Hidden away in a quiet part of the coastal village of Kakanui our bach is the perfect spot for small families or couples alike.
The Hideaway provides a clean and comfortable place to enjoy your Kakanui holiday, we hope you'll enjoy our wee bach as much as we do. The garden and house is child friendly and we have provided some toys and games for the kids to enjoy! There are 2 bedrooms one with a queen size bed and the other has bunks, we can also provide and camp stretcher for an extra $20 per night.
Warm and cosy, the heat pump provides quick, clean and efficient heating for the whole bach and there is an electric blanket on the queen bed and wheat bags/hot water bottles are provided for the bunks. We now have gas hot water - no waiting for the boiler to heat up!!
The drive provides off road parking with enough room for 2 vehicles.
Linen available for hire please enquire for more information and prices when booking.
There is a wonderful outdoors area which gets all day sun when you want to sit and relax, the garden is fully fenced and there is a BBQ for you to fire up and enjoy, help yourself to some herbs out of the herb garden and create something delicious! Or head into Oamaru (10 min coastal drive) for a choice of great cafes and restaurants. Head north to check out the award winning Riverstone or south to Moeraki and visit Fleur's Place. In fact you don't have to go very far at all as Kakanui has a fabulous cafe of its own, Coast serves some of the best fish and chips around, eat in or takeaway.
In a few minutes you can be strolling along the gorgeous Campbells Bay, swimming, fishing, surfing, whitebaiting or checking out the rock pools. Playing tennis, spotting penguins, seals and even the occasional dolphin, building sandcastles or playing a round of golf!
A great place to take some time out, relax and enjoy! Special conditions: Smoking allowed outside only. Our prices are for a 2 night minimum stay, however if you only want one night a $25 surcharge will be added to the nightly rate. Please note bookings over Easter Weekend are to be a minimum of 4 nights!
Extras: Linen (Optional, NZ$20.00 per person);
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Kakanui
Kakanui is home to this holiday home. Totara Estate and National Bank are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oamaru Harbour and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail. Travelling with kids? Consider Steam Train and Whitestone Cheese Factory. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 16 min drive - 16.3 km
Steampunk HQ - 16 min drive - 16.6 km
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 17 min drive - 17.0 km
Restaurants
Coast - 4 min drive
Purton’s Cafe and Bar - 7 min drive
Alma - 14 min drive
Seaview Cafe - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Hideaway Kakanui pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Hideaway Kakanui?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hideaway Kakanui on 30 Apr 2026 start from AU$109, 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.
How much is parking at The Hideaway Kakanui?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Hideaway Kakanui?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Hideaway Kakanui?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Hideaway Kakanui located?
Located in Kakanui, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Te Hakapureirei Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Totara Estate and Steam Train. Bushy Beach and Oamaru Harbour are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
A cute, wee cottage that was clean and comfortable. Loved sitting on the verandah listening to the waves and the birds tweeting. So relaxing. The 5 night stay was wonderful.
Our stay in Kakanui was exactly what we were looking for. A cosy bach steps away from the ocean. We had everything we needed there and Sarah was wonderful to deal with. Thank you Sarah for taking great care of us. Gael and Brian (all the way from Canada)
A fabulous place to rest, relax and recharge the batteries. The bach was warm, comfortable, well equipped and had a lovely homely feel. Great communication with our host. Booking and payment super easy. Highly recommend.
Such a peaceful spot, comfortable, close to the beach and a short hop to Oamaru. We had a wonderful stay, and everything was so easy. We loved waking up to birdsong! A great spot to explore places like Moeraki from as well. We will definitely stay again.
Small, clean,comfortable, quiet Bach close to beach at Kakanui, 15 minutes from Oamaru
The Hideaway is clean, comfortable and quiet. close to a beach and 20 minutes drive from the Little Blue Penguins and beautiful buildings of Oamaru and the Steampunk museum.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Lovely little house, perfect size for a small family. Very close to the beach. A short drive to Oamaru, if in need of supplies. Plenty of board games and DVDs (although some didn't work on the DVD player, 'out of zone') to entertain on quiet days.
Tristin R.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
About the host
Hosted by Sarah21
What makes this property unique
Great wee bach!
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests