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Kuaotunu
Prices from $175 to $220 per couple
Kuaotunu. 28 km east of Coromandel town; 17 km north of Whitianga.
Phone: 078665290
Mobile (and SMS): 0210610431
Address: 15 Kawhero Drive, Kuaotunu
Contact Person: Carol Blair
Directions: Located on SH25 you can reach Kuaotunu via the Thames Coastal Rd, turning right just before Coromandel town; or via Whitianga, heading north towards Coromandel. Enter Kawhero Drive off SH25, 1 km from the village. Turn left on entering Kawhero.
Situated just a short walk from Kuaotunu village and across the road to the beach, Taigh Na Mara is the Gaelic translation for House by the Sea. Visitors from NZ and around the world are invited to come and share this little piece of paradise on the Coromandel with your host, Carol.
This purpose built B&B combines all the great qualities of well appointed guest accommodation, along with the comforts and character of a beautiful home. Two large guest rooms can sleep up to 3 guests in each. Additional amenities include tea and coffee making facilities and a small fridge in each room, free WiFi, and your own outdoor area. There is a shared lounge with TV, piano, and a cosy fireplace for winter. The spacious gardens come complete with petanque court. Delicious home cooked food, with many vegetables and fruit sourced straight from the garden will be a key feature of your stay. Breakfast is included, and other meals are available by arrangement. You are also welcome to have your own picnic meals.
Kuaotunu is one of the hidden gems of the Coromandel and is a great place for relaxing, swimming, beach and bush walks, fishing, kayaking, and enjoying the beautiful white sand beaches in the area. The village store, café, and Luke's Kitchen, an excellent restaurant for casual eating, are a 10 minute walk away. Centrally located on SH25, this is truly a wonderful place to base yourself to explore all the peninsula has to offer.
Taigh na Mara--you'll want to stay a while.
Taigh na Mara Bed and Breakfast