Kawakawa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sunny day aerial view of people fishing on Coromandel Wharf and relaxing on the beach in Waitawa Regional Park, Kawakawa, Auckland, New Zealand
Sunny day aerial view of people fishing on Coromandel Wharf and relaxing on the beach in Waitawa Regional Park, Kawakawa, Auckland, New Zealand
Cape Brett Lighthouse and Cape Brett Hut in Rawhiti New Zealand
People gather Waitawa Regional Park beach for swimming and relaxation, with many cars parked along the scenic coastal road in Kawakawa, Auckland, New Zealand
Hundertwasser Public Toilets which includes art and interior views

Where to stay in Kawakawa

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Waiomio

Waiomio might not have many top sights, but Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway and Hundertwasser Public Toilets are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Waiomio
Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

3.5 out of 5
104 Marsden Road Paihia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.310.563 ₫ per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
3.310.563 ₫
3.807.147 ₫ total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Paihia. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Was a nice place however, dated - very noisey from floor above and door so short that light shone thorough from the hallway and had to out pillows to block at night - would have been an amazing place in its day

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

4 out of 5
1 Tau Henare Drive Waitangi
The price is 3.231.959 ₫ per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
3.231.959 ₫
3.716.753 ₫ total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Waitangi. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
Great location. Quite old property thats been refurbished but still has the feeling of a church camp. Pleasant but very basic rooms. Lack of adequate soundproofing between lower and upper floors .... If you're planning on staying here take my advice and don't let them put you on the ground floor ...

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands
Paihia Pacific Resort Hotel

Paihia Pacific Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
27 Kings Road Paihia
The price is 2.129.848 ₫ per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
2.129.848 ₫
2.449.325 ₫ total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Paihia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (591 reviews)
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Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Paihia Pacific Resort Hotel
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Sea Spray Suites

Sea Spray Suites

4 out of 5
138 Marsden Road Paihia
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Paihia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Paihia Beach and Te Ti Bay are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (732 reviews)
Hotel very attentive with information pre check-in and on arrival.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Sea Spray Suites
Stay Kerikeri Boutique Apartments and Studios

Stay Kerikeri Boutique Apartments and Studios

4 out of 5
136 Kerikeri Road Kerikeri Northland
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kerikeri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Fairy Pools and Pure Day ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (268 reviews)
The room was exactly what we needed. The host Bill was fabulous and nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely say again.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Stay Kerikeri Boutique Apartments and Studios
Kerikeri Park Lodge

Kerikeri Park Lodge

3.5 out of 5
494b Kerikeri Road Kerikeri
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kerikeri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (303 reviews)
Could hear what next door neighbours where up to an wifi stopped working

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Kerikeri Park Lodge
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway

Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway

Enjoy an outing to Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway during your stay in Kawakawa. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in the area.

Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway
Hundertwasser Public Toilets showing art and interior views

Hundertwasser Public Toilets

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Hundertwasser Public Toilets in Kawakawa. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Hundertwasser Public Toilets

Kawiti Caves

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kawiti Caves during your travels in Kawakawa. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.

Kawiti Caves

Cities near Kawakawa

Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Panoramic view of yachts moored off the coast at Opua

Opua

Aerial view of the Haruru Falls cascading over rugged, dark rocks into a serene, emerald pool surrounded by lush greenery, Haruru Falls, Bay of Islands, New Zealand.

Haruru