Your holiday home:
Pauanui Parkside Retreat is a warm, welcoming, and stylish modern bach — beautifully furnished and designed for an easy, relaxing getaway.
With two King bedrooms, including a master with a generous ensuite with a spa bath, the third bedroom has a queen bed, plus a fourth bedroom with two king single beds…there’s plenty of space for couples, friends, or families. There is also a family bathroom which is wheelchair accessible and has a grab handle by the toilet and an accessible shower.
The spacious living areas include two lounges, each with comfortable couches and a flatscreen TV. With underfloor heating, a double-sided fireplace and air conditioning, you will be comfortable all year round. Gather around the dining table for meals, or enjoy cooking in the fully equipped kitchen with all the modern conveniences you need for a laid-back holiday.
Step outside to discover the fantastic outdoor living spaces. Down the deck steps, you’ll find a patio with a BBQ, outdoor fireplace and a stylish dining area — an ideal spot for summer dinners or an evening drink under the stars. If a lazy afternoon is on the cards, stretch out on the outdoor couches with a book or enjoy a peaceful snooze.
On the other side of the property, another lovely outdoor area offers excellent seating and looks out over the neighbouring Kennedy Park in the heart of Pauanui — giving the feeling that your backyard stretches on forever. It’s a brilliant place for nibbles and catch-ups, or even a game of backyard cricket.
The garage is only available for friendly games of table tennis, there is plenty of car parking on the driveway and even room for a boat!
For a relaxing getaway in Pauanui, you can’t go past Pauanui Parkside Retreat — a place you’ll want to return to year after year.
Your holiday world:
Pauanui itself is a charming east-coast town between Whangamatā and Whitianga, around two hours from Auckland and Hamilton. While home to about 1,000 locals, it comes alive over the summer. Enjoy fishing, surfing, hiking, or simply relaxing on the beach — plus cafés, restaurants, bars, and a small supermarket for convenience. Active explorers can hike Mt Pauanui or enjoy the coastal track below it. A boardwalk and bike trail also link Pauanui to Tairua, perfect for a scenic ride or walk followed by an ice cream. Families will appreciate the skatepark, playground, and the legendary Puketui swimming hole (around 15 minutes away). Pauanui also boasts three golf courses — two 9-hole local courses and the 18-hole Lakes Resort course just beyond town.
Your host:
Maree
