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Open-plan lounge with two 3-seater sofas and smart TV

Bedroom 1 with king-size bed and ensuite bathroom

Bedroom 2 with double bed and desk workspace

Water view from bedroom 2 and native Pohutukawa tree in bloom

Titirangi Village cafes, restaurants, bars, art gallery, cinema, theatre - 10 minute drive

Arataki Visitor Centre 'Gateway to Waitakare Ranges Regional Park' - 15 minute drive

Bethells Beach Dunes & Lake Wainamu - 50 minute drive

Sky Tower and Auckland CBD - 50 minute drive

New Premium #55129

West Coast Auckland... Beach, Rainforest, City

House • Parau New Zealand

6 Guests

3 Bedrooms

4 Beds

2 Bathrooms

3 Car spaces

1 Car available

Primary home

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Hospitality

                                    Hospitality Description: We can host you in double bedroom with water view and private use of main bathroom. Access to all areas of our home. Note: Baxter will be here during your stay, he is very friendly and will expect a pat! (We can make alternate arrangements if required)
                                

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Listed August 2026

General Overview

Our family home is a sunny comfortable base to explore the stunning Waitakare Ranges Regional Park, a mountain range located between metropolitan Auckland and the Tasman Sea. The area, traditionally known to Māori as Te Wao Nui o Tiriwa (The Great Forest of Tiriwa), is of local, regional, and national significance. Our location provides a unique mix of Auckland's beach-bush-city-cultural highlights. We are peacefully nestled among native bush in a friendly coastal community, there's lots to enjoy here on our doorstep with plenty more to discover in bustling central Auckland. We love our beachy home and look forward to welcoming you.

The Space

LOUNGE & VERANDA:
Our home is light and bright open-plan living with great indoor-outdoor flow extending to a veranda and water view. The lounge has two comfy 3-seater sofas and the veranda has outdoor furniture seating 6. Watching the sunrise from the veranda accompanied by native birdsong is a special way to start your day. The lounge has a smart-TV plus a games cupboard with a selection of board games to enjoy. There is aircon/heatpump and a log burner.

KITCHEN & DINING:
Open-plan fully equipped kitchen in a light modern design. Our dining table with banquet seating comfortably seats 4 adults and two children.

BEDROOM 1 & ENSUITE:
King-size bed and modern ensuite bathroom with large shower cubicle. Window overlooks the back garden and a peach tree which blossoms in season. Wardrobe space available. 

BEDROOM 2:
Double-bed and large desk workspace. Window overlooks front garden with water view and a native Pohutukawa tree (known as NZ's iconic Christmas tree) which blooms bright crimson flowers over summer. Drawer space and clothes rail available.

BEDROOM 3:
King-single bed and a pull-out trundler single bed. Desk workspace and window overlook side garden around house. Drawer space and clothes rail available.

MAIN BATHROOM:
Coastal style bathroom with large bath tub and shower cubicle.

BACKYARD:
A spacious back garden and lawn with mature fruit trees (oranges, peaches, figs and feijoas) to enjoy in season. A hot tub awaits on the back deck for relaxation after hiking local bush tracks. Fire up the BBQ and enjoy an evening under the stars!

Guest Access

Access via stairwell to front door and key is located in the lockbox on front deck. Home layout is all on one level.

Notes

Our friendly next-door neighbour is available to assist with anything you may need during your stay.

Baxter is a non-shedding cavoodle (low hypoallergenic) so there is no dog hair/smell throughout our home. Pet-minding not required.

No smoking in our home please.

Features

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Washer

TV

Heating

Hair dryer

Microwave

Iron

Dishwasher

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Clothes dryer

High Speed Internet

Garden / yard

Bathtub

Air conditioning

Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace

BBQ

First aid kit

Fireplace

Covered porch / verandah

Hot tub

Travel Styles

Adventure

Family

Romantic

Sport and leisure

Foodie

Relaxing

City

Village

Beach

Water

Culture

Hiking

House Rules

Suitable for infants under 2

Suitable for children ages 2-12

Pets not allowed

No smoking

Allergens

Cat free

Smoke free

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

We live in a vibrant coastal community with stunning natural beaches, hiking tracks, cafes, restaurants, vineyards, art gallery and theatre on our doorstep. We will leave a detailed guide of our favourite hotspots as well as local amenities for all your essentials.

Cornwallis Beach Swimming (7 min drive)
https://exploreauckland.nz/swimming-at-cornwallis-beach-auckland/

Titirangi Village Cafes & Restaurants (10 min drive)
https://exploreauckland.nz/titirangi-auckland/

Te Uru Contemporary Art Gallery (10 min drive)
https://teuru.org.nz/

Lopdell Precinct Theatre & Cinema (10 min drive)
https://lopdellprecinct.org.nz/

Huia Beach Cafe (10 min drive)
https://exploreauckland.nz/huia-nature-reserve-exploring-natures-green-heart/

Arataki Visitor Centre (15 min drive) - gateway to Waitakere Ranges Regional Park and information on hiking tracks 
https://exploreauckland.nz/arataki-regional-park/

Whatipu Beach & Rock Fishing (30 min drive) - The Piano movie was filmed here
https://exploreauckland.nz/whatipu-fishing-auckland/

Famous Piha Surf Beach & Cafe (40 min drive)
https://exploreauckland.nz/swimming-at-piha-beach/

Karekare Waterfall (40 min drive)
https://exploreauckland.nz/karekare-falls-auckland/

Bethells Beach Dunes & Lake Wainamu (50 min drive)
https://exploreauckland.nz/bethells-beach-te-henga-swimming/

Local Vineyards (30-50 min drive)
https://www.wineriesoutwest.org.nz/

Sky Tower - Auckland's iconic landmark (45 min drive)
https://skycityauckland.co.nz/sky-tower/

Explore Auckland City of Sails (45 min drive)
https://exploreauckland.nz/things-to-do-in-auckland/

Muriwai Beach & Gannet Colony (60 min drive)
https://exploreauckland.nz/muriwai-regional-park/

Getting to my home

A vehicle is required as public transport is limited

Nearest airport

Auckland International Airport (45 minutes by taxi)

Getting Around

Fully insured 7-seater vehicle is available to get around during your stay. 

Glen Eden train station is a 15 minute drive. You can park here and take the train directly into central Auckland (Te Waihorotiu) in 30 minutes. 

New Lynn train station is a 20 minute drive. You can park here and take the train directly into central Auckland (Britomart) in 25 minutes.

Map of Approximate Location

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People Like Us Local Guide

Happy to meet for a coffee to welcome you to Auckland and recommend our local hotspots.

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Lisa

Kia Ora! We are a family of four - myself, two teenage sons (ages 15 and 13) plus our goofy cavoodle, Baxter (pet minding not required). I am originally London-born, from Caribbean descent, and began travelling in my twenties with life-long friends and never stopped! I love exploring the world, experiencing new landscapes and cultures. We now enjoy adventuring as a family and the boys share my passion for travel. 30 countries and counting! After living in Sydney for a couple of years, the Southern Hemisphere quickly became home and finally settled in beautiful New Zealand where my sons were born. 

I work in the for-purpose sector as a fundraising professional and have served a number of great causes in the UK and New Zealand. I sometimes work remotely but we mostly plan our trips around the school holidays. I have an elderly parent living in London and try to get back to visit as much as possible. 

We are new to the PLU community and excited to start this new adventure! We'd love to share our home with you in a very special part of New Zealand. Home is where the heart is and we will respectfully treat yours as ours.