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Kauri Villas

73 Owhiwa Road | Parua Bay, Whangarei 0192, New Zealand
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Kauri Villas
Ranked #4 of 33 Whangarei B&B and Inns
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

I realized after staying at Kauri Villas that it was experiences like this that make travel so memorable and meaningful. We learned so much from Drew and Susie about NZ - the culture, people, and the place. We particularly enjoyed the bush tramp on the property and of course the comfortable accommodations, hospitality and great food. The cottage is really... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

What a great experience staying at Kauri Villas. Thank you so much to Drew and Susan for making our 2 night stay a wonderful experience. The service was fabulous, right from the first moment when Drew opened the car door for me. We were greeted as friends not just someone coming to stay at there. The accommodation was splendid, the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

It was a very nice place to stay and drew and susie were very friendly. We got some help in booking the next accommodation and also we got some good advise for our travelling up north. Thanks, Jildau & Mario from the Netherlands

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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

I stayed with my son for 2 nights in this stunning location. Susie and Drew have done a fantastic job in creating this B & B in a very scenic location.Lots to see and do in the area and the hosts make you feel at home. Lots of options of types of accommodation available to suit everyone.

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Vienna
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

After an exhausting 45 hour journey from Europe we received a warm welcome from Drew and Susie. What an outstanding location with breathtaking views over the bay ! Too much to write but in short: clean room, comfortable bed, refreshing pool, superb breakfast, delicious meals (in particular Susie's apple pie), and amazing bush walks created by Drew. We also had... More

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Boston
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013

Drew and Susie developed this wonderful B&B with a view unmatched by few places we've been. My wife and I arrived in Auckland at 430am.....rented a car and were up here by 1030......well before checkin. Drew and Susie took it in stride....welcomed us and had us in our wonderful room in 15 minutes. For the three nights we stayed here,... More

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Berlin, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

Kauri Villas sits on top of a small hill overlooking Parua Bay, a quiet and beautiful location. It is a short (15min) drive from Whangarei, ca 20 min drive to Ocean Beach and lots of short and long walking/hiking tracks in the vicinity. We stayed for three nights over xmas 2012 and had a wonderful time. The room was clean,... More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013

The place to stay, the rooms were beautiful , food great and people very friendly. Even enjoyed the swimmingpool.We stayed with Drew and Susie for 2 nights and found them to be incredible hosts. While sharing their home, acreage and view; we were re-energized for the rest of our trip. The sleep was wonderful and the breakfast outstanding with more... More

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Kalgoorlie, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2012

We stayed at Kauri Villas as a group of friends coming over as myself and my (now) husband were getting married. Drew and Susie were great hosts and helped us out with anything they could, Drew even gave me a jar of his yummy marmalade that he makes but (which I think I left it on the windowsill). Great place... More

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Bellevue, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2012

We stayed with Drew and Susie for a short 2 nights and found them to be incredible hosts. While sharing their home, acreage and view; we were re-energized for the rest of our trip. The sleep was wonderful and the breakfast outstanding with more food than either of us needed. We wanted to stay here longer to simply sit and... More

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kaurivillas, Owner at Kauri Villas, responded to this review
28 November 2012

Thank you for your kind review, it was a pleasure having you! I just wanted to respond to a warning in an earlier review as we now DO take VISA and Mastercard payments, though there is a 1.8% transaction charge. Sorry! More

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Additional Information about Kauri Villas

Address: 73 Owhiwa Road | Parua Bay, Whangarei 0192, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > North Island > Northland Region > Whangarei
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #4 of 33 B&Bs / Inns in Whangarei
Price range (per night): RM196 - 369
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Self Contained Accommodation and B&B. At Kauri Villas we offer more than a comfortable bed and a delicious breakfast. Lovingly restored villas set in tranquil native bush with streams and waterfalls. Facilities include spa and 11m pool with stunning views of the Bay and extensive decks to sit and watch the sunsets. All rooms with en suite facilities. Activities include games room, animals to feed and bush walks. Evening meals and functions by arrangement. ... more   less 

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