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Ripples-n-Tide Waterside Studio

Beachfront apartment with kitchen and patio

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Through the looking flax.
Kitchen.
Waterfront Studio
Tide on its way in.
BBQ area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Mt Manaia
  • Place, Town Basin Marina
  • Place, Whangarei Quarry Gardens
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ripples-n-Tide Waterside Studio


Relaxing, modern and contemporary studio offers guest a relaxing retreat from the busy life in town. Only 5 minutes from Onerahi shopping center, 15 minutes from Whangarei Town Basin. 8 minutes from Parua Bay Tavern and Restaurant and 7 minutes to Parua Bay boat ramp. With a Golf course near by, guests have a range of activities close by. For those who want a challenge walk the Mt Mania track and the several bush walks nearby. A range of white sand beaches maximum 35 minutes drive. Watch the sun set at night and sunrise in the morning.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only.
Property not suitable for small children as it is on the waters edge.
Gay friendly owners.



Extras: Linen (included); Bath robes (included); Beach towels (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is permitted outside only.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number RIPPLE N TIDE STUDIO

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tamaterau

Located in Tamaterau, this apartment is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Native Bird Recovery Centre and Mt Manaia, while Claphams Clock Museum and Hundertwasser Art Centre are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing.
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Parua Bay, Whangarei

What's nearby

  • Mt Manaia - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Northland Event Centre - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Whangarei Art Museum - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Whangarei Quarry Gardens - 15 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jovial Judge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Parua Bay Tavern - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ripples-n-Tide Waterside Studio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ripples-n-Tide Waterside Studio?

As of 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ripples-n-Tide Waterside Studio on 17 Nov 2025 start from AU$116.57, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Ripples-n-Tide Waterside Studio?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ripples-n-Tide Waterside Studio?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ripples-n-Tide Waterside Studio located?

This Tamaterau apartment building is on the beach, 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Mt Manaia, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou and Claphams Clock Museum. Town Basin Marina and Mair Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 245 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 245 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samer A.

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

The perfect long weekend getaway!

Spent 2 nights at the lodge and it was exactly what we needed to get away from the busyness of Auckland.Property is very clean, tidy and bigger than pictured!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Guy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot and location for what we were looking for. Very friendly hosts. Thanks again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasha N.

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

Fantastic Location

Lovely quiet location. Very tidy property and lovely hosts. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We felt totally at home,, very comfortable. Great viewover the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie H.

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

Ideal holiday stay

The property was so good and the garden well kept. The seaview was lovely and the Studio apartment was first class.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael J., UK

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

Great place to stay

Had a lovely time here a good sized apartment with everything you need for a stay. Right on the edge of the water good area in front of the property with table chairs and large umbrella. Close to Whangarei (15 minutes)or restaurants etc and 20 minutes to ocean beach
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

Northland Holiday

This is a unique holiday unit to stay in . At high tide the waterline is to the lawn of the property making it a great place to rest and relax , our second stay at this property and if we are up that way again we would definitely return .
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian D.

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

Wonderful location.

A lovely well set-up, spacious studio apartment. The location is great - so nice to be right on the water. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

JANE V.

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

Water View's

Ripples has everything you need for a very comfortable stay, with fantastic water view's right at your doorstep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolute waterfront, even when the weather was bad, we could still relax and look out the window at the sea.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne B.

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

Happy Travellers

Well appointed large, clean unit with all facilities Lovely, friendly hosts and very accommodating. Will stay again. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina A.

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

Picturesque Property

Great location, stunning views, loved the little personal touches. Perfect for a couple or a single getaway, or like me, away from home for training/work and loved the quietness at the end of a few hectic and draining days.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cornelius V.

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

Holiday

Easy to find and was excellent presented.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A beautifully clean well appointed studio

Relaxing setting
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

Great view over the water

Clean, spacious and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was as described on website. Very clean property, very well equipped kitchen area. Good shower and bathroom. Raewyn and Theo are the most wonderful hosts. Relaxing stay and would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina G.

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

I wish I could have stayed longer

Lovey place to stay, I loved waking up and looking out across the water with the pukekos wandering by. Everything I needed (and more) was there. Sad I wasn't able to stay a bit longer and the weather right for an opportunity to go for a paddle.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Ripples and Tides : Waikaraka

This is a superb modern studio holiday apartment which is situated directly on the harbour side. It is tastefully furnished to a high standard and has all of the essential amenities for a relaxing break. Theo and Raewyn are great hosts, and you are made to feel very welcome right from the start. I stayed as a solo independent traveller, but this would equally suit a couple. I would recommend Ripples and Tides to any person travelling to this area of New Zealand.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

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

Calming & comfortable

Lovely exterior and interior. Set up to caterer for any occasion. Loved the extra treats available. Comfortable bed and chilled surroudings Apart from the noisey fridge, it would had been perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alister

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location and view was excellent. The bbq requires some attention. It was alittle cold in the morning but it is winter. Nice spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria N.

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

Great intro to NZ

For our first two nights in NZ, we were so pleased with this accommodation. It was comfortable, quiet and had a lovely outlook. Theo and Raewyn were friendly hosts who provided us with helpful information to find the place and also info about the region. Very happy overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

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

immaculate well laid out studio

Our stay here was everything we needed. Watching the tide coming in was super the afternoon we arrived. We couldn't have asked for more from our hosts. Thank you very much for the extra time. Regards Anne and John
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

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

Everything you could ask for

Ripples-n-Tide has everything you could ask for. Set in a beautiful harbour setting the studio is well equipped and modern. It is set at the back of a property on the Whangārei Heads Rd and very peaceful. Traffic noise was so minimal we were seldom aware of it. Thanks Raewyn & Theo for making our stay so enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

DEBBIE-ANNE H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fully equipped unit with everything we needed and more. Hosts were very welcoming and helpful. Very peaceful outlook and high comfort levels.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was excellent and the hosts were very friendly. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Raewyn Tucker

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I was born in the North and Theo in Holland. We both have adult children and 8 grandchildren between us. We both love the sea and never tire of the ever changing scene from our property. There is nothing nicer then coming home from a hard days work and sitting looking out at our changing view.

Why they chose this property

We were very lucky when we decided that we wanted to buy a house together. We had always wanted to live on the Whangarei Harbour but be close to work and Whangarei Township and we found our home.

What makes this property unique

A stones throw from the waters edge and yet close to all necessary amenities. Ample parking. Easy access and close to town. A good selection of bird life to watch.

Languages:

English, Dutch

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