Colourful Coastal Bach / Whaanau-Friendly Port Waikato Escape

Welcome to Te Puuaha Retreat, our colourful coastal bach — a warm, whaanau-friendly retreat where bright touches meet calm, coastal living. This Port Waikato escape is designed for slow mornings, sandy feet, and the simple joy of classic Kiwi bach life. Kuri is welcome. Step inside and you’ll find a space full of character, comfort, and a relaxed rhythm of living.

🏡 THE SPACE

Our bach blends nostalgic Kiwi charm to create a peaceful, welcoming environment for whaanau, couples, and small groups (by arrangement).

Living & Dining
- Light-filled open-plan living area
- Comfortable seating
- Highchair
- Board games, books, and cosy corners for downtime
- TV screen for DVD's only (not a smart tv)
- Dining space perfect for shared meals and whaanau connection

Kitchen
- Bright, colourful full kitchen that bring cheerful bach energy
- Compost bucket for all compostable waste
- Fully equipped with everything you need for easy meals including coffee maker for caffeine fix
- Ecostore products

Bedrooms
- Wake to the birds, especially the cheeky tui and piwakawaka
- Calm, restful rooms
- Comfortable beds with fresh linen, all 100% cotton sheets only
- Thoughtful touches to help you unwind after a day at the beach

Bathroom
- Clean, simple
- Ecostore products
- Fresh towels provided

🌿 OUTDOOR LIVING

Step outside to enjoy:
- A sunny deck perfect for morning coffee or evening kai
- Outdoor seating for BBQs and relaxed gatherings
- Garden with lemons, herbs, veges to use when in season
- A quiet, private section ideal for reading, resting, playing games, toasting marshmallows and stargazing at night.

The bach is just minutes from the beach, river, sand dunes, tennis court — making it easy to enjoy everything Port Waikato has to offer. Practice your manu's off the pier at full tide- also perfect for fishing (as are the dunes).

🌞 THE LOCATION
Port Waikato is one of Aotearoa’s many hidden gems — peaceful, spacious, and full of natural beauty- just an hour's drive from Taamaki Makaarau. Whether you’re here for swimming, surfing, fishing, or simply slowing down, this is a place where you can breathe deeply and reconnect.

Nearby you’ll find:
- The beach (perfect for long walks and sunsets)
- The river
- The dunes
- Local surf spots
- Scenic lookouts
- Children's playground
- Cobourne reserve- exotic and native plants
- Yoga (weekend)
- A local store for essentials
- Cafe at the beach (Thurs-Sun)

👨🏽‍👩‍👧🏼‍👦🏼WHO THIS BACH IS PERFECT FOR

- Families wanting a relaxed, whānau-friendly space
- Couples seeking a peaceful coastal getaway
- Friends looking for a quiet retreat
- Returning guests who love the charm of a classic Kiwi bach
- Anyone who appreciates colour, character, and calm

🧹 GUEST ACCESS
You’ll have full access to the entire bach, outdoor areas, and all amenities. Parking is available on-site.

📜 HOUSE RULES
We welcome guests who will treat our bach with care and respect. Please bring beach towels.
- No parties or large gatherings
- No smoking
- Please respect our neighbours and the quiet nature of the area
- Leave the bach tidy on departure
- Suitable for families and small groups (by arrangement)

❤️ WHAT MAKES THIS BACH SPECIAL

- A warm, whānau-centred atmosphere grounded in manaakitanga
- A peaceful location ideal for rest and reconnection
- Authentic Kiwi bach charm
- Perfect for longer stays, school holidays, and returning guests
- 10% of all bookings is donated to Sunset Beach Lifeguard Service

We rented this bach ourselves and loved it so much, we bought it!