each bedroom features air conditioning and luxurious linens, while the living areas are stocked with board games, jigsaws, a library, and a movie projector—thoughtful touches of luxury throughout.

    With stunning surroundings and endless activities, Whananaki Beach Retreat is the ultimate coastal escape.

  • The house offers all of these extras free of charge.

    • Toy shed, offering paddle boards, kayaks and body boards for fun in the water.

    • Movie projector screen for movie nights with the kids

    • Fire Pit centred around an outdoor lounge area.

    • Library- stocked with books, games and jigsaws.

    • Kitchen- a specialty tap with soda, chilled and boiling water.

    • All rooms have air conditioning and blockout curtains.

    • Hot Tub. This can be arranged separately to the booking, as is seasonal.

  • The retreat is not serviced during your stay, it is a self check in/out service.

    When you have a confirmed booking, you will receive a House Guide ahead of your stay. This will have all information on how to self-access the property.

    Due to the location of Whananaki, we won’t be able to offer an in-person service.

  • We know that a group holiday can be stressful to organise particularly for a large number of people attending.

    We have pulled together a FAQ sheet for you to check if we can answer it here first.

    Read Here

Modern house with large glass walls, outdoor patio with bean bag chairs, surrounded by green grass and trees, with hill and trees in the background under a blue sky.
Modern house with large glass windows and a wooden deck, surrounded by lush green bushes and trees, with a hillside and blue sky in the background.
Modern house with large glass windows and black exterior, surrounded by green lawn and trees, under a cloudy sky.
View through large glass window showing a lakeside outdoor scene with trees, grass, and water, and interior furniture including a round table and chairs.
Modern dining room with a large wooden table, pink chairs, a bookshelf with decorative items, and a paper lantern overhead.
Living room with tan sectional sofa, round throw pillows, wooden coffee table, floor lamp, red patterned carpet, and sheer curtains.
View through a wooden partition overlooking a living room with a beige sofa, an orange table lamp, a large clay pot, and decorative items including a globe and a candelabra on a ceiling shelf.
Modern kitchen with a curved island featuring light-colored tiles, wooden cabinetry with gold handles, barstools with white seats, a large window with a view of palm trees, a gold faucet, and minimal decorative items.
Modern kitchen with wooden shelves and beige bar counter, four white stools, and decorative pottery.
Modern kitchen with light wood cabinetry, white countertop, gold faucet, and bar stools, decorated with pottery and books.
A person filling clear glasses with water in a modern kitchen with a gold faucet, a wooden cutting board with lemon and mint, and spilled water on the countertop.
A bedroom with wood-paneled wall, two modern wall-mounted lamps, a bed with brown and beige bedding, and a small white side table with a black vase and dried branches.
View of a cozy bedroom through an open door, featuring a bed with beige bedding, multiple pillows, warm lighting from two wall lamps, and beige curtains.
Interior of a bedroom with wood-paneled wall, round mirror showing outdoor greenery, beige curtains, and part of a bed with striped bedding.
A bedroom with a wooden-paneled wall, two wall-mounted lights, a bed with beige linens, two pillows, and striped bolster pillows, with beige curtains on the right side.
Bedroom with wooden paneled wall, beige bedding, pillows, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a small white shelf with a mug and a book.
A corner of a room with wood-paneled walls, a round mirror, a light gray pillow resting on a wooden bench, and a plaid towel hanging on a hook.
A bedroom with wood-paneled walls and ceiling, featuring a single bed with a rust-colored sheet, a green pillow, a striped bolster pillow, and a multi-colored plaid blanket. A wall-mounted lamp is beside the bed, and a colorful blanket is hanging on
Two young girls playing in a bedroom with a wooden bunk bed. One girl is lying on the lower bunk bed, and the other girl is climbing up a ladder to the top bunk. The room features beige panel walls and a colorful landscape painting hanging on the wal
A cozy bedroom with wood-paneled walls, colorful pillows, and a bedside lamp.
A bedroom with two beds, both with brown bedding and striped pillows, wood-paneled walls, and a modern lamp on a grey side table.
Bedroom with two beds featuring beige and light blue bedding, a white sculptural side table with a vase and plant, green paneled wall with a landscape painting, and wood wall accents.
Two beds with beige and green bedding and pillows, a white modern side table with a decorative plant, and a landscape painting on a green paneled wall.
Interior view of a living room with a large beige sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table with a chessboard, a table lamp, and large windows with sheer curtains overlooking a green outdoor landscape with trees, grass, and a body of water.
Modern bathroom with dark tiled walls, a white bathtub, a brown wooden stool, a large mirror, and small rectangular windows letting in natural light.
Double sink bathroom with two brown tiled walls, two mirrors, two white oval sinks with white faucets, two spherical lights, and a black soap dispenser between the sinks.
Bathroom with a white bathtub, gray tiled wall, wall-mounted white faucet, and a showerhead with a hose, with a cloth hanging over the bathtub edge.
Tropical garden with large green leaves, palm trees, a grassy area, and water in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A calm body of water with a seagull flying low above it, surrounded by green hills under a cloudy sky.