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Vacation rentals in Māhia

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Top-rated vacation rentals in Māhia

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Guesthouse in Gisborne
Beachhouse Studio at Wainui Beach, Gisborne
Located in a peaceful semi-rural setting, our modern tiny house provides the ultimate escape for individuals or couples seeking comfort, relaxation, and convenience. Just a leisurely 5 minute stroll from the famous Wainui Beach. Gisborne Centre is also a quick 5-minute drive away, ensuring that you’re never far from urban conveniences. We provide complimentary bicycles for you to explore the area at your own pace. Perfect for a serene beach escape, a quick city visit, or a blend of both.
$82 per night
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Cottage in Gisborne
Beachfront Bach Wainui Gisborne
Beach front bach on Wainui Beach. Fantastic views whatever the weather, stunning surf beach, the bach overlooks it all. Wow factor sun rises, keep the curtains open and have a treat! The cottage has a queen bed in an annex in the main area so you can wake up to the view, or watch the waves at night under the moon. There are bunks in the bedroom, a heat pump for toastie winters, this place is a rustic humble piece of kiwiana beachlife, a total rejuvination space and a surfers heaven.
$93 per night
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Guest suite in Mahia
Mahia Heights Beach Views
Our home is on an elevated site, with lovely views down to the beach and is just a short walk to the sand. The guest suite is private and quiet and is situated at one end of the house, with its own entrance for guests to come and go as they please. Enjoy waking to the sound of the waves and the local bird life. Have breakfast on the deck while taking in the views. The bedroom has a queen bed and guests have their own bathroom and lounge, and private deck area.
$87 per night

Other great vacation rentals in Māhia

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Tiny home in Gisborne
Hinterland Retreat
$161 per night
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Guesthouse in Gisborne
Private Self Contained Studio - Centrally Located.
$65 per night
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Cabin in Morere
Beautiful Morere Lodge Country Cabin
$86 per night
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Guest suite in Gisborne
Pōhatu Studio, A retreat by the River
$87 per night
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Guesthouse in Wairoa
Rural Cottage Retreat
$75 per night
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Guest suite in Taruheru
Beautiful unit on Cameron Road
$81 per night
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Guest suite in Gisborne
Kowhai Suite
$55 per night
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Guest suite in Gisborne
Gisborne Dream Suite
$79 per night
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Home in Gisborne
Wainui Beach studio - 2 minutes walk to beach
$78 per night
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Guest suite in Gisborne
The Riverhouse
$93 per night
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Guest suite in Gisborne
Central, Spacious and Comfortable Retreat
$60 per night
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Guesthouse in Wairoa
Queen BnB
$69 per night

Your guide to Māhia

All About Māhia

Rugged grassy cliffs slide into white-sand beaches where turquoise waters lap the shore on the edge of the Mahia Peninsula, on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island. Located in the Hawke’s Bay region, the peninsula sits between the towns of Wairoa and Gisborne. The township is tiny, with a year-round population of only about 500, although this number swells significantly over the summer when visitors flood the region to surf, fish, dive, and kayak here.

A number of beaches dot the peninsula. Māhia Beach is generally safe and relatively shallow, making this a popular choice for families. Black’s Beach is known for its inky black sand. If you’re looking to catch some waves, head to Mahanga Beach and the Reefs for the best surf spots in the region. Māhia Peninsula Scenic Reserve is one of the largest areas of lowland coastal forest. You can take a two-mile track through the reserve that can be steep in places, but there are plenty of rest areas and picnic spots among the native trees to catch your breath and refuel along the two-hour loop.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Māhia

Māhia’s location in the Southern Hemisphere means that its seasons are opposite from the ones you’re used to in the U.S. The best months to visit are the summer months of December to February, when the beaches are at their warmest. You’ll experience long days with mild temperatures.

Fall and spring offer cool, temperate weather, perfect for hiking around the scenic reserve. Winter is from June to August and brings mild, dry days with blue skies and temperatures remaining cool but never too cold. The Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival featuring live music, theater, and circus performances occurs for ten days in October.


Top things to do in Māhia

Wairoa

​​About a 30-minute drive to the west of Māhia township is the town of Wairoa, which sits on the banks of the Wairoa River. Check out the small community museum in a former bank building, with exhibitions on the history and heritage of the area, as well as a Victorian wooden lighthouse you can explore.

New Zealand Wine Trail

The New Zealand Wine Trail is a great way to explore three of the country’s main wine regions. From your accommodation in Māhia, you can pick up the trail at Hawke’s Bay in Napier or Hastings, two towns with Art Deco-style architecture from the 1930s, and follow it all the way to Blenheim on the South Island.

Piko O Te Rangi

Piko O Te Rangi, or the Coronation Reserve, is located on the eastern side of the peninsula, and the hollow rock basin here was used for baptisms in the mid-19th century. You’ll find rocky outcrops and rock pools to explore at Piko O Te Rangi, along with places to fish.

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