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Awhitu Beach Retreat - Auckland.

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A balcony with a view of the sea and greenery. - Awhitu Beach Retreat - Auckland. (Grahams Beach)
A spacious living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier. - Awhitu Beach Retreat - Auckland. (Grahams Beach)
A kitchen with a large window, granite countertop, and stainless steel sink. - Awhitu Beach Retreat - Auckland. (Grahams Beach)
A beach with footprints, a clear sky, and trees in the background. - Awhitu Beach Retreat - Auckland. (Grahams Beach)
A two-story building with a stone facade, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and palm trees. - Awhitu Beach Retreat - Auckland. (Grahams Beach)
Consider a stay at Awhitu Beach Retreat - Auckland. and take advantage of a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Awhitu Beach Retreat - Auckland.

  • Located on the Awhitu peninsula, a hidden gem and an area renowned for it's cultural and spiritual signifigance. (Awhitu translates from the Maori language to "a longing to return") This two-storey "Wairau Stone" home is set on more than 3 acres of elevated pasture with a private white-sand beach below. The house faces east over the protected and pristine waters of the Manukau Harbour, with Auckland city visible on the far horizon.

    The home sleeps up to 16 across spacious upstairs and downstairs living. Two generous lounges open onto a wraparound verandah, the dining room seats 10 around a solid timber table, and a fully equipped granite kitchen makes group cooking easy.

    Bedrooms are light and comfortable with fresh white linen, Wake to sunrise over the water, watch the tide turn from the deck, and end the day under a sky that runs from gold to violet.

    The beach is yours. A short walk down the steps leads to sheltered, moss-rimmed coves and clear water — perfect for swimming, fishing, kayaking, or simply walking the shoreline. On most days you'll have the sand to yourselves.

    Well suited to families, multi-generational groups, couples wanting space to breathe, and small corporate or wellness retreats. Linen and end-of-stay cleaning are included.

    House rules

    Strict no-party policy — any disruptive gathering will result in immediate cancellation.
    We ask all guests to respect the home and the neighbours.
    No smoking inside.


    Book your stay at this magnificent beach house and experience the ultimate peaceful getaway.

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About the neighborhood

Located in Manukau Heads, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Treasure Island Adventure Golf and JKs Driving Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Matakawau Beach and Waitakere Ranges. Traveling with kids? Consider Butterfly Creek and Spookers. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking. Visit our Grahams Beach travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by lush green grass.
    Karioitahi Beach
    56 min drive - 53.2 km
  • Matakawau Beach
    13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Manukau Heads Lighthouse
    27 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Waiuku Health Plus
    43 min drive - 47.1 km
  • Awhitu Regional Park
    44 min drive - 47.4 km

Getting around

  • Pukekohe Station
    79 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL)
    103 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chin Wags Restaurant & Bar
    57 min drive
  • Allpress Coffee
  • Settlers Rest Cafe
    14 min drive
  • Clarks Beach Takeaways
    57 min drive
  • Awhitu Social Club
    12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Awhitu Beach Retreat - Auckland. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Awhitu Beach Retreat - Auckland.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Awhitu Beach Retreat - Auckland.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Awhitu Beach Retreat - Auckland. located?

Located on the beach, this family-friendly vacation home is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Matakawau Beach and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Manukau Heads Lighthouse. Waipipi Bird Park is 21.3 mi (34.3 km) away.

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Reviews

Awhitu Beach Retreat - Auckland. Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 330 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 330 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 330 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 330 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 330 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a nice little spot. Certainly enjoyed the private beach, we will surely be back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here with extended family and it was PERFECT! The views, the space, everything was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great facilities and gorgeous views
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Spacious house with two fridges was perfect for our large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views. Great place to relax at the end of the day. Only thing to consider is the drive time from here to anything, for us it was worth it.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean place. Second time staying here. Enjoyed our stay. Beautiful beach too!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the experience The view, the place itself everything was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Auckland Beach Retreat is absolutely beautiful! The view from the balcony was gorgeous, the house is large and private, and they have great amenities. We are very grateful to have stayed here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, really lovely, spacious, comfortable, well stocked house. Gorgeous views and beach access. Āwhitu Peninsula is a lovely part of the country that deserves exploring.
The house taken from the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place to stay

We were enjoyed in this place. Happy to recommend for family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place

Very nice place, well presented . Clean and tidy, enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot for family getaway

We had the most wonderful time at Awhitu. The beach down the path was so perfect for all of the kids to explore, the house has so much space for everyone to spread out and so well set up for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great out of city escape

This is a beautiful place to stay about and hour and a half out of Auckland. Beds are comfortable, great size rooms, huge kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Absolutely beautiful home fit all our family with no sweat will definitely book in the near future
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

A fun few days for the family. Beach safe and house well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect place for the family!

We had such a great stay with the family at the Graham's Beach Bach. From the host to the location and everything in between, everything was perfect. Thank you again, we will be back 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place to stay

Clean, lots of room great communication perfect spot just the best accommodation for our holiday with whānau. No issues highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful property

i stayed here with 8 friends for a birthday getaway and everyone loved it!! the beach was beautiful and the house provided us the perfect place for down time and socialising. thanks for letting us stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Auckland getaway

Overall a beautiful house, very spacious and great for a big group to enjoy the weekend. Quick access to both beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a large group

Great, large accomodation for a weekend away with extended family. Beautiful ocean views and hop skip and a jump to the beach. Other family members had stayed here before so recommended this to us and we would definately stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was amazing as always. She always answered her phone or returned my calls timeously.The house was neat and well maintained. This, combined with a friendly, helpful host, always brings us back to this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Retreat

We had such a great time in Awhitu, the house is great for large groups with uts extensive balcony & lounge areas. So close to your own private beach which is great for an early morning walk around to the boat ramp. Highly recommend staying here, host & mamager very easy to deal with too!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graham's Beach Getaway

The property well exceeded my expectations. Was a fantastic weekend with every amenity covered and we even made it two doors down to the local winery for tasting. The beach is absolutely beautiful and we felt like we were overseas, will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

Such a nice home with a private beach and plenty of outside area. The place was tidy and had lots of space to hang out communally I highly recommend! We enjoyed our stay throughly!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time to celebrate our mums 70th bday

The property was perfect. Clean and had everything we needed for an enjoyable and comfortable stay. The photos dont do justice, the views were beautiful from the balcony. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025